My default is definitely portraits. I love the idea of shadows and took quite a few photos with shadows that I loved. I think shadows translate to black and white very well, but I chose this photo because I liked the light shining into Jude’s eye and the foreground of his face being in shadow … More Photo Challenge 2017 – Week 9: Artistic, Shadows
This was a fun one. When I saw the challenge title and description (Tell someone’s story without showing their face.), I really did think of Colin right away. For someone who, for many years, didn’t want to have kids, Colin is an amazing Dad to our boys. He is a present, active, caring, challenging and … More Photo Challenge 2017 – Week 7:Portrait, Faceless
Candy! I picked up a couple of favorites of my boys – chocolate and Swedish Fish. Got some close up shots of the candy, but what’s candy if it’s not eaten? Happy boys!
Took a photo of my love this week. Handsome lad.
I made it! I loved having a daily challenge in 2016. And it was, indeed, a challenge. In the end, I missed 6 days where I took no photos of any kind. That’s a bummer, but it also means that I took 360 photos! (I actually took so many photos this year and I love … More Words on Wednesday – Thoughts on my Photo a Day Challenge in 2016.
Day 345 – Colin and I helped out in the 4th and 5th grade class at church and the kids had to make Nativities out of Play Doh. Day 346 – Getting jars and jar lids ready to our neighbor gifts. Day 347 – Moon Rise. Day 348 – I usually carry a huge bag … More Photo a Day 2016 – Days 345-366
Day 284 – Just a boy and his companion, Beaver. Day 285 – Sad Face. No Photo. Day 286 – Jog a Thon at School. High Schoolers came out to cheer on our kids. Looks like Jude had a great time. Day 287 – Sad face again. Day 288 – Jake stayed with us for … More Photo a Day 2016 – Days 284-318
Day 240 – Beautiful buck in one of our city parks. Day 241 – Brilliant clouds over Pilot Butte. Day 242 – Sunseting. Day 243 – Jude and his portrait of Checkers. Day 244 – Cuddles with Checkers. Day 245 – Open House at School. Hard to believe that Summer is almost over. Day 246 … More Photo a Day 2016 – Days 240-248
Day 228 – Jake the Dog. Look at those eyes! Day 229 – Bachelor Button Day 230 – Zane on a Rock Day 231 – Sunset Bay State Park at Sunset Day 232 – Southern Oregon Coast Day 233 – Sandpiper and those gorgeous driftwood greys. Day 234 – Mount Thielsen Day 235 – Tree … More Photo a Day 2016 – Days 228-239
I love my Zane. He is a bundle of joy and fun and frustration. He doesn’t have a hustle bone in his body, he doesn’t understand the concept of hurry. He wants to play and chat and have fun and tell jokes and get to know you and spend time with you and invite everyone … More Stances and My Laid Back Boy
Lamppostings 