Thursday, July 31, 2008

Ultra Lite

 
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Market by the Beach

 


Tag: Costa Rica
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Soon...

 

I am Costa Rica bound. Do you know how exciting it is to find a memory card of images that you thought you had accidently deleted? This image of the beach at the Dominical was among these photos.
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Ever Changing

 

 


Here is a view of Frenchman's Bay and in less than two minutes the bank of fog shifted changing the image just a bit. It is quite dramatic. Behind the fog is an island one of a chain called the Porcupine Islands.

Just an aside...anything for a shot: I climbed over the guard rail on busy Route 3 in a skirt. I did this several times over to get different vantage points. If you know of my uncoordinated nature...you can just picture this and laugh. One leap over- some joggers were passing and I didn't hike my shirt up and I got hung up on the railing causing quite a scene. Once over, the gravel shoulder is the only not so sure footing where one might plummet to their death upon the ocean and rocks below. (I don't like heights particularly!)
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Capturing the Imperfect

 

 


Cautiously, I trudged through tall weedy grass in my flip flops to capture a few Black Eyed Susans. Whenever I see them I think of my mother. As I peered at them through the lens, I noticed that their edges were rough and some petals had holes. No bother...that imperfection equates beauty. Not everything is bundled in a nice neat tiny package. As a photographer (I have never called myself that out loud) may I NEVER overlook that imperfect image which is the truth contributing to the nature and ways of the world as a whole. In short, I want my lens to contribute to the unity of my little world capturing the TRUE essence of a time and place. I don't want to be stuck in my perspective but be open to all. Honoring all.

(I know....a bit philosophical for so early in the morning.)
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Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Old Jalopy in TtV

 

 


Now I realize that if this old car was parked on the opposite side of the road the sun would have been at my back. Not being a car crazy person my interest is limited to the old cars. I love the head lights, the grill, the curve of the bumper.........so even though this photo has a flash from the sun, I find it the most interesting.

TtV is a lot easier since I rigged up a neck strap. Not too pretty, but functional. (Right Jeff?!)
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Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Talent

 

Here is my girl. See the graphic on her top? She designed it as a member of the MDI track team. Isn't she smart???? I love it.
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Mechanical Boy

 
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Top of the Mountain

 

 


Holga
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Daisies in Light

 


Holga
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My First Holga and My Favorite Subject

 

 
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Sunday, July 27, 2008

Chicken Wire Fence

 


Simple chicken wire is used to keep everything that they want in their house in.
Submitted to See It Sunday: Border
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AAAAH, Mellow Yellow

 
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Submitted to Thursday Challenge: Yellow

Saturday, July 26, 2008

A Study of the Reluctant

 

 


When my camera is in my hand, my son is normally scarce. But tonight with the slant of light just right, I thought I would ask if he would allow me to take his photo. He patiently waited for me to run for my Lensbaby which is now my first choice in a portrait lens. Lensbaby ROCKS!
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Delicate in White

 


This will morph into one of our favorite vegetables: the edible pea pod. In the meantime, I will enjoy the beauty of the delicate white blossoms and its' gnarly twisty tendrils.
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Friday, July 25, 2008

Dill

 

 


Enough with being inside. Armed with a leaky umbrella, I headed for the garden. The cohesive nature of water creates these little jewel like drops that cling to the plants. At the simple beauty of the moment-I smile.
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Rain Rain Rain!

 

What do you do during torrential rains when everybody is stuck inside? Act goofy and have the camera nearby to capture the moments.
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Thursday, July 24, 2008

Subtle Color

 


Most of the time I am drawn to black and white photos. Studying this photo I took this morning of Hamilton's Pond, I like the subtle colors. It almost looks like a black and white, but isn't.
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At Work...At Home

 

Any homeowner knows that there is ALWAYS a long "To Do" list. After working hard all day, my dear sweet husband is out re-roofing a portion of our home. Last night I was called a bed hog as the dog and I crept toward my husband's half of the bed. "I'm getting rained on!" I replied. The roof no longer kept out the elements, so...out of devotion or preservation of his sleep, my husband pounds away in twilight to keep me safe and warm and on my side of the bed!
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Hamilton's Pond

 
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Found

 
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After the Rain

 
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