Photo Poll

Ok, Friends! I'm posting again! I know you were all sitting there holding your breath right?

I have decided that since I have this little photography hobby going, I should do something with the toys I have spent a considerable amount of money on. I'm entering a photo contest - and the theme of the contest is "Spring Meltdown".

I have spent most of the last month since I purchased my new camera taking pictures of whatever or whenever I felt I found something so incredibly iconic for Spring. Of course, this meant I froze my fingers off at times, trudged through mud for odd angles, and hung precariously off ledges just to get something I thought would be cool. You know what? I had a blast! It was so fun that I took well in excess of 500 pictures. Now I don't know how to choose what to submit!!!! So, I figured I would put it out there for a bit of public opinion - at least once I did a lot of sorting, sifting and editing. I have narrowed it down to 10 pictures - which is of course, still too many. I would greatly appreciate your votes and opinions.

ETA: Just to let you know that all entries had to be submitted today, April 30th. In addition to the poll here, I received some email votes so with the totals and with only submitting one of each style of picture, I submitted #3 Nest Egg, #7 Snow Buds, and #8 Ice Melt Portrait. When finally printed in 8x10's, I was quite happy with how they looked and I think you guys have pretty good taste! Thanks so much for your help!

Here's the pics:

#1) Robin


#2) Snow Shoots


#3) Nest Egg


#4) Ice Melt Landscape


#5) Mourning Dove Nest


#6) Spring Creek Portrait


#7) Snow Buds


#8) Ice Melt Portrait


#9) Nesting Dove Eye


#10) Spring Creek Landscape

ETA: Poll removed as the entries have already been submitted - let me know if you would like to see what the results were.

A Day In The Life - a Photo Journal

This primarily started as fun with the new camera - and posting pictures may well end up being the primary use of this Blog - but here is how Easter Sunday went for Babs.

Man, it was an early start..


but the day started like pretty much every other:



Then - who KNOWS what insanity inspired this - I spent an hour curling my hair..


and of course, because THAT took so long, I was a little late getting out the door for church


but apparently it wasn't TOO late because the parking lot was still practically empty when I got there for the 7:30 show call but that's my folks' van so I know they're here anyway...


fact is.. I was early enough that the dressing room was empty and still dark!!



Ah... there's a couple of the girls finally!


and the torture begins - let me tell you, being an angel involves PAIN!


ok, 8:15 cast meeting - at least they provided coffee!


and yes, this is our little group of angels in full costume greeting the congretation coming in for both Sunday morning services.


ok, this may not be the kind of church or even Easter Sunday Service you are familiar with:


After 3 hours in that frame, there is nothing that feels as good as taking it off - literally weak-kneed:


and yeah, we just stayed there for awhile - and laughed at ourselves


so with Church finally over, and the costume and makeup finally off, I can get over to my folks to help with Easter Sunday dinner - about 1:00 - but our Easter dinner is a little different than most. Our family tradition is to use a bunch of the dyed easter eggs in a MASSIVE bowl of my mom's potato salad - which is a very unusual full meal recipe with ham, cheese, eggs, pickles in addition to the potatoes. That is two of my younger brothers who are helping to prepare the meal with me.


Of course, because David and I are working on lunch, we definitely have to get the Twins game on!


which means I have to start playing with the new camera to get a better shot of TV screen


Mom finishes mixing all the ingredients together and we are ready to eat!!


of course, during lunch, Dad and I have to keep playing with the camera and the TV and my Dad can really do a good job with a slow shutter!!


After lunch, I sat down to help little brother, Jeremiah with his French homework


HUH??


homework and chores completed, the boys run off for some fun and the 'rents and I play a game...


Ok, Mom kicked our BUTTS at dominoes so we switched to cards so Dad could win


yeah, since I was tired of losing, it was time for GINORMOUS homebaked chocolate chip cookies for snack..


... and one more game to see if it's my turn to win


Turns out, I spent a LONG time playing games with the folks - good relaxation but time to go home


and I generally end the day the way I start it - a little computer time.


And getting ready for bed - THIS is why its insane to curl my hair - it NEVER lasts


so... hanging out in bed, vegging and watching a bit of Mythbusters!


OH!!! Planet Earth! I love this series! guess I'll be staying up a little later...


but you remember how I got hooked on the whole camera thing with the TV? hooked again..




come on, you know those are cool!! but yeah, it's late, I'm tired, time for bed!

Introduction

Ok, this is just a quick hello! We'll see how often I'm able to pop in and visit with you but I hope that when we meet up, it will be fun and games all around.