I want this Sunday

Feed me, Seymore!

I'm just saying, this flower looks like it could turn evil any minute and start asking for some blood. If it breaks into song, run!

Sloooowww down please

Life is rather hectic right now. Wish it would slow down a bit so I could breathe.

Don't play koi with me!

very much an oldie

This is a photograph that I took back in 2006 when I took my one and only photography class in college. It was my very last quarter of school and I had finished all of my required classes, yet I still had credits that had to be filled. So, I decided to just take fun classes. I took a French literature class (which ended up being extremely NOT fun), a class on Mockumentaries (yes, I got to watch Spinal Tap as part of my curriculum....jealous?), and a photography class. I'd always liked taking pictures, but never really thought of myself as a photographer. This class definitely opened my eyes up to a whole new world. And the rest, as they say, is history.



This is probably my favorite picture that I took for that class. Unfortunately, this is a poorly scanned in copy of that photo, but you get the general idea. One day, I will go through my huge box of negatives and find this negative, so I can have a better quality copy on my computer. Until then....I hope you enjoy this one!

amazing what a little work can do

Here's the before shot. This is how the picture looked after I snapped it.


Not too awful, but overexposed.


And here's the after shot. I used Picasa to fix the contrast, saturate the colors and create a glow. I think the result looks great!

more sprinkles!

Yeah, I know, I need to go take more pictures. I just worked the past 6 days. One of those days was a 13 hour day too, so I haven't had much free time. Today is my day off though, so I will go out and take some new pictures!

I want this Sunday

This is a working medium format camera made of legos! Makes you feel like a little kid again.

mmmm...sprinkles

I wonder if my coworkers realize that when they bring in delicious treats to work, I end up rushing home to take with one to take pictures. After the pictures though, mmmmmmmmm...

come sit for a spell

Let me give you some perspective

Recently, my step-mom Margot sent me this quote from Ansel Adams last interview. She said that it reminded her of my photographic method...and I tend to agree. What do you think?

'I think of Alfred Stieglitz's definition of photography - a paraphrase of what I heard him say many times. In the earlier days, when people were very scornful of what he called "creative photography" or "photography as art," they would ask: "Mr. Stieglitz, how do you go about making the creative photograph?" He would answer, "When I have a desire to photograph, I go out in the world with my camera. I come across something that excites me emotionally and esthetically. I'm creatively excited. I see the picture in my mind's eye and I make the exposure and I give you the print as the equivalent of what I saw and felt." The word "equivalent" is very important. It's two things - what is seen and what is felt about it. That's why the naturalistic element in photography is very important. When you intentionally depart from the natural situation you can get into trouble. Unless you depart far enough.'

Who you lookin' at?

Is it really that time of year?

Sunflowers are already out? I mean, at Michaels Arts and Crafts, we've had fall flowers for months, but to see them on the street? Craziness!

Another beautiful day in paradise!

Walked the Bob Jones Trail again yesterday with a couple friends. Once we made it to Avila, we had a lovely lunch on the beach and enjoyed the gorgeous weather for a few hours before heading back. Today, Noah and I are going to try to make it out to the trail with our bikes! I love California!

I want this Sunday

This Nikon fisheye lens is amazing!!!! The Nikkor 6mm f/2.8 Fisheye lens weighs in at about 11lbs with a diameter of 236mm. It has a field of view of 220 degrees!!!!! This lens can actually see behind itself. And at a price tag of $34,000, it definitely falls onto that dreamland wishlist.

More breakfast for dinner

Who doesn't love banana pancakes? Seriously, breakfast for dinner is truly delicious!

TGIF

Looking forward to the weekend! I don't have any specific plans, but if the weather keeps up, I foresee sunshiny activities and picture taking!

Happy Bastille Day!

I had my first commissioned photography job earlier this week. I took pictures of food for a restaurant here in town (MoTav). They are starting a breakfast for dinner night on Monday nights and needed someone to take pictures of the dishes for them. Well, Noah works there part time and said, "Hey, I know someone who takes pictures!" It paid in wine and food rather than money, but a job's a job! I had a great time doing it! In honor of Bastille Day, here's one of the shots that I took: French Toast! If you're in SLO on a Monday night and feel like some delicious breakfast food, stop by MoTav and check it out!

Summer Lovin'

There's just something so wonderful about spending time with your special someone during these long summer days. The sun stays up late and comes up early so you have just that much longer to act like silly teenagers together. Now if only I could figure out how to keep work from getting in the way.

oh really?

What is it about signs that tell you not to do things, that just make you want to do them? Especially no trespassing signs. Seems they're always trying to keep you from going somewhere awesome. Don't worry, I stayed on the path like a good girl. I didn't cause any mischief...well at least not there.

just another manic monday

On Friday, I went out for an adventure. After living in SLO county nearly my whole life, I had never been out on the Bob Jones Trail before that links SLO to Avila Beach. It was a beautiful walk. Depending on which website you go to, it says the trail is anywhere from 1.5-4 miles long. Which means round trip, you're looking at 3-8 miles. I'll say, it definitely felt around 2.5-3 miles one way. It was amazing to start walking in what seems like the middle of nowhere (if you can call a road right next to the highway the middle of nowhere) and walk for awhile and then end up at Avila. I had perfect timing too, as Farmer's Market was just getting started when I walked up. Next time, I think I'll take Noah and my bicycle with me. Hope you enjoy the photos I took along the way. They'll be posted over the next few days.

I want this Sunday

Ok, so this Sunday's isn't necessarily one that I want, but I can think of a few people in my life who would love to own this camera. And unlike those Michael Bay movies, no explosions necessary...just a few friends saying, "cheese!"

Jenny hears a who

So, I know in the book, Horton puts the dust speck onto a clover, but doesn't this look like the "clover" in the cartoon? As soon as I saw it, I instantly thought of Horton Hears a Who. Anyone else really miss Dr Seuss? Still remember being on the school bus riding home when I heard on the radio that he had died. I was a month into second grade. Ahhhh...childhood memories.

TGIF

It's my day off, it's gorgeous outside, I think it's time for adventure!

Iris you a happy Thursday

Ok, so my "clever" title is kind of lame. But I do wish you a happy Thursday. I know Thursday for me means farmer's market. I do love walking downtown and getting fresh fruit and then sneaking some of it on the way home before Noah gets his hands on it. I hope you have something just as lovely planned for today!

baby it's NOT cold outside

Am loving this hot summer weather (of course, in San Luis, hot means mid to high 80s)!

it's all about perspective

This is a side of these flower few people notice. The concrete on here is a curb. I had to get down pretty low to get this shot. I just thought it was interesting how different these flowers looked from below. Thought I'd share it with you.

Happy 4th!

Go eat some bbq and set off some fireworks!

I want that Sunday

You know, if anyone has an extra $45,000 and feels the need to buy this 200 megapixel camera for me, my birthday is coming up in just a few months. Check out the article for more drool inducing facts about the Hasselblad H4D-200MS.

one more

One more picture of the delicious treats that I had the other night...they were just so photogenic!

work really does get in the way of a great time

A few days ago, a friend of mine threw her second annual "Lemonade Party." She figures if you can have a tea party, why not a lemonade party? After all, it's summer and too hot for tea anyway. Unfortunately, I had to work. *sad face* Fortunately, a coworker who was able to go, brought me a whole plateful of goodies and a mason jar full of lemonade. *super happy face* I had the best dinner ever that night!