“Looking at 2014” If you’ve been following me here for any length of time, you know that when I began the CY365 photo project this time last year, I dreaded the fact that every month there was a self portrait. I have always HATED having pictures of myself taken. And to have to take them myself was just adding insult to injury. After taking twelve such photos over the course of 2013, I am a little better about being in…
“Infinity” With the posting of this photo I have completed my first project 365 without missing a single day throughout the year. It was challenging; it was fun; it was frustrating; it was validating; it was daunting; it was amazing! I have learned so much this year, a lot of it about photography, but also much about myself, others and the world. I have learned what it is like to see the world, both the interior and the exterior, with…
As we get older and really don’t need anything, it becomes harder to find and give meaningful Christmas gifts, gifts that aren’t simply a placeholder beneath the tree. This year we all made lists. Because this is a family of avid readers, most of the lists included several books. We are also a family of foodies so many of those books were cookbooks; along those lines, there were also a few kitchen sundries on various lists. Though Weber did ask…
“A Christmas Train Rife” Here is December 30th’s post, a little late…more on that in the next post. All is good!!
“Out of Power” After three birthdays and Christmas I am officially our of power. Seemingly so is the Internet at our house. AT&T can’t do anything about that until tomorrow afternoon. I guess we all need a break every now and then. It is amazing how disconnected I feel without an Internet connection! There is nothing creative at all about this photo, but it pretty much sums up the day…
“My Two Lensbabies” Today is my 52nd birthday. I’m not sure why disclosing one’s age has always been on the socially unacceptable list. It is what it is. There are days when I look and feel far beyond my years; then there are those days when I feel much younger. The truth is, no matter how young or old you look or feel, where you are is where you are and it is much better than the alternative. This is…
“Blessed Art Thou Among Women” This is a rosary that belonged to Weber’s grandmother. The rose petal beads were made from her mother’s funeral flowers. Though rose petal beads start out rose colored, over time and with use they turn black. These beads are black having been prayed with by now four generations. I was struck by how the bokeh is pink, as if the light and life of those roses still live within the beads. Hail Mary full of…
“The Greatest Gift” After sleeping in this morning, I spent some time this afternoon playing with my new Christmas toy, a Lensbaby lens. This is a mirrorless special effects lens system that has a very small “sweet spot” of focus that is achieved manually. My vision makes it a little challenging, but I am having fun trying to conquer the learning curve. I had in mind a different quote to accompany this image, one that more directly speaks to today’s…
“Beethoven’s First” It is hard to believe that Christmas Day has come and gone already. I’m not exactly sure how it all happened but I think everyone had a good day. As far as Christmases go, we had a relatively low-key day. That was OK with me. I learned one thing today. My family is a bunch of serious enablers! They all gave me great gifts, many of which will support my photography obsession journey. I got everything from a new…
“Merry Christmas to all and to a good night!” Harley tried to stay awake and watch Santa fill stockings, but it was late and she couldn’t keep her eyes open or her ears perked for another minute.