Wednesday, June 15, 2011

D80

Tonight the moon was even more beautiful than last night.  Recently we purchased a Nikon D80 and tonight I decided it was the perfect time to experiment with night photography. 
Since I am not particularly know for my patience this type of photography can be particularly challenging. While there is always room for improvement, I am very happy with the results.
The man in the moon is smiling!







Please remember to ask if you would like to use one of my photos.  Thank you!

Saturday, June 11, 2011

The walk home

It is the end of another long week that had its moments of feeling as if it would never end or that it was passing much too quickly. 
We have had some abnormally hot weather marking the beginning of the summer however Friday it did not hit 100 degrees so I opted to walk home.  It helped that it was a bit overcast and I was in no rush.
  It turns out, it was a nice walk since I had my ipod tuned to my summer play list and I wasn't weighted down with all those things that I feel a necessity to carry back and forth to work!
Along the way I noticed a beautiful magnolia tree in bloom and soon realized the neighborhood is full of them.  I took a photo which inspired me to really take notice of the route I take home.  I pass through these streets in the rush of my daily commute but today I realized I am only depriving myself by not looking.
The saying is true...sometimes you have to stop and smell the roses.  
The walk home...


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the things we do...that I don't post

Not because I don't want to...just can never make enough time.  Does anyone have a machine for that?!

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The hold up on the highway one weekend on our way to my Mom's.  I wondered why they did not close the highway.  Can't the car explode? 

The beautiful United States Botanic Garden
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Mexico


Hide & Seek

 It is worth making time for!  These photos are taken by yours truly.  If you choose to use any of them proper citation is appreciated.
The Cheerleader

Gossip Girls

Sunday

Starburst

Lava Love

Twinkle Lights

The Bride

Fireworks

What!?


Rachael


Wonderland

Trumpet

Ouch



Square Dance










Little drummer

A favorite Koren specialty, kimchee




henna hand after a little meditation!

Local belly dancing school performing

Dan can make friends wherever he goes!

Time for a snack!

Just look at the smile on the little boy!

 

Friday, June 10, 2011

Dinner tonight

Lemongrass chicken, grilled pineapple and wet rice. No, it is not supposed to be wet! I have been banned from cooking all things Asian. Though I received a slight compliment from the Asian tonight, so it must have been better than last time. Or maybe he was just starrrrrvvinngg.  note: there is no green on the plate; I had nothing to do with that. Eat your veggies please!                                         Next time I make rice it will be my BFF Andrea's Brasilian style. Yummy!
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