03/20/2013
"And It Was"

I took several shots of this fruit and cheese presentation before everyone dug in.  And it was very yummy to look at and taste.  I played around with the point of focus on each one.  I liked this one best.

I appreciate your comments on the old and new photo.  It was a fun place to take photos.
Comments and Critiques are always welcome.
Donna
20Mar13

resiliency of nature.

one year ago.

f/8, 1/640s, iso 400.
03-19-2013
"Old and New"

This view caught my attention as I was walking down the street to a meeting in Dallas.  I had photographed this church from another angle and thought it was pretty good.  When I saw this, I really liked the old against the very modern buildings.  And of course I liked the reflections in the modern building.  Hope you enjoy.

I'm delighted with the comments on my photos the last few days even though I've been behind on commenting.  I hope to comment some tonight or try to catch up tomorrow.  Things are just so busy right now.
Critiques and comments are welcome.
Donna
3/19/13
Day 78/365

My little guy reading to me after school. He loves to read - especially the Wimpy Kid books, which are hilarious.
Snow days are good for getting ready for art shows... March 19, 2013.
The Neverending Winter19 March 2013 -- 78/365North Providence, Rhode IslandMother Nature greeted us with another winter storm overnight, dropping 3-7 inches of snow followed by sleet and now freezing rain.  It's what's referred to as a "wintery mix" and typically signals a slow morning commute, increased car accidents, and results in very heavy oatmeal-consistency snow to shovel.  I do hope Mother Nature is aware that the Vernal Equinox is at 7:02 AM tomorrow morning, EDT.  (11:02 UTC.)  I would really like to be able to retire these two containers of Ice Melt after tomorrow.  We've had enough snow for one season.To setup this shot, I placed a brown microfleece blanket over the background to eliminate any distractions.  Two clamp lights were used with 40 watt Phillips natural light incandescent bulbs.  The base is a small carpet that is used to catch the scattering calcium chloride pellets.Post processing started with a warm tone filter in Topaz B&W FX.  I then adjusted color sensitivity sliders, adaptive exposure, boost black, boost white, protect highlights, regions, details, and detail boost.  A levels adjustment and sepia photo philter were added in PSE.
3/18/13
Day 77/365

My Daisy girl needs prayers....She is very sick and will soon be going to kitty heaven. It breaks my heart to see her like this - especially because she was perfectly fine even just one week ago when I took this photo of her: http://daisypathphotography.smugmug.com/Pets/Cats/i-PRDNV6K/0/L/IMG_0697-L.jpg She might not make it through the night. I love my sweet little Daisy ❤
18Mar13

i was heading out when i noticed him on the nearby pine tree. i shot this through the glass of the door, knowing that he wouldn't hang around after i openend the door.

one year ago.

f/8, 1/250s, iso 1600.
20Mar13

resiliency of nature.

one year ago.

f/8, 1/640s, iso 400.
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resiliency of nature.

one year ago.

f/8, 1/640s, iso 400.
20Mar13

resiliency of nature.

one year ago.

f/8, 1/640s, iso 400.
See photo in original gallery.