Alleluia

Day 114/Year 2

Today is a perfect ten. No, it's even higher than a ten. What's the highest number that the perfect weather can be? Whatever that number is, that's what it was here today. I can't stand the heat and humidity of the summer. Especially the humidity. I'm a sweater. ie: I sweat. A lot.

There was no sweating for me today. No sirree. That's because it was the perfect whatever the highest number can be day. Perfect. Glorious. Alleluia. Just like this older photo of mine. The duck is saying Alleluia. This is a fact. I was there. :-) Just like I was saying Alleluia myself today. You know, 'cuz it was the perfect day!

Scituate

Day 113/Year 2

I stopped at the Driftway in Scituate last night on my way to the lighthouse photo shoot. It was a beautiful evening. I set my aperture to f22 to get the starburst effect from the sun in this image.

Here's a shot of the lighthouse before sunset:

On the way out, I just HAD to stop for a few sunset shots.

Portrait Workshop

Day 112/Year 2

I attended a portrait photography workshop in Scituate this evening. I learned a lot, and it was a lot of fun. The 2 models we were given to work with were just adorable as well!

The Specs:

Nikon D90, 18-200 mm lens, ISO 200, 1/200, f10, fill flash used

Cup runneth over

Or should I say I almost got run over at the cup? :-) The Stanley Cup came to visit us at work today. How exciting is that??????? I must say that I have a new found appreciation of the work that the paparazzi does. I was jockeying for position to get some photos. Most of my shots have elbows, arms, knees, butts and other assorted body parts in the way. It was a tough crowd! We only had the cup for about 5 minutes in my department. Here are the members of my Department waiting for the big arrival. This is the hallway leading into the kitchen. I positioned myself up front. Trust me when I say the crowd was pretty deep beyond:

Drum roll please..........here it is being wheeled into the kitchen:

It was brought to the hospital by one of the Physical Therapists from the Boston Bruins organization. I'm sorry I don't have his name to share, but he lives on the South Shore and today was his "turn" to have the cup.

You see me write about my photography buddy Diane all the time here on the blog. Diane is the one kneeling beside the woman in the pink shirt in this next photo. She's wearing the blue shirt, lab jacket, and big smile:

My buddy Matt has made quite a few appearances here on the blog in the past. Matt is one of the biggest Bruins fans that I know. I was so happy for him today! He's the one wearing the white Bruins hat in the next photo:

******Just a few thoughts. It was a big deal here in New England to have the Bruins win the Stanley Cup. The team has overcome a lot of adversity and they came from behind in the series and fought their way to get this victory. It didn't come easy. This cup is more than just a sports symbol.

All of us.....I don't care who you are.........have to face adversity at certain times in our lives. There are times when we feel hopeless and face daily struggles. This cup is a reminder to all of us......don't ever give up......keep working towards your goal........keep a positive attitude......keep the faith......and know that you can overcome whatever life throws your way. ******

Adding some interest

Day 110/Year 2

An artistic image taken in Barton VT. I like the effect I gave to this one.....I hope you like it too. The original image was pretty "as is". However, I felt it needed a little softening and play of color and this was the end result. I think it gives the image a more serene feeling.

The Specs:

Nikon D90, 18-200 mm lens, ISO 200, 1/640, f6.3

Lake Willoughby

Day 109/Year 2

It was a beautiful day in Vermont today. This is a photograph of Lake Willoughby, which is located in Westmore VT......a 10 minute drive from my home in Barton VT. Sigh.............just look at the beauty. I will never get tired of this sight. This image was taken from the beach at the North end of the lake, facing south.

This next image was taken along Rte 5A South, which runs from North to South along the lake.

 I love to be here.

The Specs:

Nikon D90, 18-200 mm lens, ISO 200

Photo one:1/400, f10

Photo two: 1/160, f14

A tamed mind

Day 108/Year 2

Tonight's fortune cookie. I was hoping it would be something profound. I guess you take what you get when it comes to fortune cookies........

Either way, I hope YOUR mind is tamed!

The Specs:

Panasonic LX3, ISO 250, 1/30, f2