Definitely off to a good start this year as it is the first time I have
completed the first month! I set a goal this year to complete all 365 days and I have faith that with a little luck and a lot of effort I can pull this off. Here's the compilation for January.
Good Morning 2015!
First hike of the year and a really nice waterfall made it even better.
Think Over
After a season of over-indulgence, we decided to kick start the year with a 3 day veggie cleanse. Next year we should probably think that over a bit longer.
Open Possibilities
Eating primarily a whole foods diet leaves a lot of open possibilities for meals! This was a new creation of peanut butter, spinach, and tomatoes on toast with a side of apples. It was quite tasty!
A Reflection of Me
A gym selfie!
Ensemble
My daughter's dance class in "Snow" from the annual Nutcracker performance. They did a wonderful job!
Where I Stand
Out on the hiking trail...of course!
Solitude
I like the starkness of the image in black & white. It really illustrates the solitude you can embrace out in the woods.
My Gear
My new models for 2015! I had asked for SuperHero legos for several years and was super excited to finally get them!
Multifaceted
I spent about 30 minutes working on this shot. I wanted to capture the multifaceted texture of this tiny vase I found in a thrift store.
Habit
I am definitely a creature of habit and I rather enjoy Saturday morning breakfasts, especially the coffee and conversation!
White
Another session of "product" shooting. Plenty of room for improvement but I love the reminder on the coffee mug.
Frost/Frozen
I went to the archives for this one, taken last year since it's been in the 50's here in Oklahoma with very little frost. I like the sparkle of the frozen branches against the blue sky.
A Pop of Color
Love the way the red is the only color. It really pops out and grabs your attention!
Be Positive
The challenge of this prompt was too practice with exposure settings. I shot this with my camera phone (Galaxy S4) and played with the on camera exposure settings...which I didn't even know existed until I got this prompt!
First Taste
I took this picture while out looking for eagles. During the walk my boyfriend decided to throw a rock out onto the ice and I heard the absolute coolest sound ever! Apparently the thickness of the ice and the air bubbles in the water create some really neat acoustics. I believe it is the sound of happiness!
A Snowflake
Not a snowflake in sight so I pulled another "cold" one out of the archives. I'm sure there was a snowflake in there somewhere!
Powdery
I took some creative liberties with the "powdery" prompt. This was taken in Picher, OK, a nearby ghost town was once a booming lead and zinc mining site. The "chat" piles in the background are made from contaminated mine tailings. The years of destructive mining left the town at risk of cave ins and it was dis-incorporated in 2009.
Balance
Worked composition and balance in this shot.
Space
The tiny spec in the middle is actually a pretty large oil rig which demonstrates just how massive the windmill is. And how wide open the space is in Kansas!
Trio
Batman and his fellow superheroes.
I used this prompt as an opportunity to practice my prop staging and lighting. Luckily my models were patient!
Meal or Play?
I went with play on this one. It's one of my favorite candid shots of this past summer. Nothing screams joy more than a child at play!
Color Blocking
I got this idea from other posters in my CY365 group and just couldn't pass up making pink the focus!
On the Third
Had to laugh when I realized I had accidentally used the same picture twice but I can't help it when it comes to sharing my love of waterfalls!
Who? What?
My boyfriend often amuses himself by taking pictures of me taking pictures.
Resolve
I am planning to photograph this waterfall each month to see how I can improve my skills over the year. I am studying other photographers and reading about ways to improve technique.
Move
This is from a couple of years ago. I was working to understand how to capture the movement of water, both freezing the action and blurring it to make it softer. I liked the way this one turned out, a little soft but capturing some detail too.
Nourishing
I love to hike (as you may have noticed) so I get a lot of shots out on the trail. In the winter when there are fewer colors I like to work on capturing the shades of blue in the sky and the way the shadows fall on the trail. Being out in nature is definitely nourishment for my soul!
Play
This one is also from a few years ago. I got a lot of opportunity to practice my sports photography while enjoying my oldest playing soccer.
Tethered
I struggled with this prompt so I went to my superheroes for some help! Word of advice, don't Google "tethered" images for inspiration!
Commitment
Hi, my name is Shelle and I am addicted to my Fitbit! Wearing it daily reminds me of my commitment to be healthier by eating better and staying active.
One Done
I can't believe it but I did the whole first month of this challenge for the first time in the 4 years I have been attempting it! My goal is to improve my photography, to learn better editing techniques and get more creative. My CY365 2015 is off to a great start!!
You can follow me on Instagram: @soonerchick_14 or @fleetingexpressions. You can also see my photos on my Fleeting Expressions facebook page. Working on finishing up work on my website and getting it launched soon!!
Recently we took my daughter on her first "official" hike which included a stop to buy new hiking boots. I think we all had a great time and hope to do it again soon!
It was a beautiful day out on the trail! There is nothing like the peace found in nature.
The light filtered through the trees was irresistible!
You can see for miles and miles and miles! Isn't that sky amazing??
