PhotoSWAP - My contribution

You may remember a posting a few days about about my participation in a film project called PhotoSWAP 2011. I included Inessa's images (my partner) well I just got to see MY pictures. These were taken on vacation in Sanibel Island with my family. Shot on a 30 year old Canon AE-1 Program on FP400 B&W with a 50mm 5.6 lens with a red filter to bump up the contrast. As a whole I'm pleased with the outcome, although I realized how badly my camera needs a good cleaning. Please post a comment and let me know what you think of them.

View my contribution to PhotoSWAP 2011

PhotoSWAP

I've been involved with a really fun project called "PhotoSWAP 2011" (http://itsaphotoswap.blogspot.com/) The basic idea is you get paired up with another photographer somewhere in the world, take a roll of film (YES FILM!) either a roll or a disposable camera and send it to that partner UNDEVELOPED. They then take said film and get it developed and post it on their blog or flickr for all the world to see and be amazed. I've been paired with Inessa in California. I've sent Inessa my film and she sent me hers. Here is a link to her work as well as the photoSWAP blog to see other projects if you are so intrigued. 


Inessa's PhotoSWAP images

Inessa's Blog - Melancholy Waters

PhotoSWAP Blog 








I have been shooting film since I was 10 years old. I was given a Canon AE-1 Program for my first trip to England and Scotland. I've been hooked every since. I bought my first digital camera about 8 years ago and it's so quick and easy that the film sort of fell by the wayside. This project brought it back around for me. I can't wait to see my images. I'll be sure to post when they are up. Inessa is currently traveling in Europe so it may be a little while. In the meantime, take a look at some of the other work. It is all quite inspiring! Thanks for the kick in the pants to get back to my first love... black and white film.

Happy Birthday

Today is my husband's birthday and let's just say it's a MONUMENTAL one. So I hope his day is full of surprises and adventures.

Aging is kind of weird. The wisdom gained in my opinion is priceless and yet it would be great to be able to gain the wisdom a bit more quickly! Enjoy being WISE beyond your years.

Let this be a lesson to all of you that have played in the PHOTOBOOTH...

Games Games and More Games

This summer has marked the official beginning of game time. After learning how to play Monopoly and Gin at the beach, my daughter is hooked. It reminded me of how much fun board games are and how easy they can become the center piece of quality family time. Here are a few of our favorites that can be enjoyed by all ages... WAR (the card game, can be played by as few as two up to as many as needed as long as you have multiple decks of cards), Monopoly (time consuming BUT the new boards come with a SPEED dice!), Backgammon (huge bragging rights in our family), Gin Rummy (perfect for TOURNAMENT play), Scrabble and of course Clue.

Gin Anyone?!

Etsy Treasure Hunters

There is a really fun blog that posts treasuries from etsy that they find particularly interesting and always cool. They selected one of mine this week. Thought I'd give a shout-out and say thanks.

etsytreasurehunters.com

Interview with ShabbyLife

I did an interview with Shabby Life Blog that was just posted this morning. It was a really fun experience. Take a look at it and keep checking we're going to be having a special give-away coming up soon. I hope you enjoy it!


Thanks so much to Shabby Life it was a blast and FYI I've been shooting film again!

take my hands

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Special thanks to J.K.Rowling...

I must admit to being a Harry Potter fanatic. I love the books, the movies, the history of it, the theme park, the idea of a wizarding world co-existing with us muggles (told you so). I just took my husband to see Part 2 last night in 3D. Most of the time I don't get the reason for 3D, but last night I totally get it. Well worth the extra money, and since I have seen the 2D version already I feel I can be an authority on the subject. Ok... sorry, went off on a bit of an "Ooh Shiny!" tangent. 


I'm so amazed at how Ms. Rowling was able to create the series. The amount of thought and planning that went into the series is incredible and a bit awe inspiring. It has gripped me for over ten years and I'm a bit older than the average fan so I can only imagine the amount of love a fan that had the great fortune to grow up with Harry and the gang must feel. Bravo to the Harry Potter cast and especially to Ms. Rowling! and thank you for giving me something that I can enjoy reading with my 8 year old as much as I did the first time I read it 10 years ago.

Hogwarts

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