As Tina announced last week, this week’s challenge is a Treasure Hunt. In the past, I have created a list of treasures to be found on my photographic journey. Now I will go through my images to uncover these treasures.
Pet
Moxie @ 8 weeksMoxie @ one year!
Moon peeking out!
Clouds
Rain flooded my street
Child looking forward to the future
Following her path. Brother tagging along.
Umbrellas of all kinds. But with thedrought here the parasol is more useful.
Trucks of all kinds.
Maybe a bit young to drive!
Autumn in Truckee, Ca.
Walking along the street there are many things lost: a mitten, glove, glasses, soccer ball, baseball mitt, and bicycle.
Saw this busker many years ago while walking along Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco.
My next Lens-Artists Photo Challenge is Soft. Anne-Christine asks what does the word Soft mean to you? Is it something that you touch? Is it the undefined notion that is the opposite of hard? Is it the contrast to sharp from a photographer’s point of view? This is not so simple a concept.
My first thought was that of a baby. We want everything about this new being to be soft. Soft blankets, soft toys, soft skin, soft colors, and soft sounds Nothing hard, or harsh. We want the world around us to be soft and welcoming.
The soft touch of father and son.
Only a week later, my Charlie joined the world. We follow his first developing steps on a webcam.
Charlie arrives home at 7 weeks.
His fluffy soft fur needs tending to. Every evening we bond over grooming
Nature softens the world around me.
Light falling softly on this lotus flower
The dandelion flower pod beakens us to spread its seeds with one soft blow.
Soft fur, soft feathers and no touching
My most favorite photographic technique is shooting with a large aperture setting. This narrow depth of field clarifies the subject. This blurred background is called the bokeh. I pay particular attention to this when deciding to purchase a lens for my Fuji x system.
Union Soldier at Civil War Reenactment
Goofy Garden Art
My featured photograph is that of clouds. Soft, fluffy and white. What do you see? When you hear the work “Soft” what comes to mind?
Camera Totin’ Tuesdays stayed close to Sacramento this time. The winter rain filled the reservoirs and the American River is running fast. Headed out looking for some waterfalls. With the recent rain the Salmon Falls Trail was under water. So we found another interesting path that overlooked the river. No waterfalls photographed today.
Not the Salmon Falls Trail overlooking American River
Viewing the American River from Not the Salmon Falls Trail
Puffy white clouds add interest to these photographs.
Pulled out my Macro lens for some close-up shots.
Macro view of Pine Cone
Use a shallow DOF (depth of field) for this picture.
Flower blossoms
Traveled on to check out the American River from another location.
American River in early Spring
Great clouds
Butterfly stops for a sip
Love in the afternoon
I’m not so sure everyone would agree with this sign. But for me, “Safety first!”
Interesting sign found in Folsom Historic District
The last three weeks I have been photographically very busy. Using Shutterfly.com, I created a story book using some of my photographs. Just got the book, and now I am already thinking of my next project. Then along with the weekly Tuesday trips, I took a short trip out of town to emerse myself in Sonora, a local area about 2 hours from Sacramento. This past weekend the California coast at Bodega Bay called my name. So many new images to review, edit and include in my blog. Sorry for the delay, but good things are coming!
I’m positive that being busy is just what I need. I feel productive, and energized. It also helps me appreciate all the people and places that surround me. Today is a more quiet day at home. My dog Libby is getting a bit of overdue attention. I will pick up my granddaughter from school and we get to spend some time together. And dinner will not be a last minute decision.
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