Wow, wedding photography is hard work. I have a whole new level of appreciation for what wedding photographers do. I spent the day as a second shooter, and I am beat. Not to mention how much my arm is aching from holding my camera all day!
This is not my best shot from today, but I like it. I am still uploading and am in dire need of sleep, so....ta-da.
Had to look no further than my garden, with my peas climbing their trellis, to find some curves today. Gorgeous. I am so amazed by the brilliant design of a pea plant. It sends out these tendrils to grab onto anything it can and climbs to the sky, letting its' fruit hang down for eager hands to pick. Thanks God.
Curves, this week's theme on 365 Project. Wasn't feeling very inspired today...tired, and wanting to go to bed.
Here's my pot of oregano growing on my front step - lightly misted by the gentle rain coming down (rain is a daily occurrence here now), while the basil seems happier in the backyard. This is my first attempt at growing herbs and I am totally won over. It is so nice to just go snip some off and throw it into supper! I am nearly drooling, thinking about how good my basil is going to taste with a fresh-from-the-garden tomato once they're ready...but I'm getting ahead of myself, since they haven't even started bearing fruit yet.
Playing with a new toy again today - we got a Panasonic Lumix GH1. Its primarily purpose for us is to be a static cam when we are shooting video, but it's so nice and small that it might be my throw-it-in-the-purse camera now too.
Playing with a new toy again today - we got a Panasonic Lumix GH1. Its primarily purpose for us is to be a static cam when we are shooting video, but it's so nice and small that it might be my throw-it-in-the-purse camera now too.
I finally got a haircut again today, so I figured it was time to attempt a self portrait again. My plan was to do one every month, and I think I haven't done one since February. So....here we go. Just me. Love my cut.
Suppertime was creeping closer, and I didn't have a plan. Instead of freaking out I just slowed down and decided to see what I could do with what I had. I figured I'd listen carefully and let the food speak to me. Fresh lettuce from the garden begged to be thrown into a salad - our first spoils from my tiny little garden plot. I'll spare you the details of what went into everything (unless you want to know, then by all means, ask), and just tell you that it was delicious. I need to listen to the food more often.
Went with the kiddos to watch Clay play hockey again this evening - we try to go whenever he's playing early enough to not postpone bedtime too long. I tried getting some action shots, but wasn't happy with any of them. That's an understatement, by the way.
So I looked elsewhere for something interesting...vending machines! These used to be my favourite candy to get whenever I could get my mom to give me a quarter :) I like that you can see my reflection in the corner. Kinda looks like I'm in a bowling alley instead of a hockey rink, doesn't it?
Last day of the point and shoot challenge! I'm very glad I did it, and very glad that I'll be picking up the 'real' camera again tomorrow.
So I looked elsewhere for something interesting...vending machines! These used to be my favourite candy to get whenever I could get my mom to give me a quarter :) I like that you can see my reflection in the corner. Kinda looks like I'm in a bowling alley instead of a hockey rink, doesn't it?
Last day of the point and shoot challenge! I'm very glad I did it, and very glad that I'll be picking up the 'real' camera again tomorrow.
I bought these beauties at a community farmer's market this morning. When I was really little, my family had a few chickens, but I haven't eaten anything but store-bought eggs for many years now. As I get older, and am responsible for feeding more and more growing bodies, I am becoming more and more conscious of what we're putting in our mouths, and where it's come from. I'm working through an amazing book called Real Food on a Real Budget, and think that free range eggs are definitely something I'd be willing to pay more for, as I work on paring down other parts of our food budget. They're more nutritious, and the birds live like real birds. Can't argue with that. Now if only I could get my hands on some raw milk...
Designed to resemble a Bavarian castle, The Bessborough Hotel is a historic landmark located on the bank of the South Saskatchewan River. The Bess' (pronounced 'Bez') construction was completed in 1932, but due to financial strains of The Great Depression, did not welcome its first official guest until December of 1935. From the day it started taking shape, it has been what defines Saskatoon's beautiful skyline.
My point and shoot delivered today! I did something with it that I would never dream of doing with the SLR - I hung my arm out my car window with camera in hand, and blindly shot - hoping for something good. While I'm not usually big on arbitrary angles like this, it's what I ended up with, and I think it really works! I love how the sky is reflected in the windows.
My point and shoot delivered today! I did something with it that I would never dream of doing with the SLR - I hung my arm out my car window with camera in hand, and blindly shot - hoping for something good. While I'm not usually big on arbitrary angles like this, it's what I ended up with, and I think it really works! I love how the sky is reflected in the windows.