tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70125264636514099662024-03-12T23:23:17.352-04:00photos by asummersettasummersetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12307426756299452017noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7012526463651409966.post-18309676516162297232013-07-02T10:27:00.000-04:002013-07-02T10:27:32.785-04:00Cape Charles ~ June 2013This summer we decided to go to the beach a little earlier in the summer. The house we stayed in was awesome. The beach was a block away. I read a book. Drank two bottles of wine. Ran a few miles. Caught some fish. Ate really good food. And really enjoyed the time with my boys. <br />
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asummersetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12307426756299452017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7012526463651409966.post-30100850993361370572013-06-18T10:10:00.002-04:002013-06-18T10:10:40.866-04:00CampingWe have had enough camping stuff to up and go for at least two years. Memorial Day weekend we finally went. I felt like Harvey was old enough to enjoy the experience. I was right, he loved it. I don't think the trip could have been better. It was 70s in the day. And high 40s, low 50s at night. No bugs! Our site was spacious and right on the lake. It was perfect for the canoe. We will camp again, when the summer passes. And hopefully this experience wasn't so good that all other will pale in comparison. All the photos were taken with the iPhone.<br />
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asummersetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12307426756299452017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7012526463651409966.post-20799074740541992672013-03-21T14:23:00.000-04:002013-03-21T14:23:16.588-04:00The FogI always notice the fog in the trees in the early morning but don't have time to shoot. I love how the sun comes up from that direction too. I was standing on the back deck but if I go all the way back and through the gate there is a clearing before the trees in the background. I think having the ground with the fog would anchor the trees more. Here it is.<br />
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A hydrangea was one of the first plants I purchased when we bought our first home. I have a few more and even a tree version. It's a PeeGee Hydrangea Tree. It blooms every year in the summer and I leave those blooms alone until the spring. It's nice to see the the delicate flowers in the winter even though they have turned brown. <br />
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Here we go again. Another post that includes my favorites from the previous year. Time goes by so fast and that is probably the best reason to take photos. Quite often I pull photos off my camera and see something I *forgot*. Something that jogs my memory of a very simple moment that might otherwise be forgotten. Thank you, Ashley Sisk for hosting Memories, Dreams, and Reflections 2012. </div>
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2. I Love You <img border="0" src="http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-pfBrLVN/1/L/i-pfBrLVN-L.jpg" width="700" /> <br />
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3. Still Laughing - I have a series of monthly photos of Harvey, mostly in the first two years. On his 39th monthday this is what I got. At least he was saying Cheese. <img border="0" src="http://asummersett.smugmug.com/photos/i-tzFqgdr/0/L/i-tzFqgdr-L.jpg" width="700" /> <br />
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4. Winter Wonderland <img border="0" src="http://asummersett.smugmug.com/photos/i-3m3FmrV/0/L/i-3m3FmrV-L.jpg" width="700" /> <br />
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5. Birthday <img border="0" src="http://asummersett.smugmug.com/photos/i-ZpcDjTt/0/L/i-ZpcDjTt-L.jpg" width="700" /> <br />
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6. Friends - Last spring Nigel, the cat lost a leg in a dog attack. He still enjoys going outdoors but spends a lot more time inside. He wasn't too crazy about a wild crazy child and all his things around the house but he has really bonded with Harvey. <br />
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7. I Was Inspired - These guys make me want to be the best wife and mom I can be. <img border="0" src="http://asummersett.smugmug.com/photos/i-xzMrKq5/0/L/i-xzMrKq5-L.jpg" width="700" /> <br />
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10. Summer Days <img border="0" src="http://asummersett.smugmug.com/photos/i-2W8FCbG/0/L/i-2W8FCbG-L.jpg" width="700" /> <br />
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11. A Day In My Life - These two are always eating in my bed. <img border="0" src="http://asummersett.smugmug.com/photos/i-kFW9M57/0/M/i-kFW9M57-M.jpg" /> <br />
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12. All Smiles - Harvey was out of school for the summer. This is his the morning of his first day back, starting Preschool 2. <img border="0" src="http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-2FwhqQC/1/O/i-2FwhqQC.jpg" width="700" /> <br />
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13. Autumn Harvest - My favorite part of our Pumpkin Picking Day at the Farm. <img border="0" src="http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-83S6N8t/0/O/i-83S6N8t.jpg" width="700" /> <br />
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16. Let's Do It Again - This kid LOVES to swing. <br />
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23. Don't Ever Change - Casey loves to fish. I hope it's a passion that he always has. And for the record...I caught this fish. <img border="0" src="http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-gDBTJLV/0/L/i-gDBTJLV-L.jpg" width="700" /> <br />
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25. Hopes and Dreams - For a few years we have wanted to move from our starter home to our forever home. I'm hoping that will happen this year and next Christmas we will put up two Christmas trees. This is the kid friendly tree. I have a much larger tree that I like to decorate with the more delicate glass ornaments. <img border="0" src="http://asummersett.smugmug.com/photos/i-Dsc7jqd/0/L/i-Dsc7jqd-L.jpg" /><br />
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Harvey's Christmas village. I let him play with this set but when the people break we toss them out. <br />
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Mom and I took Harvey to the Christmas Tree lot to look at trees and get some pictures. They had names for each tree along with the price on the tags. He had fun finding the tags and having us tell him the tree's name.<br />
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We've been to Lewis Ginter's Celebration in Lights the past few years. This was the first year that Casey was able to come with us. Sarah, my sister came too. It was beautiful as always.<br />
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In the tunnel at the Children's garden.<br />
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Through the dragon's belly!<br />
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The night before Christmas and too excited to sit still for a proper photo.<br />
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Cookies and milk for Santa and carrots and water for the reindeer.<br />
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And he did come...with a Leap Pad 2 (aka ipad for kids)<br />
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Hay. Hay. And more hay. <br />
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One of my favorite things about this time of year is a pig race. I love the pigs! <img border="0" src="http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-83S6N8t/0/M/i-83S6N8t-M.jpg" width="700" /> <br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">T</span>wo years ago Harvey rode the horse. Last year he almost rode the horse. This year, back on the horse. <br />
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Then, finally we do the pumpkins. <br />
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August 20, 2012- Little Bit our third and final (at least for a very long time) cat. We have five four legged children, the three cats and two beagles. sooc</div>
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August 26, 2012 - Bubble Art.</div>
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August 27, 2012- We took Harvey out of school for the summer. This was his first day back. He is now in preschool and gets to carry a back pack. He is so smart and learning so much.</div>
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September 10, 2012- Harvey loves this swing. It's the kind with a rope and a disk to sit or stand on. He always gives the best smiles on the swing. </div>
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I remember when photography was new to me. It started on the baby forum, The Bump. Then moved over to SPN. I bought a camera, read a ton, learned a lot, applied a little, bought more stuff, started a blog - then a new "hobby" came along. This new interest came from SPN biggest loser group where we would take photos of the scale each week as we strive towards a healthier weight. Diet and exercise, specifically running and chocolate in moderation is my new thing. I spend time at RWOL and I plan my runs with my weight training and yoga. Some times I food journal and count calories. I have more energy. I feel good. And I'm looking better. It's my new thing and photography seems to be forgotten.</div>
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So, today I check my blog feed to see if Reality Steve has posted the latest on The Bachelor and I see Ashley Sisk's sneak peak of an adorable little boy. That leads me to Memories, Dreams, and Reflections. I remember last year how excited and proud I was to participate in that challenge. I remember how much fun photography can be. To pick up the camera. To document my family and the beauty around me in photographs. I find myself feeling those old feelings and missing this community. I updated my blog pages, started this entry, and feel hopeful that this challenge will push me towards the love and excitement of photography once again.</div>
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Me. <br />
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I Love You<br />
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Still Laughing. Little boys and their dance moves.<br />
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Winter Wonderland. The train tracks on a snow covered day.<br />
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Birthday. Cupcake silence.<br />
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Friends. These two are best buds.<br />
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I Was Inspired - I've got nothing.<br />
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Spring Fever. The leaf bud of my lilac.<br />
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Travel or Vacation. Sunset in July.<br />
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Summer Days. Beautiful girl at the beach.<br />
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A Day In My Life. <br />
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All Smiles. He really learned how to love the camera this year!<br />
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Autumn Harvest. The remains of a cone flower picked bare by the birds.<br />
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Family or Home. My parents and my son. <br />
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Celebrate! First day of Spring means warmer weather and sun dresses!<br />
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Let's Do It Again. The annual photo with the dolphin at our vacation location.<br />
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I Miss You. I really miss the beach this time of year. <br />
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Beautiful. North Carolina field.<br />
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Dress Up. My little airplane. <br />
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Macro. A pine cone taken with my 50mm held backwards against my camera body.<br />
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Holidays. Pumpkin carving.<br />
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My Favorite<br />
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Don't Ever Change. Keep on running!<br />
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Just Because...It's my boys at my beach.<br />
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Hopes and Dreams. This was taken in July. I'm about 5 pounds lighter now. My goal is to be mid 120s by this summer. <br />
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To be completely honest the majority of my photography time this past year has been all about getting organized. If you know me, that shouldn't be a surprise. I feel like I have a good backup system and while I am still learning LR3, I am comfortable with the program. I've worked out things with my blogs and I think I have my work flow established. So, after a year, I feel comfortable taking a photo, editing it, backing it up to my external and SmugMug, then watermarking to show all of you on this blog.<br />
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The first month or so I did try Av and Tv along with Manual. Now I shoot in Manual only. I'm getting better at knowing what settings (speed, ISO, aperture) I need under different conditions, especially around the house.<br />
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This next year I want to really focus on the photography. I feel like I know a lot but haven't had the chance to really apply that understanding. Bottom line, I need to take more pictures! <br />
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My focus is soft more than not. First, I need to test my lenses. Then I want to try focus-recompose (I toggle all the time) and back button focusing. Besides focus I also want to work on getting better exposure and white balance in camera. And if not in camera, how to use LR3 to make the correct adjustments. I'm also interested in learning how to create black and white conversions.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">August 2010 (I took almost 900 pictures this first month)</span></strong><br />
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This on really inspired me and encouraged me to keep learning and trying.<br />
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I was proud of the eyes here. <br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">December 2010</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">January 2011</span></strong><br />
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I'm happy with the results however the best thing ever would have been to MOVE THE NET!<br />
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<span style="color: #8e7cc3; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Updated on July 1st - Time got the best of me and I have <em>nothing</em>! However, these themes fit in nicely with my plans over the next week or so. I'll share mid month - June photo hunt in July! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I signed up for the </span><a href="http://photohuntchallenges.com/2011/06/june-2011-photo-hunt/"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">June Photo Hunt</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">! The last time I participated was December. And that was before LR3. I am hoping to really push myself for this one. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">1 sun/lens flare: eastern shore on the bay side.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">2 a street scene: water tower at sunset.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">5 a fountain - no photo.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">8 body of water: sunset on the eastern shore from the bay side.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">9 great outdoors: harvey on the beach.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">10 fish: one tooth trout. <br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">"Outside" is the word that I hear the most on the weekends. It is accompanied by Harvey's little hand banging the door. "out side, out side, mama." He pronounces the word like it's two - out side. I wish we could spend the whole day outside but it's not quite time yet. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Today I had a whole day to myself...going on twelve hours. So I spent some time outside with my camera. It's been nice but now that I am done with this post, I'm ready for my boys to be home. All these photos were from today. </span><br />
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asummersetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12307426756299452017noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7012526463651409966.post-62693803837105491512011-02-03T13:45:00.001-05:002012-10-03T10:29:21.118-04:00The Paper Mama - Birthday<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Birthday is the theme of this week's photo challenge at The Paper Mama. All photos must include a child in some way. This is a photo from Harvey's first birthday on May 1, 2010. This was taken with my Sony Cybershot. I did edit in LR3. </span><br />
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asummersetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12307426756299452017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7012526463651409966.post-52163252203366447792011-01-27T12:25:00.001-05:002012-10-03T10:29:31.298-04:00Live Every Moment - Anything<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This week's LEM photo challenge theme is Anything. This is a photos taken during one of this month's recent snow storms. I love the texture of the plant against the snow.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">This was taken last month. It was one of my first shots with the new 50mm lens at 1/100, f/3.2, and 1600. I wish the photos wasn't so grainy. When I used the luminance slider it looked rediculously plastic. I think the problem here may be the high ISO. I didn't use my lightscoop. I think I was testing out the capabilities with the lower f/stop. Here is a smaller version of the original.</span><br />
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asummersetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12307426756299452017noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7012526463651409966.post-4223371019593603342011-01-24T22:11:00.001-05:002012-10-03T10:30:36.404-04:00Scavenger Hunt SundayI <i>really </i>like to be organized. It has been very challenging to organize my photos and find a work flow. I bought Lightroom 3 on cyber Monday and waited until after Christmas to install. I'm not completely comfortable with my organization but feel good enough to start using LR3. That's why this week's entry took me a little longer. Here are this week's photos. <br />
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1. Memories - Harvey's first haircut.<br />
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asummersetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12307426756299452017noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7012526463651409966.post-76223651370844718252011-01-16T20:24:00.003-05:002012-10-03T10:31:23.340-04:00Sunday Scavenger HuntOne of my photography resolutions for 2011 is to participate more in photo challenges. I have to allow myself time to take the photo, edit the photo, and do the blog post. Picking up my camera everyday is still new to me but I am making an effort. I'm hoping the editing and blogging will get easier and quicker with time. I'm also trying to fit my life into the themes and not the themes into my life. Does that make sense? Anyway, here are this week's photos. <br />
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1. A different view - We went to the Virginia Aquarium yesterday. This is something I don't see everyday, a view under water. <br />
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3. Abstract - This was my last photo to collect for this week's challenge. Literally taken less than an hour ago. This is one of Harvey's books, <em>Tickets to Ride: An Alphabetic Amusement</em> by Mark Rogalski. I think when he gets older this book will be one of his favorites. I actually googled the title to get the author's name - Harv is in bed and I'm not going in to get the book. My search results came back with a board game that I will definitely have to check out.<br />
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4. Hair - Harvey really needs a hair cut. The top is okay but the back is out of control. There is no way we can take him after school. He is too cranky. And the children's salons are only open on Saturday not Sunday. One of these days he will get his first hair cut. <br />
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5. Half - my husband. <br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The sun was peaking out. I love how it gives light from the left of the photo but a few hours later the snow was gone. </span><br />
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