Yesterday’s shoot was a new one for me. Thank goodness for artists who are willing to share their love of photography. I always have plenty to learn. We again had wonderful models and I had a fabulous time. It was a great investment of a few hours on a Saturday. I can’t wait to do it again!!
As many of you already know, I love closeup and macro shots. The ability to see things up close shows the magnificence of God’s creation. Today I was inspired to focus on flowers. It’s an incredible day in Denver with 60 degree weather. I started thinking about spring. It’s one of my favorite times of year, even though it is a few months off.
I visited The Little Flower Market on S. University Blvd. near E. Exposition Avenue in Denver. I’ve always wanted to go in. It’s such an inviting place and the ladies were fabulous. It’s a must visit and may become a regular haunt for me.
So here’s to the gift of beauty that is right at our fingertips if we don’t get too busy to pass it by.
A new year always brings the feeling of a fresh start. I’m not quite sure why. I’ve always treasured this time of year as I review where I am and set new goals for the year. I guess they could be considered resolutions, but to me it’s just a reminder and commitment on what I still would like to accomplish.
I am very inspired already this year by a friend who got married on New Year’s Eve. I shared the changing of the year with a group of special friends as we celebrated her new beginning.
This year I’m grasping on that inspiration to carry me through what I believe will be an amazing year. Just a little inspiration will go a long way.
Happy New Year!!
We celebrate the gift of Jesus during Christmas along with the love and togetherness of a wild and wonderful family. Laughter until our full bellies hurt and organized fun…what could be more amazing at a time of year when we all stop for a moment to actually listen to each other and to share some time together. I love you all!!
Here’s wishing you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and the love of family and friends to keep you throughout the season and beyond!
I’m looking out the window at a full on blizzard thinking about the event I witnessed and was part of last night at the Denver City and County Building. I was there to take pictures of the holiday display and found myself in a crowd of people holding burning candles in memory of the homeless people who have died on the streets during 2011. Tonight I’m wondering how many people are caught out in the cold with no place to stay.
More than 136 people have died this year across the Denver metro area and many of them had no funeral and sometimes no family to remember them. The event, the Homeless Persons’ Memorial Vigil was held so that we can remember that there are sons, daughters, mothers, fathers, husbands, wives out there who could use our help and to honor those that died on our streets.
This is the holiday season where we are reminded that we can make a difference in love. My prayers go out to the people caught out in the storm and those shelter workers who are doing their best to keep them warm and safe.
I won’t forget.
One of the most amazing traditions that happens through the holidays is the lighting of Denver’s City and County Building. While I don’t visit it up close and personal every year, I always drive by and it’s spectacular.
I visited last night. When I arrived, there was a crowd for a special memorial. I’ll cover that in my next post later today after I have time to process the photos. It deserves its own place on the page.
I did a little research for this project. Did you know that this beautiful building was opened in 1932 and that the first light display happened in 1935? That is 76 years of bringing people downtown for the holidays. There were many years when it looked like the tradition would not occur. Thanks to everyone who fought to keep it in existence and for those who financially support the effort.
In 2009, the city went “green” with the display and changed the lighting from flood lights to LED and the colors and sequences can change now with the push of a button on a remote. I wonder how big that remote is?
Anyway, it was a beautiful night and I loved watching the horse drawn carriages bring couples in love to see a tradition that is just another event that makes Denver special.
Merry Christmas!
I had the honor of working with another fantastic young model yesterday. Caleb is truly a pro and we had a wonderful time capturing special moments. He is a dancer and has that true grace that I envy a bit as I trip over things. I usually get where I’m going unscathed, but there are those among us who dance whenever they move.
I had the privilege of working with two of my favorite people last night. The series of photos was designed to show friendship and standing together through dark times. We certainly all have them and I, for one, would not be here doing what I love without amazing friends and family. You know who you are and I love you!!
After a cold night outside, a little taste of spring was in order. This is a Kalanchoe plant. Each delicate flower is the size of the tip of my little finger. Beautiful!
I love macro photography and I haven’t done any for some time. It’s nice to get up close and personal with the miracle of nature.
Baby, it’s cold outside….
Headed out last night to downtown Denver to capture the Christmas lights. Brrrr!
It was beautiful and I’m planning to do it again. I love the Denver Partnership theme, the colors of the holiday and the nice hot egg nog latte. Yumm!