Walking About / Project 52 - Week 13

Good Evening!

  Quick {and late} post this week...for a few reasons.
1. I worked over 2 weeks straight...and by last week was incredibly exhausted.
2. Celebrating a wonderful 3rd Birthday for my youngest this weekend.
3. Preparing for an upcoming trip back to St. Louis...and am no where near ready.
...Did I mention that I'm exhausted? ;)

  That being said, I've found that being rushed, tired, distracted and busy have resulted not feeling very focused on performing my normal routine to capture a new image.   Instead, I've chosen a photo this week captured with my iPhone.  Normally I will never do this...mainly because I'm not a fan of not having control over my images...but I just did not get out this week with my camera.

  This week's image was captured during a {very quick} walk about on the nearby streets with my daughters.  It was warm, quiet and nearly dark.  This scene of the tall trees reflecting in the standing water  was very serene, with only a hint of the sunset remaining.

Project 52 ~ Week 13
{Captured: iPhone photo}

  Sometimes, I find it a bit easier to carry a phone,  rather than the bulky camera on these evening walks ... it sure makes it easier to keep up with the little ones!  But, I know that if I had taken this same image with my 50mm and camera, I could have brought in quite a bit more of the remaining sunset and even some greater detail of the reflection.
 
  There are a few new blooms appearing in the local gardens and I really hope the weather stays fair this week...fingers crossed!

  Hope everyone is enjoying some spring-time weather!
--Jennifer

Pine Trees and Shadows / Project 52 ~ Week 10

  Good Morning!  Just a note...it'll be quick post this week.  The weather and sunshine have been amazing this weekend and I've got a few different flowers that I'd like to photograph today before sunset...so I must stay focused!

  Yesterday we were out and about, before sunset, thoroughly enjoying the amazing sunshine.  On our walk, I captured this week's image:

Project 52 / Week 10:  "Sunny Shadows n.1"
{Captured:  50mm - ISO 160 - F5.6 - 1/400}

  I was in love with the hazy golden sunshine casting long shadows in the row of pine trees.  The bright afternoon sunlight created a wonderful pattern of light and dark spaces.  The whole scene yesterday reminded me of a late summer day...and hopefully these days are just around the corner!

  Hope you have a lovely week ahead!
--Jennifer

Foggy Days At The Beach / Project 52 ~ Week 7

  I took quite a few moments this week to capture some photographs - and I was so proud of myself for stopping and focusing when I could see the lighting was "just right" or the subject was "just right".  This week I chose an image from our trip to South Carolina yesterday.  Late afternoon was very cloudy and somewhat foggy, with just a hint of mist.  We went down onto the beach, barefoot, with dreams that summer will be here soon.  I watched my kids play and run {we are all very much "water babies"} and enjoyed these perfect moments.  On our way back to the car, I stopped to take a few last glances at the waves.  It was then that I captured this image:

Project 52 / Week 7 "Ocean Side n.1"
{Captured:  ISO 1000 - F.2.5 - 1/250}

  The aqua and dark weathered wood tones really appealed to me visually.  I also liked the bits of wintered plant growth and calming sandy hues.  I always find it a bit sad to leave the ocean - it is definitely one of my most favorite places to explore and relax.  I cannot wait to have this image enlarged, I'm thinking 16x20 or 20x30 at least, I've got a wall in mind just for this image!

  I will be adding a few additional images taken in the past week to the Facebook page - stop by if you get a chance!

Hope your week is amazing!
-Jennifer