I have a Canon Rebel XT and a EF 28-135mm lens, a EF 75-300mm lens and a EFS 60mm Macro lens (all Canon) -- and no Photoshop. So, what I see is what you get!
I began this as an effort to improve my photography skills and it's turned into a sort of diary of my life, basically because I spend so much time with my family and friends. Therefore, they've become the subject of so many of my photos. It's kind of hard to get out and take photos of other things when you have a house full of kids and grandkids -- not that I'm complaining, mind you. I hope I am still improving at photography. I'm picking up the camera every day -- well, at least most days. I am putting thought into my images and the settings on my camera, etc. Any suggestions for improvement are greatly appreciated.
If anyone would like to contact me, my e-mail is irishmurr57@yahoo.com.
All images ©Copyright Carolyn S. Murray 2007 unless otherwise specified.
I began this as an effort to improve my photography skills and it's turned into a sort of diary of my life, basically because I spend so much time with my family and friends. Therefore, they've become the subject of so many of my photos. It's kind of hard to get out and take photos of other things when you have a house full of kids and grandkids -- not that I'm complaining, mind you. I hope I am still improving at photography. I'm picking up the camera every day -- well, at least most days. I am putting thought into my images and the settings on my camera, etc. Any suggestions for improvement are greatly appreciated.
If anyone would like to contact me, my e-mail is irishmurr57@yahoo.com.
All images ©Copyright Carolyn S. Murray 2007 unless otherwise specified.
"Gloooooooo...oooooo....ooooo...oria, in excelsi Deo."
Mac practising for her Christmas concert. (December 19, 2007)
"Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful."
~~ Norman Vincent Peale
Mac practising for her Christmas concert. (December 19, 2007)
"Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful."
~~ Norman Vincent Peale
Any suggestions on how to wrap a really big Elmo? (December 17, 2007)
"There's nothing sadder in this world than to awake Christmas morning and not be a child."
~~ Erma Bombeck
"There's nothing sadder in this world than to awake Christmas morning and not be a child."
~~ Erma Bombeck
Proof that I did actually go outside to take some pictures of the snow that arrived here today. It may have only been on my front porch, but hey, outside is outside. (December 16, 2007)
Winter is nature's way of saying, "Up yours."
~~ Robert Byrne
Winter is nature's way of saying, "Up yours."
~~ Robert Byrne
My husband bought me flowers for absolutely no reason ....... except, you know, it is one week before Christmas. Do you think he's angling for a really nice Christmas gift from me, or should I worry that mine is going to be really awful? ;-)
(December 15, 2007)
"I figure that the degree of difficulty in combining two lives ranks somewhere between rerouting a hurricane and finding a parking place in downtown Manhattan."
~~ Claire Cloninger
(December 15, 2007)
"I figure that the degree of difficulty in combining two lives ranks somewhere between rerouting a hurricane and finding a parking place in downtown Manhattan."
~~ Claire Cloninger
One of John's top teeth finally popped through and between teething and a cold, he wasn't in a photographic mood today. So here's one I had taken a couple of weeks ago. (December 14, 2007)
"All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth."
~~ Don Gardner
"All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth."
~~ Don Gardner
Today was MacCaila and Colin's turn to pose in front of the Christmas tree.
Think Colin is going to grow up to be a patient man? ;-)
(December 12, 2007)
"Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish."
~~ John Quincy Adams
Think Colin is going to grow up to be a patient man? ;-)
(December 12, 2007)
"Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish."
~~ John Quincy Adams
Two weeks until Christmas, and I'm lucky I had time to take even this shot! (December 11, 2007)
"Christmas is for children. But it is for grownups too. Even if it is a headache, a chore, and nightmare, it is a period of necessary defrosting of chill and hide-bound hearts."
~~ Lenora Mattingly Weber
"Christmas is for children. But it is for grownups too. Even if it is a headache, a chore, and nightmare, it is a period of necessary defrosting of chill and hide-bound hearts."
~~ Lenora Mattingly Weber
Chas and Trish hanging out with the old folks (a.k.a. Larry and I) on Chas' birthday. Yep, thirty-one years ago I gave birth to this charming young man, and it's been a barrel of laughs ever since. Well, except maybe those teenage years ...... ;-)
(December 10, 2007)
"Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional."
~~ Chili Davis
(December 10, 2007)
"Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional."
~~ Chili Davis
Johnny sharing a cup with his Uncle Chas -- literally. We have a feeling Chas is going to teach John William all kinds of fun things over the next several years! (December 9, 2007)
"You can tell your uncle stuff that you could not tell your dad. That is kind of the role of an uncle."
~~ Dusty Baker
"You can tell your uncle stuff that you could not tell your dad. That is kind of the role of an uncle."
~~ Dusty Baker
Tonight was the Christmas party for the Cadillac Club. Larry enjoys showing the guys his vast collection of anything-and-everything Cadillac. (December 8, 2007)
"I drive a lot. Just for pleasure. Sometimes I'll get in the Cadillac and drive around the city or the country, kind of trying to get lost basically. Y'know, just see where roads lead."
~~ Frank Black
"I drive a lot. Just for pleasure. Sometimes I'll get in the Cadillac and drive around the city or the country, kind of trying to get lost basically. Y'know, just see where roads lead."
~~ Frank Black
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