"Yourself"
Let's just say, I'm much happier behind the camera than in front of it!
"Sun to light your path"
Taken along the trail at Wildcat Glades, one of my favorite local hikes especially when the sunlight filters through the trees and onto the path!
"Good Smells"
A local farmers market. Love the smell of fresh vegetables!
"Movement"
My daughter at her first swim meet. She was swimming the 200 Butterfly and I was super proud of her effort to keep going despite desperately wanting to quit! Her coach was encouraging her with every stroke and by the end everyone present was cheering her along. It was really cool to hear that kind of support from everyone, including competitors.
"Where I Stand"
Hiking is one of my favorite past times and definitely a passion. You will frequently finding me standing in nature!
"Mother Nature"
Mother nature creates some spectacular displays and I often wonder what happened to create these formations. I'm guessing earthquake!
"Little Things"
Using legos as models has been a great opportunity to practice posing techniques. I keep several in my camera bag so I can drag them out whenever the mood strikes. Luckily they never complain!
"Interesting Light"
I was trying to capture the light filtering through the trees and onto the trail. I like how the colors turned out!
"Perspective"
Deciding what to focus on can be challenging. I like the perspective of the sharpness of the branches with the blurred leaves in the background. Perspective depends on what you focus on.
"New Adventures"
My favorite place is the trail, any trail, and I especially love this trail at Wildcat Glades near Joplin, MO. I have had several new adventures here and actually rediscovered my love of photography on this trail several years ago.
"Interesting Displays"
I was really happy to see some water flowing in this waterfall at Natural Falls State Park in Siloam Springs, Oklahoma. It is a 77 foot waterfall and, along with the Turner Falls, is the largest in the state. The park provided some of the locations for "Where The Red Fern Grows" in 1974.
"A Hand to Hold"
A great reminder of what it means to have a partner to share my life with!
"The Memories"
I had the honor of attending the awards presentations at the Oklahoma Quality Foundation. Governor Fallin thanked all of the outstanding businesses for their quality journey.
"Quiet Times"
I happened across these beauties while out checking the park for fall color. I felt a bit like a paparazzi trying to capture them without scaring them away.
"The Beauty in Nature"
This is a dream prompt for me! Any opportunity to capture the beauty in nature is one I will gladly take!
"Home Cookin"
Since going primarily plant-based in January of this year, tofu has become a go-to food for us. This is tofu stir fry and one of my favorite meals!
"Comfort"
Nothing like a warm bowl of soup to bring comfort on a dreary day!
"The Final Stages"
My daughter swimming the final lap of her final race. She is a self proclaimed "non-athlete" yet, despite this belief, she puts all her efforts into each event and I couldn't be prouder of her!
"The Number 4"
Another shameless excuse to include a waterfall! There are 4 levels so it worked for me!
"Companions"
Jeremy and Oreo napping in the warmest spot they can find on a chilly day.
"Unpredictable"
Caught the fog lifting from the river on my morning drive to work.
"Dramatic Skies"
Sunset on the lake created a warm, soft and irresistible scene.
"Unfamiliar Places"
This one is a throwback to a photo expedition last March to Garvan Gardens in Hot Springs, Arkansas. They had fields of tulips and I was in heaven!
"Enough to Share"
One day there was not a leaf to be found and the next there was enough to share with the entire neighborhood!
"Dessert"
This was as good as it looked!
"Colorful Scenes"
Practicing my editing skills, which need a lot of practice!
"Family"
My crazy family! I asked for one simple pose and this is what they give me, lol.
"Traditions"
We decided to start a new tradition and went for a hike instead of going black Friday shopping. I'd say it was a great decision!
"An Early Start"
We used to put the Christmas tree up right after Thanksgiving every year but that fell away the last few years and the holiday was dreaded more than celebrated as our family struggled with loss. This year, as healing continues and grief subsides, it feels good to return to some old traditions.
"The Holiday Season"
Now that the tree is up...let the holiday season begin!
And there you have it...a monthly peak into my life through pictures! Next up: December and a celebration of the Christmas season!
Hiking is one of my favorite past times and definitely a passion. You will frequently finding me standing in nature!
Mother nature creates some spectacular displays and I often wonder what happened to create these formations. I'm guessing earthquake!
Using legos as models has been a great opportunity to practice posing techniques. I keep several in my camera bag so I can drag them out whenever the mood strikes. Luckily they never complain!
I was trying to capture the light filtering through the trees and onto the trail. I like how the colors turned out!
Deciding what to focus on can be challenging. I like the perspective of the sharpness of the branches with the blurred leaves in the background. Perspective depends on what you focus on.
My favorite place is the trail, any trail, and I especially love this trail at Wildcat Glades near Joplin, MO. I have had several new adventures here and actually rediscovered my love of photography on this trail several years ago.
I was really happy to see some water flowing in this waterfall at Natural Falls State Park in Siloam Springs, Oklahoma. It is a 77 foot waterfall and, along with the Turner Falls, is the largest in the state. The park provided some of the locations for "Where The Red Fern Grows" in 1974.
A great reminder of what it means to have a partner to share my life with!
I had the honor of attending the awards presentations at the Oklahoma Quality Foundation. Governor Fallin thanked all of the outstanding businesses for their quality journey.
I happened across these beauties while out checking the park for fall color. I felt a bit like a paparazzi trying to capture them without scaring them away.
This is a dream prompt for me! Any opportunity to capture the beauty in nature is one I will gladly take!
Since going primarily plant-based in January of this year, tofu has become a go-to food for us. This is tofu stir fry and one of my favorite meals!
Nothing like a warm bowl of soup to bring comfort on a dreary day!
My daughter swimming the final lap of her final race. She is a self proclaimed "non-athlete" yet, despite this belief, she puts all her efforts into each event and I couldn't be prouder of her!
Another shameless excuse to include a waterfall! There are 4 levels so it worked for me!
Jeremy and Oreo napping in the warmest spot they can find on a chilly day.
Caught the fog lifting from the river on my morning drive to work.
Sunset on the lake created a warm, soft and irresistible scene.
This one is a throwback to a photo expedition last March to Garvan Gardens in Hot Springs, Arkansas. They had fields of tulips and I was in heaven!
One day there was not a leaf to be found and the next there was enough to share with the entire neighborhood!
This was as good as it looked!
Practicing my editing skills, which need a lot of practice!
My crazy family! I asked for one simple pose and this is what they give me, lol.
We decided to start a new tradition and went for a hike instead of going black Friday shopping. I'd say it was a great decision!
We used to put the Christmas tree up right after Thanksgiving every year but that fell away the last few years and the holiday was dreaded more than celebrated as our family struggled with loss. This year, as healing continues and grief subsides, it feels good to return to some old traditions.
Now that the tree is up...let the holiday season begin!
And there you have it...a monthly peak into my life through pictures! Next up: December and a celebration of the Christmas season!
