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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 ~
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 ~
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Sunday was the first chance I've had to attend the recently formed Central Ky Photography Group's meetup. Wow! What a group of photographers! Although I have friends and family who enjoy taking pictures, it was so cool being surrounded with friendly folks who are "crazy" (or should I say passionate) about photography. As I listened to individuals talk about just taking a drive to look for good shots, making u-turns, nearly causing traffic jams - all because of a can't miss photo, I couldn't help but smile since it sounded so familiar.
The meetup focused on photographing children. I knew there was a ton of work to studio photography which is the reason I have shied away from it but there are so much behind the scenes work involved that I never ever realized. And the details to consider while shooting pictures outdoors just blows me away. I have always been one of those who just point and shoot but in order to improve my skills and my photographs, I am realizing I have a lot to learn. Thankfully, we had some fabulous models who were great to work with. Heather brought her children, Max and Peter, for our younger models. Everytime a picture was taken of Peter, he would yell Cheeseburger and we would just roll in the floor with laughter. Our older models were Cherise and Carrie. These girls not only love photography themselves but enjoyed modeling - totally cracking us up at times.
All of the other members, especially the organizer, Alan Hadley, were so patient with our, or, should I say my, very amateur questions...explaining the same thing over and over until we got it! There was a freedom to ask questions, learn from each other and even practice on each other. They are one fun group! I can hardly wait until I can attend the next meetup at the end of the month: landscape photography! Ohh la! la!
If you're interested in joining up, just send me a note!
Joy 2 u! ~C~
The meetup focused on photographing children. I knew there was a ton of work to studio photography which is the reason I have shied away from it but there are so much behind the scenes work involved that I never ever realized. And the details to consider while shooting pictures outdoors just blows me away. I have always been one of those who just point and shoot but in order to improve my skills and my photographs, I am realizing I have a lot to learn. Thankfully, we had some fabulous models who were great to work with. Heather brought her children, Max and Peter, for our younger models. Everytime a picture was taken of Peter, he would yell Cheeseburger and we would just roll in the floor with laughter. Our older models were Cherise and Carrie. These girls not only love photography themselves but enjoyed modeling - totally cracking us up at times.
All of the other members, especially the organizer, Alan Hadley, were so patient with our, or, should I say my, very amateur questions...explaining the same thing over and over until we got it! There was a freedom to ask questions, learn from each other and even practice on each other. They are one fun group! I can hardly wait until I can attend the next meetup at the end of the month: landscape photography! Ohh la! la!
If you're interested in joining up, just send me a note!
Joy 2 u! ~C~
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Last night as I was doing my ritual cleaning while trying to pack for the weekend, I came across two souvenirs leftover from my nephews. The one from Jaden was a smiley man he made out of Grandpa's skeeter legs and the other was a note from Dawson. As we were leaving the pancake pantry in the Smokies, he slipped this note in my hand which, of course, packrat that I am, I have kept! So, here I am ready to embark on an exciting fun-filled weekend and I am so wishing these guys were going with me. I guess I was feeling a little homesick (and I'm at Home!!)
As I was missing my North Carolina family, it came to my mind, there are some pictures that I haven't shared with you yet. One evening we were just sitting around the house, hanging out and I was checking out my new rebel camera book for Dummies when Dawson appeared around the corner wearing a pair of old glasses. Now Dawson is quite a character and loves to have everyone cracking up. Soon Keagan became involved and then the whole family! You just gotta love those crazy unexpected spontaneous moments that last a lifetime in memories!
Here's hoping you have a weekend of your own spontaneous memories!!
Joy 2 u! ~ C ~
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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"
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"
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I was reminded this evening of the sermon by dad preached Sunday evening which touched my heart and made me do some thinking this week. Although he didn't give his sermon a title, I think "A Perfect Heart" would be appropriate. He took his text from 2 Chronicles Chapter 25 verses 1 and 2:
Amaziah was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty and nine years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Jehoaddan of Jerusalem.
And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, but not with a perfect heart.
How often do we go about our day doing our jobs, fulfilling our responsibilities, taking care of our families, living our lives, doing what is right? But what about our attitude - are we grouchy or sweet, offering a listening ear or wrapped up in our own small world? What about the condition of our hearts? My heart? Do I smile on the outside but grumble on the inside? Can I perform as unto the Lord offering my best for even the most mundane of tasks?
But what if our performance of the most ordinary, mundane tasks opens...or closes the door of greater opportunity? of dreams unfulfilled? Can we be trusted to obey? Will we listen for the small still voice? Take a step of faith?
Or will we wait...until tomorrow..or next year...making excuses for our behavior and decisions of procrastination. What is a fulfilling life, happiness, success? If it takes so little to be above average...what should we be doing today?
It's not enough to just do what is right but I pray I will do what is right with a perfect heart.
Sharing with you..."C"
Amaziah was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty and nine years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Jehoaddan of Jerusalem.
And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, but not with a perfect heart.
How often do we go about our day doing our jobs, fulfilling our responsibilities, taking care of our families, living our lives, doing what is right? But what about our attitude - are we grouchy or sweet, offering a listening ear or wrapped up in our own small world? What about the condition of our hearts? My heart? Do I smile on the outside but grumble on the inside? Can I perform as unto the Lord offering my best for even the most mundane of tasks?
But what if our performance of the most ordinary, mundane tasks opens...or closes the door of greater opportunity? of dreams unfulfilled? Can we be trusted to obey? Will we listen for the small still voice? Take a step of faith?
Or will we wait...until tomorrow..or next year...making excuses for our behavior and decisions of procrastination. What is a fulfilling life, happiness, success? If it takes so little to be above average...what should we be doing today?
It's not enough to just do what is right but I pray I will do what is right with a perfect heart.
Sharing with you..."C"
