A cool December evening

I tried something new with my camera on this cool December evening.  I love growing as a photographer!

Hard Work = R&R

Earlier this week I went to visit a friend's cabin.  We spent two days working hard.  The work was very physical in nature.  Those two days were great.  I came home super relaxed and happy.  There is nothing like raking leaves and sticks and burning it.  It was sooooooo satisfying.  I'd love to do more of it.  Maybe I should be living in the mountains.  

Up in the clouds

Last weekend I went to Lake Tahoe and Reno.  It was a wonderful weekend.  I went for a conference and learned many things that will serve me well.  I brought my camera just in case.  I just happened to spot these clouds on Sunday.  I've never seen anything like them in my life.  They took my breath away.  I just wanted to share them with you.

Fun with my camera

Okay, this is a completely random picture but I love it.  I was out taking pictures with another photographer recently and she showed me how to do this.  It is soooooo fun.  I took a bunch trying different lights and movements.  I had a blast taking the pictures and it will be a happy memory for years to come.  I might just do this again in the future.  What is life without a little fun?

You just never know what you'll find when you are out and about.

I feel bad for this jelly fish who is either dead or about to die.  It looks uncomfortable.  I, also, thought it looked beautiful.  I had to take a picture of it.  I love how it glows from the light of the setting sun.  I spotted this beauty when I was out taking pictures of a bride and groom.  That session is the reason I am up writing a blog post at this hour.  I got the nicest feedback from the bride today.  Her message brought tears to my eyes.  To be honest, the good feedback excites me to no end.  So here I am awake after midnight.  Grateful to be awake because of the good things in life.

Emergency Preparedness Month

September is National Emergency Preparedness Month!  Please don't ask why that excites me.  I can't explain it.  Okay, maybe it is because I grew up in earthquake country. 

Please make sure to have, at the very least, a 72 hour kit.  Honestly, you should have a kit that will last for a week. 

There are so many ways to get prepared.  There are tons of resources on the web that have information on how to prepare yourself.  I love the CERT program!  It is a great program that helps you prepare for your own family but it also teaches you how to help during a disaster.  I highly recommend it to everyone.

This picture was taken at a CERT training in June.  I just happened to run across it this morning and decided to share. 

Summer slipped away

It seems like summer has slipped away when I wasn't looking.  I guess I was looking but most of the time I had a camera in front of my face.  Time passes in a different way when you look through a lens.  With all of that time behind the lens I managed to ignore my blog.  Oops.  I really didn't mean to do that.  I will have to get back on the blogging track.