ADVENTURES IN BABYSITTING PART DEUX

My second babysitting experience happened last week following my late Christmas present of an SB600 Nikon Flash :) Still experimenting with Photoshop to see what I kind of style I like best. When I see other photographers pictures I am always drawn to the more 70's vintage type style but then I try out my own actions and I am never sure if I like that way or the original better. Regardless here are a few vintage shots of Chase, the middle is my personal fave called "Get Faded"

LUNCH TIME IN CALGARY

As the Chinook rolled through Calgary I decided to head out at lunch with my camera and take a few shots. I am getting a little sick of nature shots but def. not comfortable enough to ask total strangers on the street to pose for me so you will all have to settle for a bunch of back of the head shots. I was playing with aperture and I am pleased with how sharp my subjects turned out, even as they were running by me I still froze the motion. Its amazing how many people go out running on their lunch breaks, very inspiring.

This last shot was with the Lensbaby. I have been on & off about whether or not I really like this lens but today the light was right and I could freeze the motion and the picture actually turned out fairly crisp. Score for me!

CRAVING THE SUMMER

Crystal Crescent Beach, originally uploaded by kohsberg.

Its been a chilly January so far in Calgay and the dreams of beaches are happening more frequently than my bank account could handle. With no plans of a tropical vacation anytime soon I figure I will have to make due with pictures from the summer while I was home in the Maritimes. Crystal Crescent Beach is a goregous white sandy beach not too far away from Halifax and my sister, Dad and myself had a great time exploring the different inlets, minus the furthest nudist section!! Enjoy and try to picture warmer weather

LAZY DAYS BETWEEN CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS

Another wonderful Christmas has passed, we cooked our first Turkey dinner and didn't kill anyone, got to visit with friends and family and then the question always arises, what now? I guess play with your Christmas presents and wait around for New Years.

We spent Christmas dinner at my cousin Steve & Jills house and had the pleasure of seeing Sylvie again. Her curls just melt my heart! Sylvie took a bit of time warming up to us but once she did it was time to play with Steve. Just one more day til we ring out 2009 and ring in 2010. I can't believe it will be a new decade already, it feels like we were just celebrating the year 2000. Off to Fernie tomorrow!! Happy New Year's all

BOW CYCLE

Head on down to Bow Cycle at 6524 Bowness Road NW, Calgary. They have killer deals on accessories right now! You never know, you might feel like buying a motorized vehicle from my handsome husband as well ;)


Bow Cycle Customer Appreciation Night was a hit, my personal highlight of the night was "The Crusher", oops my bad "The Blendster" a customized sled that has two built in blenders to make margaritas in the outback!



The DJ was a fun addition to the party. If I had had my (fingers crossed) new flash I would have been able to capture him better