Crayons

  I had to do a daunting task this week.....peel the paper off crayons, break them then melt them into crayon chunks.  I had found a large amount of broken crayons and well the recycler in me came out.  My fingers were definatly sore from all that peeling and I have what seems like a million more crayons to peel.  So I thought I'd motivate myself by taking some fun pictures of the process.  Enjoy looking at all the beautiful colors.

                                                                  "Broken"

                                                              "Blue"

                                                              "Clarity"

                                                             "Confused"

                                                     "One Step At A Time"

                                                            "Perseverance"

Book Cover

Has anyone every read the book called, "Secret Daughter?"  Well if so then you'll understand the cover I made for the book.  Yes I made my daughter look like a person from India.  She came up with that facial expression all on her own.....I think she was thinking, "Mom, when will you be done taking pictures of me?"

Hope

These images were inspired by a devoted mother and wife who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer.  She's just beginning her journey but has already won......because she has HOPE.  These images are dedicated to Jen.

Winter Carnival

It was a Bee - Utifull Day! I was so thankful to spend the afternoon with my family at our local Winter Carnival filled with community and beautiful rays of sunshine.  I braved skating on the ice pond....no it didn't crack.....it was frozen solid.  Had my first taste of bannock cooked over a campfire and sprinkled with cinnimon......Yummy!  Despite all the wonderful activities my children found a simple hill to slide down for half an hour.  Way to go Quesnel for putting together a wonderful community event!  Looking forward to it next year......2013.

 

"Just the Beginning"

                                                         "Pond Skate"

                                                     "United"

Darkness into Light

I was challenged to take an image that had to do with "Eyes." Well I like to be original and when I noticed other people posting pictures of animal eyes, adult eyes and children's eyes, I thought what can I do that's different. Then I remembered....the center of the flower has been called the eye. So I remembered a technique that was taught several months ago and decided might as well give it a go. Being that I don't have a tripod I made my camera stationary as this image was taken in the dark. How did I make the flowers glow......I guess you'll have to figure it out.

"Emerge"

"Fading"

                                                                "Surrender"

Words

You might wonder how I come up with the titles for my images.  Well to be honest it just pops in my head.  I sit and look at my photo....what does it makes me feel or what it says to me and the words appear.  I am so thankful to have photography as a way to express myself as I find it relaxing, theraputic and challenging.  I have always loved art and I'm so greatful for finding photography.

"Waiting"

                                                           "True Colors"

                                                          "Just Breathe"

                                                                 "Forever"

                                                         "Remnants"

Just a Taste....

Next Saturday (January 28th) in Quesnel, BC @ The Legion from 1-3pm there is a FREE Photography Show.  One of these images will be in my display at the show.  There's  a people's choice award so come out and select your favorite image.  Come out and support local photography and our unique impressions of the world around us.

"The Train Gang"

                                                                  "Hopefull Beginning"

                                                                           "Red"

                                                                   "Umbrella"

Vintage Ice

This morning when I had to start up the vehicle I was aftraid it would blow up due to the -30ish degree weather.  When I got out of the pathfinder to let it run and warm up I for some reason walked away slowly thinking nice and easy....don't explode.  Instead it started despite being frozen like a block of ice....poor thing doesn't even have a block heater....something that is manditory when living in Northern British Columbia.  Then I was afraid it would fall apart as I drove....but despite it's age and km's I made it to my destinations.  There were however many unique sounds and grumblings.....overall I learned yet again you cannot judge a book by it's cover and despite the rust..eeerruummm....I mean vintage appearance our vehicle is road worthy in extreme cold.

I Love Shoes

So here's the scoop....I am part of a facebook photgraphy group and this week's theme was "Foot Wear."   Well all I could think of was my lack of shoes....yes I have all that I need but wish I could have more.  After getting married and having children priorities changed and my shoe collection slowly shrank.  But who in my household has a shoe wardrobe beyond my wildest dreams.....Barbie.  She has shoes for every outfit and weather condition......

" If Only"

Spring

Spring is one of my favorite times of year when everything is just beginning to grow and the world around us looks clean, new and alive. 

"Hopeful Beginning"

                                                             "Anticipation"

                                                         "Bloomin Willow"