When I started this blog, I had so many ideas and not so much time. Taking time to design anything is always a process that is very time consuming. Sometimes, just after finishing a new jewelry piece I think to myself, well that won’t take a lot of time to recreate. The truth is, I amContinue reading “Anchors and Moments”
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The Sky is the Limit
In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Boundaries.” “I refuse to accept that I have limitations beyond my own belief of boundaries. Perception is all that limits the mind.” — Shannon L. Alder ~~~ ~~~ The gold tones and shadows in this shot can only be captured at a sunrise or sunset. ThisContinue reading “The Sky is the Limit”
Shades of Celebration at Northport
In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Monochromatic.” As a graphic designer, my eye is trained to automatically find contrast and balance in my compositions. This image of a fireworks display from the fourth of July this year, has a rich gradation of pink to burgundy. Even though this shot is monochromatic, itContinue reading “Shades of Celebration at Northport”
Back to School Connection
In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Connected.” Starting out in the world as a first-grader can be frightening, but not in Germany. Parents help their children make the transition from kindergarten to primary school more enticing. They give them a “schultuete” or school cone. The large cone is decorated and filled with candyContinue reading “Back to School Connection”
Nature’s Jewel
In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “From Every Angle.” The tiny single flower caught my eye along side of the dock. I’m glad I took the time to photograph this. Looking forward to seeing how it’s changing, or if there are more, later in September. ~~~~ ~~~~ ~~~~ After further research, I decided toContinue reading “Nature’s Jewel”
Inspiration Therapy
In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Inspiration.” Inspiration to create can come from where I feel balance. Balance in a color scheme I’m working on, or even in that feeling of accomplishment. Completing a challenging day at work, then returning home to receive a big hug from my husband where he meets me at the doorway,Continue reading “Inspiration Therapy”
It’s Quiet on Beaver Island
In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Half and Half.” It was a quiet morning at the marina on Beaver Island. I decided to photograph the morning light and capture the stillness of the water, and its reflections from the lighthouse. This is Lake Michigan on a misty, gray morning in June. As I steppedContinue reading “It’s Quiet on Beaver Island”
St. Thomas
Photography Class – Day Fifteen – Theme: – Landscape & Cropping – Today, snap a picture of a landscape. Focus on the gestalt — the entire setting as a whole ~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~ A stunning view at the highest point on St. Thomas in the British Virgin Islands. Thanks for looking in and sharing. ~~Tresa
The British Virgin Islands
Photography Class – Day Fourteen – Theme: – Scale & Observation – Today, play with scale: you can use anything and everything to help convey size in your image, from your Chihuahua to your Mini Cooper, to an aerial view or perspective from a penthouse floor. ~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~ Devil’s Trail Beach on the Island of Virgin Gorda. These areContinue reading “The British Virgin Islands”
On a Mission
Photography Class – Day Thirteen – Theme: Moment and Motion – Our lives are made up of big events and tiny moments. Ultimately, life is fleeting, and oftentimes it’s these small moments, this motion, that we love to document. ~~~~~~~ It always amazes me to see one of these Tiger Swallowtail butterflies “on a mission.” This particular time, it letContinue reading “On a Mission”
