Longwood Gardens presents...

the orchid extravaganza and some other beauties too!  

Subway Photography/Art

I took a subway art class with a friend.  I found the people and environment more exciting than the actual art.  I'm not putting down the art but it's the people for me, that make the environment come to life! 

Macro March...

is short project I'm taking on to try to boost my macro skills!  I've already fallen behind and it's only the fourth day!  I missed day two, but made up for it on day three!  Good think I make my own rules!  

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Totally forgotten....

It seems I've forgotten about this blog.  I'm guessing the business of life and an especially exhausting day at school has really shown me where my priorities lie.  I really wish I had more energy to devote to shooting and blogging but right now it's just not the case. And I have to be okay with that.  At least for the time being.  For today I'll take you back to some beautiful fall weather and a day spent at Longwood Gardens.  It'll take my mind off how cold and blustery it is outside today.  I'm not complaining because day's snow has given me a snow day and time to do come catching up! 

Memorial Day 2016

Memorial Day is a sacred holiday in this family.  It's a day we remember those who "gave all"  so that we may enjoy the freedoms we've come to know.  Our traditions started with Boys Scouts and now Dan continues as part of the military firing squad.  The vets begin at Brandywine Battle Field, continue onto Elam UMC and then finally to Siloam UMC.  These are just a few of the images I captured.  

Photography Camp at Longwood

Friends of mine started a kids summer camp this year and asked me to help out as an instructor for a  few days.  All I can say is "Wow, what I great experience for the kids!"  

The material was well thought out and age appropriate.  I was amazed at how much the kids absorbed in only a few days. I was even more amazed at their creativity when told to "go shoot!"  

When they received a dozen or so printed images on the last day, I couldn't believe how many images they took that I had no idea were taken at Longwood Gardens or that I never "saw" before.  Part of what we tried to teach was to "see" the image before taking it.  Kids as young as 8 took some shots that blew me out of the water! They also motivated me to go back into Longwood, both with my Nikon and my cellphone!  Here are the few of the images that the kids inspired me to take! 

  

Sunrise....

...at the beach!

My body clock loves the morning and the rest of me doesn't mind getting up so early when I'm blessed to witness the beauty of simple sunrise!  

Taken on the beach of Wildwood Crest with my iPhone!