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Sunday, October 24, 2010

photo safari

I had the opportunity recently to take part in the "photo safari" held by our local Mike's Camera at the Denver Zoo. They brought a bazillion different cameras, lenses, tripods - anything you could possibly imagine. And it was all free to try out. I was like a kid in a candy shop.

bear & stick

I got to try the 24-70mm lens that I've been coveting. Now I want it even more.

giraffe smile

I also was able to test-drive a couple of full-frame cameras. It's probably not something I need, but it was fun to try.

polar bear lunch

But the big thrill was the enormous lenses that had stationed all over the zoo. I was able to just walk up, attach my camera, and click away.

600mm!

With that 600mm lens I was able to get closer than I ever imagined.

tiger cub

My husband even played photographer and tried out some new equipment as well, while our kids indulged me and let me take lots of pics of them in addition to the animals. All in all it was a fun day. I look forward to the next photo safari in the spring!

Friday, October 15, 2010

happy weekend!

I've so been enjoying this fall weather we've been having lately. Still warm during the day, but cool at night. And no real cold snaps yet so the leaves are hanging on...



autumn brights

Unlike last year at this time:

where did fall go?

Monday, October 11, 2010

2011 calendar is here!


My 2011 desk calendar is now available in my shop!  This year I've included a handmade wooden base, perfect for displaying the unbound pages.  



Each page is printed on cardstock, not photo paper, to ensure they won't curl throughout the year.  And once the month is over, you can trim the bottom away for a perfect little square print to display however you like.




Find them here.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

fall in bloom

One of my favorite places to take photographs is the Botanic Gardens in Denver. Every season there is something fabulous to see, and this time of year is no exception.

daisy chain



autumn reds

bright-eyed