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I am usually typing on a computer most of the day, but today I am trying my hand at a new project: My 2011 365-Day Photo Journey. I gained a love for photography when I was required to take a fine arts class for college--I chose photography. The course required a lot of work--Professor Loehr saw to that--but it opened my eyes to a new world. It's been many years since I took that class and I don't know how much I actually remember, but following Laura Delagal's 365 Photo Journey and watching my niece's love for taking pictures has peeked my interested in photography again. Although I don't have a professional camera, I did receive a really nice Sony digital (point-and-shoot) camera from my sweetie for Christmas this year. Going through some difficult times in my life, I thought that undertaking my own 365-day photo journey might be a way to relieve a little stress and have some fun with my new toy. Through this journey I will capture some of life's joy and its pain, but I will also be able to refocus the lens of my life on the many wonderful things that God has created. Well, here goes. Wish me luck!

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Day 172 - June 21, 2011


White Crepe Myrtle
I had an unexpected visitor this evening--my granddaughter Kellyanne.  And of course, Nonna got to play with the camera some.  However, I didn't have time to upload and prepare any of those pics for posting.  I already had this pic ready to go before she came over.  I just might have to cheat and post one of them tomorrow, if they came out okay, since we tried quite a few different poses.

Anyway, I have white, pink and cherry red Crepe Myrtles in my yard.  I would also like to plant some of the lavender ones.  I am actually surprised that they are all blooming at the same time.  They usually begin blooming at different times.  These trees have such lovely blooms on them.  I have been trying to capture some pics of these blooms that I think are worthy of posting.  Some of them or just so so, but this one, after a little color adjusting in post-production came out pretty good.  I liked the detail I was able to capture within the small blooms.  Something that is generally difficult with my point-and-shoot camera.  So, I was fairly pleased with how this shot turned out.   I hope the pic shows up as well in this blog as it did in my edit program.
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4 comments:

  1. Ruth HiebertJune 22, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    A tree like this must look like it is covered with snow.I love how this picture looks.

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  2. ChelseaJune 22, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Oh, these are so pretty! I would love to see the lavender ones next year if you plant them!! ;)

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  3. MichelleJune 22, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Yay for the myrtles. They're some of my favorite trees (we have two: white and red). I like how you filled the frame with the buds and blossoms.

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  4. BekJune 23, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    Crepe Myrtles are one of my favorite trees. I love how beautiful they look and they don't seem to need lots of water.

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