DailyPhotos > popular today > We're beginning to think Maeve is going to be a girly girl -- she definitely loves her necklaces, sunglasses and (Lady Kate are you paying attention?) her tiara.

Thought I'd help you start your week with a smile.  :-)
(November 29, 2009)



"You may be a princess or the richest woman in the world, but you cannot be more than a lady.”
    ~~  Jennie Jerome Churchill
DailyPhotos > popular today > November 30, 2009 - "A Texas Japanese Garden Autumn"

This was shot yesterday at the Japanese Garden, Fort Worth Botanic Gardens.  The sky was a very heavy dark gray overcast.  Any sky included in a shot was completely blah.  A different shot that I was considering for todays post has Dakota Cowboy fog added for the dreary day.  It and another alternate can viewed at

http://dakotacowboy.smugmug.com/Photography/Daily-Photo-Proof-Alternates/8374515_pozc7/1/727067933_8tMnc

Unfortunately I could not use a tripod as tripods are only allowed in the gardens for a $75 fee (considered commercial photography).  However, the Japanese Maples were a beautiful color to enjoy.

(I did use my mono pod)
DailyPhotos > popular today > 11/30/09 - Christmas Trees
I went out to 'chase' the sunset last night hoping for some good color, and it was a dud.  BUT, on my way back into the neighborhood, I saw this wonderful sight.  Taking a tip from John Bennett, I realized that the fact that it was dusk vs. fully dark might work to my advantage.  So, from the stop sign on a dirt road, I took a round of pictures of this Christmas tree stand.  The boys are asking hourly now when we get to go get our tree.  Probably next weekend, and probably from this stand:-)  

I added some shadows and a vignette.  I have a B&W version in my November (soon to be December) gallery.  I like how the lights overhead make it look like each tree has it's own star:-)  A major highway and a deep ditch runs between me and the trees in this one thus the caution tape.  A few of my shots even had tail/healights in them.  

Thank you for your response on the orchid.  All I can say is...WOW and thank you again.  

The kids and I will be trying to cope with Monday and getting back into the normal routine.  I'm at the stage with this cold where I'm coughing a lot...especially at night.  Maybe in a few more days the cold will just be a bad memory.  I hope so.

HAGD,
Maryann

Late note:  I sent the B&W and color versions to WM and printed them 8X10 to take with me for the owners when we go to buy our tree.  Hopefully it will put a smile on their faces and pass on some Christmas spirit.
DailyPhotos > popular today > Emma and I took a walk down to Elder's Pond to watch the sunset. There were so many contrails in the sky. We guessed it was a result of so many people getting back home from the long week end. It made for some very artistic strokes in the clouds.
DailyPhotos > popular today > 11.30.2009  BIG REWARD Brody
DailyPhotos > popular today > Egret
DailyPhotos > popular today > 2009 11-29 Congrats to my dad for finishing the Seattle 1/2 marathon!  And also to my sister in law and brother for doing the full marathon!  Hopefully, once things calm down a bit, I'll get back to training.  

This is another shot of little Ashley.  Doesn't she look cute and serene?  This was about 30 seconds before she went balistic.  My ears are still ringing.
DailyPhotos > popular today > November 30, 2009

Cousins

I have attempted to capture a portrait of all the grandchildren for my in-laws for Christmas.  Do you know how hard it is to get seven kids to cooperate even at this age.  Yikes! I like how my son posed with the younger cousins surrounding him, looks like he has a posse! LOL
DailyPhotos > popular today > Magic Mushrooms
I found these critters in my back yard while doing what I hope is my last cleanup of the year...... yea right :)  They looked cool so I got down on the ground with my macro and captured a few shot.  I got dirty and muddy for my effort so I figured the gritty look would work good on this shot :)  Feels like my head right now.. had a migraine since 2AM, pills working but still there.  Going to be a long day.

Thanks everyone on the family shot yesterday!!

Have a good day folks!  Now off to work.
We're beginning to think Maeve is going to be a girly girl -- she definitely loves her necklaces, sunglasses and (Lady Kate are you paying attention?) her tiara.

Thought I'd help you start your week with a smile. :-)
(November 29, 2009)



"You may be a princess or the richest woman in the world, but you cannot be more than a lady.”
~~ Jennie Jerome Churchill
 > We're beginning to think Maeve is going to be a girly girl -- she definitely loves her necklaces, sunglasses and (Lady Kate are you paying attention?) her tiara.

Thought I'd help you start your week with a smile.  :-)
(November 29, 2009)



"You may be a princess or the richest woman in the world, but you cannot be more than a lady.”
    ~~  Jennie Jerome Churchill
We're beginning to think Maeve is going to be a girly girl -- she definitely loves her necklaces, sunglasses and (Lady Kate are you paying attention?) her tiara.

Thought I'd help you start your week with a smile. :-)
(November 29, 2009)



"You may be a princess or the richest woman in the world, but you cannot be more than a lady.”
~~ Jennie Jerome Churchill
Photo by: irishmurr • see photo in gallery

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