Closet Photography

In my forever quest to find new items to photograph, I noticed the buttons and seaming on my husband's jeans. Suddenly, a whole new area of possibilities was right before my eyes (and in my closet!). I photographed jeans, cordoroy, and wool, then inspiration took me to lacey items... I'm not done yet, either. There is still leather and children's clothing yet to explore. My theory that art is everywhere is confirmed!

One Bouquet of Flowers=Many, Many Pictures

It was $20 well-spent. A few days ago I purchased a pretty spring bouqet of pink, white, violet, and lime green flowers. Then I spent about 90 minutes one night, taking it apart and photographing them in all sorts of ways. Today, once again, I made some more shots as some of the blooms had opened up. I've always enjoyed doing this; with my new macro lens, it is even better!

I'm So Excited!

I finally have a macro lens!! Yippee!

Last night my darling husband came home with a brand new, Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM and I am in love! (Yes, Dear, with you, too!)

This may seem cheesy, but I actually teared up, I was so happy. Then I found myself awake at 4:22am, thinking about all the things I can make pictures of now.

Now, if I can just get over this darned stomach bug I've picked up that's wasted away my March Break, I might actually be able to enjoy it.

Oh, the possibilities!

Restless

I can hardly stand it. The snow we have been getting is clinging to the branches, just asking to be captured as one of winter's last shots. But it won't stop snowing long enough to get out there. I've been madly cleaning the house, trying to get the restlessness out, but it's not working. I desperately want to go out and take some pictures. I just don't want to risk ruining my camera in the process. If I'm lucky, the breeze that is creeping up will not knock all that beautiful snow off before I can get out there.

Picture Perfect

If ever there was a perfect winter morning for pictures, this was it.

A light snow had fallen through the night, coating each branch with white fluff. The clouds drifted away while the sun peaked through, creating a glow at the tops of the trees.

If only I hadn't had to work...

I knew it was pointless for me to grab my camera and try to get in a few quick shots before work; I could so easily have become lost in it. Maybe next time.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Note to Self

It is not productive cooking practice to become mesmerized by the shape and colour of a red pepper, thereby forgetting about the food that is on the stove.