Today I had no time for a photo so I snapped this quick shot of a peacock feather. This one turned out a little dark, but I thought the darkness looked fun with the pretty jewel tones of the feather.
Technical Info- ISO 3200, 44mm, f/5, 1/50
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Day 133
Today I had no time for a photo so I snapped this quick shot of a peacock feather. This one turned out a little dark, but I thought the darkness looked fun with the pretty jewel tones of the feather.
Technical Info- ISO 3200, 44mm, f/5, 1/50
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Day 132
I took this photo at the Irvine Spectrum. I love little lights strung from trees.
Technical Info- 3200, 18mm, f/4, 1/13
Monday, August 29, 2011
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Day 130
These are the last of the summer tomatoes we grew in our backyard. They are almost ready to be picked!
Technical Info- ISO 100, 50mm, f/3.5, 1/60
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Day 129
It's views like this one that made me love growing up in Irvine. It's also views like this that have been steadily disappearing over the past 20 years. Let's hope these fields are here for years to come.
I did a small aperture so that the entire picture, even far in the distance, was in focus.
Technical Info- ISO 1600, 18mm, f/16, 1/1000
Friday, August 26, 2011
Day 128
Today I bought my wedding dress! The above photo is of some of the beautiful bridesmaids dresses that were in the bridal salon!
Technical Info- ISO 3200, 18mm, f/4, 1/250
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Day 127
Day 127- Fun Finds
Today we visited Rooster's Fun Bar which is located in Traveland USA, off of the 5 freeway in Irvine. Traveland is an RV park and we did not know what to expect, but we were pleasantly surprised! The place was fun, had great food, and had a fun laid back, very casual atmosphere. Today's photo is of a gazebo-like structure they have on the property. More photos below!
Technical Info- ISO 800, 18mm, f/3.5, 1/1000
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Day 126
Today I photographed three adorable babies in a few hours! I learned this is definitely not the best way to get the great photos, but it was fun! Between naps, feeding, and trying to find the right lighting the results were OK, but I think I got a few good pictures of each baby! Next time, I will do one-on-one sessions. So let me know ladies when I can take more pics- these models were all so cute and so good! Lots more photos below!
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Day 125
I was asked to bake some heart shaped cookies for a group meeting and I thought these little Linzer cookies would be perfect! Get the super simple recipe when you click the link below!
Technical Info- ISO 3200, 50mm, f/2.5, 1/400
Monday, August 22, 2011
Day 124
Day 124- Rooooar in the Desert
Today we did a quick day trip to Palm Springs. On our way, we stopped in Cabazon to check out the dinosaurs and to get some delicious snacks and a date shake at Hadleys! More photos below of the dinosaurs, wonderful Hadleys, and some beautiful desert mountains.
Technical Info- ISO 100, 18mm, f/9, 1/250
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Day 123
Kensie, our Maltese mix, is almost four years old, but he still seems like he is a young puppy. He looks like a pup and acts like a pup. This bright colored, childlike quilt seemed like a good backdrop for him! He is shaggy and needs a haircut, but I love his expression and pose in this pic.
Technical Info- ISO 400, 50mm, f/2.8, 1/320
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Day 122
Today we spent the day wine tasting in Temecula. It was a beautiful day and we had a lot of fun. WE went to several wineries and had a picnic lunch. The perfect day to spend a Saturday!
More photos when you click the link below!
Technical Info- ISO 3200, 34mm, f/4.5, 1/1000
Day 121
While walking to a friends place, we walked by this narrow, hidden alley.
Technical Info- ISO 3200, 18mm, f/3.5, 1320
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Day 120
I love to bake. It's a little bit of an addiction. I bake too much. Any baker has got to love morsels. They are wonderful! This bowl is full of butterscotch chips. The end.
Technical Info- ISO 400, 50mm, f/2.5, 1/50
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Day 119
I try not to do too many flower pictures, but I just cant help it- they're just so pretty. Our gardenia tree is covered in flowers and it smelled amazing!
Technical Info- ISO 400, 50mm, f/2.5, 1/250
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Day 118
Day 118- Crape Myrtle Tree
We have a Crape Myrtle Tree in out front yard. Its pretty big and covered in pink blooms. I did this picture with a very shallow depth of field. The shallow depth of field caused the background to be nice and blurry.
Technical Info- ISO 100, 50mm, f/1.8, 1/500
Monday, August 15, 2011
Day 117
I love these little Drumsticks. I hadn't had one for years. They remind me of my youth. I especially love the little bit of solid chocolate at the bottom of the cone.
Technical Info- ISO 3200, 50mm, f/4, 1/125
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Day 116
We spent the day in San Diego. We took the train down there, had lunch with friends in Little Italy, then we spent a few hours touring the USS Midway and took the train home.
Visiting the Midway was a really fun experience. We took an audio tour and learned about the history of the ship, how it was run, and what everyday life was like on it. The sheer size of the ship is the first thing a visitor notices. The aircraft carriers look huge from a distance, but when you are standing next to one, looking up, it's really amazing how big they are. That is why I choose the above picture for my photo of the day. More photos if you click the link below!
Technical Info- ISO 100, 18mm, f/4, 1/640
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Day 115
Tonight I saw The Colorist at The Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa. They put on a great performance. More photos of the band and the bar after the jump.
Technical Info- ISO 3200, 55mm, f/5.6, 1/20
Friday, August 12, 2011
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Day 113
I quickly took this picture as we were waiting for out take-out dinner. I did a long exposure to give the water a smooth look. Definitely should have used a tripod, but I didn't plan ahead.
Technical Indo- ISO 100, 18mm, f/22, 1 second
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Day 112
This photo is an example of panning. I did a slow shutter speed and followed the car with my camera as it drove by. The end result is that the car is in focus and the background is "moving." I have tried to do a panning photo of my dog many times, without much success. I did a photo workshop this evening and with the help of an instructor, I got some great shots!
Technical Info- ISO 800, 35mm, f/22, 1/20
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Day 111
Once again I found myself at Fashion Island. This time I visited the Koi Pond and took lots of photos of the beautiful fish. The sun was high and caused light to reflect off of the water. Next time I try to take photos of fish, I will do a better job of timing it.
Technical Info- ISO 1600, 51mm, f/5.6, 1/2000
Monday, August 8, 2011
Day 110
While I was at Fashion Island, I took a photo of the bells that are outside of Macys. When the wind blew, all of the little chimes in the bells would ring.
Technical Info- ISO 100, 18mm, f/3.5, 1/320
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Day 109
This tea set belonged to my grandmother. She died well before I was born and we are trying to learn more about it. The only thing the bottom says is, "Made in Japan." It is at least 60 years old. I love the wooden handle and detailed painting.
Technical Info- ISO 3200, 51mm, f/5.6, 1/80
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Day 108
I'm back home from my weeklong trip. I took this photo in the foothills behind my high school.
Technical Info- ISO 100, 47mm, f/5.6, 1/400
Friday, August 5, 2011
Day 107
We have searched all over South Eastern Florida, for the past six days, looking for manatees. We drove to about 10 places, just to try and see them. Today was the last day of our trip and we finally saw some manatees! We spotted one manatee off of a jetty in the open ocean. After talking to some locals and a ranger, we then went to a river and looked from a dock. There was a hose and some fresh water was pouring into the water. We first saw a manatee in the distance, in the middle of the river, then it got closer and started to drink from the hose! It hung around for about 5 to 10 minutes! Lots more photos of the manatees (and the places we looked for manatees) after you click on the link.
Technical Info- ISO 100, 55mm, f/9, 1/160
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Day 106
Today we visited a family owned orange grove and farm. We got to sample some of their fruits, including these "Unique Oranges." Unique oranges are a cross between an orange and a tangerine. I love my California oranges, but it was fun to visit a place where they grow and juice Florida oranges. More photos when you click the link below!
Technical Info- ISO 1600, 30mm, f/5.6, 1/100
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Day 105
Today we visited Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, a beautiful mansion on the bay in Miami. It was built in 1916, but was designed to look as it is from the Italian Renaissance period. This photo was taken looking down from the north tower. More photos when you click the link below.
Technical Info- ISO 3200, 21mm, f/5, 1/50
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Day 104
Today we visited the Everglades! As we were driving out there, the canal on the side of the road was full of big gators! We took a fan boat tour and saw alligators, turtles and some beautiful birds called Purple Gallinules. More pictures when you click the link below!
Technical Info- ISO 100, 250mm, f/5.6, 1/250
Monday, August 1, 2011
Day 103
Today we drove up to Orlando and went to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. It was hot, humid, and crowded, but we still had fun. We were so impressed by all of the tiny details they put into the land- small details that only a Potter nerd like myself would notice! I took this photo of some candy at HoneyDukes Candy Shop. More photos after the jump!
Technical Info- ISO 1800, 18mm, 5.6, 1/160
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