2012 will be known as the year my youngest daughter honed her skills in the kitchen. Ever since my girls were old enough to understand easy directions I have had them in the kitchen with me. They both learned how … Continue reading
I am longing for summer. I want to bask in the heat of the day and feel the golden rays of the sun warm my very soul. This image is entered into the Rock The Shot Forum (www.rocktheshotforum.com) March … Continue reading
I love Christmas! I love the lights, decorations, special treats and most of all the time I get to spend with my family. My husband always takes two weeks holidays so the four of us get to enjoy the entire … Continue reading
2012 will be known as the year my youngest daughter honed her skills in the kitchen. Ever since my girls were old enough to understand easy directions I have had them in the kitchen with me. They both learned how … Continue reading
Children grow up, they move away and start families of their own but that does not mean they forget the family they came from. A few years back my mother gave my sister and I a beautiful gift. She divided … Continue reading
I love finding unique and interesting things in which to photograph. My little backyard photography journey began on a day in which everything was coated in hoar frost. I wanted to photograph the frost on the blue spruce. Then while … Continue reading
When I saw the topic of this week’s challenge, I knew exactly the photo I wanted to post. I love the delicate crystals of ice that cling to the edges of these leaves. Hoar Frost on Birch Leaves
I love the challenge of low light photography. So it only stands to reason with the holiday season upon us, and the Christmas tree glowing in my living room each evening that it would become the subject of my 52 … Continue reading
Not every subject who steps in front of your lens is going to want their photo taken. Very often photographing young teenagers can pose a particular challenge. In many cases photographing teenagers, especially young teenagers has the potential to be … Continue reading
When it comes to the Christmas Season, each family has its own traditions they hold near and dear to their hearts. I recently had my students reflect upon their family’s holiday traditions and it was amazing to watch how they … Continue reading
Nikon D80, Manual, 60 mm lens, ISO 1600, f3.3, 1/2, exposure +5, Manual focus I loved the challenge of taking this image. It all started with me sitting in front of my fireplace. Our afternoon guests had left, my husband … Continue reading