Week 15

Well, I am back, again. For reasons I cannot explain well, I have not been doing so well with this Project. I plan to get up to speed starting NOW!

With no further ado, here we go...

Mom and me taken by The Runtyun.

How do cats find so many places to be comfy?

This is taken from the front yard right around sunset. Truth is, I tried to light it up with a flash, but I did not like what was coming through, so I just used natural light.

I went to a road house Friday night which had a band featuring Hurricane Joe. This is one of the images which came out well. I'll post some more in a bit.

And then there is Nova.

Yeah, I know there are a couple of days missing this week. Let's just enjoy what we have here.

Later! olc

Week 15

Well, I did it again. Yep, I missed posting on my Picture-a-Day Project. I have the images, I just need to work them a little.

The truth is I went on the my version a Walk-About. I just got the bike working and needed to spend time riding. Oooppps! During my short Ride-About, you know the one I took instead of editing my photos I sure did have fun shirking that commitment.

The good news is that I did get some pics that should help to round the out week. So, please have a little patience and I'll post in a day or two.

The other good news is that I got inspired to write another blog post for A Daddy Grows up. That one will be ready soon too.

Thanks!!!

olc

Week 13 and 14

Week 13 kinda got lost in the noise of life. I had a lot going on with the family and found it hard to create moments when I could pull out the camera. This week was a little better, but the truth is some of the pics are not up to even my standard. I am on track again though and hope to get back up to speed.

With that said, here is weeks 14 and a little of 13!

I think I got only this one image for week 13. Female cardinals seem to have this severe look. Their heads are cocked and the eyebrows make them look crossly at me. Do you think I am personifying, or transferring a little here?

There photographers out there that have only distain for geese. Me? I take pictures of interesting moments, and when I see cute fuzzy babies out there...

I rented a Canon 70-200 zoom over the weekend and took this image of my mother. The shawl is a gift from my wonderful sister and in Mom's hands is the card that came with it

Hummer at the feeder.

This is a Woodpecker, I think, but I am not sure what kind. Any Ideas?

If you look carefully at the right side of the image you will see a blur. Let me tell you, Humming birds move FAST! My intention was to get the speed demon while flying out of the frame...

OK, mocking birds live everywhere and make a lot of noise. This guy was almost directly above my head and singing away. The wind calmed for a minute and the next thing I knew there was a big ol' plop and I had to clean up a little(big) mess. I wonder if the bird knew what he was doing? 

So I got this Hummer, but they are so small it barely fills the center of the frame. I guess I'll need to get a little closer. Hope that does not spook them.

I have had the Camera body for some time, but just acquired the monster lens on Friday. 

So we have week 14 in the can. I guess I'll have to ad another week to the project, making it 53 weeks. Please leave a comment and enjoy!

olc

Prom 2018

My beautiful daughter went to her first prom last Saturday. Her friend Haley wanted to celebrate with The Runtyun and they asked me to take a few pics of them and there buddies. This is the first time I have done this and the lighting was kinda harsh for one set. I used a fantastic lens though, a Canon 70-200mm 2.8. OMG, even this GWC in that horrible light got a couple of usable images.

With no more  wasted time and words, here we go.

Had to get the pretty black cat and pretty Black Dress in this set.

Now we see some of the fotos we took in the front yard. This is where I had a real challenge with shadows

Oh, my beautiful Daughter. 

 The girls spent a lot of time on their nails, so I tried to do them a little justice.

It looks like there evening started off really well!

Later, olc