Unfortunately...

...I haven't traveled to China, just the local miniture golf course!

Feet #2: Kate

Feet #1: Brandon, Ethan, Reece

I'm going to begin a series on feet, or rather feet in shoes.  I think people's choice of shoes can say quite a bit about their character.  And then there's something gratifying about seeing a part of a person where you create first impressions and then seeing the entire person where you may change these impressions (face photos to come later).  I'm still in the developing stage of this, and not to sound whiny, but I can't take anymore deadlines so this will be a series that develops as I go.  In other words, it will evolve as time goes on and there will be my regular photos intermixed. 

In this photo, these boys were playing miniture golf, and this moment of stillness (not an easy feat - ha ha!) was the calmest there was! 

Askew

Don't ask, I don't know why such things catch my eye.

Reflecting on the Lensbaby

So I've been practicing with the Lensbaby and I'm thinking it has the capability to do more artistic looking photos rather than just strange photos...so I'm still practicing.
Just to let you know, I've been trying to comment on many blogs, but for some reason Blogger is upset and won't allow me to leave comments on some. 

The Sonoran Desert

The Sonoran Desert inhabits parts of Arizona, California, Nevada, and Mexico.  It's one of the largest and hottest deserts in North America.  Heaven in the winter, and...well...really bad in the summer.

Around The Tree

Another Lensbaby shot.

Sentries

This is how I spent my Monday, hiking in Sabino Canyon.  It was a good day. 
I dedicate this photo to Bob of St. Louis Daily Photo who likes to remind me that I live in Tucson, not Europe, and JM of Oeiras Daily Photo who has an affinity for succulents.

Theme Day: Photo of the Year

First, happy 2012 to everyone!  It's been another fantastic year spent with you, your incredible photos, and kind words.  I look forward to more of the same in the coming year!

This is my submission to City Daily Photo's Photo of the Year where one chooses their best photo from the outgoing year.  I chose this photo with your help as it is one of the photos that received the most comments from you.  It was taken in Paris in 2011. There's some great tension between the child and the man!

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In the Fog #2

We've been having morning fog lately and pretty cool temps for Tucson.  Although today it's supposed to be back in the 70's (don't get too envious, it's our payoff for 110 in the summer!).

Heavenward

Merry Christmas everyone!  I wish you peace in the coming year.  My best to you, and I'll be back with some new material soon (now that I've got a bit of a break from work)!

In the Fog

I'm practicing with the Lensbaby.  I found this great truck in the desert on the outskirts of a ranch.  The gray hazy background is not only the effect of the Lensbaby, but we also had fog the other day which is very unusual for Tucson...actually anything other than sun is unusual for Tucson!

Keyhole

An old keyhole in Lucca.  These are actually still in use; I was given one of those old fashioned type keys to get into my hotel while staying in Lucca. 

And yes, still pulling from my archives.  Believe it or not, I came down with my illness all over again.  Seems the antibiotics didn't work the first time.

Back in Italy

So sorry for the disappearing act, I got rather sick and was out of commission for some time.  Because of that I'm pulling from the archives as I haven't been able to get out and shoot too.

Trapped

There

My first attempt at my new Lensbaby!  If you're not familiar with Lensbaby lenses, the blur is intentional (just so you don't think I forgot how to focus my camera!), and you can pivot the lens to where you would like the sweet spot of focus to be.

Bitten

Along Benson Highway

Tucson, AZ

Another shot from the Holga. Someone does live in this trailer, and quite often people will take up residence in the motels along this street, one of which is the Apache Tears Motel (previous post). 

Apache Tears Motel

Old motel along Benson Highway in Tucson, Arizona.

Due

Vernazza, Italy

So I took over 700 photos while I was in Europe, this could go on for a while, but I think I'll put an end to this long series.  I can't promise that I won't show anymore though especially if I get in a bind and need a photo.  As for the frequency of my posting (or infrequency!), it is where things are for me right now and will just have to be.  Thanks for sticking with me!