Project 365....day 12

Today was another long one...I'm in the final stretch of my baby sitting job....this is the last week, and I had all kinds of good intentions to take the kids outside and get some shots of them in the snow, but then I woke up and though it was sunny, it was only about 9 deg. To make matters worse, the little girl I watch was sicky today, so there was no going outside...I did, however, manage to capture my boy being awfully sweet.♥

This first picture was my favorite shot of Thomas today. I edited it twice, because while I was THRILLED with the original edit, after I edited the second picture of him, I decided to make it a matched set. Here are both the edits I did, I'd love to hear which is your favorite!

Edit 1:


Edit 2:



This picture is the companion shot to the 2nd edit (above). I love these shots of him...for everyone's information he was completely lost in Cars (for the 9 billionth time) He didn't even seem to notice the flash blasting away at him!


The last shot today came from the restaurant I work at. Yes, they are real snowflakes. This is an up close look at NY snowflakes on the railing of the deck.

I ♥ Faces Photography Challenge

This week the I ♥ Faces photography blog/community's challenge theme is "Best Face" photo. My entry is one of my sweet boy this past week. We took a walk in the snow, and this face was also recently a part of my 365, but I loved it so much that I had to share it again here....

Now, the thing about my son is that he loves the idea of having his picture taken, but the minute I point the camera at him all I hear is "Nooooo....don't cheese me!" (and it's always in his deep, husky, tough-guy voice) Here is my sweet toes giving me his angry face.
{Photo taken on 1/6/2010}

Project 365....day 11

So today I FINALLY got some free time to get out and shoot. Once again (as usual) from me, there's scenery to be seen....I'm still getting the hang of the apature settings on my camera, and striving for a beautiful, crisp image w/a UBER-blurry background...I only half managed it. Either way...here are my 365's today...enjoy!


This first image is one of my semi-successful shots from my first location...more beautiful wintering flowers.



This pic was taken with my epic friend Jani in mind....she loves trees, and this one is just for her! Muah!



Another shot of the duck grass, though this time it's from a different part of the lake. A part where the duck grass is as tall as I am! (well, taller actually, cause it grows from under teh water/ice)



Another of those interesting plants that survive winter after winter on the lake here in beautiful, scenic Upstate NY. (Cue the "I love NY" music)

Project 365....day 10

Another day, another 365 post from me. Today was the last day of my work week(end) and I was there all day long....literally, I went in about an hour after I got up, and got out about 30 minutes before it was completely dark out. Blegh. What a way to spend a Sunday, huh? Anyway...I took my camera to work with me today, hoping to catch at least a few interesting things....

This first shot is the picture I set out to get when I decided to take my camera to work...this is the Fireside Mascot, all covered in snow.



This second picture is of the funky cow outside the front door of the resturant I work at. He's pretty cool, and you can't see it, he's holding up a chalk board that says "Thank you, Come Again Soon!" or something of that nature...

Project 365....day 9

Today has been another stressful one photography-wise. There was just NO time for me to actually go out and shoot today. First, my husband and I helped my grandmother move some furniture into her new house <3, then I had to go to crappy-ass work! When I got home tonight, I got the nicest surprise...both kids were asleep! For my 365 today, I give you my sweet babies. <3

Project 365....day 8

Today was not the greatest day for me, photo-wise. I didn't get out this morning, because I had some awesome (and adorable) company. My friend Shelby came by to hang out for a bit, and brought her super-cute, almost 2 mo. old son Isaac over (you might remember him/them from my top 10 under 5), so we had a mini-shoot indoors w/him. Also, it was family day at my daughter's pre-k, so as you can imagine, things were busy here this morning. As it worked out, I didn't get outside to shoot until about 4 pm, which is about 25-30 minutes before the sun sets. But alas, I digress...anyway....

First, a couple of my sweet girl on our "snow walk" this afternoon. <3





Next, my favorites from baby Isaac's mini-shoot this morning.

Project 365....day 7

So this morning me, my camera and my very good friend Mr. Large coffee from Stewarts went on a photo shoot! I drove up about 20 miles from where I live to be able to access the lake...the shots were not exactly what I was hoping for, but I'm pleased with them none the less. Lemonade from lemons, right? Anyway, here are today's 365's...shot one is The Great Sacandaga lake (viewing from Northville), the second 2 are from the Mayfield Lake.