Stormy Weather

Although we didn't have any cases at work today, I spent my time refining my portfolio for clinical advancement.  It is a very involved process and I have worked on it for month.  It is due tomorrow and I finally finished this afternoon.  I am extremely happy and relieved to be finished, but now I have to wait to see if my application is accepted.  I will try not to think about it anymore and just focus on my photography.

 I managed to get a picture during my afternoon walk with Iggy.  Although flowers are beginning to bloom, I didn't want to take more pictures of flowers since I have taken a ton over the last couple of weeks.  I didn't see anything too interesting until I looked up.  The sky looked pretty darn interesting.

In certain areas, it looked like it was going to pour down raining at any moment.   In other areas it was bright and sunny.  I took a picture of the storm looking area because it was much more interesting.  I incorporated the branches into the photo because it gave it an eerie feel.  I used a Photoshop action by Night-Fate which added a little more drama to the sky.  Overall, I like the way it turned out.

March 14, 2011
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Stormy Weather

Aasiya

Oh Cactus, My Cactus

Today was an extremely lazy Sunday.  I didn't get the chance to decorate the dinosaur cookies I made yesterday because I forgot that my decorating tips and bags were in storage.  So,  I spent my day snacking on cheese balls and undecorated dinosaur cookies.  Before I knew it, it was time to make dinner.

The time change has really screwed me up!

It was 9pm by the time I remembered that I still needed to take a picture.   Once again I found myself scrambling around the house looking for something to photograph.  

I tried peeps, but they were uninteresting and I couldn't get them to stand up on their own.

I tried the dog, but he has had enough of me and my camera and kept running away.

Then I spotted my cactus! 

 My sweet little cactus.

  I am surprised it is still alive.  

I know a cactus is hard to kill, but I've done it!

March 13, 2011

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Oh Cactus, My Cactus!

I love the lighting.  It is very dramatic.  It really brings out the details. 

Aasiya

It's Dinomite!

Don't worry...

I spelled "dinomite" this way on purpose.  I am dedicating my post and photo of the day to dinosaurs!  

Let me explain why...

For those of you who don't know my husband Justin...

He is REALLY into dinosaurs!

When we decided to have children, he wants to name the first boy

Thomas Rex Chapman

A.K.A

T. Rex

Seriously!  This is not a joke. 

My husbands name is actually Thomas Justin Chapman.

They have a family tradition where all the male children are named Thomas.  

There are only three of them.  

Now back to the dinosaurs

Every one in a while when I am out and about, I may buy my husband something dinosaur related.  A few months ago, we took a trip to Marshalls.  I spotted a dinosaur cupcake set and dino cookie cutters. 

Of course I had to get both!

I finally put the cookie cutters to use today.  I wanted to practice my cookie decorating skills, so I decided to make sugar cookies.  This was the perfect chance for me to finally use my dino cutters.  

I was way too excited!

Since I had no plans to leave the house today, I decided to turn my cookies project into a photo shoot.  I have two photos that I really like.

But first, 

I need to share Friday's photo of the day with you.

March 11, 2011

70/365

Self-Portrait

I decided to do a self-portrait yesterday because I wanted to play with my new shutter release.  The photos weren't great, but I liked this one.  I used MCP's  sharpening mini fusion.  It really made my eyes nice and sharp.  I also used a Photoshop action, but unfortunately I can't remember the name.  The Photoshop action really did wonders for this photo.  The lighting in the original picture was terrible probably because I used artificial lighting from a desk lamp.  You can't really tell in the edit, but I used a start whit door for my background. 

As for the dinosaurs...

March 12, 2011

71/365

It's Dinomite

Here is my photo of the day runner-up

I haven't decorated them yet.  I think I will save that for tomorrow. I had a couple of drinks during dinner.  I am sure that DWI (drinking while icing) is a horrible idea.

Aasiya

Rainy Days Are Here Again

It has been raining all day.  As much as I hate rain, I have found that it can make pictures more interesting.  Today I decided to take advantage of the rain and all its beauty.  While I was walking my dog, I found a couple of beautifully colored flowers buds covered in rain drops around the corner from my house.  I went home, put the dog away and grabbed my camera and my 100 mm macro lens.  I really wanted to capture each individual raindrop.  I took a plastic bag with me to use as a barrier between my camera and the wet soil.  I snapped several shots.

March 10, 2011

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Raindrop covered flower

The sweetest shot of the week!

Aasiya

Late Nights

I apologize for the many many post today.  I need to find a more efficient way to participate in various photo challenges.  Most of the challenges require separate blog pages for their entires, so I have no choice to make several posts in one day.  I was also two days behind in my blogging so I had to make up for missed days.

So now that I am all caught up, it is time for me to post my Photo of the Day!

I took this photo when I took Iggy for his nighttime walk.  I have been eyeing this door for a while now.  I figured tonight would be a good night to snap a photo, especially because I was out of ideas!  

March 9, 2011

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Red Reef

I love the shadows on the ground and the pop of red in the reef.

Godnight!

Aasiya