tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50765560618949698592024-03-20T01:04:37.860-05:00Hampton Road PhotographyBarbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14401701081792131171noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076556061894969859.post-88066036597912498062014-08-13T18:21:00.000-05:002014-08-13T18:21:01.759-05:00Thematic Photographic #305 --- Look Straight DownOh my goodness! I just looked at the last time I played along with one of my favorite blog activities and it's been two years! They say time flies when you're having fun, but that isn't exactly my excuse. Things were already pretty hectic when my mom passed away suddenly in January 2013. Then my world seemed to stop for a while. Six months later my first grandchild was born, bringing my awareness of life's blessings back into perspective. It's still very hard without Mom. She was my lifelong best friend. But little Adam, now 13 months old, is my bright little star! Before I get to my submission for this week's <a href="http://writteninc.blogspot.com/2014/08/thematic-photographic-305-look-straight.html">Thematic Photographic</a>, I just have to show him off. He is my only child's first child and I think he is adorable!<br />
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Now for this week's<a href="http://writteninc.blogspot.com/2014/08/thematic-photographic-305-look-straight.html"> Thematic Photographic</a> theme, and it's a good one, Carmi! "Look Straight Down" immediately brought to mind photos from six years ago that I took on board the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. It was Family Day aboard the aircraft carrier and we cruised through Chesapeake Bay out to the Atlantic Ocean. With nearly full access to the ship my son showed me around. What a day that was! I have a few views to show, because I couldn't pick just one!<br />
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I don't remember now how many decks there are on the ship, or how many we toured. But there are probably hundreds of these ladder/stairs. Very steep and nearly straight down ..... and up!</div>
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Looking straight down to the ocean from one of the upper levels of the superstructure.</div>
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Looking straight down from the fantail. That water was churning!</div>
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We were treated to a full air show over the ocean. This fighter jet went straight up, rolled, and came straight down. In this case the pilot was looking straight down!</div>
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At the end of the day we looked straight down from the flight deck as 7,000 family and crew members deboarded from the hanger bays. </div>
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Not exactly looking straight down, but one of my favorite photos from the day. One I will never forget!</div>
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Ahhh! It's good to be posting again! And what better place to come back to but <a href="http://writteninc.blogspot.com/2014/08/thematic-photographic-305-look-straight.html">Thematic Photographic</a>. Thanks, Carmi!</div>
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<br />Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14401701081792131171noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076556061894969859.post-39432639603675859482012-08-07T19:32:00.003-05:002012-08-07T19:32:45.951-05:00Thematic Photographic 207 -- Pics Taken with a Smart Phone<div style="text-align: center;">
It's not often that I would publish photos I shot with anything other than my Canon 40D. We have other cameras, including my original Canon Rebel and the Canon Power Shot. Our phones also had photo capabilities, but very poor quality. Well, now we have the "smart" phones. Mine is the Android Charge and it takes very satisfactory photos! So, for Carmi's<a href="http://writteninc.blogspot.com/2012/08/thematic-photographic-207-pics-taken.html"> challenge over at Written, Inc</a>, to show pics taken with a smart phone, I am unveiling the first of my "smart" photos. One day last May I left the 40D behind and tried out the 'Droid at the <a href="http://www.sacmuseum.org/">Strategic Air and Space Museum near Offutt AFB, Nebraska</a>. </div>
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Formerly located at Offutt Air Force Base, Bellevue, NE, the SAC Museum moved into this beautiful building in 1997. For more on its history click <a href="http://www.sasmuseum.com/about-us/">here</a>.</div>
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The first plane to be moved from the old location was the incredible SR-71A Blackbird. This awesome aircraft greets visitors as they enter and is takes one's breath away! The Blackbird is still considered the fastest aircraft ever built and holds many speed and altitude records. For more on this intimidating craft click <a href="http://www.sasmuseum.com/about-us/">here</a>. </div>
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The hangars are enormous, housing dozens of aircraft, from the huge flying fortresses to the tiny XF-85 Parasite. The following photos are just a sampling. For more about the aircraft click<a href="http://www.sasmuseum.com/exhibits/aircraft/"> here</a>. </div>
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As the name says, this is the air AND space museum so there are several amazing and fun exhibits that take visitors into the space age. We were fortunate to see the "Suited for Space" traveling exhibit which included the following two photos. These are x-rays of a space suit and helmet, showing the complex design for the flexibility and comfort of the astronauts.</div>
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We had a great time exploring this museum. In addition to the historical pieces, there are interactive exhibits, such as trying to destroy an asteroid heading for earth. We watched children having quality time with their parents and it was a blessing to witness that!</div>
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For more "smart pics" be sure to visit <a href="http://writteninc.blogspot.com/2012/08/thematic-photographic-207-pics-taken.html">Written, Inc</a>. and check out the comments. Feel free to join in, too! Thanks for stopping by!</div>
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<br />Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14401701081792131171noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076556061894969859.post-21768697237423485472012-07-31T15:00:00.000-05:002012-08-04T16:54:00.019-05:00Repost for Thematic Photographic: Undulatus asperatus --- New Cloud Formation Appears Over the Missouri Ozarks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am reposting this from two years ago for this week's<a href="http://writteninc.blogspot.com/2012/07/thematic-photographic-206-cloudy.html"> Thematic Photographic</a> theme: CLOUDS. Since I captured these very rare formations, when I hear references to clouds, these come to mind. They were very scary looking but very little rain from them. The upper level winds created constant movement. By the way, these are not black and white photos as they would appear to be. <br />
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It's not often that one can be witness to a new weather phenomenon. In fact so unusual that, for the first time since 1951, a cloud type is under review as a new form.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ky3.com/news/local/95779999.html">From KY3.com Weather</a>:<br />
<em>A storm system moving across the Ozarks on Monday morning produced widespread interest for more than just the thunder and rainfall it produced. As the system moved across the region, the balance of instability aloft and a relatively stable low level airmass helped to produce what was likely a potentially new form of clouds now under review by the <a href="http://www.wmo.int/pages/index_en.html">World Meteorological Society or WMO</a>. The cloud type in question has been named, <a href="http://www.meteorologynews.com/2009/06/06/new-cloud-type-discovered-undulus-asperatus/">"Undulatus asperatus".</a></em> <br />
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It seemed as though I was looking at rapids on a river --- from underneath! We did get some rain from these, but not storms. The temperature was only about 62 degrees at the time and a little breezy.<br />
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Here are more photos I took of this awesome sight:<br />
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Just goes to show ya, God is <em>always</em> creating new things for us to see --- and it's all FREE!</div>Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14401701081792131171noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076556061894969859.post-77399169558993030322011-11-13T18:27:00.001-06:002011-11-13T18:49:40.446-06:00Thematic Photographic #170 -- Drink Up!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This week at Carmi's Written, Inc. the <a href="http://writteninc.blogspot.com/2011/11/thematic-photographic-170-drink-up.html">Thematic Photographic</a> topic is "Drink Up!" That brings to mind so many tasty beverages for me, but the first thing in the morning rich, aromatic coffee gets my attention. And not just any coffee! My favorite is Komodo Dragon at Starbucks, though I will savor just about any blend any time. I'm one of the lucky ones that can drink coffee like water!</div>
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I don't have just one favorite cup/mug, but I do have one requirement: it must be larger than the dainty cups that came with my set of china!</div>
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Dark coffee is lovely............</div>
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...... but I do love my cream and creamers in a variety of flavors. This particular morning I had the new Bailey's Caramel flavored creamer. The real Bailey's is still my favorite ;-).</div>
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I like watching the cream swirl in the rich brown liquid. Of course the clear glass mugs are best for watching this dance of the morning brew!</div>
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Nearly ready...........</div>
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Just a one more stir with the spoon........ Ahhhh! Perfect!</div>
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Hmmm, I think there is still a bit of coffee in the pot. I suddenly have a craving for a warm cup of joe!</div>
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Grab a cup of your favorite beverage and <a href="http://writteninc.blogspot.com/2011/11/thematic-photographic-170-drink-up.html">drink up</a>! Hop on over to Carmi's and see if he and his commenters have hit on your favorites. This week's theme goes until tomorrow evening when Carmi will once again send us on another Thematic Photographic trek.</div>
<br />Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14401701081792131171noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076556061894969859.post-26899544797106800922011-11-04T21:56:00.000-05:002011-11-04T21:56:21.263-05:00Thematic Photographic #169 --- (More) Brick and MortarWhen <a href="http://madeforkeeps.blogspot.com/2011/11/bah-humbug-43-die-cuts.html">Carmi at Written, Inc</a>. posted the Brick and Mortar theme for this week my thoughts went to Charlottesville, VA, one of my favorite places to visit. So I Wednesday I <a href="http://hamptonroadphotography.blogspot.com/2011/11/thematic-photographic-169-brick-and.html">posted photos of the town</a>. But I couldn't let the week go without posting brick and mortar from the home of Charlottesville's most famous resident: Thomas Jefferson.<br />
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This is my favorite shot of Monticello. Jefferson loved tulips and the flower beds were in full bloom with many different strains and colors. This visit was in April so the trees weren't in full leaf yet, but the tulips added so much color we didn't notice the trees were merely budding. The pond in the foreground is actually where live fish were kept after a fishing trip until the cook needed them for meals. </div>
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Before we were taken up the hill to the house we gathered at the visitor center to wait for the trolley. This gigantic hearth had been cleared out after the winter. It looks like they had some roaring fires in it, though, to keep winter visitors warm while waiting.</div>
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These arched side windows take sunlight and warmth into the arboretum. We weren't able to take photos inside the house, which was the most interesting part of the tour. Jefferson was an amazing man and his home reflected his passions for literature, inventions, and his country.</div>
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The homes back then didn't have attached kitchens, but separate cook houses. This is part of such a building at Monticello. Everything on the plantation has been impeccably preserved and the fields are actually a working farm, much like the fields at George Washington's home, Mt. Vernon.</div>
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We were able to tour the various cellars where the stone foundations retain much of the original stone and mortar construction. </div>
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This is part of the wine cellar. It was still rather cool on this April day and we were wearing jackets. I was really glad to be dressed warmly in these subterranean chambers. </div>
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This is taken in the stables where, again, the original brick and mortar is evident. </div>
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Thank you for returning for more of the tour of brick and mortar found in Charlottesville, VA and Monticello. A new Thematic Photographic won't be posted until Monday evening so there is still time for you to join in or just hop on over to <a href="http://writteninc.blogspot.com/">Written, Inc</a>. for a look. </div>
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<br />Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14401701081792131171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076556061894969859.post-771525231133818412011-11-02T16:42:00.000-05:002011-11-02T16:42:03.370-05:00Thematic Photographic #169 --- Brick and MortarFrom last week's Metallica to this week's Brick and Mortar, Carmi at <a href="http://writteninc.blogspot.com/">Written, Inc</a>. is striking another favorite chord with <a href="http://writteninc.blogspot.com/2011/10/thematic-photographic-169-bricks-and.html">Thematic Photographic #169</a>. The theme announced Monday evening immediately brought to mind Charlottesville, Virginia, one of my favorite cities, which we visited in April 2006. While my son was deployed in Washington, DC we made several trips to Virginia and explored dozens of historical sites. Old town Charlottesville is practically all brick and mortar from the streets and sidewalks to the buildings, much of it intact from the 1800s.<br />
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It's a beautiful place and up the hill is Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's home. Talk about brick and mortar! I'll have to post some of those later during Thematic Photographic #169 which you can also play along with by posting your photos of brick and mortar and linking them up in the comments<a href="http://writteninc.blogspot.com/2011/10/thematic-photographic-169-bricks-and.html"> here</a>. You can also visit other participants' blogs and see their works. It's always a great trip, especially since we have bloggers from all over the world joining in each week. Thanks, Carmi, for another great theme. </div>
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(Note: These photos were taken with my Canon Rebel EOS, the first digital SLR. Since late 2007 I've been using a Canon 40D. What a difference! Of course at the top of my wish list is to step up to the newest Canon that we can afford..........Santa, are you listening? hmmmmm?)</div>Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14401701081792131171noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076556061894969859.post-72520404291917248862011-10-29T14:59:00.001-05:002011-10-29T14:59:33.735-05:00Continuing With Metallica ThemeThis morning Mom and I went to our favorite place for breakfast, <a href="http://thefamilybranson.blogspot.com/2009/03/billy-gails-cafe-best-breakfast-in-417.html">Billy Gail's</a> in Branson. They capture the flavor of the Ozarks better than any place around. What was once an log cabin is now a very rustic and interesting cafe. I've been taking photos there for them to use as postcard souvenirs so I often take my camera along. While waiting for a table (they do get very busy, but it is worth the wait!) I spotted this bowl of METAL, going along with the<a href="http://writteninc.blogspot.com/2011/10/thematic-photographic-168-metallica.html"> Thematic Photographic theme at Written, Inc</a>. this week. With camera at the ready I took another trip into my childhood...........<br />
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All kinds of metal gadgets in this bowl, all kitchen tools. I am so grateful for the advent of stainless steel and plastics! </div>
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Remember when our sidewalk toys were made of metal? We had tricycles, fire engines, red wagons, cars, and even airplanes like the relic (a very well preserved relic) in the photo above. I lived at the bottom of a long hill and we could spend all day pumping the petals or pushing the mini-vehicles up the hill, then race down the sidewalk, legs stretched to keep from dragging our feet (and ruining shoes we weren't supposed to be wearing outdoors! -- but that is another story!) There was always one big bump in the sidewalk caused by trees roots pushing up the concrete and this would just add to the thrill of the race -- and a bruise on the bum. Those hot wheels of the 60's were just that --- hot to touch in the summer and stored away in the garage in the winter (well, in snowy climes, that is.). As they aged their colors, which were usually red and white, dulled and their fenders developed a rust spot or two due to being left out in the rain a few times. (enter the EPA)<br />
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Carmi's <a href="http://writteninc.blogspot.com/2011/10/thematic-photographic-168-metallica.html">Thematic Photographic</a> at Written, Inc. this week is all about metal. Metal is still all around us though plastics have taken the shapes of our favorite playground toys and even parts of our grown-up cars and bikes and planes. I suppose a plastic mini-Corvette can be raced on a downhill sidewalk, but surely without the same thrill as our little red metal Nash Rambler. The mini-Corvette has a motor, after all. We didn't even have brakes, not that we used anyway! :-)<br />
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We are having fun this week with Metallica. Come join us with your photos of things metal and <a href="http://writteninc.blogspot.com/2011/10/thematic-photographic-168-metallica.html">post them</a> so we all can check them out. The more the merrier! <br />
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Photo was taken May 2009 at the General Store, Amanas, Iowa.Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14401701081792131171noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076556061894969859.post-85688982471889708882011-10-18T15:08:00.001-05:002011-10-18T15:08:50.680-05:00Thematic Photographic 167 --- EdibleThis week's <a href="http://writteninc.blogspot.com/2011/10/thematic-photographic-167-edible.html">Thematic Photographic is Edible</a> -- photos about edibles, that is! This is an easy one, right? Sure it is -- if we take a lot of pictures of food. My bet is that the participants of this challenge will come up with some delectable delights as well as creative cuisine, no doubt having us all craving goodies all week!<br />
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I actually have some "phood photos" so I might be sharing more than once this week. But to start with I like to show off my son's groom's cake at his wedding in July. <br />
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Scott is an admirer of Olde World maps as well as a collector. His lovely new wife is a classical pianist, so combined, they went with an Old World theme. This classic world map was transferred to the fondant, however they do that, and placed on the top of the cake. Completely edible it was not only attractive, but surrounded by chocolate!<br />
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Like I said, Carmi and the participants of <a href="http://writteninc.blogspot.com/2011/10/thematic-photographic-167-edible.html">Thematic Photographic</a> will no doubt have us salivating, drooling, and maybe a few eeewwwwsss along the way. Check it out and join in!Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14401701081792131171noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076556061894969859.post-43829069427867144852011-10-15T13:58:00.000-05:002011-10-15T13:58:55.383-05:00Thematic Photographic #166 - Triangular<div style="text-align: center;">
I missed last week's Thematic Photographic -- Welcome Autumn because I was on the road in Missouri, Nebraska and Iowa where the fall colors were just beginning to emerge. Here in southern Missouri the colors are just beginning.</div>
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But on to this week's Thematic Photographic which is <a href="http://writteninc.blogspot.com/2011/10/thematic-photographic-166-triangular.html">Triangular</a>. Carmi has already given us so many fantastic examples, some subtle, some obvious. As always he prompted me to look around for all things triangular. I actually found these examples when I wasn't looking for anything specific. I recently acquired a new computer (yea!) which requires re-installing software, such as Photoshop Elements, and then moving files back in. Much like moving into a new house and emptying boxes. At any rate, I decided to move a few more files into PSE under a revised cataloging system. In looking through photos from a 2007 San Diego trip I found these:</div>
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I can never get enough of the beach! This one taken at sunset caught my eye because of the sea gull and his reflection. Then I looked at the clouds in the sky ... and their reflection. Triangular! </div>
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The beach in the morning is bathed in much softer colors. Who can resist taking photos of the pier --- which all those triangle shapes?</div>
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Exploring the San Diego Zoo reveals more than the incredible animals. Though called a Bird of Paradise this isn't one of the featured animals, but adds bright beauty to the grounds around the enclosures. This is one of my favorite flowers, and loaded with triangles!</div>
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So, a closer look at what we take for granted shows TRIANGLES also make the world go ROUND. (ugh! sorry, had to say it!) Hop on over to <a href="http://writteninc.blogspot.com/">Written, Inc</a>. to see Carmi's angles in life --- and check out the comments, too. The participants from around the world have amazing examples. </div>Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14401701081792131171noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076556061894969859.post-67591930878571249282011-09-27T20:29:00.000-05:002011-09-27T20:30:05.432-05:00Thematic Photographic #164 --- It's In the DetailsCarmi over at <a href="http://writteninc.blogspot.com/2011/09/thematic-photographic-164-its-in.html">Written, Inc</a>. has given us another fun theme this week. It's "In the Details". That can take us on all sorts of photographic adventures. As always, Carmi has a challenge inside the challenge. Besides the sharing of photographs, he challenges us to look within the big picture, at the details. That could mean putting the macros lens on the camera, or fine tuning our perceptions of life around us. He's quite philosophical that way! <br />
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This is a macro shot of a section of a much larger project that I am working on. It is counted cross stitch which is making thousands of "X" stitches on a piece of fabric. Nothing is printed on the fabric. I follow a very detailed chart and count threads for stitch placement. In this case the fabric is linen with 32 threads per inch and I place the Xs over 2 threads, so 16 stitches per inch, 256 Xs per square inch.</div>
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And this crinkly piece of fabric shows my progress so far. I had hoped to have it finished by July 29, the day my son Scott married Paula. I've done several of these projects over the years and one this complex usually takes nearly a year of pretty regular work to get finished. I started this one in February. Even spending entire weekends stitching till my eyes crossed I didn't quite make it.</div>
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No, this is not my piece finished, but is the photo that came with the pattern. It's what I will have when I do finish it. As you can see, I have quite a way to go. There are approximately 100,000 stitches in this project.</div>
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Now for the philosophical piece. If with every stitch I wish Scott and Paula a day of happiness they will be married for 274 years! I think they are off to a pretty good start since I have about 130 years worth already stitched. </div>
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Looking at the rarely seen details of something is always fascinating. Looking through the microscope during my high school science classes opened up worlds I never imagined. But looking at the details doesn't require a microscope. Visit <a href="http://writteninc.blogspot.com/2011/09/thematic-photographic-164-its-in.html">Carmi's Thematic Photographic</a> to see what he zeroed in on, then visit other participants' blogs. This group never disappoints with their variety of interpretations. Then, join in the fun and add your own!</div>
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Thanks for stopping by today. I hope your week is a pleasant one.</div>
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This mirror image on our driveway was unlike any reflection I had ever seen. It was created by the sun shining on the tailgate of my Chevrolet Avalanche and throwing off this image into the shadow of the garage. Amazing!</div>
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Now here is a photo of how we play with artificial light for artistic effect, not just illumination. This is from a stage production here in Branson. As close as we were sitting, and as fast as the burst is on my camera, the dancers are a blur. A trick to freezing action is to be as much in the light as the subjects --- but then I wouldn't have captured the arrangement of spotlights -- and the dancers were spinning very quickly :-).</div>
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And here is one more piece that I really like. The depths of water carry light just so far, but the distance the light penetrates allows for magical illumination of creatures we might never get a chance to see. This photo was taken at the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Nebraska. The aquarium there has a walk-thru tunnel putting us in the midst of sharks, manta rays, and hundreds of other sea life. I nearly expected this school of fish to spell out "Nemo" with their synchronized swimming!</div>
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Now, this is just a sampling of my favorite "playing with light" photos. Like many photographers I have hundreds if not thousands of shots of light. Gotta love this pasttime-hobby-career-addiction!</div>
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Thanks for stopping by for another fun Thematic Photographic. Hop on over to <a href="http://writteninc.blogspot.com/2011/09/thematic-photographic-162-playing-with.html">Written, Inc.</a> to see Carmi's inspiration and the participants' take on the theme. You won't be disappointed!</div>
Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14401701081792131171noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076556061894969859.post-52208714107090243072011-09-05T20:01:00.000-05:002011-09-05T20:01:50.440-05:00Thematic Photographic #161 --- WhiteJust hours ago Carmi posted the <a href="http://writteninc.blogspot.com/2011/09/thematic-photographic-161-white.html">Thematic Photographic</a> for this week --- <b><i>white</i></b>. I'm not usually quite so quick to respond, but I recently took some photos at the zoo and just happen to have.....<br />
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This beautiful animal is at the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Nebraska. In addition to his unusual coat, his ice blue eyes are so captivating. This fellow was enjoying a cat nap (sorry, just had to say it) as were most of the other lions and tigers and bears while we were there. Just a bit of a plug -- there are more photos in my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.275537205791498.79488.100000056616328">facebook album</a>.<br />
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As Carmi pointed out, white is often a difficult "color" to capture. I've done many weddings and whether they are indoors or outdoors, the white gowns throw the light which makes it tricky to capture the details of the dress That's another reason why I chose to post the white tiger instead! In any case, you will enjoy <a href="http://writteninc.blogspot.com/2011/09/thematic-photographic-161-white.html">this challenge</a>. White after Labor Day?? You betcha!Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14401701081792131171noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076556061894969859.post-15518609429745939412011-09-02T21:01:00.000-05:002011-09-02T21:01:11.386-05:00Thematic Photographic 160 --- ShoppingFor 160 weeks Carmi at <a href="http://writteninc.blogspot.com/">Written, Inc.</a> has challenged us with very interesting themes to stimulate our photographic creative juices. But I think this week's <a href="http://writteninc.blogspot.com/2011/08/thematic-photographic-160-shopping.html">Thematic Photographic</a> -- <b><i>Shopping</i></b> -- is one of the most challenging for me. I mean, shopping, really! It is something I love to do in photography and craft stores, but dislike in grocery and clothing stores. Realistically, most of my shopping is done online because much of what I need for my crafts I can't get locally, or the stores I really love to browse in (Barnes & Noble) are too far away to frequent very often. Also, I don't carry the Canon 40D everywhere -- people get a little nervous about that in the local Walmart. So my take on the theme this week is a collage of common links in the internet shopping mall.<br />
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If people think taking photos in a big box store with a high caliber camera is weird, I'm sure anyone watching me take photos of my laptop screen with said camera would think I was weird! Oh, well. Probably not the first time! Thanks, Carmi, for another fun week! Be sure to check out what the other participants have posted <a href="http://writteninc.blogspot.com/2011/08/thematic-photographic-160-shopping.html">here</a>. They are much more creative!</div>
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This week's <a href="http://writteninc.blogspot.com/2011/08/thematic-photographic-159-vibrant.html">Thematic Photographic over at Written, Inc.</a> is <strong><em>vibrant</em></strong>. That usually evokes thoughts of bright reds and blues and every color in the rainbow. And normally I would be looking for such vibrancy. But, Carmi, you have given this proud new mother-in-law yet another excuse to share a couple of photos of a <strong><em>vibrant</em></strong> newlywed couple. </div>
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My son Scott and his beautiful bride Paula had a full dress Navy wedding on July 29. Nothing raises goosebumps more that the ceremonial arch presented by Scott's peers!</div>
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Of course, Paula got the traditional sword tap on the backside with the "Welcome to the Navy, Ma'am" remark.</div>
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<strong><em>Vibrant</em></strong> whites, <strong><em>vibrant</em></strong> smiles, and, yes, <strong><em>vibrant</em></strong> colors in the bouquet (and bling on Scott's uniform). </div>
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There is so much all around us that is <strong><em>vibrant</em></strong>. Some of it right under our noses, some takes us by surprise. Wherever you find it, embrace -- and photograph -- the <strong><em>vibrant</em></strong> side of life. Hop on over to <a href="http://writteninc.blogspot.com/2011/08/thematic-photographic-159-vibrant.html">Carmi's Written, Inc.</a> to enjoy this week's theme. </div>
Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14401701081792131171noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076556061894969859.post-55157473420186972802011-08-17T12:38:00.001-05:002011-08-17T12:38:56.563-05:00Thematic Photographic #158 --- Made of GlassCarmi at <a href="http://writteninc.blogspot.com/">Written, Inc</a>. looks at life on so many levels, and for that I love to see what he will come up with next for the weekly <a href="http://writteninc.blogspot.com/2011/08/thematic-photographic-158-made-of-glass.html">Thematic Photographic</a>. It's not just the theme, but also what he captures during the week on that theme. There is an art to looking at the ordinary in extraordinary ways, and Carmi is the Guru. That's what I was missing while away from TP and what I am enjoying the most by coming back!<br />
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This week's theme is <strong><span style="color: blue;">"Made of Glass"</span></strong> which leaves the field wide open! Everywhere you look there is something made of glass, much of it we take for granted and never think twice about it. A couple of days ago I was listening to the humming and twittering of the hummingbirds outside the door near my computer. (By twittering I mean the <em>original</em> twitters of little birds.) This time of year the hummingbirds are storing up the sugar for their migration back to Mexico and Central America so they swarm around my two feeders and go through a gallon of nectar each day! So, what does this have to do with "Made of Glass"? The bottles on the feeders are glass, but the birds have no idea about that. They only know that the little red flowers yield the sweetness they crave to stay alive. However, if that glass bottle becomes empty, they aren't aware of that specifically, but they do seem to know that when the little red flowers go through the patio door, they come back out with more juice. Let me tell you, hummingbirds are NOT that shy. They will hover at the door if the flowers are dry and land on the feeders before I even have a chance to get them hung back on the hooks! <br />
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With 20-30 birds around my deck at any given moment I just had to try to capture them in flight. Even with 6.5 bursts per second it is not an easy task to get a perfectly clear photo of even one of them during this frenzy but I came pretty close.<br />
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This was a fresh bottle of nectar, still cold from the refrigerator. The condensation of moisture on glass is at times annoying, but who doesn't have fun making shapes on fogged up mirrors or windows?</div>
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Wow, those little critters can move!</div>
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Now and then one will get the feeder all to herself ..... for a few seconds!</div>
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Carmi, thanks again for another fun theme. Now I find myself looking at -- and through -- all things glass this week. Check out Carmi's <a href="http://writteninc.blogspot.com/2011/08/thematic-photographic-158-made-of-glass.html">Thematic Photographic</a> and play along with your photos of things made of glass. Do you see anything unusual in the everyday things you never noticed before?</div>
Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14401701081792131171noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076556061894969859.post-58217995892102535982011-08-13T16:28:00.001-05:002011-08-13T16:28:36.864-05:00Thematic Photographic #157 --- RoughThis week's <a href="http://writteninc.blogspot.com/2011/08/thematic-photographic-157-rough.html">Thematic Photographic is <strong><em>rough</em></strong></a>. Ummm... so many meanings as adjectives, nouns, adverbs, or verbs. I went with the verb -- and a cynical twist, as in <strong>roughing it.</strong><br />
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I was browsing through my photo files and found these little fellows <strong>roughing it</strong> on my deck.</div>
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Meet Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee!</div>
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<strong>Rough</strong> can also be an adjective. In light of the fact that my deck is 12 feet off the ground, add to that another 3 feet of railing, Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee here had a <strong>rough time</strong> getting down quickly when my dogs spotted them!</div>
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I hope you are not having a <strong>rough</strong> weekend and if you are on the golf course, stay out of the <strong>rough</strong>! There is still time to join in on this week's <a href="http://writteninc.blogspot.com/2011/08/thematic-photographic-157-rough.html">Thematic Photographic</a> over at Carmi's <a href="http://writteninc.blogspot.com/">Written, Inc</a>. You will find it quite fun, not <strong>rough</strong> at all!</div>
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About three years ago Carmi started "Thematic Photographic", a weekly challenge to photograph something within a theme. Under my very first blog <a href="http://picturethisatlast.blogspot.com/">"Picture This At Last"</a> I participated nearly every week, but have been AWOL for quite some time. Well, surprise, Carmi! I'm back with my newer photography blog, <a href="http://hamptonroadphotography.blogspot.com/">Hampton Road Photography</a>. </div>
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Carmi's theme this week is "<a href="http://writteninc.blogspot.com/2011/08/thematic-photographic-156-red.html">Red</a>". This has become one of my favorite colors so I grabbed a favorite ice cream bowl and some Jelly Bellies left over from my son's wedding rehearsal dinner, dusted off my macro lens and started focusing on <span style="color: #cc0000;">RED</span>! Here are some of my results:</div>
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My favorite Jelly Bellies are the red ones, especially cinnamon.</div>
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This one was more on the patriotic side!</div>
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I'm hoping this post will be my jump back into the more artistic photography that I really want to develop. Thanks for stopping by! I'd love to have your comments!</div>
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Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14401701081792131171noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076556061894969859.post-49685578736090250612011-01-31T22:26:00.000-06:002011-01-31T22:26:26.647-06:00Thematic Photographic #132 --- CurvesIt has been such a long time since I played along with Carmi's <a href="http://writteninc.blogspot.com/2011/01/thematic-photographic-132-curves.html">Thematic Photographic</a> and I have really missed it. So, it might be a bit late to start a New Year's resolution, but it is never too late to start a new habit. So, Carmi, I'm baaaaaacckk! This time under a new blog name. Formerly <a href="http://picturethisatlast.blogspot.com/">Picture This At Last</a>, I started a new blog using my new photography studio name.<br />
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This week's Thematic topic is <strong><em>curves</em></strong>. So many things come to mind for this assignment, but I thought I would post some of the photos I showcased in an <a href="http://hamptonroadphotography.blogspot.com/2010/04/ozark-wildcat-sits-in-silence.html">earlier post</a> about the Ozark Wilcat, a local roller coaster.<br />
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</div>I've been asked to post some photos, which I am happy to do here. I've taken, literally, thousands of digital photos and saved about two-thirds of them on cds, after sorting out the bad shots. It is so hard to pick out just a few favorites, but here's a sampling.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">I love my job! </div>Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14401701081792131171noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076556061894969859.post-24625234161490263302010-06-21T18:39:00.001-05:002010-06-24T15:10:04.816-05:00Summer Wildflowers On A Country Road<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">With the recent rains followed by very warm weather the crop of wildflowers has been abundant and varied. Driving down our country road is always beautiful and made even more so by a fringe of color along the shoulders. I just hope the "bush hogs" (mowers) don't come by anytime soon. Here are some photos I took yesterday:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Mimosa tree is probably not a typical wildflower, though these large frond-leafed trees add exquisite colors when found in a cluster of greenery. From a distance the blooms look like yellow and pink oriental fans. Up close one can see that they are feathery. This particular tree was alive with butterflies and bees. The delicate beauty of these trees gives way to sticky seed pods, prompting owners' complaints about the mess. I don't have one of these trees, but bring on the sticky seed pods! I would love to sit on the deck with a nice cool mimosa drink and gaze at the exotic tree of the same name.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>The Queen Anne's Lace has been particularly prolific this year. Many of the plants have reached four feet tall and I found flowers as large as six inches across. The hundreds of tiny flowers emerge from a rather ugly, thistle like pod. The deep purple flower in the center is actually sterile and serves no purpose from a reproductive aspect. But what a beautiful curiosity!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is just a sampling of the wildflowers along the country roads here in southwest Missouri, as well as across the state. Driving the curves and hills of our rural roads requires a great deal of attention and care, so I try to be a passenger often so I can take in the beauty of the shoulders.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Our creator provided us with amazing sights. All we have to do is to look and take it all in! And it is all FREE!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What do you see when you look closely at a wildflower?</div>Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14401701081792131171noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5076556061894969859.post-50499386618527700312010-05-25T23:23:00.000-05:002010-05-25T23:23:23.559-05:00Hummingbird Inn Bed and Breakfast --- AND Romantic Weddings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
Once you turn off Hwy 160 onto Hampton Road, you quickly find yourself on a winding country road, canopied by a forest of trees so thick it is often difficult to see the sky. Nearly completely hidden by these trees is an old milking shed near a watering hole visited by all sorts of wildlife. Then you come to a three-tined fork in the road; taking the middle tine straight ahead brings you to a view not unlike hundreds in the Branson Ozarks. The trees part to reveal a breathtaking panorama of tree covered hills, accented by the Shepherd of the Hills Inspiration Tower. Perched on a high ridge overlooking the hills north of Branson is the <a href="http://www.bransonhummingbirdinn.com/">Hummingbird Inn Bed and Breakfast</a>. <br />
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When you are guests at the <a href="http://www.bransonhummingbirdinn.com/">Inn</a>, whether for a day or a week, for a vacation or for a family reunion, for a wedding or an anniversary, you are treated like royalty by your hosts Ron and Sherry. Luxurious suites, delicious home-made breakfasts, as well as dinners available made-to-order, gardens, country air, and down-home hospitality are just a few of the amenities that will have you promising to return soon!<br />
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If you are looking for the perfect place for a perfect wedding, the <a href="http://www.bransonhummingbirdinn.com/">Hummingbird Inn</a> will make your special day, well --- perfect! Wedding ceremonies are performed in the gazebo, in the garden, in front of the fireplace, under the grape-covered arbor, in the country barn, or in the meadow under a flowered trellis. Everything you need for an intimate wedding party for 2 to 40 can be provided. <br />
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It is my honor and pleasure to be the wedding photographer at the Inn. We have so much fun getting to know the bride and groom as well as their guests. Here I am showing a sampling of recent weddings.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><em>Jacob and Veronica</em></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For a wedding photographer the Hummingbird Inn is a paradise. For that matter, it's a paradise for guests, too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14401701081792131171noreply@blogger.com0