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The daily shoot #ds393 Make a photo of a pair of subjects today. People or inanimate objects are both fair game!
Couldn't decide which to share, so all three it is





and finally a picture of my miniature dachshunds, Reesee & Twix. They are 10 & 12 pounds full of personality!
They were not to happy about dressing up either, but I was holding their treat. LOL


I have a young friend (Khalila's best friend) who is going to college for Photography and Graphic Design. I spent a couple of hours with her last Saturday at the abandoned church. I've challenged her to better her photography and she's accepted.
If you get a chance drop by her blog Challenge Accepted and leave her a few words of encouragement. We should help, push, motivate and mentor our younger generation to do better than we have. I have not doubt Miss Alexis will go beyond anything I've even dreamed of doing photographically speaking. Good luck hon, and you know I'm only a phone call away.



Images Viewed: Scott Robert Gallery

D-331 Meet Capone

My oldest son who served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 4 years after high school then moved to California for a couple of years, has recently moved back to the area. With him he brought his small pony, I mean large Dog. LOL

Meet Capone . . . what a sweet dog!





because of his brindle markings/color he blended in with the fallen leaves and fall ground, it was a little difficult at first. He's a pit mix with boxer, we believe. He was adopted from the humane society. My son loves him so much and the feeling is mutual.

Images viewed: Should have read this before the shoot Weekly Photography Tips

D-251 & D-252 Wedding and My girls

My daughter is so beautiful

She came home for the weekend (she's in the Army on active Duty in Kentucky) and today we did a photoshoot with her and Isabella.

I love this image
The daily shoot "Welcome the new week (and holiday in the US) by making a bright cheery photo outdoors and posting it today."



Yesterday I second shot a wedding for my friend Shawn. The bride and groom wanted to go to Chicago for some Urban type shots. We had so much fun.


and the last one of the day is another Doxie I met in the park.

This is Audrey. This little one is pretty sick with a rare genetic disease that kills her skin. She's also a friendly little one.

Viewed images: Ed Pierce's Photo Vision.
Range Finder
Frank Frost

D-250 Daily shoot

I went looking for my daily shoot today and met this little lady her name is Sophie she is 7 months old and very friendly.
I love Doxies!



The daily challenge
"Water sustains life. Color enhances life. Make a photo today combining color and water."


While reading Sasi's blog I noticed he has a blog follower who is very thorough in his comments and gives great advice so I took a look at his work. OMG! This guy calls himself an amateur but no, I wouldn't call him that. His images are rich, colorful and lots of contrast. Nakhil Ramkarran

Interesting read about the rights of photographers entering competitions. Worth the read Know your rights

D-192 Smoke trails & Reesee

Facebooks Fun Friday Challenge is: "National Hot Dog Month"

Here is my "hot dog" she's a long haired miniature dachshund. This is Reesee.
My Hot digitty dog! Hot dog . . .


I also played with some smoke shots today


visit my flickr for more images on Reesee and Smoke.

Today I viewed "Photovision" DVD

I'm looking forward to a cake smash tomorrow . . . should be tons of fun. Stay tuned for images.

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The daily shoot today is:
"Make a photograph of something circular and crop it within a square frame"
My collections of Sea Shells from my various vacations to Mexico. When I'm stressed I light the candle and enjoy the site. Reminds me of the beach.


This is yesterdays photo.
My "girls" just got their summer hair cuts. My miniatured, long haired Dachshund, after a good hair cut.

Reesee is 8 years old and Twix is 6. Twix it the one standing taller.


My father is recovering from surgery really good. He's progressed a lot faster than we expected him too. He still has a long road ahead of him. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers . It is much appreciated.

My reading corner:
Nikon Manual 190-193
A Short Coarse in Photography, London/Stone

Images viewed: Jeff Ascough just amazing images.

D-89 Simplicity

Got news today that my oldest daughter is being activated - thank God she's staying states side and not going across the globe. Unfortunately we have a 3 year old that we have to explain why mommy is leaving for a year. How do we do that?

Teeny tiny flowers that were part of a bouquet. I ran it through topaz.


Meet Cooper he's David's nephews dog. Cooper is 6 months old and has such nice personality.




Images viewed: Joey Lawrence
Take a look at how fun and easy these pros make OCF look. My heros.
Other inspiration: The shoot out with David Hobby, Joey L & Zack Arias
Pages read in the The Hot Shoe Diaries: Big Light from Small Flashes by Joe McNally 113-144

D-87 Meet my house guest

My House guest for a couple of day - Jelly Bean, he's 3 months old and I washed his face right before I took these pictures that's why he looks wet. He belongs to my co-worker.






He moves pretty fast so I had to be quick capturing these.

Images viewed: One Drop's Photostream

Pages read in the The Hot Shoe Diaries: Big Light from Small Flashes by Joe McNally