A Then and Now...

So, I posted this on a Then and Now thread on one of my photography forums, and it really opened my eyes to how much I've improved over the past year!  I mean I knew that I got better, but I didn't think it was THAT much!


This first one was taken at the end of October 2010, so a few weeks short of a year ago...

This one was taken on Sunday October 9th, 2011... Four days ago...

Can't wait to see what the next year brings!!

Jack in Black (& White)

Nutella N'Jack :)

Chick's Beach

Shupac Lake...

It was so cold in the morning that the lake was steaming!

 

 

And one of Jack intently watching all the other people... and because I've been actually editing photos...

Just Jack...

For Fun!

 

Sun Goggles

Macro

 

 

 

 

 

A SMILE!

Some Jackson and Some Focus

Just a picture of Jackson to share.  And I would love to get the catchlights that I get in Lizzy's eyes in Jackson's.  She just sits still enough that I can nail focus easier.  I was focusing so much on focusing on her eyes, that I completely blew the highlights on her head.

 

Oil & Water

This would have been about ten times more lovely if I had a macro lens.  I took this shot by getting as close as I possibly could (about a foot) and then cropped in post processing.  I tried my hand at editing, but I think I went a little overboard with the sharpening and contrast.  And because I cropped a dark spot, I had to up the exposure a bit, and the outcome is quite grainy.  :) But isn't it pretty?!

I've lost count of the Days for 365...

Well, it's official. I have failed the 365 challenge.  I couldn't even make it to March :(  So, to make up for some lost time, I will bombard you with pics of Jackson.  He was sick last week with a fever of 103.  And then when he was feeling better, he fell and split his chin open, which needed a stitch and trip to Med Express.  He is doing soooo much better now, and I feel like I may have the energy to get back into taking and posting pictures.  Enjoy, and have a great weekend!

 

 Sadly, Jackson thinks it's funny when I tell him "No".

 

I know that his face is completely over exposed in this pic, but I love his expression in the reflection!

 

Day 51: Feet Focus

I absolutely love Jack's little feet! He was not interested in letting get pictures of them, though. There was a better composition that I shot, but I chopped off his big toe. So, I will have to try again. This shot still captured his sweet little toes.

Day 50: Or What Should be Day 50!

Wow! I have been MIA for a while.  I only missed a couple of days actually taking pictures, but as you can see, have not posted in a week.  I will do my best to keep it up better.  Cross my heart...

 Speaking of heart, Chad sent some beautiful flowers for Valentine's Day.  Jackson thought they were more fun to play with than to smell, but I did get one adorable photo of him.  It ended up making a great Valentine's Day card for his Dad!