My First Art Show

I never thought I would get this opportunity, but here it is! Today I delievered two of my favorite pieces, "Grow" one of a series of three digitally manipulated photos, and "Possibilities," to the Hope Borbas Okemos Library. I ran into quite a few obstacles getting these pieces ready, but they made it by the deadline - with 2 minutes to spare.


I'm so excited! I can't wait to see if my pieces will sell. I am thrilled at the thought of someone, I don't know, purchasing a piece of my vision, my experience to put in their home, give as a gift ... whatever the case may be, I can't wait!





Grow

 

Possibilities

 

A Child in the Garden

On a recent visit to a nearby college's children's garden, I met a young mom and her baby. The mom asked me to take a picture of her and her baby in front of this huge bird/chicken thing... Well...Mom's camera was, of all things, a Cannon! (No offense, Mom...lol) Regardless of the camera choice, I wouldn't give up the opportunity to photograph this cutie pie for the world! So, as I lift the camera to my face, Miss Cutie Pie begins to fuss. Mom tries to comfort her, but she is simply not having it. After a few clicks, Mom decides this is it - time to go! Not, however, before I ask if I can take a picture with my camera (affectionately known as Nik Nikon - I know, I'm corny...lol). And Mom is kind enough to say yes.

Now I'm feeling a little worried because I think Ms. Cutie Pie is going to cut up. To my surprise, this time, when I lift my camera to my face, Miss Cutie smiles a big pretty baby smile. She is a Nikon lover ...go figure! I found out later on that Mom has a Nikon, too! I knew I liked her for a reason. Thanks, Mom, for allowing a stranger to photograph your beautiful baby and allowing me to post the final photos, as well.

Eye Adore



Eye Adore

 I was at a friend of a friend's house last night. She had some people over, and I ended up taking pictures of two couples there. One couple in particular was a little more eager to take photos - this was not the couple - smile. The couple to the right - although not desperate to be photographed, allowed me to work with them long enough to take 4 pictures - literally! Just when I thought I would only have snapshots of this couple (instead of a true photograph), the husband did something that instantly caught my attention: as he walked away, he gave his wife a hug, pressing the front of his face against the side of hers. It was a very touching moment - and a very natural one ... simply beautiful.