Here is the first of many pictures that i took while we were in Chicago. I loved going to Millennium Park and taking some pictures at "the bean". When we left the Museum of Science and Industry it was pouring rain. As we drove up Lakeshore Drive, it cleared up to the point where we were able to take lots of neat pictures, and see some of the sights that Chicago had to offer.
I don't know how many pictures I have of Chris with his mouth open..... he jumps in front of the camera and opens his mouth...... his mouth is not a terribly interesting subject, but I thought this one was kinda cute.... i was just trying to get a picture of the leaves!
We packed up some egg-salad sandwiches, and took the football, soccer ball and the croquet set out to the legislature grounds to have some summertime fun! A lovely May long weekend for sure!
On Friday, we had a bit of a garden party (in our teeny garden) to kick off the summer weather and have fun time with some friends (and family).
I've had alot of fun looking over Ali Edward's ideas for her weekend creative group, and while i haven't done all of them, this was way too cute to pass by. The only problem i have now, is i want to do another one...... maybe in a couple of weeks.... i'll let this one have the spotlight for now
Chris and I took a break from being around the house to get out and take some fun pictures last night. He had been sitting on a few good ideas, and took me around the city to get some good shots. This first one is from the top of Connors Hill.
Here is City hall, the blue tint actually runs through the roof, I just added it to the building itself. The effect is really neat.
And finally, a stop at the Legislature (one of our favorite spots) and we got some really neat shots, I'm loving the long exposure and the ability to control the quality of the photos I'm taking.
I've been asked repeatedly by Christopher what I want for my birthday, so I thought that I'd post a quick list of ideas for any birthday buyers......
3. Starbucks Tree Leaf Mug. Look Here or at any starbucks
Thanks for looking!
aj
Chris and i have begun a new Photography project together. We are going to make a book of images that showcases our lovely city of Edmonton. Together, we will go around town during various seasons over the next year, and photograph places and things about Edmonton that we love. I am uber excited about the project, especially since it was all Chris' idea (perhaps a ploy to get me to stop taking so many pictures of him..... hmmmm), but all the same, it was an excellent idea, and the first picture taking afternoon was a success, here are some images from the day.
Well, the end of Thursday Morning laziness has arrived. My first student will be arriving in a couple of hours, and i have to make some lesson plans for my afternoon classes..... But nothing beats a morning spent with pictures, Flickr and some yummy breakfast.
Well, my camera sure got a boost this Christmas! Not only did I get a Speedlite flash, but Chris got me a filter for glare, which resulted in this picture of him playing hockey... It sure helps the sky look awesome! I am super excited to try out more fun shots with both my Speedlite and the filter!!
Here's one more of the MANY i have made today.... this is totally addicting, and so much fun to see other people's photos and to put them into a neat arrangement.....
1. Multi-coloured door, 2. Rusty Hinge on Blue Door, 3. behind the blue door, 4. Door in Fira, 5. Green door, 6. Christmas door, 7. door 212, 8. Red Door Somewhere in Italy, 9. Door with a dead tree, 10. screen door rainy day late October, 11. red door detail.jpg, 12. Buildings: Door, dated 1762, 13. DOOR 13, 14. red doors, 15. Knock Knock Knocking On Heaven's Door, 16. Jounieh, Lebanon; door detail
