first frost

First frost, originally uploaded by Christine Bailey.

Took this the morning after that first frost about a week ago. As you look from left to right on the leaves, the frost had begun to melt and run off the leaves. This is my blueberry plant…should have used a tripod, its blurry!

bumblebee

Bumblebee, originally uploaded by Christine Bailey.

This is my bumblebee buddy who is diligently pollinating my raspberries. Judging by the number of berries the plant is producing in this, its first year – the bee is doing an awesome job!

guitar pick

Guitar, originally uploaded by Christine Bailey.

Didn’t get out with the camera today AGAIN, so this one is from a while back, husband’s guitar and pick…probably should have cropped out the upper right corner where the neck ends and my bedspread begins…

breakfast of champions? nooo, breakfast of people who have to go swimsuit shopping…

Breakfast, originally uploaded by Christine Bailey.

Monette’s was selling berries so cheap that I could not resist them and so its yogurt-berries-granola time! I used my tripod for once to ensure the focus was as sharp as my camera can do.

Got our pool passes, so now must… buy… swimsuit.

color theory

Tulips, originally uploaded by Christine Bailey.

I took this a while ago, but recently submitted it to JPG magazine, where it has gotten some activity. If ya love the pink like I do (and even if you don’t!) I hope you will consider voting for me here.

I took this on a freezing cold day in early February out in the snow because the light was good coming through the clouds…if you look very closely you can see a little snowflake clinging to the center tulip’s right petal (on the upper right part of the petal.)

guitar

Guitar, originally uploaded by Christine Bailey.

princess party shoes

Party Shoes, originally uploaded by Christine Bailey.

…Oh is there anything pink that I won’t buy? No, there isn’t. I splurged on these at Christmas and have been waiting for a chance to wear them out with the matching pink satin clutch I got at the same time. Finally got the chance on Saturday at the club.

Trying to do a macro that is not so close that you can’t tell it is a shoe…of all that I took, I think these do okay. Still working on lighting issues and am reading Light– Science & Magic : an Introduction to Photographic Lighting by Fil Hunter, Steven Biver and Paul Fuqua. Have I learned anything from it yet? You be the judge!

work days

Desk, originally uploaded by Christine Bailey.

I took this a while ago but this is pretty much what I see at my desk every day….the coffee cup is every bit as big as it looks!

Inspiration for photo ideas is temporarily flagging again but I think it is because I am so TIRED today…that’s why I use a vat to hold my coffee…

Getting out of town this weekend to see a friend and I maybe will venture off the beaten path more this time on my way there to get some interesting pictures…thanks to those who are sticking with me and this experiment of mine even when the pictures suck!

disco fabulous, part two

Disco Ball Ornament, originally uploaded by Christine Bailey.

disco fabulous

Disco Ball Ornament, originally uploaded by Christine Bailey.

Colorful ornament that belongs to my daughter.

I don’t know why, but this sphere reminds me of the Death Star….the most fabulous Death Star EVER.