CLARISSA'S CORNER

After everything I learned Sunday afternoon from my new photographer friends, I could wait to photograph the Moonbow at Cumberland Falls. They gave me some really awesome tips and I was so excited. I wish I could say I was successful, I wish I could say I came back with some incredible photos, I wish I could say I even saw a Moonbow.

However....

Before I even left Mount Vernon, due to rain and clouds in the area, I knew seeing the moonbow was a long shot. But the weather forecast for this week was not very promising so after church we headed out. A lot of other people had been hoping for clearing as well. Extremely frustrated and incredibly dumb does not even begin to describe how I was feeling when I had been there over an hour and not shot one picture. Not one!

This was my first visit with my Canon Rebel so I had no idea what to expect. But my point and shoot Canon had at least focused on the falls in the dark! No such luck! I tried manual, auto, every setting, every exposure, every trick, anything! Then a lady next to me asked have you tried manual? Yes!!! But not manual also on my lens!! Duh!!! Finally!!!! I could at least focus!



So the moonbow is still on my list of Ultimate Photographs! But I haven't given up! Just like anything in life, whether it is the "Perfect Picture", a delightful dinner, a well-planned presentation, the greatest success! So whatever your heart's desire is at this moment, Maybe you've tried and failed time and again but don't give up! Hold your head up high, take a deep breath, and try, Try Again! The race isn't always a win to the fastest but to the one who endures.

Still Learning! ~ C ~

As you can probably tell by now, I blog in spurts. Sometimes I just can't wait to share happenings, especially special visits with family and friends, going on and go. Other times, I struggle to know just what you would like to read or how much I should sure. Would you like to see more pictures? More thoughtful posting? or just the typical craziness of my life? Do you like the book-like posts or the short ones? I would love to hear from you as I consider the future of my blog or maybe even blogs. Although it has only been a few months since the beginning of Clariss'a Corner, it has been a joy for me share with you so blogging is here to stay (at least for now! :)

Speaking of fun and special happenings...the reason for this post is just to put you on notice...I have an exciting but full weekend ahead so there should be several posts and picutres. I have often been teased by family and friends that I should become a travel agent since I love to travel so much. Recently, I heard of "The Wilds" - thousands of acres in Ohio with wild animals like Cheetahs, Dholes, Rhinos, Giraffes, Butterflies, and so much more. So, if all goes well, Jeanette and I are going on the ultimate safari (and yet so close to home!) I believe this just might be the ultimate test for my new rebel!

In addition, my original plan was to attend my first meetup with the Central Kentucky Photo Group on Sunday. There is no better way to learn than with lots of practice and from other. So if you are interested in growing your photography skills and joining us, just let me know. As I said, my original plan because we have discovered an Indian PowWow on our way home from Zanesville. Indians - can we resist? There is just so much going on this weekend that it is so hard to decide just what to do.


Since this is Labor Day weekend, the Livingston homecoming is also going on which means fireworks! Maybe you will also notice if you look out this evening that we have a full moon which means....Yes...it's time for the moonbow at Cumberland Falls. A third time is a charm!(Do I need to remind my readers of my crashed hard drive, loss of pictures, my new camera, and new (nearly empty) hard drive?)

Thank goodness for Monday...a day to download pictures, blog, and rest. Oh yes, I am officially resting this Labor Day!

Hope you have a safe weekend! Enjoy time spent with family and friends! "C"