365 Challenge

O Christmas Tree

2011-12-11T18:55:00.000-06:00

I got a new camera and just had a chance to play a little tonight. I took pictures of the tree, which was a little challenging since Chris likes the lights to blink. So using a long SS I was able to capture shots that give the appearance that all the lights are on.

Alice's Family

2011-11-14T17:24:00.000-06:00

My friend Alice asked me to take pictures of her and her family this weekend. The girls did a great job with pictures! We took pictures for about and hour with no melt downs. There was a lady that was walking her dog and the girls loved that dog. She came over and let the girls pet the dog and I was able to get a lot of really cute pictures of the girls laughing at that dog.

Hailey

2011-11-12T20:17:00.000-06:00

I had 2 more sessions planned for today. I took pictures of my former student, Hailey. I had a great time hanging out with her for a little while today. Hailey is the one who started my cockroach collection at school. We started with the 2 she gave me and now we have 35 or more.

Reasner Family

2011-11-11T20:10:00.000-06:00

I took pictures of the Reasner family today. I always have so much fun taking pictures of people. Cassie is so photogenic. Dakota never smiles when I have my camera. He is the kid that normally runs from me when I have my camera out. But, as you can see, he smiled today!

Neighbor's Family

2011-10-31T17:52:00.000-05:00

Yesterday I did a short session with my neighbor's family. These little girls are so cute!

Ownby Family

2011-10-30T10:27:00.000-05:00

This weekend I took pictures of my brother, Kevin, and his family. I love these little girls. I had some luck getting pictures of them alone but getting a family group shot was so much more difficult. I just snapped away because sometimes they were looking at the camera and sometimes they weren't. With tons of the same picture there was normally at least one I could say was a good shot.

Lighting

2011-10-26T18:28:00.000-05:00

Today when we went to recess I grabbed the camera and reflector. I had tons of students willing to have their picture made. I needed to practice getting that light in their eyes. There were plenty of volunteers to hold the reflector and to have their picture made. We all had fun at recess today!

Hot Air Balloon

2011-10-22T09:01:00.000-05:00

Took Bandit out this morning and looked up to see a hot air balloon flying by. I got Chris to bring my camera bag outside and I snapped a few pictures. It was pretty far away but I got some pics anyways. The sky was so blue with no clouds and the colors on the balloon were so bright that I told Chris it looked like a cartoon.

Miller's Football Game

2011-10-20T09:57:00.000-05:00

Went out Monday to take some pictures of a former student, Miller, at his football game. He is #7. This is the first time I've taken pictures of football and it was just about a challenging as taking pictures at the drag races. At least with the cars I knew which way they were going. These guys were all over the place. I struggled some once the sun started setting too. But overall I'm happy with the few images I captured.

Madagan Family

2011-10-19T10:24:00.000-05:00

I had a lot of fun taking pictures of the Madagan family last weekend. This is the first family session I've done. Of course I had to give them a hard time when they changed into their Auburn gear. I told them I might not be able to get good pictures with them in orange and blue.

Snail

2011-10-12T16:52:00.002-05:00

It has been a while since I've taken a macro photo. These are really my favorite photos to take. I went to take Bandit out and this snail was creeping across the patio. I had plenty of time to go inside, change the lens, and come back to take the picture. I couldn't even tell he had moved.

Racing

2011-10-11T18:08:00.000-05:00

I think this might be my favorite picture from the drag strip this weekend. I was playing around with settings and techniques. I took this one in manual mode and panned into the sun as they raced down the track.

Redd Wedding Bride & Groom

2011-10-09T09:57:00.001-05:00

I was able to get these pictures to the bride and groom this week so I wanted to post a few of my favorites here. These are just the pictures I took of the two of them after the ceremony.

Drag Race

2011-10-08T23:19:00.000-05:00

Went with Chris to the drag race today. I was trying to practice panning shots and this is a lot harder than it looks! This is the one ok shot I got. For some reason most of the shots were only focused on the back of the car or the entire thing was blurry. Maybe I could just say that is what I was going for, complete blur, but it wasn't. This second shot was an almost... the car was just moving way too fast!

This is one of my favorite shots of the day. Crazy right? But I like the super charger with the red around it.

Redd Wedding Sneak Peek

2011-10-01T21:14:00.000-05:00

The love of my life finally let me take a picture of him today at the wedding. I'm so happy because I love this picture of him. I'm sure his mom will love it too since she doesn't have any recent ones. The last time we had a picture made together was when his cousin Sharon got married, ages ago.

There are just a few of the pictures I took at the wedding today. I had fun but wasn't feeling the best. I just didn't feel on top of my game. When I'm feeling a little better I plan to go through all the pictures and do a little editing before passing them along to the bride and groom.

McKenna

2011-09-24T20:21:00.000-05:00

I had a chance to take pictures of one of my former students today. She is such a beautiful girl and so photogentic. I had so much fun taking pictures of her.

I think this last one is my favorite!

Softball Game Sept 17, 2011

2011-09-17T16:09:00.000-05:00

I went to a softball game today to take some pictures. Wow, it is hard taking pictures through a fence. Most of them turned out pretty good but I think they could have been so much better without the fence interference! Oh well, I worked with it the best I could.

The Metal Chicken Story Comes to an End

2011-09-11T15:28:00.000-05:00

Chris bought Sharon the metal chicken she has been wanting. I found a place right up the road that had some. We didn't get the giant one for her because they wanted $400 for that thing! Wow!

Once he got it to our house I took him out back and took a few pictures. This thing looks so funny. Chris said he thought he could make one of these no problem. I told him he should start because at $400 a pop for the big ones you can't go wrong!

First Day of School

2011-08-20T09:24:00.000-05:00

I took individual pictures of all my students the first day of school. I moved them through quickly because I had 28 kids to photograph.

I picked at Dakota because I've taken a lot of pictures of his sister. When he got in front of the camera I told him today he had to get his picture made, as his teacher I was making him. All the girls were trying to get him to smile but I knew that wasn't going to happen. I was just happy I was able to snap a picture of him without him running to hide or putting a hand up in front of his face.

Another Big Metal Chicken!

2011-08-10T21:14:00.000-05:00

My husband's cousin really wants one of these big metal birds. This is a rooster I found less than a mile from my house. I went home a different way today and discovered it. They had another one right outside the store and I think they are for sale. I'm not sure what someone would do with one of these but I have to capture a picture when I see one now.

My Brochures

2011-08-05T14:24:00.000-05:00

These are the brochures I mailed to all the students in my class.

My Heart Map

2011-07-24T20:51:00.000-05:00

I'm taking an online writing class and the assignment was to make a heart map. You can design it any way you want. The only rules are you draw a heart and list things you love. I know I"m going to be doing this with my student the first day of school. It was so easy and I'm sure I'll learn a lot about each of the kids.

My Classroom is Coming Together

2011-07-18T20:13:00.000-05:00

I've been working hard to get my classroom ready for the upcoming school year. I'm excited because this year my theme is going to be the paparazzi. I'm going with red, black, and white for my colors. I still have a few finishing touches to add but it is coming together.

Backlighting

2011-07-17T21:46:00.000-05:00

So, my assignment for my photography class was to take a picture of something with backlighting and then overexpose. I have been having a hard time finding a subject to photograph. In the afternoon sun my house has backlighting so I went out in the street to take a picture. I could tell a difference when I overexposed the photograph because the house didn't look so darkly shaded. This photo is a big overexposed. However the sky was a bright blue in the correct exposure and it isn't here.

BBQ Chicken Anyone?

2011-07-10T21:11:00.003-05:00

My husband's cousin posted a funny link a month ago about someone who bought one of these giant things for her home. It made me laugh and when I saw this thing in front of the BBQ place in Decatur, AL I just had to stop and take a picture.

Webster Family

2011-07-01T19:03:00.000-05:00

I had a great time taking pictures of the Webster family today. They are so much fun and James keeps us all laughing. These are a few of the best shots from today.

Here Comes the Rain

2011-06-26T14:02:00.001-05:00

These clouds just blew in from nowhere. I was sitting out back and one minute the sun was out and the next this is what it looked like. I'm still waiting for the rain.

Pictures of Me by Me

2011-06-23T15:00:00.000-05:00

Today my assignment was to use different flashes and take pictures of someone inside. I couldn't get anyone to come over so I took some pictures of myself. I think using the Speedlite straight on washed me out too much. The last picture here is bouncing the flash off the ceiling and that made it look a little better. However, to my surprise, the pop up flash on the camera looked a little better to me. Did I mention how hard it is to use manual focus when you take pictures of yourself?

Thanks Kristen!

2011-06-22T11:34:00.000-05:00

Kristen let me take some pictures of her today so I could practice. She was so sweet and a lot of fun to take pictures of.

Little Ham

2011-06-21T14:44:00.000-05:00

I had fun taking pictures of Cassie today. These are just a few of the shots I took. This first one cracked me up because she was laying in the grass and looking straight up at the sky. I had her close her eyes and open on the count of 3. Only problem, she opened her mouth too. I thought it made a cute pictures. Can you say personality?

For this one she squatted down because she didn't want to sit in the grass and get ants on her.

Open Wheel

2011-06-19T20:49:00.002-05:00

I went to take pictures of Wade's race car yesterday and a big storm blew in. I have several pictures but I just don't think they look crisp. Maybe I'm just being too picky.

Rodeo

2011-06-18T23:07:00.000-05:00

Wow, it is hard to take pictures in maual mode at the rodeo. I took a ton of pictures but these two are the best ones. I was using my 50mm lens because it was the only one I could use that allowed enough light in for the shutter speed I needed to freeze the action. Plus there were bars where we were sitting so it was impossible to get a shot without the bars in the way.

Play Ball!

2011-06-17T22:14:00.001-05:00

I went to Cassie's game tonight and took lots of pictures. I'm proud of myself because these were all taken in manual mode and using manual focus. Great game Cassie!

Little Girls

2011-06-12T16:10:00.000-05:00

I went to my brother's house for the girls' birthday party yesterday. I was taking these in manual mode and using manual focus. Oh how I struggled with lighting and focus. I was still able to capture some good pictures of the birthday girls.

Playground

2011-06-10T11:14:00.001-05:00

More Flowers

2011-06-09T10:37:00.000-05:00

Pink Flower

2011-06-08T21:41:00.000-05:00

This is a flower on a plant that one of my student's parent gave me at the end of the school year. Everyone is shocked that I haven't killed it yet. I feel that day is coming soon but I thought I'd take a picture before that happens.

Insect in the Pool

2011-06-08T08:50:00.000-05:00

Cassie found this insect in the pool. I fished it out with a frisbee and brought it home for a quick shot.

Lucky Ladybug

2011-06-07T14:56:00.001-05:00

Another Week 1 Picture

2011-06-04T21:28:00.000-05:00

Here's another pic I took for my class. The next assignment is going to be a challenge. I have to take pictures of things with bright colors. Guess I'll have to get out and search.

MLK Photography Class

2011-06-03T10:14:00.000-05:00

I just signed up for an on-line photography class. I took several pictures yesterday with several different settings. I think the hardest part so far is using manual focus.

Peaceful

2011-05-17T20:20:00.001-05:00

Peaceful
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby

I took this picture when we went to Rockford, AL to escape when we lost power for a week. It is so peaceful down there. You can see the boat in the picture that has been down there as long as my husband can remember.

Bee

2011-05-07T11:53:00.001-05:00

Bee
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby

Ok, he is dead but I couldn't resist. I got the macro lens and took a picture. This is another picture from our escape to power in Rockford, AL.

Catfish

2011-05-05T19:09:00.001-05:00

Catfish
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby

We went to Rockford, AL to escape days on end without power. Of course I packed up the camera and took it along with me. My father-in-law had me bring the camera out when he went to feed the fish. I took several pictures of them but this is the best one. I just can't get over how ugly these fish are. I told my husband that it looked like an alien from another planet.

Old RR Bed Rd

2011-05-04T17:18:00.001-05:00

Old RR Bed Rd 2
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby

The power was finally restored yesterday and the phone lines this morning.

This is a picture of the damage just north of my house. We survived with very little damage but we had a close call. We watched 4 tornados from our back window.

The last one that came through was the big one. I have heard the train noise and I never want to hear that again. I have never heard thunder and seen lightning at exactly the same time and it was never ending. It sounded like we were being bombed. The house was even shaking. I'm really shocked that the back windows weren't blown out here because of the hail.

All I can say is that we are blessed. It was heading straight for us and took a small turn and went two tenths of a mile from here. I am praying for all of those who were effected by this.

Korean War Memorial

2011-04-26T16:58:00.001-05:00

Korean War Memorial
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby

This is my favorite memorial. Wish there was a way to get a pic without all those buses and cars in the background. This was also taken at night so the flash only reaches so far. I'm happy with what I captured all things considered.

Capitol View 2

2011-04-20T19:26:00.001-05:00

Capitol View 2
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby

This was taken from the other side of the capitol building. I like this view because of the long walkway leading up to it.

Shoes by the Wall

2011-04-19T17:05:00.001-05:00

Shoes by the Wall
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby

I visited the Vietnam Wall while I was in DC. We went at night and I was able to get better pictures this time. During the day there is a reflection on the wall like a mirror so you see all the people visiting in the wall reflection. I was happy with this one. The shoes by the wall caught my attention.

Washington Monument

2011-04-18T19:14:00.002-05:00

Washington Monument
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby
I took this from the steps of the Jefferson Memorial. I kept the horizon low to capture the greatness of the Washington Monument.

Iwo Jima

2011-04-17T12:14:00.001-05:00

Iwo Jima
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby

I took this at the Iwo Jima memorial. I used the sky as a backdrop and wanted it to look like a shadow.

Capitol 2011

2011-04-16T11:25:00.001-05:00

Capitol 2011
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby

I went to DC with my 5th grade kids this week and we had a great time. I'll be posting some pictures over the next few days. Here is one of my favorite pictures I took of the capitol.

Heading to DC soon

2011-03-31T18:40:00.002-05:00

I'm heading to DC again in a week. I can't wait because it always inspires me to make great pictures. I've had a hard time finding subjects lately.

1:25 Scale Model T Ford

2011-03-21T19:00:00.002-05:00

IMG_0031
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby
Can you believe this is a 1:25 scale model? My husband built it and it was photographed for a magazine. I'm so proud of him. I wanted to snap a few pictures to post and brag on him.

Snow in the South

2011-01-10T10:56:00.002-06:00

IMG_9937
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby
It started snowing last night. It snowed about 5 inches in 2 hours. I guess we have a total of close to 7 inches. I live in the south so I don't have to deal with snow but this is the second time this winter we have had snow. We had about 4 inches Christmas day and now this! And we don't have built in snow days at school so these days will be added to the end of the school year. I'd rather have my days in May!

Been Stamping

2010-12-29T10:45:00.002-06:00

I haven't been taking a lot of pictures lately but I did get in my stamp room to make some cards. I did take pictures of them so I thought I'd share.

Shutterbugs This Week

2010-11-15T20:27:00.000-06:00

I started a photography club at the elementary school where I teach. This week is our first meeting. I have about 25 kids who will be coming. They all have to have their own camera and my goal is to help them learn to take better pictures. I'm very excited about our first meeting. Our focus this week is going to be how to steady a shot and rule of thirds. I think I'm going to have them bring their best picture in to display in the hallway at school. Wish me luck!

Yikes!

2010-11-07T21:16:00.002-06:00

My friend wants me to take pictures of her sister next weekend. They will be her senior pictures- I'm not sure I'm ready for this!!!

2nd People Photoshoot

2010-10-31T15:37:00.001-05:00

IMG_9646
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby

I tried my hand at people pictures again. Tried a different lens and a few different settings. I'm trying to find willing participants for me to practice on.

Help Me

2010-10-31T09:25:00.001-05:00

Help Me
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby

One of my kids brought this praying mantis to school in a bug cage. This bug looked like he was pleading with me to let him out! I snapped a few pictures before he was released.

Lightining

2010-10-26T15:43:00.002-05:00

Lightening
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby
I've been wanting a shot like this for a while. Finally braved the weather with the camera and captured it!

My Brother's Family

2010-10-24T00:14:00.002-05:00

IMG_9428
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby
I took pictures today of my brother and his family. This is the first time I've ever done a photo shoot with people. I'd love some feedback so I can improve. I normally take pictures of bugs, flowers, or landscapes. I would love to start doing some pictures of people to earn a little money to support my habit.

I hope they are able to find some pictures they like. I took 330 pictures and found about 25 that I really like. Here is the link to my flickr set that includes the best pictures.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/33907715@N04/sets/72157625228017312/

I Won!

2010-10-08T20:42:00.002-05:00

Hello Again
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby
I know it hasn't been that long ago that I posted this picture but I wanted to share my good news. I entered it in the APT Picture Us Outdoors photo contest and I won. There were 6 winners and 265 entries. I'm just excited that they chose my picture as a winner.

Beetle in a Bottle

2010-10-02T17:53:00.001-05:00

Beetle in a Bottle
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby

My kids caught this guy in a gatorade bottle at school this week. I had to take a picture while he was climbing around in there moving

An Orange Moon

2010-09-24T19:41:00.001-05:00

An Orange Moon
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby

I noticed the orange moon and of course I had to get the camera. I have to find some new subjects. I know you guys are probably getting tired of my bugs and moon shots.

Jupiter is missing

2010-09-21T20:22:00.003-05:00

Jupiter is missing
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby
This is the night sky with what looks to be the correct exposure. You just can't see Jupiter anymore. Just a tiny, tiny moon. Ugh!

Ok, I know it is way over exposed but you can see Jupiter in this one! See the tiny white dot in the lower left side? That's Jupiter. It is closer to the Earth than it has been in a decade. It won't be this close again until 2022. Maybe by then I'll have a lens that can capture it the way I want.

Gigantic Caterpillar

2010-09-21T17:33:00.002-05:00

IMG_8816 copy
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby

Some of the kids found this gigantic caterpillar outside under a tree yesterday. We have made a home for it and it is now in the classroom. It makes its chrysalis underground.

Hello There

2010-09-20T17:26:00.002-05:00

Hello There
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby
I found the praying mantis hanging out in the shade behind the gas tanks on the back of the house. He was upside down. I just wish it would have thought to be in a place where we could both be in the shade. Wow, it is hot outside and I'm dripping sweat after this photo shoot.

Jupiter

2010-09-19T12:15:00.000-05:00

Does anyone have a good telephoto lens? Jupiter is going to be closer to the Earth than it has been in a decade Tuesday night. I would love to have a picture but with the lenses I have it just looks like a speck in the sky. It rises in the east when the sun goes down and sets in the west when the sun comes up. I can't believe how bright it is right now.

Black Widow Perspective

2010-09-04T18:21:00.002-05:00

Black Widow Perspective 2
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby

Took a few more pics of the spider out back. It was on the side of the house and I think these give you a little better perspective on the size of this spider.

Black Widow

2010-09-04T09:50:00.001-05:00

Black Widow
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby

This has got to be the biggest black widow I have ever seen! This spider has made a home under my grill.

Family

2010-08-29T19:18:00.002-05:00

Family1
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby
I'm posting these pictures of my family. It has been almost 4 months since I've seen my brother, his kids, and my dad. Kevin came up today so I had to go over and see them. I always try to have a picture made with Kevin when he's here.

I'm Still Here

2010-08-17T20:10:00.000-05:00

Since school started back my camera hasn't been out of the bag. It is a sad thing and I plan to change that just as soon as I can get back on my schedule. I have just been wiped out at the end of the school day. I come home and crash. I'm feeling way older than my years right now.

Grasshoppers Mating

2010-07-30T15:08:00.001-05:00

Grasshoppers Mating
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby

Went out to the backyard and saw these grasshoppers mating. They have been hanging out around the back of the house in the shade a few days but I happened to capture this moment.

Mobile Tug Boat

2010-07-27T20:47:00.001-05:00

Mobile Tug Boat
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby

There were no more creepy bugs around the house today so I had to fall back to the final picture from my Mobile trip (that's pronounced Mo-bill, Ron). I cropped it a little. Guess I'm going to have to take my camera out tomorrow. Right now the only place I go is to school to work in my classroom so I might just take pictures of all the work I've done.

Critter in the Sink

2010-07-26T15:02:00.001-05:00

Critter in the Sink
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby

Imagine my surprise when I went in the bathroom and found this critter in the sink. Now most peoples' first reaction would be to get rid of it. Mine was to get the camera.

Grasshopper in the front yard

2010-07-25T18:12:00.001-05:00

Grasshopper in the front yard
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby

Went to walk the in-laws to their car. My husband spotted this big grasshopper on the gutter. Of course I had to go back in to get the camera. It is so hot outside that I had to wait for the camera to defrost. Thankfully this bug hung around while I waited.

Mobile Convention Center

2010-07-24T11:19:00.002-05:00

Mobile Convention Center
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby
Here are a couple more pictures from the Mobile Convention Center.

Bird Fly-by

2010-07-23T16:12:00.001-05:00

Bird Fly-by
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby

I was taking a picture of the bay and a bird flew into the shot. Glad he was somewhat in focus.

Birds

2010-07-22T17:08:00.001-05:00

Birds
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby

Went to Mobile Bay and took this picture. The birds were hanging out on top of the light poles. At first I didn't even see them but a friend with me pointed them out.

I'm a big slacker

2010-07-19T15:08:00.000-05:00

Wow, it has been a while since I posted any new pictures. Last week I was working in my classroom to get it ready for the kids to come back and this week I'm at a teacher conference. I have my camera with me and will try to take some pictures while I'm here. I have been slacking on my picture taking because the end of summer is sneaking up on me and I'm trying to get everything ready for the beginning of the school year.

Praying Mantis

2010-07-10T19:04:00.001-05:00

Praying Mantis
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby

This little guy was climbing up the outside of my house when I took Bandit out. Looks like there are all kinds of interesting bugs in my backyard.

Morning Bug

2010-07-06T07:57:00.001-05:00

Morning Bug
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby

My dog, Bandit, woke me up early this morning. I was not happy but when I took him out I found this little guy sitting on the gas tank on the side of the house. I took the crybaby dog back in and got the camera.

Model Car Move Complete...Almost

2010-07-05T10:07:00.001-05:00

Model Car Move Complete...Almost
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby

16 more trips up the stairs and we have more model cars in the model room. Chris said this was almost all the model cars. We went to work in the apartment some yesterday and I still saw quite a few left over there. The entire wall at the house is full!

Found- Hawk Feather

2010-07-04T19:58:00.001-05:00

Hawk Feather
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby

I went out with Bandit this morning and found this hawk feather in the grass next to the house. We have hawks that circle on a regular basis and knew I would be taking a picture of this when I found it.

20 Trips Up/Down Stairs

2010-06-28T20:40:00.002-05:00

20 Trips Up/Down Stairs
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby
I helped my husband move some of his models in tonight. I made 20 trips up and down the stairs for these. This isn't even 1/2 of them!

I really needed the flash and tripod to take this in manual but I just didn't have the energy to go back down the stairs to get them.

Favorite Things #3

2010-06-26T18:40:00.001-05:00

Fluffy New Carpet
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby

Fluffy New Carpet! This is where the sun comes in through the blnds on the carpet. Bandit is so funny he just wallows on the carpet.

Favorite Things #2

2010-06-25T09:25:00.001-05:00

Green Grass
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby

Another of my favorite things at our new house is the yard. Our front yard is tiny but the back yard is huge. I love having a big back yard. Chris isn't crazy about cutting it but he is so funny. He has been watering it to try to get the sod to green up. So far so good!

Favorite Things #1

2010-06-24T17:37:00.001-05:00

Air Conditioner
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby

I have been struggling with something to take pictures of the last several days. So, since I've been in my new house for over a month now I thought I would highlight some of my favorite things about my house. Number 1 on my list is central heat/air. We didn't have it in the apartment and I'm loving it!

Afternoon Moon

2010-06-20T16:17:00.001-05:00

Afternoon Moon
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby

I haven't been anywhere to take pictures the last few days. The moon was out this afternoon and since I'm obsessed with it, I took a shot.

June Sunset

2010-06-17T20:24:00.002-05:00

June Sunset 2
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby
Are you guys sick of my sky pictures yet? Everytime Bandit makes me go outside lately I've seen some amazing views of the sky. I just had to capture this one.

After the Storm

2010-06-16T19:24:00.002-05:00

After the Storm 1
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby
This is the sky after the storm. These shots were taken looking two different directions. Hard to believe the same sky can look so different in two directions.

Bamboo Pen & Tablet?

2010-06-16T15:51:00.000-05:00

Anyone have a Bamboo Pen & Tablet? I looked at them last week and I've been thinking about it since. I don't do a lot of editing on my photos but it looks like this might make it easier to do. Just thought I'd get some feedback if anyone has one.

Moon w/Clouds

2010-06-15T22:29:00.002-05:00

Moon w/Clouds Again
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby
I saw there were clouds around the moon tonight so I had to go out and try to capture a nice shots with some clouds in it. When you have to expose to get the clouds to show up you don't get the nice craters in the moon to show up. I'm still happy with the way these two turned out. Just not as sharp as I'd like.

Old Decatur

2010-06-14T14:07:00.002-05:00

Old Decatur 2
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby
I went to the doctor in Decatur today. I went by the river to take a picture and there was a train on the tracks. So it was blocking my view. So I drove over to old Decatur and took a few pictures. The last one is of the Old Bank Building.

Beetle

2010-06-13T20:06:00.002-05:00

Beetle 2
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby

Saw this little guy on some weeds in the back yard. I ran in to get the camera and he was still there when I got back. I took several pictures but between him moving and me breathing I couldn't get a lot of clear shots. I got some great blurry ones though. These are the best 2.

White flowers

2010-06-12T23:11:00.002-05:00

White flower 1
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby
Went to a friend's house tonight and took a few pictures of her flowers.

Corn Field

2010-06-11T17:49:00.002-05:00

Corn Field 2
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby
This barn and corn field is right on a very busy road. There is no place to pull off to take a picture and it's not like I can stop in the middle of the street. On the way back home today the traffic was backed up and I was excited. I pulled out the camera and took this from the car window while my husband drove.

Blinds

2010-06-10T18:02:00.001-05:00

Blinds
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby

I haven't been very successful with my pictures the last few days. This is what I came up with today. Nothing exciting, but a picture none the less.

Favorite from May

2010-06-07T20:36:00.001-05:00

Wild flower 1
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby

It is time again to post my favorite picture from last month. I must say this is my favorite by far.

Queen Anne's Lace

2010-06-07T10:00:00.002-05:00

Queen Anne's Lace
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby
I've been wanting to take a picture of this wildflower because I keep seeing it on the side of the road. Then when I got out in the back yard I found some growing close to the fence.