Just Shoot Me - Project 365 x 3

Day 747 - Bacon Roses

2012-02-12T17:09:00.000-06:00

My son has come up with a creative alternative to red roses this Valentines Day.

He made Bacon Roses for his girlfriend (who loves bacon, of course!)

Good job thinking outside of the box!

Day 746 - Coming up for Air

2012-02-11T17:41:00.002-06:00

Tend to shoot a lot of swimmers, and somehow never get tired of trying to attempt this shot when a backstroker make their turns off the wall. You have to catch "just" the moment with the bubble as it happens very quickly, and nine times out of ten they don't turn out.
I like this one I took today.

Congratulations to everyone who participated in the Regional meet today!

Day 745 - Market Color

2012-02-10T17:32:00.000-06:00

Headed to the Market Place in San Antonio with the swim team this afternoon.
Loved the colors in the shops on the sidewalks.

Day 744 - Timer Set

2012-02-09T22:48:00.000-06:00

Got to get to REGIONALS!

Day 743 - Front Cover - Project 52

2012-02-08T22:45:00.001-06:00

I have a completely new respect for those who shoot Editorial Portraits.

Not easy for sure. You just want to get it so perfect, but there are so many constraints.

Thanks to John for being such a great sport on this!

Day 742 - I love this cat, and my new softbox

2012-02-07T22:31:00.000-06:00

Day 741 - My Subject

2012-02-06T20:56:00.004-06:00

On Wednesday, he has agreed to be my "subject" for Project 52.

Lots to think about to get ready. Hoping my softbox is here in time!

Day 740 - Water Challenge

2012-02-05T16:30:00.001-06:00

http://www.flickr.com/groups/lighting-essentials/discuss/72157629176191433/

This was my answer to this challenge (so far)...

Day 739 - Winter Panes

2012-02-04T22:22:00.000-06:00

Day 738 - Chillin' on a Friday night

2012-02-03T22:03:00.001-06:00

Enjoyed some time with a great friend.

Thanks Kathy K!

Day 737 - High and Dry

2012-02-02T23:42:00.002-06:00

Day 736 - Blue

2012-02-01T23:02:00.001-06:00

Tried It! Going to see if I can improve tomorrow!

http://www.learnmyshot.com/How-to-Create-Repetition-in-Photography

Day 735 - The Perfect Pair

2012-01-31T20:19:00.000-06:00

Day 734 - Midnight Snack

2012-01-30T23:30:00.003-06:00

It's late, and I am hungry.

Thoughts go to PBJ and chocolate milk.

Somethings never change.

Day 733 - Cold Rowers?

2012-01-29T20:43:00.000-06:00

It was cold running around Town Lake this morning, can't believe those out there rowing could be warm!

Day 732 - Old Hollywood Lighting

2012-01-28T17:41:00.001-06:00

Spent the day at a class working with Speedlights. Well worth it.

Can't wait to try some of the off-camera techniques I learned.

Here is a link to a web album of some pictures from today.

Day 731 - It is an IZZY Day

2012-01-27T22:31:00.001-06:00

A swimmer on our team has expressive eyes.

It is her day today.

Day 730 - Two Year Anniversary

2012-01-26T21:40:00.003-06:00

Two years ago, I thought I would attempt to do a "365 Blog" with the rule I set for myself is that I shot a picture everyday. The blog has been a personal diary more than fantastic photos, but when I reviewed tonight the past two years of photos, I am so happy I did it. I have joined some photography groups, taken some classes, joined "Project 52" this year, and follow others blogs that I find interesting. I have a handful of photos on this blog I would print and frame, but mostly it reflects a moment in my life. Again, this blog has always been personal, and if I decide tomorrow to start "365 x 3" it will continue to be that way.

As I continue to shoot, nothing beats following the photography of my friends. In the past two years, their passion for photography has been an inspiration. Everyone of them has had an influence on me. Each has graciously sent me a photo to share today.

Michelle - I met Michelle through work, and she is most likely the reason I shoot with a Nikon today (as well as giving great advice to my husband on that 70-200 lens a few years ago!). Michelle loves to travel and has done so extensively. Her landscape and food pictures from Italy are amazing. Michelle loves animals. She donates her talents locally in photographing homeless pets to help find them home. Her photograph she gave me is one she took in Africa of children who had so little but expressed such enthusiasm for life. She captured the moment. She is simply awesome.

Jenny - I know Jenny from the sushi bar we frequent on Friday evenings. Jenny orginally shot with Nikon, but has switched to Canon. Her love of photography is so evident. She has recently made the jump to making this her full-time job. A great leap. I just know if anyone can be successful, she will be. She shoots weddings, seniors, and other portraits, but she is amazing at "fashion" shots. I miss her at the sushi bar, but wish her great luck and success, and I will follow those photos all the way.

Selin - Selin is in high school. I met her through the high school swim team that she was on with my kids. When she went to Turkey for a year with her family, I was amazed with the composition and thoughtfulness of her photographs. Selin has only one lens, a 50 mm fixed lens. So for all of us out there thinking more equipment will make us better, I think we should take a lesson from Selin. Love this girl's passion!

Enjoy that time behind your camera or just enjoy the efforts of someone who does.

To my camera and friends, thanks for making my world better each day.

Keep shooting!

Day 729 - Third times a Charm?

2012-01-25T23:03:00.000-06:00

I am going to run out of time before I am happy with this "still life".

Day 728 - Second Try

2012-01-24T20:35:00.002-06:00

Different background and book...still working it. Not loving "Still Life", but it is a good exercise. Think I will try with changing the light, using a smooth glass, and getting that nasty glare off the glasses next try. I like the leather background.

Day 727 - Quiet Thoughts

2012-01-23T20:00:00.002-06:00

The assignment for the Project 52 Challenge will be a still life. I don't typically do any still life, so thought I would "practice" tonight with a favorite book that holds great memories.

Lighting is not there, but have some ideas. The challenge is to capture "relax and calm". This is not the picture, but will keep thinking!

Day 726 - Nikon "I WANT" Lens Devil

2012-01-22T20:21:00.002-06:00

Please just go away, I have not the time or the money for you right now!

Day 725 - Max

2012-01-21T13:51:00.004-06:00

Went to the Farmer's Market this morning to work on the second assignment for Project 52, Portrait of a Stranger. I actually approached five people and four actually were happy to have me take their picture. I have some work on the photos to do to decide which one I will use, but did enjoy meeting Max who has a farm in town. He was selling garlic (which I purchased) and some tomatoes. Max enjoyed telling me about his great film camera he has and how he enjoyed taking pictures "back in the day".

He was certainly a good sport to let me shoot some shots of him as he sat on the back of his truck. Nice to meet you Max! Strangers no more! I will be posting some of the other pictures from this assignment on my Project 52 blog later.

Day 724 - ...and the sun sets on another work week...

2012-01-20T18:46:00.002-06:00

Enjoy your Friday Evening! Glad to be out of the office.
Looking forward to working on "Project 52" Assignment this weekend,
"Portrait of a Stranger"

Day 723 - Fearless

2012-01-19T23:02:00.005-06:00

Shooting at my son's swim meet tonight. During a break I noticed some girls on the high dive.

Love the body language of both the girls. I like the negative space in this photo.

Day 722 - Thanks, Dad

2012-01-18T22:01:00.001-06:00

Nothing beats hard work.

Thank you for that!

Day 721 - Living Large from my Kitchen

2012-01-17T22:23:00.000-06:00

In response for challenge "Town/Illusion"

Day 720 - Out of the Corner of My Eye

2012-01-16T21:27:00.003-06:00

In response to Macro Monday Challenge
"Negative Space"

Day 719 - Skater & Biker Boys

2012-01-15T19:16:00.003-06:00

Playing with a trial version of Capture NX 2 on a recommendation of a friend for post editing. LIke it so far!

Headed back to the Skateboard park tonight for a few shots since my house is now so quiet with my college kids back at school. Love that place. Lots of energy and great opportunity to practice "action" shots!

Day 718 - I come from the water..

2012-01-14T16:30:00.001-06:00

Day 717 - Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder

2012-01-13T23:21:00.001-06:00

Day 716 - All Quiet on the Nikon Front

2012-01-12T23:16:00.001-06:00

Busy, but wonderful life won out over photography today.
Love you Kim, Stefanie, Michael, Chris, Patrick, Ryan, and Lauren.
Thanks for a great evening!

Day 715 - Slow Double Step

2012-01-11T23:08:00.001-06:00

Day 714 - Can't Rewind a Moment in Time...

2012-01-10T21:45:00.002-06:00

I love my Grandmother's Clock

Day 713 - Lunch Tunes

2012-01-09T23:47:00.001-06:00

Taken with iPhone

Day 712 - Lost Resolutions, Already?

2012-01-08T17:49:00.005-06:00

Damn..just get out there!

Day 711 - Lunar Halo

2012-01-07T22:22:00.001-06:00

I wasn't prepared due to watching a basketball game, but my son brought it to my attention. Used my 18-105 on this one with a tripod. Lunar Halo very nice.

Day 710 - It's Friday...

2012-01-06T23:29:00.000-06:00

and Happy 21st Birthday to my son tonight.
Order a cold one and stay safe!

Day 709 - Leaving the Office

2012-01-05T18:39:00.000-06:00

and at least it is not dark and there is a beautiful sunset.
A good Thursday for sure! Heading home to cook dinner with my "almost" 21-year old

Day 708 - Got it...now...

2012-01-04T21:58:00.002-06:00

Hitting this hill running this morning..breathing hard...I realized the issue,
I was not on a bike. However, thank you City of Austin, for the big arrow to guide me.

Day 707 - Punk Cat

2012-01-03T23:37:00.003-06:00

Yeah...right. Thanks for the suggestion....

Day 706 - Days Gone By

2012-01-02T10:02:00.002-06:00

In response to Two Things Photo Challenge
Forsaken/Empty

Day 705 - Lobster

2012-01-01T20:19:00.001-06:00

Day 704 - New Year's Eve Friends

2011-12-31T23:52:00.003-06:00

Day 703 - Not a day...

2011-12-30T08:43:00.001-06:00

..goes by that I don't feel lucky to live in this city!
Photo taken with my iPhone during my morning run around Town Lake.

Day 702 - Work with a View

2011-12-29T21:00:00.001-06:00

Had to take a call from work tonight (camera in the car...as usual)..and I pulled over. As the conference call went on the deer found me quite interesting!

Day 701 - Icy Cold Treat

2011-12-28T23:52:00.002-06:00

...in Holiday Colors!

Day 700 - No Answer

2011-12-27T22:26:00.000-06:00

More energy, less weight, more time, less stress....

Well, not going to happen unless you make it so. For sure? You won't get younger!

Get going with today!

Day 699 - May I have another?

2011-12-26T23:57:00.007-06:00

(taken with my iPhone)

I received a wonderful Christmas gift of two tickets to the opening game for the Spurs.

Glad the strike was settled, and the NBA is back...even if the season is short.

Wonderful seats & The Spurs won. Great day. Back to work tomorrow!

Day 698 - School Colors

2011-12-25T22:13:00.001-06:00

My mother-in-law is SOOOOO talented!

Day 697 - Cookies for Santa

2011-12-24T19:50:00.001-06:00

Day 696 - Buddies

2011-12-23T22:39:00.000-06:00

Day 695 - Amazon...it would not be Christmas without you!

2011-12-22T22:02:00.001-06:00

Day 694 - Grinch...

2011-12-21T12:18:00.001-06:00

Day 693 - Healthy Eating?

2011-12-20T23:14:00.000-06:00

Found this recipe...looks good, but way too healthy for this time of year!
Going to put it in my "January" pile.

Day 692 - Red and Gold

2011-12-19T21:11:00.001-06:00

Day 691 - He made it through Brunch!

2011-12-18T19:07:00.001-06:00

Day 690 - Old Friends

2011-12-17T23:04:00.002-06:00

Day 689 - Best Friends

2011-12-16T22:41:00.001-06:00

Day 688 - Jenga, Just Stop

2011-12-15T21:24:00.001-06:00

Day 687 - She's Coming Home Today!

2011-12-14T07:19:00.001-06:00

Day 686 - Winter Bird

2011-12-13T22:47:00.001-06:00

Day 685 - Bring on Christmas!

2011-12-12T19:33:00.000-06:00

Day 684 - Festive!

2011-12-11T09:53:00.000-06:00

I love a plant that can accessorize for the holidays.
Made me smile on my morning run.

(taken with iPhone)

Day 683 - "Knightly" Team Support

2011-12-10T18:22:00.000-06:00

Day 682 - TISCA Preliminaries

2011-12-09T21:20:00.000-06:00

Day 681 - Puzzling

2011-12-08T22:14:00.001-06:00

Christmas Gift???

Day 680 - Morning Essentials

2011-12-07T07:05:00.000-06:00

Working on that Half-Marathon Training Schedule

Day 679 - Napping Boys

2011-12-06T23:00:00.002-06:00

Day 678 - Happy 17th!

2011-12-05T22:00:00.000-06:00

Happy Birthday to my "favorite" and "frequent" dinner guest!

Day 677 - Baby It's Cold Outside

2011-12-04T19:42:00.001-06:00

Day 676 - Rain Reflections

2011-12-03T23:15:00.001-06:00

Finally!

Day 675 - It's beginning to look alot like Christmas!

2011-12-02T23:00:00.002-06:00

(taken with iPhone)

Day 674 - Rusty

2011-12-01T18:17:00.001-06:00

Day 673 - Thanks, Mom & Dad!

2011-11-30T16:08:00.001-06:00

Day 672 - Florian's Exit

2011-11-29T22:07:00.003-06:00

Day 671 - Town Lake Run

2011-11-28T21:04:00.000-06:00

Day 669 - What I SHOULD be eating...

2011-11-26T16:55:00.000-06:00

Day 668 - Brothers

2011-11-25T20:13:00.002-06:00

Day 667 - What's Cooking?

2011-11-24T11:29:00.001-06:00

Looking forward to a Thanksgiving meal with my family all at one table.

Day 666 - Happy Cat, Not

2011-11-23T22:42:00.000-06:00

Day 665 - Time to Shop

2011-11-22T18:39:00.001-06:00

College Kids arrive tomorrow night. Time to stock the fridge!

Day 664 - Red

2011-11-21T21:02:00.000-06:00

Day 663 - Just Balance

2011-11-20T16:32:00.000-06:00

(taken with my iPhone)

Saw this painted unter one of the bridges during my run this morning as my head was spinning with thinking of everything that needed to be done for the holidays.

Day 662 - Holiday Bark Necessity

2011-11-19T18:26:00.004-06:00

Day 661 - Bird and Berries

2011-11-18T22:27:00.002-06:00

Cool morning weather brought a hungry bird to the berries on a tree outside my office.

Day 660 - Porch Thief

2011-11-17T19:09:00.001-06:00

Day 659 - Anywhere but Here

2011-11-16T17:32:00.001-06:00

Day 658 - Detail Threads

2011-11-15T20:46:00.001-06:00

Day 657 - Black

2011-11-14T22:22:00.000-06:00

One of the Photo Challenges for this week was "black".

Taken with my iPhone at lunch at one of my favorite "lunch" sushi places.

Day 656 - Pepper Creature

2011-11-13T23:16:00.002-06:00

Day 655 - Knight Shooting

2011-11-12T18:40:00.001-06:00

My son swims for his high school team (Knights)...
I loaned my 35 mm 1.8 lens to one of the swimmers with a D80 body at the indoor meet.
Probably beats the kit lens she was using in this light. Hope she had fun.
I love seeing teenagers enjoying photography.

Day 654 - Tool of Choice

2011-11-11T23:03:00.001-06:00

Day 653 - Pour it On

2011-11-10T22:16:00.001-06:00

Extra Virgin Olive Oil
an essential in my kitchen

Day 652 - Schlotzsky's Dozen (inside joke)

2011-11-09T22:12:00.001-06:00

Still laughing, Chris.

Day 651 - You should be dancing!

2011-11-08T21:08:00.006-06:00

Shoe Inspiration

We should all be. Thanks to this link for a bit of a "kick" tonight (I mean come on...+650 days). Not much time for setting lights, but it was fun.

Day 650 - Night Lights

2011-11-07T20:02:00.000-06:00

Not a fan of the time change as I make my home from work.
Feels like I should be sleeping.

Day 649 - Distracted

2011-11-06T20:46:00.000-06:00

(taken with my iPhone)

Okay, I don't know the rules or the games, but this is the second time in two weeks I have stopped my Sunday run to watch. I want to do this!

Day 648 - A Picture Perfect Saturday

2011-11-05T14:18:00.000-05:00

Cool Morning Run around Town Lake

and

Tuna Nicoise Salad on the patio at Blue Daiha Bistro for lunch

Day 647 - Sushi Friday

2011-11-04T20:12:00.002-05:00