2012 Photo Challenge: Week 25

Week 25 of our 365 Photo Challenge.

Weekend pictures bracket this set with photos of Olivia. She should get to come home the 14th of July. Maybe sooner, but more likely that weekend. We’ve been going up to the breeder’s to visit with her I think we miss her more than she misses us right now.

For the weekday pictures, I tried something a little different. I tried to go out about the same time each day so I had consistent lighting and then found different subjects to play with. I really liked how the bird of paradise came out with the back lighting where you can see the individual plant cells if you view it in the large size on flickr. Definitely a very forgiving time of day, right around 6pm.

What you see below are links to my flickr set for the photos I’m posting for this challenge. Click on any photo below to go to flickr and then you can navigate through the set with the “Previous” and “Next” arrows at the top.

Sun: Jun 17, 2012		Mon: Jun 18, 2012
Tue: Jun 19, 2012	Wed: Jun 20, 2012	Thu: Jun 21, 2012
Fri: Jun 22, 2012		Sat: Jun 23, 2012

2012 Photo Challenge: Week 24

Week 24 of our 365 Photo Challenge.

We bought a puppy last weekend. She’s a 4 month old golden retriever named Olivia. Yes, this makes her initials, “OK”. She’s very sweet, but staying at the breeder’s for a few more weeks to get in some basic training skills before we bring her home. She’s likely to only show up in weekend pictures until she’s home. For example, you’ll see in next week’s set, where I remembered to take my camera, we had a play date with her for Father’s Day! Our next visit will be to sit in on one of her training sessions so we can learn the commands too.

Picture-wise, with school being out, I can feel my discipline slipping a bit. I thought with school being out my week was supposed to be easier! I’m a bit more willing to let taking photos go until later in the day and have had to scramble a few times. I know I’m also not being very creative with the subject matter. Can you believe those two hydrangea flowers are from the same bush? It’s kinda awesome how undecided it is. And no, no one ate a whole lobster last night at dinner. Just a tail, but those don’t come from the tank!

Sun: Jun 10, 2012		Mon: Jun 11, 2012
Tue: Jun 12, 2012	Wed: Jun 13, 2012	Thu: Jun 14, 2012
Fri: Jun 15, 2012		Sat: Jun 16, 2012

2012 Photo Challenge: Week 23

Week 23 of our 365 Photo Challenge. Yay! School is now officially done for the summer!

I thought last week was crazy. but this week was worse. I got clipped by another parent while I was parked waiting to pick up the kids from school on Monday. The High School had finals so only a half day for the last three days and our son had a promotion ceremony on Thursday for the last day of school. Then Friday and Saturday we had a mix up on the party invite so we stretched it for two days with Friday’s party turning into an impromptu slumber party as well. I am so looking forward to something relaxing next week.

What you see below are links to my flickr set for the photos I’m posting for this photo challenge. Click on any photo below to go to flickr and then you can navigate through the set with the “Previous” and “Next” arrows at the top.

Sun: Jun 03, 2012		Mon: Jun 04, 2012
Tue: Jun 05, 2012	Wed: Jun 06, 2012	Thu: Jun 07, 2012
Fri: Jun 08, 2012		Sat: Jun 09, 2012

2012 Photo Challenge: Week 22

Week 22 of our 365 Photo Challenge. So close to the halfway point.

It was definitely an iPhone kind of week. Crazy schedule gone crazier with the next to last week of school and DH getting his last 3 wisdom teeth removed really zapped my creativity and focus this week.

What you see below are links to my flickr set for the photos I’m posting for this photo challenge. Hover over the photo to get the title and other information. Click on any photo below to go to flickr and then you can navigate through the set with the “Previous” and “Next” arrows at the top.

Sun: May 27, 2012		Mon: May 28, 2012
Tue: May 29, 2012	Wed: May 30, 2012	Thu: May 31, 2012
Fri: Jun 01, 2012		Sat: Jun 02, 2012

2012 Photo Challenge: Week 21

We’re up to week 21 of our 365 Photo Challenge!

Not a very exciting week for you guys, but I had fun trying to catch the water from the fountains the way in a way I liked and wasn’t overblown with lots of purples in the highlights. Lots of iPhone pictures this week too. We’re heading into the last few weeks of school here, so life is crazy as everything winds down.

Sun: May 20, 2012		Mon: May 21, 2012
Tue: May 22, 2012	Wed: May 23, 2012	Thu: May 24, 2012
Fri: May 25, 2012		Sat: May 26, 2012

2012 Photo Challenge: Week 20

This past week was the twentieth week of our 365 Photo Challenge.

Took some chances on photos that paid off this week. Then there were the ones that didn’t. =) But since, I’m listening to Neil Gaiman’s graduation address for the University of the Arts Class of 2012, I’m going to not call them “mistakes”. I’m making art and learning from it. And he’s right… the best thing you can do at any time is, “Make good art.” Give it a listen. It’s only about 20 minutes, but so worth it for any creative type. Be sure to listen for the best advice he got from Stephen King and failed to heed. It’s something I need to hear and do more often too. Again, the universe is whispering in my ear. =)

Sun: May 13, 2012		Mon: May 14, 2012
Tue: May 15, 2012	Wed: May 16, 2012	Thu: May 17, 2012
Fri: May 18, 2012		Sat: May 19, 2012

2012 Photo Challenge: Week 19

Week 19 of our 365 Photo Challenge.

Didn’t do so well on preparation or intent this week. Not sure what the deal is, but I can’t seem to focus (no pun intended) on anything for very long. Writing and photography are both feeling more like a chore than fun, but at least with this, I’m following through, even if I’m relying on luck and finding some shots I like. Will try to do better next week.

Sun: May 06, 2012		Mon: May 07, 2012
Tue: May 08, 2012	Wed: May 09, 2012	Thu: May 10, 2012
Fri: May 11, 2012		Sat: May 12, 2012

2012 Photo Challenge: Week 18

Week 18 of our 365 Photo Challenge.

I’m still taking pictures, I just realized I forgot to post this summary of last week on Sunday. We were busy trying to watch Iron Man 2 before going to see The Avengers. Fun movies! Definitely worth a viewing. The Avengers was packed with lots of action and Joss Whedon’s signature evil that is soooo good.

The Super Moon was this past weekend as well. I went for more interesting shots instead of just trying to get a look at the craters. I got some of those too, just didn’t share them for this project since they’re remarkably like a couple of other shots I’ve already done. Preparation and intent is definitely something I need to work on as well. I find far too often I rely on instinct and luck.

Sun: Apr 29, 2012		Mon: Apr 30, 2012
Tue: May 01, 2012	Wed: May 02, 2012	Thu: May 03, 2012
Fri: May 04, 2012		Sat: May 05, 2012

2012 Photo Challenge: Week 17

Week 17 of our 365 Photo Challenge.

Honest, I did take pictures in landscape mode this week! I just didn’t like any of them as well as these. We’re almost at the 1/3rd mark and I definitely feel more comfortable with the controls on my camera. Now, it’s just going to be a matter of learning how to get the effects I want on purpose instead of through happy accidents. Although, I gotta say, I doubt I’ll ever lose my awe at finding those serendipitous shots.

Sun: Apr 22, 2012		Mon: Apr 23, 2012
Tue: Apr 24, 2012	Wed: Apr 25, 2012	Thu: Apr 26, 2012
Fri: Apr 27, 2012		$119/366 Refraction$ Sat: Apr 28, 2012

2012 Photo Challenge: Week 16

Week 16 of our 365 Photo Challenge.

Happy Earth Day! I don’t know what draws me to photos of nature. On one hand, they can be “easy” and don’t require much thought or patience, well ok, with animals it can! On the other, they can also be just as tricky to pull off well. However, compared to people and buildings, I’m much more comfortable with flowers and landscapes. I’m sure practice is part of it and I should spend some time this year really stretching my skills.