Monthly Archives: February 2009

discovery project – two month review

This, my friends, is the completion of my second month of images for my Discovery Project. After two months, I must say that this is part of my routine – grabbing my toddler and my camera and heading out the door.  In fact, my purse (let’s just say that I have switched to a very...

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blue imagination

My final interpretation of imagine for the Shutter Sister’s One Word Project for February. View my other images of imagine.  I’m looking forward to March. ************ Did you participate in the challenge this month?  Do you have a new appreciation for your chosen word?  Please do share your experiences!

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a golden walk

would you like to take another walk with me?  i thought so, here we go …. I found all of these treasures yesterday on my path.  I couldn’t choose just one to share, so included them all. Thank you for your company!

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love thursday – give love

Give strength to the weak, Give a chance to the sincere at heart, Give inspiration to those in need; and when there’s nothing left to give, give love… ~Musiq Soulchild Find more images and stories of love at Chookooloonks.

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waiting

waiting to spend a couple of summer evenings swinging peacefully in this space.

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reflection

Just when I thought there was nothing left to photograph, I looked down.

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unlock the door to personal excellence

“The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential… these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.“  ~Confucius We all have the keys to unlock our door to personal excellence.  Sometimes we just need to give ourselves permission to do so.

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bonus shot: thirsty?

I usually don’t post twice a day, but I couldn’t resist.  I captured this moment at lunch today with my nephews. ************** A few updates: Want to know what’s in my camera bag? Have a look.  Any other questions? Just let me know. Wonder how I am progressing with my argus? Check out my set...

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for you

~A bloom for you~

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imagine a single tear

My grandmother used to tell me that the rain was God’s tears, cleaning the earth.  I thought of her as I captured this shot. Shutter Sister’s One Word Project. My word? Imagine. ************ Have a wonderful weekend!

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argus seventy five

The newest addition to my bag. This Argus seventy-five vintage camera is older than I am.  Would you believe that I got it in it’s original box for under $10 (shipping included) from ebay? After I opened my package, I took a moment to look over the scratches, nicks, and blemishes – so full of...

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baby toes

This past weekend, I had the opportunity to take portraits of my four month old nephew.  He was a joy! As with every baby I encounter, I absolutely, positively *have* to take a couple pictures of their feet!

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project complete

Last weekend, my daughter and I visited out local botanical garden. I have finally finished processing my images, and I am proud to share my first completed project!  The Botanical Garden Project includes 17 images of the treasures we found.  My personal favorite is above.  Unfortunately, I don’t remember the names all the flowers, though...

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let us break bread

Nothing beats spending a day surrounded by the people you love. I hope you spent this day with those that you love and hold dear to your heart!

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~imagine~

The earth laughs in flowers. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson My fourth addition to the One Word Project.

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