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It Was My Dad’s
Mom handed Cameron one day a car to play with. I wondered where it came from, as it was obviously old. She told me it was my dad’s. Since it was my dad’s, the very moment Cameron wasn’t interested in playing with it, I put it on my shelf, and there it has been decorating my room. However, it wasn’t until today that I thought to investigate about this little toy car. First thing I did … Read entire article »
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Club 19
Saturday night, Miquel and band, Embers For Ashes, played at Club 19 in York, Pennsylvania. It had been a hard and exhausting week, so I really didn’t feel like the drive, but Forrest was so kind to take us. The band played like professionals. They were confident, in sync, and showed character. Even though I had cotton stuffed in my ears, I was proud of my son. More images from the evening HERE … Read entire article »
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Little Guitar Man
While at Heather’s to take her photos before Homecoming Dance, Cameron decided to show off his guitar skills. With this one, Jim his pop-pop figures he has shown him too many Jimi Hendrix videos on You Tube. Oh well, at least it’s not on fire. … Read entire article »
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Cell Phone Photos
Laura and I played tennis the other day. The sky was an absolutely lovely fall sky. I hadn’t brought my camera with me as my usual. Then I remembered, hey, my cell phone has a 3 MP camera in it! So I pointed the phone upwards… This could be handy! … Read entire article »
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Route 100 Wildflowers
I remember the first time I ever saw glorious wildflowers by the highway, and that was while driving through the south of France to Spain. I don’t know when the highways of the United States started doing it, but in Maryland it’s been a few years and I love wildflowers growing by the highway. Except for one thing; they are never in a good place to stop and take photos. So after years of frustration, Laura and … Read entire article »
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Ocean City
I finally have finished uploading photos from our weekend at Ocean City CLICK HERE (Three pages) … Read entire article »
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Last Day Means Tattoos
Our hotel didn’t allow henna tattoos because they claimed that the ink makes a hard to clean stain on their interior. With that in mind, the girls decided on the last day they would get a tattoo. Laura’s…. Jenny got one with Miquel’s name… and even Donna got one! All three pose: And shortly after that, we headed home. Laura and I were incredibly blessed on our vacation. … Read entire article »
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Dance Recital at Downs Park
Britney and Heather were in a dance recital at Downs Park. I was excited to see them dance again, and have another chance to take photos. Britney on her toes. After the recital, Laura and Heather go to the beach. The tide must have been very high, there was only a little beach. Jenny and Miquel pause for a moment with the sun going down. Cameron, after seeing his mommy and auntie on stage, gave it a try. … Read entire article »
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Monistrol
Today I thought it is about time I started doing more scanning. Even before digital, I took a lot of photos and have two boxes full. (I should start scrapbooking too, perhaps!). Today I thought I would share some from Monistrol, Spain. From Wikipedia: Monistrol de Montserrat is a municipality in the comarca of the Bages in Catalonia, Spain. The municipality includes the southern two-thirds of the massif of Montserrat and the famous Benedictine monastery of the same … Read entire article »
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Embers for Ashes at Recher
Last night my son and his band, Embers for Ashes, played at Recher Theatre in Towson. Since I got my new 50mm f 1.8 lens for my Canon, I was anxious to get photos in these low light conditions. I was also happy to go with Jim and Heather! I was very pleased with the result of the photos! PHOTOS HERE (2 pages) … Read entire article »
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Surprise Car Show
On our way home from the plane spotting to the hardware store, John and I spotted a lot of cars over at Marley Station Mall. I quickly changed lanes and pulled in, knowing how much he enjoys cars. John unsure about the lighting, as it was nighttime, pulled out his fish eye lens for his Pentax, and tried to get some photos. I think he did a good job. Come to find out, this event happens at … Read entire article »
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Conowingo Dam
Yesterday, John and I took our cameras (and his new lens) to Conowingo Dam. We had heard of eagle sightings and went for a long drive in hopes of seeing one. Conowingo Dam is rather interesting in and of itself. The Conowingo Dam (also Conowingo Hydroelectric Plant, Conowingo Hydroelectric Station) is a large hydroelectric dam in the Lower Susquehanna River. The dam, one of the largest non-federal hydroelectric dams in the US, is classified as a medium … Read entire article »
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An Aussie’s Trip to Maryland
It’s always interesting to view your own area from the perspective of someone from somewhere else. Last October, John from Perth, Western Australia visited the USA. He was whisked out of his plane into downtown New York City by four crazy women and then we flew down Interstate 95 to Maryland, where we never really rested a day. We went to two zoos, Maryland and D.C.’s, The Baltimore Harbor and the Aquarium there, Harper’s Ferry, West … Read entire article »
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Ice Ice Baby
I really am overjoyed I get to borrow one of my best friend’s grandson each week. We have so much fun together. Cameron is a sweet and very smart little boy. With the snow hardly melting, and what ever does melt, freezes overnight…. …we took Cameron out to play. Laura holds up an icicle plucked from a bush for the camera. Cameron decides to take his gloves off… A decision he later regretted! He’s a dear child. We had so much fun … Read entire article »
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Autumn Splendor
I love the first week of November in Pasadena… … Read entire article »
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Embers 4 Ashes
What John who visited from Australia might still be upset about is how he had to leave the same day the band that Miquel belongs to had a gig. Oh, what a shame! I didn’t have any sleep the night before and drove to New York and back 8+ hours the next day, but being a good mom, made it to watch my son. Thankfully Anna drove me, as I was in no condition to do so. I … Read entire article »
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Walks With John
Being John’s last full day, and having walked nearly as far as our legs would allow us, we spent it close to home, but again walking. Anyone who knows me even a little, knows that I love to walk and use this time for thinking, and when walking with someone, sharing thoughts. So we walked up the church road, Jacobsville Park, and one of the best thinking places I know, Kinder Farm Park. I think we were … Read entire article »
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Mr Dolphin is here!
After nine years talking over the internet, John (or Mr Dolphin as my kids call him) is finally in the US for a first visit face to face. After he traveled a grueling 20+ hours, we (Chris, Laura, and Heather) took him to New York City! Maybe not the best thing to do, being so tired, but he was a good sport. On Broadway, we saw some street acts… John at Times Square Of course we me up with … Read entire article »
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Ocean City, Maryland
In the past, I have taken a lot of teasing from my friends who spent summers going east with their families to Ocean City, and my family always went west to visit family in the mountains of West Virginia and Virginia. So when I finally got to experience Ocean City, they had a lot of laughs at my questions. Like…Where’s the boardwalk? (Apparently I was standing on it), and “They don’t have chocolate pop tarts here?” Since then, … Read entire article »
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PicLens
Perhaps you have heard of this amazing plug-in for Firefox already. If not, let me tell you about it. When searching for, or at sites with mnay images, PicLens can transform your browser into this amazing 3-D wall of images for you to see many at once. Today while looking up images of West Virginia in Flickr, I got to see so many at once, selecting the thumbnail that was most interesting, and just that fast, I could see … Read entire article »
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Live View Remote Shooting with the Canon 40D
Have I mentioned how much I love my new camera? Through my forum at UniqueExposures, I learned of another feature this camera, the Canon 40D has. I can hook up the camera to my laptop and with the software, point my camera [on a tripod] out of the window and sit at my desk and see what the camera is aiming at right on my laptop! I can focus from where I sit at the laptop, I can change the speed and … Read entire article »
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One, Two, Three!
We had the blessing that Linda, Roger, and Kim brought Dennis, Aiden, and Conner to come spend a day at the pool with us. It’s been good to watch these boys grow and thrive. Aiden is like a charging bull, but he is so much fun. He enjoyed his day and I enjoyed taking pictures of him. I think I finally have a camera fast enough to keep up with Aiden. … Read entire article »
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Kinder with a Canon
I love to visit a nearby place called Kinder Farm Park. I finally got a good weather day to take the near 3 mile hike around with my new Canon 40D. It wasn’t easy with all those pounds of camera gear to carry. For more of the day’s photos CLICK HERE (It’s the first 14 images) … Read entire article »
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Disco Swimming Pool
When Laura and I made our trip to Wisconsin, we saw an item in the SkyMall catalog on the plane for a floating light for a swimming pool. Today, as we needed something for the pool, we went to the pool store and found the same light, but for about $5 less. We bought it. As soon as it went dark we dashed out to the pool to give it a try. Also, being the day before the … Read entire article »
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Been Busy
Um….my last post I informed you that I finally purchased my dream camera! – The Canon 40D Well, I’ve been busy…. The camera has so much going for it. It brings birds right to your eyes! Like this Sparrow: Or this Goldfinch: …and yesterday Laura and I went to Annapolis and we got some very sharp landscapes as well. I am having so much fun and I am so pleased with the images so far. More Photos at Annapolis … Read entire article »
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My Summer Project
For as long as I can remember now, I have wanted a digital SLR camera. Today I finally purchased a fine camera, the Canon 40D. The thing has come with 4 CD’s of software to install and 5 manuals to read. Today I took about 180 practice shots, and I think I am really going to like the camera. A few test shots so far: American Goldfinch #1 American Goldfinch #2 Titmouse at the feeder First Obstacle? I need help threading the strap. … Read entire article »
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Linda’s Birthday
I love my big sister. Today we celebrated her birthday. (It’s really the 16th) George invited all of us to The Bayou in Havre de Grace. Most of us feasted on crab cakes. They were perfection. We had a great time with little Conner and Aiden. Images of the celebration are HERE In honor of my sister’s big day though, I have put together a slide show, images taken over the years, with music in the background that she … Read entire article »
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Ellicott City, Maryland
Yesterday we took Jared to Ellicott City, Maryland. I thought it would be a great place for a fellow like him who likes to take photos, to take advantage of all the history and picturesque venues. He loved it. I did learn some things, for instance, I didn’t know it was once called Ellicott Mills. In 1772, three Quaker brothers from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, chose the picturesque wilderness, upriver from Elk Ridge Landing (known today as Elkridge, … Read entire article »
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Mom’s Birthday
Today is my mom’s birthday, so we filled the house with flowers… Happy Birthday Mom! … Read entire article »
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Silas Growing Up!
Miranda is so thoughtful…and clever! She thought of a cute way to show how Silas is growing by taking his photo each month next to a pillow in their green living room chair. Has it been a half of a year already? Here is our little Silas, now 6 months old and 20 pounds! For larger image Click HERE … Read entire article »
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Granite Girls Soccer
Laura’s soccer is back in full force, this past week with a game each day! She is having a great time! Full size HERE Now if we could only do something about these games in the cold and the rain! … Read entire article »
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Cameron is One!
It’s truly a blessing to have lifelong friends. When the friendship just holds to the time when your daughters become as good of friends that we were at their age…..when that friendship carries on to the point when their grandchild turns one, and you get to be a part of that, it is even more special. Today we went to Cameron’s first birthday party. Cameron is indeed a special little boy. I am so glad I get to love on … Read entire article »
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Christmas 2007
My sister and her husband hosted Christmas this year. We had a wonderful day: Photos HERE … Read entire article »
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Autumn Snow
The trees still have red leaves on them and the weather paid no mind to the calendar at all, and the snow fell. We were only supposed to get about 2 inches, but by night, I would say closer to 4 fell here in Pasadena. Mom said that it was reported, statistically it often snows on December 5th, so I guess we don’t have to panic that our global warming is really global ice age. We spent … Read entire article »
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Northland Baptist Bible College
While at Wisconsin visiting my family, we stayed in the White Dorms at the campus, and besides enjoying the beauty of the Camp Lake in the mornings, stopping in for delicious coffee at the Daily Grind, and enjoying the surrounding scenery and wildlife, I got to sit in on Enric’s Christian Families class. Well the teacher certainly took family serious, class was fifteen minutes late so he could watch his son play in an important soccer … Read entire article »
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