Sunday, May 31, 2009

Day 151-365 "Through the dancing poppies stole A breeze most softly lulling to my soul."

-John Keats

I thought about a soft portrait of poppies, but these orangey-red flowers should be seen in full color against a contrasting blue sky. Not an original type of shot, but certainly vivid!

Poppies also remind me of "The Wizard of Oz". Maybe I should have titled this,

"You're out of the woods, You're out of the dark, You're out of the night.
Step into the sun, Step into the light.
Keep straight ahead for the most glorious place
On the Face of the Earth or the sky.
Hold onto your breath, Hold onto your heart, Hold onto your hope.
March up to the gate and bid it open"

Day 150-365 Hockey

I don't get to shoot sports very often, so I'm not a very good sports photographer, but my daughter's boyfriend play ice hockey in the winter and roller hockey in the summer, so I get a chance now and again. This is so much better with all the natural light; indoor ice hockey is fast moving and dark.
It was a good game, he scored twice.

Day 148-365 Citrus

Day 147-365 Faded

Day 146-365 "Blueberries in a White Bowl"

Tried a vintage slightly golden look to enhance the feel of the sun. Did it wash out the blue too much?

Day 145-365 Sinda

Had visitors this weekend. I had the human family variety and my cat Loki had the feline type. Lovely friendly kitty, but she and Loki were a bit wary of each other.

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Day 144-365 Breakfast

Got to take advantage of the seasonal fruit!