Photography

One thing you will notice about this blog is 

the fact that it is heavily loaded with photographs.

I love taking pictures.

And slowly, very slowly, over the years of "taking pictures",

I am learning a little about photography.

Not as much as I want to know.

But then, that's the wonderful thing about life...

There is always so much to learn!

I have vowed to never stop learning...

to never stop trying new things.

There is one thing that I know for sure...

If someone else can do it, then you and I can do it, too.

Patience, perseverance, and practice.

Those three p's are the key.

And so, on my journey through life I am trying to capture the highlights

through the lens of my camera.

I am trying to do more than just "take pictures".

I am trying to capture the essence of a moment, a place, a person, an animal.

I have to admit that animals are my favorite subject.

And one that definitely requires patience.

I have found that the easiest way to take good animal photos is to just sit amongst the

animals.

If you sit long enough, they give up on trying to figure out your agenda.

Once they forget about your presence, they start to do what comes natural.
Patience.

And this is where the photos get good!

Sam is always a great subject.

He is usually very lazy and loves to just "chill".

Bobby, on the other hand is a mover and a shaker.

Getting him to stay still and not be on top of you is a challenge.

And there is nothing more difficult than taking a photo of a cat in your face!

So, we sit and we wait.

Patiently.

And the magic happens.

And gets better.

Until, eventually, we have exactly what we want!

Now, Oakley, on the other hand is a whole different story.

He is wary of the camera.

Camera shy, really.

He is my wise old man...not an ounce of ego or pride in him.

He is loyal and true and loving.

Best. Dog. Ever.

And now, after my amateur photos,
here is a professional treat for you....
Mackenzie's newborn photo...

Priceless!!

Well, Friday is upon us once again.
We are off to Pittsburgh this weekend for a wedding.
Amanda and Tim and friends are minding the farm for us.
I'll be back on Monday with more "Tails From the Farm".

Enjoy your weekend!...and make sure you take time to learn something new!