I snapped this on the way home from some friends' house, and what began as a photo that was nothing special - just something to fill the day - has become meaningful to me. I thought I should try to come up with something obscure, arty, and interesting to write but could think of nothing. What came to me was a simple gratitude.
The ink black sky represents my sin, and the red ribbon flying freely represents the shed blood of Jesus, my savior. I have nothing more important to be thankful for this (Canadian) Thanksgiving weekend, than the fact that I am forgiven and loved by the God who saves.
Kim 365
Everyday life. Messy stuff included.
Photos
One lone dandelion, growing out of the rocks.
Warning to those who don't know what I'm saying when I talk about f-stops: photography lingo will follow :)
What I mainly have against this photo is that the focus isn't razor sharp. I like it though. Clay bought an old tv lens and an adapter to use it with our Lumix GH1, and it's really fun to play with. The focus is tricky, but with f/1.4 it could come in pretty handy! (And I dare you to find another f/1.4 lens for $50!) It's also kind of neat and kitschy that with a more closed aperture, it creates its own vignetting.
Warning to those who don't know what I'm saying when I talk about f-stops: photography lingo will follow :)
What I mainly have against this photo is that the focus isn't razor sharp. I like it though. Clay bought an old tv lens and an adapter to use it with our Lumix GH1, and it's really fun to play with. The focus is tricky, but with f/1.4 it could come in pretty handy! (And I dare you to find another f/1.4 lens for $50!) It's also kind of neat and kitschy that with a more closed aperture, it creates its own vignetting.
I love it when these boys play well together. Can't you see the stars in Wyatt's eyes as he looks at his big brother? Here they are on our deck, which was renamed "The fighting floor".
Markus challenged Wyatt, "Do you wanna come fight me on the fighting floor?"
Wyatt's response was an enthusiastic, "YEAH!!"
It was good medicine for a sick mama.
Markus challenged Wyatt, "Do you wanna come fight me on the fighting floor?"
Wyatt's response was an enthusiastic, "YEAH!!"
It was good medicine for a sick mama.
Still feeling bad. I don't know if its the flu or what it is, I just hope I feel better soon. I am not in the mood for taking pictures, but I am also not in the mood to throw in the towel on this project when I am only 55 days away from completing it! So here we go, a photo as clear as my head right now.
On days like today, I am thankful for my husband, who takes such good care of me before and after work, for kids who can entertain themselves on the Wii while I rest, a little girl who napped extra long, a mom who stopped by and let me go nap while she watched the kids, and above all, I'm thankful for my God. He endured far more for my sake, and I know he will carry me through this brief time of suffering.
On days like today, I am thankful for my husband, who takes such good care of me before and after work, for kids who can entertain themselves on the Wii while I rest, a little girl who napped extra long, a mom who stopped by and let me go nap while she watched the kids, and above all, I'm thankful for my God. He endured far more for my sake, and I know he will carry me through this brief time of suffering.
We are finally home, and look at this wonderful bunch who came to greet us at the airport! The kids are about ten years older than when we left them a week ago. I'm so thankful for my wonderful parents who stayed with them the whole week.
It's good to be home.
It's good to be home.
(taken with Clay's iPhone) Taking a trip means eating lots of good food. While there are amazing restaurants all around, all I wanted for a snack this afternoon was to head to the market and get some fresh berries - blueberries and raspberries. I could seriously handle living here. Tomorrow we head home, and I can't WAIT to see my kids!!
Clay and I were in BC today, and shot a some family photos for my sister, Jude. They live a 2 minute drive away from a beautiful park in the mountains with a river flowing through it, so it was a beautiful place to take pictures. Here she is with her son Mac, the youngest of 3 kids.
Thanks so much for having us, it was great to see you!
Thanks so much for having us, it was great to see you!
Word had it that Le Panier at Pike Place Market has the ultimate baked goods, and the best coffee in town. How could we not go? We had sandwiches for lunch, along with these vanilla lattes (I seriously need to learn how to do the foam designs). I wouldn't say it was the best coffee, but it was as good as every other one I've had here. As expected, there's no such thing as bad coffee in Seattle. The baking was divine - I had a palmier and chocolate macaroon, and Clay had un pain de chocolat. Yum.
The past few days have felt, to use the words of Tim Smith, like drinking from a fire hose. Refreshing, but so much to take in! Convicting, inspiring, and now I (we) need to just process, and decompress.
We headed to the water near Pike Place Market to find supper, and ended up at Elliott's. Now, I'm not big on seafood, but I'm also not big on being unadventurous. I figure if I'm going to learn to like seafood anywhere it's going to be near the ocean, not 2000 km away from one (which is where I live). I had the most amazing salmon in my life for supper! And I tried an oyster. I didn't say I liked it, but I did try.
As for this shot, what do you think? Successful panning? I quite like it.
We headed to the water near Pike Place Market to find supper, and ended up at Elliott's. Now, I'm not big on seafood, but I'm also not big on being unadventurous. I figure if I'm going to learn to like seafood anywhere it's going to be near the ocean, not 2000 km away from one (which is where I live). I had the most amazing salmon in my life for supper! And I tried an oyster. I didn't say I liked it, but I did try.
As for this shot, what do you think? Successful panning? I quite like it.