We arrived here at sunset, and I was able to get a few photos before dark. I hope to get a few more snowy photos tomorrow.
My husband agreed to stop so I could get a shot of the snowy rocks in the river.
I was fascinated by the ENORMOUS icicles hanging from the building next to the hotel. They didn’t make a great shot by themselves- much better when combined with TREE BARK! This shot doesn’t really show how huge they are- but I like it.
Today we are driving to Tahoe! My intention was to take photos later today and tomorrow for Days 4 and 5, but…..I realized this morning that we may not be there until after dark- which puts a little pressure on me to get a decent photo taken. So, the good girl in me wants to get homework done before I leave!
In addition to doing this Project 365, I am also in a Clickin Moms Project 52 (posting photos once a week- a much more realistic goal for me). Our theme for this week is “New,”- so here is my new Moleskine!
Since childhood, I have loved journals and notebooks of all kinds. A few years ago I discovered Moleskines. They are absolutely the best- google them and see for yourself! They have a ribbon bookmark, an expandable pocket in the back, a band to keep it all closed, and paper that is wonderful to write on. I have used one for organizing myself- then went back to electronic- and one for my book club. A year or so ago I started using one to record notes from the various spiritual classes I take at church. I numbered all the pages in advance and then take notes as I go. Then I keep a running index in the back so I can find entries easily- it works great for me.
My new Moleskine is for- PHOTOGRAPHY! I have been collecting a zillion online articles electronically in Evernote- another fantastic organizational tool. But- for those gems I really want to remember and refer to constantly- I am going to use the Moleskine and keep it in my camera bag.
Well, people… it’s trees again! I decided to stop by the park on my way to the grocery store today to see what I could find to photograph. And – the park had, um- TREES! I took some other photos that I liked too- but the ones I liked best showed the tree bark. I also was able to get some shots of a squirrel- challenging, because he moved so fast!
This was using my 70-300mm lens at 300mm, ISO 1000, f 7.1, 1/200.
I love birch trees. I had no idea what I was going to take a picture of today- and thought I’d take my camera with me when I went out. But then, as I was pouring my coffee on this rainy day, I looked out the window at the birches. There are only two now- we originally had three planted when we moved here in 1987- but the bark has evolved into this wonderful, twisted, peeling entity! Yes, I love birches.
I first used my little 35mm lens, but then couldn’t resist a close-up of the bark, which is what I love. So, I switched to my 70-300 mm zoom. I shot it with a high ISO- 1000 (it is a dreary day), f16, 1/160.
I think I could do a whole photo ESSAY on these trees- but for now- just one.
This was taken a little after midnight- in the foreground is our champagne lit only by candlelight. Focus isn’t great (blame the champagne…), but it’ll do for Day 1. I took more photos this morning, but I like this one better, even if it isn’t as good technically. Only 364 days to go- I’m on a roll!
Oh- it’s my 35 mm 1.8 lens at 2.0, 1/200, ISO 1000.
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