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Lighting Up the Place

Hubby decided that I needed a slight upgrade in my photographic equipment. Despite his rumblings that I am always taking too much time taking photos of strange things, he purchased a new version of my digi for out anniversary. Quite a surprise. And not a purchase that I would have made.

Why? I am more apt to dream of an upgrade on higher priced items, but never actually go through with the purchase of said item. Just because the price tag is daunting to me. And I have often in the past been one to pass up on something for myself in order to spend the money on hubby or the kids. Knowing that had he asked, I would have declined the offer, he went ahead without consulting me.

I guess after all these years he figures that if I am to get anything new, he is going to have to gift it to me. The man has gotten to know me quite well in that department, eh?

The above photo is just a test shot. I was messing around trying to see what different functions on the camera do. Extra points to anyone who can name where the above lamp was purchased.

Pink & Gray

Is this the time to admit that I hardly go anywhere without my digital camera at hand? Perhaps the revelation of such a fact comes as no surprise. After all, this blog is littered with pics, shot by my amateurish hand. I find myself looking at the world around me and wondering what something might look like on the digi.

This photo in particular I was wondering how the pink of the seed pod would look against the weathered wood. The textures and colors seem to compliment each other. Rugged and soft. Each fragile in it's own way, yet enduring.

Branching Up

I seem to be obsessed lately with taking pictures of branches. Not just trees mind you, but the way their branches curve. How they reach towards the sky and sway in the wind. As if they are performing some sort of rite. Dancing like mad, trying to wake the earth and bring forth spring.