Hello Seattle - Part 1

The different types of sea enenimies were so beautiful -  such vibrant colors were they! 

These were in an area where you could touch them - it was pretty neat. 

This is inspiring me to get back into watercolor painting!

This  looks like a painting to me - I mean nature is SO inspiring. 

My personal favorite

I couldn't believe that all of this is right here, in our own ocean. 

I particularly like the lighting in this shot. 

One of my fish pictures that turned out half-way decent 

No idea what this is, but it certainly is neat. 

Jellyfish 

Water and Buildings 

Today we spent the afternoon in Seattle. I love the city in regards to the arts, architecture, and all the great photography opportunities.... I don't care for the large amount of people, perhaps that is just because I'm so used to living out in the country, but I better get used to the city life...... If I'm going to be going to college in one!  Our family doesn't go to Seattle to often, so when we do I make sure I get a good load of pictures taken. I got about 300 this trip. Heidy, our cousin, lives in Seattle. She took us to the aquarium, as we had never been to one before. One wood describes the experience "JAW - DROPPING!" Okay, that was two words, but you get the point. Ah yes, after visiting the aquarium I'm definitely re-considering majoring in Marine Biology. It's just amazing. All of the creatures that live under and in the water. It's just so fascinating. Have you ever stood there and observed a Sea horse? I did  that today. The behaviour of this little creature is just so cool. (for lack of a better word) They sit, or float actually :-P in one spot and just rock back and forth... So slowly, and are just the most daintiest little things. Jellyfish too. They had this massive tank, well many different massive tanks actually. This particular tank was filled with jellyfish, and you were literally RIGHT THERE within inches away. They to, just like the seahorse have such an interesting behaviour. I can't explain it, you'll have to see it for yourself. All in all, it was such a wonderful day seeing these creatures up so close and watching them as long as you want. At the start of the day I had quite the rough time trying to figure out what the aperture, shutter speed and ISO should be set too. It was extremely dark indoors, so of course a low shutter speed was needed. 'Twas quite the task trying to achieve that without a tripod. So all the 100 beautiful (so I thought) fish pictures didn't turn out so well..... I could stay here all evening telling you about the nice day, but to save your eyes -  I won't bother. 

Northern State - Part 2

Would of been a nice picture if I wasn't in it!

Aubrey... is the cutest girl I know, but I tend to say that to any little kid.... 

A picture within a picture..... (I was standing inside of the barn and snapped this through the window) 

Such a pretty smile 

Like mother, like daughter 

Love her face expression here 

Aubrey really liked the leaves

Now this gate was PRIME for photos! 

And yes, Aubrey wanted me to be in a picture too..... :-P

 Thank you Mindy for such a wonderful day!

Northern State - Part 1

Ah.. nothing like a walk through the forest

It looked like it was going to rain, but thankfully It held off

I just love thistles... photographing them, that is

The entrance into the park

Old barn number 1

I think it would be fun to grab an easel, sit back and paint all afternoon...

Old barn number 2 

I'm thinking this is the place where I want to have my senior photos taken..... so many neat set-ups!

I think if I stood in this spot much longer the old doors would of fallen off..... 

The trail keeps on going and going.....

No idea what these last two macro shots are of, but MAN were they an interesting subject matter!!!  So unusual. 

Today was a great day.... because..... I spend the whole afternoon taking pictures. Our neighbour picked me up and we headed to Northern State Park, a new park just 10 minutes down the road. There is this trail through an open field that goes on and on....  Old barns, creeks, open meadow, old trees, woods, and even more barns all catch my eye when I step out of the car door! We spent a few hours meandering around. I took a good 475 pictures. Definitely had a tough time trying to decide which ones to post. This is just part 1.... so lookout for more pics.  

P.S. If any of my VP friends ever come and visit me.... we're going to this place to do a photoshoot. :-P

Leaves

Not one photo turned out the way I wanted it to today. Some days are just like that I guess. Here are a few of the okay ones...  Well at least I had fun snapping away.  These were all taken by a Nikon D3000. The Canon is currently unavailable today, as my sister is away using it. :( My grandma was nice enough to let me use hers.


I just love this time of year! For many many reasons..... Hot tea, cool breezes, warm scarfs, sweaters,  all the harvesting that is going on, the smell of an apple pie baking in the oven, the vibrant colors, cinnamon, apple cider,  the crackling of the fire, great books,  the approaching of winter break from school and of course the great photography opportunity fall brings! What are a few things you enjoy most about fall? 

Have a wonderful week! 

A Tag

So apparently I was tagged by Miss Valentine

Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 18, find line 4. Write down what it says:

"To multiply two fractions, multiply numerator times numerator to obtain the numerator of the product; multiply denominator times denominator to obtain the denominator of the product."  It's a math book.

Stretch your left arm out as far as you can. What do you touch first?

My calculator.

What is the last thing you watched on TV?

We don't have TV.

WITHOUT LOOKING, guess what time it is:
3 pm


Now look at the clock, what is the actual time?

3:30

With the exception of the computer, what can you hear?

The noisy wash machine...

When did you last step outside? What were you doing?

30 minutes ago or so... just got home...

Before you came to this website, what did you look at?

My email

What are you wearing?

The usual

Did you dream last night?

Yeah! So many different ones - I can't even recall what they were about.


When did you last laugh?

Just in the car not to long ago.

What is on the walls of the room you are in?
green walls and lots of artwork

Seen anything weird lately?

Hmm....

What is the last film you saw?

Gee I haven't seen a movie in such a long time.... I think it was on the Galapagos Islands.

If you became a multi-millionaire overnight, what would you buy first?

To switch the question around.... What would I do? I'd pay off my parents mortgage, then I'd travel the world.


Tell me something about you that I don't know:

I've never been stung by a bee, nor have I ever broken a bone -  thank the Lord.

Do you like to dance?

Truthfully, I don't know how. I'd love to learn!

Imagine your first child is a girl, what do you call her? What if it's a boy?

Girl:  Elizabeth Rose

Boy: Samuel William


 Okay,  so I tag Emily! :)

Fall is Here!

"There is no season when such pleasant and sunny spots may be lighted on, and produce so pleasant an effect on 

the feelings, as now in October." 

-  Nathaniel Hawthorne