Starting the Week with Dad's Photos

Sometimes photos are like a stew. You take them, then they need to sit awhile for everything to mesh and to see the beauty in each one. So, I'm starting the week with Dad's photos. They've sat awhile, and they have become even more beautiful than when I first received them. I love that Dad and I now have photography in common. For Christmas I sent Dad a digital frame with a card full of my photos. I think I'm going to suggest to him that he grab a card and send me a full one... then I'll send him another, etc. Snail mail with digital images... pretty cool :-)

I went out and took pictures twice yesterday. It was 32 degrees in the morning when I went out, and though I bundled up, I didn't last long. I did get some photos of frost on spider webs, and lots of macros though. My second trip out, I somehow ended up at an abandoned barn, an abandoned shack, a burned down house in the woods, and the wildlife refuge. Unfortunately the trails at the wildlife refuge were closed due to high water, but I did get some good photos there.

Today after work will be all about sorting photos, and deleting bad ones. I need to bring some sort of order to my thousands of digital images. So yeah... back to work today. I hope you guys have a great Monday.

Lessons

I learned some lessons on my photography expedition yesterday. I finally discovered how to use the macro setting on my camera! But here's what I learned:

• stray off the beaten path, go down the road less traveled, less likely to be disturbed
• don't get too close to the subject, let the camera work for you

These might be minor things, but to me they were huge. Staying away from the subject and letting the camera zoom was very difficult for me. It went against everything I wanted to do, and I had to keep reminding myself. Straying off the beaten path, that part was pretty easy for me. I love to wander off the path, to see what exactly I can find. I'm almost always pleasantly surprised when I do.

Today will be another photo taking expedition in the same place as I did yesterday. Then some photo editing, and hopefully I will make a set of coasters from macro shots. And I'm going to make more pendants.

A Constant Working Towards Goals

I was thinking about my radio interview... and my goals popped into my head. I have not gone back and listened to it, but from what I remember, I mentioned them many times. The goal of being a travel photographer and writer. Sometime... hopefully today, but if not, then tomorrow, I will write out a goal sheet for this specific goal. I do have some informational emails pertaining to that, so they should give me some starting ideas.

I've had a feeling for awhile that 2009 is going to be completely magical. That it would be a year for me to shine. I just need to remember to do my part and stay focused on my goals. So... upwards and onwards...

Today will hopefully be a day to go take photos... and sort through my files on the computer. Last night I made some photo pendants and some photo coaster sets. Pretty excited about that! Also excited about having 50 items for sale in my shop! When the sales come, I will be ready.

Enjoy your Saturday!

Can't contain my excitement!

Ruthie, who interviewed me last night, posted this on her blog today and I thought I would share. This weekend will be about new projects and taking photos. Let me know what you think of her blog.

http://roseworksjewelry.blogspot.com/2009/01/friday-feature-robyn-art.html

Interview Archive :-)

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/blockheadrod/2009/01/02/Thursday-Spotlight-On

The interview went really well. I was not nearly as nervous as I thought I would be... however, my mind did go blank a few times. It was fun!

Interview Links

The interview will be at: http://www.blockheadradiolive.com/ if you go there and search for Thursday Spotlight on Artisan.

I will get a direct link minutes before the interview, at which time I will edit this post to reflect the exact link to the interview.

The interview will begin at 9pm EST.

Also, there is a chat feature, and if you'd like to chat, sign up for a free account prior to that time at www.blogtalkradio.com

Happy New Year!

I woke up this morning with a headache, but nonetheless feeling shiny and new. I am so hopeful for this coming year. I think magic is here... and I think it wants to stay.

Today will be a busy day for me. I'd like to list a couple of new journals before my radio interview. And I'd like to sort my photos into a few categories to make my shop easier to maneuver. And of course, I need to go through the interview questions again. My big plan for today was taking photos, but it's pouring down rain. I may still go to the park with an umbrella... not sure rain can stop me today!

I wish for the best year ever for all of you! May all the blessings in life come your way. Always remember that friends are one of the blessings in life... let's not lose one another!