Upside Down

Day 51/Year 2

I love reflections. This reflection caught my eye this evening just before sunset. This photograph was rotated 180 degress. What you think is the sky in this photo is actually the bottom of the original shot, which is the sky reflected in the water. Cool beans, huh? :-)

The Specs:

Nikon D90, 28-80 mm lens, ISO 200, 1/60, f4.5

The Orion

Day 50/Year 2

I remember last year when I reached Day 50 on the blog. It was such a big milestone for me. Now here we are one year later. Geezum Crow.......time really flies, huh?

This is a pretty tug boat, isn't it? I wasn't quite sure what kind of boat it was when I first saw it approaching from a distance. At first I thought it was a fishing boat until it got closer to me. I showed this photo to Mr. S and he said it's one of the new tug boats. ( Mr. S loves tug boats.) This was taken over by Wesagussett Beach in North Weymouth.

The Specs:

Nikon D90, 28-80 mm lens, ISO 200, 1/500, f11, -1/3 ev

The Blossoms are a-bloomin'

Day 49/Year 2

The Cherry Blossoms are in full bloom at Webb Memorial State Park in Weymouth MA.

http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/metroboston/webb.htm

It's one of my favorite places to walk in the area. It is especially pretty this time of year.

The Specs:

Photo one: Nikon D90, 28-80 mm lens, ISO 200, 1/250, f11, -1/3 ev

Photo two: Nikon D90, 28-80 mm lens, ISO 200, 1/400, f10, -1/3 ev 

Pay It Forward

Day 48/Year 2 

I can say without a doubt, that I have been very lucky to have some wonderful photography friends who have been more than willing to share their knowledge with me. I learned the Photoshop basics via email from my friend Andy who lives in Michigan, and also by a few phone calls from my friend Al who lives in Minnesota. I also learend a few things "in person" from my friend Patrick. I have found that most photographers are very passionate about their hobby and are more than happy to help out "the newbies". I see this in Camera Club on a daily basis. When someone has a technical question, they put it out there on our email group, and within minutes someone throws out a lifeline and comes up with an answer or explanation.

At a recent camera club meeting, I was approached by a member who had taken a trip........came home with hundreds of images.........and had no idea what to do with them. He had no "post processing" or Photoshop experience and he had no idea where to begin and asked for my help. This is "fun stuff" to me, and I have been very happy to help him over the past few weeks. We had another session today and I am having a great time working with him. It's great how this has gone full circle for me, and I am now able to help others, as I have been helped myself.

Now, I still have a long way to go, and certainly don't "know it all"....far from it! But, it's great to be able to "Pay it forward" and share what I know with others.

The Specs:

Nikon D90, 28-80 mm lens, ISO 200, 1/30, f4.2

Mother's Day Part 2

Day 47/Year 2

As you may remember, Miss J is a PreK Teacher. :-) How awesome is this Mother's Day Card she made for me?????

Just look at the picture of me and my tripod and camera!!!!!! OMG...........I LOVE it!!!!!! I also look kinda cute in the picture too, don't I?????? :-)

Hmmm...........am I predictable or what?........................

******smile******

Now, here's the OMG I can't stand it you are making me cry part of the card that means the world to me.......

Please pass the kleenex..............

:-)

Yup, I'm a lucky Mom and Miss J is the best daughter and the best teacher EVER! :-)

I love you Miss J!!!!!!!!!

The Specs:

Panasonic LX3, ISO 100, 1/30, f2

Happy Mother's Day!

Day 46/Year 2

Mother's Day Blessings. It doesn't get any better than this............

My wonderful Mom with her Great-grandaughter, Rowan.

Love............Look at the love in my mother's eyes. She is such a loving woman and I am so blessed to have her in my life............

The Specs:

Nikon D90, 28-80 mm lens, ISO 200, 1/60, f5 (Photo two is f4.5)

Ashton

Day 45/Year 2

The other day I visited with Rowan, and yesterday I got to visit with her cousin, Ashton. Ashton is my great-nephew, the son of my nephew Christopher and his wife Nikki. He is sooooooo much fun!!!!! And he is soooooooo full of energy. Just look at him go!!! :-)

Yes siree........he's a very busy boy! :-)

I just love that little face!!!!!!!

xxoo

Can I just brag for a minute? I am soooooo proud of my nephews!!!! They are such good Dad's and husbands and seeing them with their babies just warms my heart. Love you guys!!!!!!! :-)