My crazy, intelligent, fabulous daughter...in a quiet moment.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Red
I know he's not a "human being", but he is a fur-person, and he is a member of our family. When I retired (due to medical issues), my crazy corporate life came to a screeching halt. Enter Red and his shelter sister Olivia, bringing our home total to 3 when you add Cleo (our 10 year old calico). These unconditionally loving creatures have inspired me in many ways, teaching me to cherish the mundane and embrace the quiet. (Oh, and to stop and smell the cat-nip!)
This boy is a true red-head, freckles and all...
Have you met Kathy?
Kathy and I connected as members of a local photography group. I was drawn to her positivity, warmth and genuine desire to share, learn and grow as a photographer and as a human being. She gets a spot of honor in my "special human beings" folder.
Discarding an old Treasure ~ Appleton, WI
I went on a 'city walk' with 2 other photographer friends, and we happened upon this gorgeous (but tattered) old sofa, begging to be photographed...
Looking up ~ Appleton, WI
During the Appleton photog city-walk, you'd find yourself looking up for anything that triggers that artistic eye. This pink building and it's windows were a delightful catch in an old back alley...
Cato Falls ~ Manitowoc, WI
I went to Cato Fall (near Manitowoc, WI) with a friend on a balmy 39° day. The river was partially frozen yet part of the falls are still visible in the background. This place is so serene...
Anderson Dock art studio ~ Door County, WI
Shot this stunning building on an VERY brisk day during a photo-group outing. In spite of the temps, we had a blast...
Drawbridge ~ Sturgeon Bay, WI
On a photo-adventure with some amazing fellow photographers, we caught 2 ships passing under the drawbridges of Sturgeon Bay, WI. Most of the cars in this shot were empty as occupants scrambled for a better view of the gigantic ships!
3/52-2012 ~ My Studio
FOLDER 52
January ~ week 3
After years in corporate America, I now have the gift of time to explore my passions! I create silver jewelry from a recycled silver molding product that -- when fired -- results in 99% pure silver pieces (a small sampling is seen in the background). My soul is in a 'zen' space when I work, and find the whole creation process peaceful and rejuvenating. This is my studio. OK, it's an upstairs bedroom, but it's where my artistic side can dance...
I shot this in a completely dark room lit only by my task light.
ISO100
1.3 seconds (tripod)
f/18
2/52-2012 ~ The Hat
FOLDER 52
January ~ week 2
This is my nephew, Austen, who has been helping me for MONTHS to hone my photography skills in the studio. He has posed for hours and not complained...this shot was almost 100% his idea (can you tell he's not shy??). I respectfully file this in FOLDER 52 for week #2.
1/52-2012 Resolutions ~ Kimberly, WI
FOLDER 52
January ~ week 1
For 20 years, I made a great career out of helping people lose weight and get healthy. And I still hit the Y every morning, 5 days per week. But for many, January is a new beginning--a time to get fit and lose weight.
I left the tilt in the shot, because many off-balance people drag themselves here. Kicking and screaming. And more often than not, they (sadly) drop out by February...
folder 52
Talk to just about anyone living with cancer and they will tell you that in some small but unique ways, the diagnosis can be a gift. For me, it is the gift of time: time to decompress and flee the rat race, time to fight the war and win the first battle...time to redirect my life and explore the significant...time to rediscover passion smothered by a 60 hour work week.
Inspired by fellow photographers (with talent reaching FAR beyond mine) who have embarked on 1-photo-per-day "365 projects", I am dedicating myself to a year-long, abbreviated project to shoot AT LEAST one meaningful image every week for 52 weeks, documenting the journey through 2012. My goal with this project is to develop as a photographer, to grow with a camera in my hand, and to capture the detail, emotion...and the gift of life.
I am calling this adventure "FOLDER 52".
Inspired by fellow photographers (with talent reaching FAR beyond mine) who have embarked on 1-photo-per-day "365 projects", I am dedicating myself to a year-long, abbreviated project to shoot AT LEAST one meaningful image every week for 52 weeks, documenting the journey through 2012. My goal with this project is to develop as a photographer, to grow with a camera in my hand, and to capture the detail, emotion...and the gift of life.
I am calling this adventure "FOLDER 52".
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