Normally when we go to the Zoo, we go on a Sunday after church. That usually makes our time at Perth Zoo rushed and we don’t get to see everything we want. This time, we went on a Saturday. They weren’t calling for the greatest of weather, and frankly, I...
With everything in bloom, I decided to get out my macro lens and take some photos of the flowers in the garden. It’s a very sweet lens, I should do macro more. John likes his yard to have native plants in it. So I didn’t have to twist his...
Usually when we want to photograph a sunset, we make a rush to the coast. That coast isn’t called the ‘Sunset Coast’ for nothing, it’s a perfect sunset location. This time however, we decided on a different location: Perry’s Paddock at Yellagonga Regional Park. Perry’s Paddock is named after John...
After hunting for orchids on Johnston Road, it was time to go home. In spring, our weekends are a lot about Orchid hunting, and it often means we have a long way to go to find them. But you know what? Sometimes we don’t make it all the way that...
You’d think that we might have had enough of a wildflower or two the day before, but not so. We chose Father’s Day (it’s in September in Australia) to go to King’s Park for the Wildflower festival that Perth has every year. Find yourself in a carpet of wildflowers in...
This was going to be my first Sculptures by the Sea. I don’t know why we hadn’t gone any of the summers I had been here before. This year, we went twice. (Something that just seems to happen, that we have to go to the same event twice). Given that...
I just love old black and white photos. The look in that era is hard to beat. But today I found these two photos of my dad…he could have been a male model in the 40’s… No doubt, I see Miquel’s face all over these two photos!
I can’t decide, but I think last year’s cakes were better. The first day we went to the Royal Show I was sure last years were better, but a second time around, and I was no longer so sure. Here are a few decorated cakes that caught my eye… ...
The red wattlebird is a large (up to 35Â cm) grey-brown honeyeater with red eyes, distinctive red wattles either side of the neck and white streaks on the chest and belly, which reveals a bright yellow patch towards the tail. Now I LOVE Australian birds. A visit to our yard...
Coming back from our visit to Rica Erickson Reserve, we decided to once again, stop at Noble Falls. This time we would try to get another view of the falls, from farther down the bottom. The last time we were here, it was so full of water, there would have...
Any day that looks like it might have an interesting sky for sunset, we usually head out to the beach. It was a nice way to wind down John’s birthday.
Sunday was a day of going to church, having a big lunch, shopping at Bj’s, watching the Raven’s game, baking oatmeal raisin cookies, and then Laura drove John and I around so we could take photos of the Christmas lights around the neighborhood. First, Larua’s favorite house in Pasadena. One...
After our visit to the lighthouse, we made our way up the coast back to Siesta Park. We took our time exploring. Our first stop was at Foul Bay. There was nothing foul about it, it was peaceful, blue, pristine…I can never understand how we visit all these beaches and...
Spent New Year’s Eve differently this year – working. Laura and I had the privilege of photographing Megan and Curt’s wedding. It was a beautiful winter theme ceremony. Here is a preview of the wedding, more photos coming soon!
As many already know, Laura and I are keen to start our journey into portrait photography. Laura got her first dslr camera, and we are looking forward to our second wedding gig this month. I like to practice and perfect this craft. I have a family willing to help me...
How am I raising Laura right? John uses Pentax, I use Canon, and for a long while now, Laura was using a Nikon. I thought we were going to be a three brand camera family. 🙂 It turns out that Laura has made a big switch, not only from a...
Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns. ~George Eliot Today the weather was so autumn perfect, Laura and I decided to take a walk with a little cranky RubÃ. I think...
Miranda had the most thoughtful idea for a graduation present for Laura. It took a lot of preparation and creativity, and plain old sneakiness. When Laura was away, Miranda got on Laura’s laptop, downloaded photos on to a flash drive, then put them on her own computer so she could...
So if you look at this photo someone took, it looks like I am having a laugh and enjoying being a first time wedding photographer. I now have the Brower Wedding online in a gallery for everyone to see. Click HERE » Brower Wedding Other portraits HERE
Photographed my first wedding this evening. (More pictures to come later, I’d like the bride to see them all first) 🙂 For now, Mr. and Mrs. David and Shayna Brower.
Our little Rubi is a real heart stealer. I finally got the time and opportunity to practice with my new flash and diffuser. Laura grabbed the camera and took the next two… She sure has stolen my heart!
Besides running my own photo challenge site, I participate in quite a few. These are sort of like online photography “contests” often called Photo Memes. I prefer photo challenge, as the themes often keep your photography fresh as you endeavor to do something different, or something you might not have...
(Two cat posts in a row) There is a place in our neighborhood where it seems to be a haven for cats. They just live there. There is evidence that people bring things to them, I have even spotted a lady bringing a bag full of food from her truck,...
I am starting to upload to my gallery photos of Wave Rock in Australia. The visit there was short and a lot left to be explored. I hope to go back. 🙂 Wave Rock Photos | Australia Photos Also I’ve created a short Animoto Slide show: Create your own video...
This past week, I had opportunity to photograph Megan and Curt for their engagement photos. For their chosen location, we went to Federal Hill Park in Baltimore. It was a lovely, chilly day, and it was a fun photoshoot. Later, we went to Curt’s house for a few photos by...
For photography of course! My first present of the year came from Australia via the Amazon! So Laura and I went out to immediately try out the reflector for portrait photography. For those who don’t know, reflectors help send light to your subject. Laura was my volunteer for my practice...
Just a quick movie to let you know I have uploaded a good many photos from the Kings Park Flower Festival. To see all the photos, click here, there are two pages. These are amazing flowers, so different than anything we have here in Maryland. Create your own video slideshow...
It’s not unusual for me to announce, “Nice light on some mushrooms outside” or “Spider on the side of the house.” while rushing into the house grabbing my camera gear, and Laura doing the same. Today we had a spider, he was quite large. Well, Silas must be learning by...
Yesterday, my son Enric brought in a caterpillar and then later Miquel came in to tell me get the camera ready, there was a stick bug on his car. Later and very enthusiastically I showed John my photos. His comment? “Nice bum shot.” I didn’t know that on the stick...
Now that the baby shower is over, I feel like we are all looking at Miranda like a ticking time bomb ready to go off. We’re now anxious for the baby to arrive! Seeing how she delivered Silas early, the due date of May 17th just might not be what...
I was honored to have one of my best friend’s daughter ask me to do her engagement photos. I suggested Kinder Park for the backdrop. See some more photos HERE
Surprises can really happen anytime, when they happen at the Holidays, and with the most thoughtful of gestures, it can really touch you. I am really touched. Over the years, Unique Exposures got a new member who’s photography I have enjoyed, but when he started to send a weekly photo...
One of my members at Unique Exposures, (Brub) suggested that I do a podcast. When he suggested it, he might have well said, “Phone Mars.” I just didn’t even know how to begin. It has been a while since he made that suggestion, and after a lot of educating myself, downloading...
Recently at my Photography forums at Unique Exposures, we discussed birds and what was my secret to attracting them to my backyard. I didn’t really have a secret to share except that I offer suet and seeds for them regularly. A member, Johnstox, said he was starting a list of...
So when I got my first digital camera, I honestly had no idea what I was doing, but that didn’t stop me from trying things. So below are not the best photos, but they were my best attempts with my limited knowledge and equipment. It’s fun remembering some of these...
I was looking at the monthly stats to my blog, and even though there have been some ups and downs, I am pleased overall how the numbers are going, especially looking at how it began. I started in January 2005 with around 300 visitors a month. December of that same...
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