Beautiful in White

Exploding with Life

No, we are not talking about weddings here.  Although very recently wedding talk has been going around.  And yes, I have been asked again to photograph a wedding.  While I am very flattered that people of think of me to shoot such a special event, that remains something that I am not in a hurry to try.

And, so did my title tonight make you think of a bride or a wedding?  I have a very sweet friend - Hi Lynn!! - who quite often sends me very wonderful emails commenting on my photos or my choice of quote or just to say hello.  She told me once that she always tries to guess what on earth my photo will be based on the title before she even opens the emails up.  So, Lynn, I was thinking of you as I was typing up this post.  Maybe I surprised you, and maybe not, she does know me quite well.

And, now for a wonderful little quote.  Now that I am a mother this made me chuckle even more.  Hope you enjoy:

Who in their infinite wisdom decreed that Little League uniforms be white?  Certainly not a mother.  ~ Erma Bombeck

Keys & Tubing

Keys & Tubes

An older pic, but new to you . . . this was taken with the round of French Horn pictures that I shared about this time last year.  Originally I took them in color.  And every time I think about sharing one and start "processing" it, they always end up black and white.  Mostly because the tubing is so reflective that it's hard not to become very distracted by all the colors (and sometimes images) showing up in the tubing.  Maybe, I will get one done in color and be able to share.  Until then, I hope you like the keys and tubes from a pretty old French horn - and that is still being used today.

Great thoughts always come from the heart.  ~ Marquis De Vauvenargues

In a Moment Like This

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This is definitely one of those moments, do I share this, or do I make up a really cool story that has me looking very amazing and adventurous.  Okay, you know me too well - tell the truth it is.  So, this is definitely one of those moments when I am thankful for . . . my zoom lens!  It was quite an experience being as close as I was - and that was nowhere near this close.  Pretty amazing creatures.  I wish I was a better swimmer so I could get myself an underwater camera, some scuba gear and go swimming, and of course, photographing with the dolphins.  Maybe in another life.

Happiness is the absence of the striving for happiness.  ~ Chuang Tzu

That's Right I Dare Ya

Double Dog Dare Ya

Good evening everyone.  Hope you all had an enjoyable Wednesday.  Middle of the week and all. 

This is a favorite of mine.  I can just imagine the conversations going on inside their heads.

"Dude, I'm telling you, the water is great.  Just jump in already."

or

"Really, I saw the ball go this way.  Right in there, can't you see it?"

These two dogs are so funny.  The bigger one toward the top of the photo is not all that crazy about swimming.  He will humor us and come in when we are in the pool.  The one that looks like he is ready to jump in, well, he loves the water and will gladly jump in for a quick lap to cool off.  I am telling you, total opposites those two!

One way to get the most out of life is to look upon it as an adventure.  ~ William Feather

It's a Triple Threat

Triple Threat

I think I am obsessed with roses at the moment.  I keep looking at other images to share.  And, really I have a whole new set of images to share, but just keep going back to the roses.  And this particular photo . . . there is just something about it.  I'm not sure what it is.  I keep scrolling through my rose images and return to this one for a second look.  I do this every night. Tonight I decided it deserved a better look.

I'm not sure what it is that keeps drawing me in to this image.  What do you think?

For some reason it makes me think of the story of Cinderella and her wicked step sisters.  Only, these roses, as dried out as they are, are still much too beautiful to be wicked step sisters.

One shoe can change your life. ~ Cinderella

Just for Fun

Mmmm

Just for fun tonight.  A yummy treat.  And yes, it was as delicious as it looks.

There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate.  ~ Charles Dickens

Bottle in Blue

Bottle in Blue

This is such a fun technique called Painting with light.  It's so fun to do & one that never gets old to look at.  Looks very high tech to me.  When in reality, it's all about manipulating the amount of light you are allowing the camera to see.  It has to be shot in total darkness.  And with each take you never know exactly what you are going to get.

In this photo, I love the how the bottle is outlined.  Such a classic shape.  I don't know that there's anyone that does not recognize that as a Coke.

I never knew whether to pity or congratulate a man on coming to his senses.  ~ William Makepeace Thackeray