tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40868425714570310212024-03-05T04:59:58.867-08:00Bald Is Beautiful PhotographyScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03106405107811220600noreply@blogger.comBlogger164125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086842571457031021.post-87737238313911263722011-07-26T01:14:00.001-07:002011-07-26T01:14:53.808-07:00Just another sleepy Nashville, TN. sunrise<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-rIKFWr918xo/Ti53eJOyKKI/AAAAAAAAEA4/UL4JlQrlYjk/s1600-h/State%252520Capital-2%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="State Capital-2" border="0" alt="State Capital-2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0nqwXX7LFOY/Ti53euxnlAI/AAAAAAAAEA8/GhCbJQcuqNA/State%252520Capital-2_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="940" height="630" /></a></p> <p align="center"> <br /><a href="http://my3boybarians.com/category/photography/sweet-shot-day/"><img title="Add your photo to Sweet Shot Day @ m3b" border="0" alt="Sweet Shot Day" src="http://my3boybarians.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/sweetshotbutton.png" width="125" height="125" outline="0" /></a> </p> <br /> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>Make sure you do the bloggity blog hop, and check out the other entries in this weeks<em><u><font color="#ff0000"> </font></u></em></strong></font><a href="http://my3boybarians.com/"><font color="#ff0000" size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong><em><u>Sweet Shot Tuesday</u></em></strong></font></a><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong> over at<em><u><font color="#ff0000"> </font></u></em></strong></font><a href="http://my3boybarians.com/" target="_blank"><font color="#ff0000" size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong><em><u>Life with 3 Boybarians</u></em></strong></font></a><font color="#ff0000" size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong><em><u>! 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<br /> <br />You know, there are a lot of things this picture is not! <br /> <br />* It’s not the best shot in the world.  <br />* It’s not gonna win any major photo journalistic awards.  <br />* It’s not gonna be printed for the whole world to see. <br /> <br />But I can tell you what it is gonna be…my <em><u><font color="#ff0000">“</font></u></em></strong></font><a href="http://my3boybarians.com/"><font color="#ff0000" size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong><em><u>Sweet Shot Tuesday</u></em></strong></font></a><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong><em><u><font color="#ff0000">”</font></u></em> entry for the week! <br /> <br />I had the pleasure of taking family photos for my nephew, his fiancé and her girls a couple of weeks ago, and this pic is by far my favorite.  It’s not a staged shot, it’s just something that happened.  I mean look at the way her hair is reflected in the sun.  Look at that cute little pixie grin, it’s almost as if she is yelling at me and saying…”Come on Uncle CooCoo, you can’t catch me”! <br /> <br />This is what photography should be… <br /> <br /><font size="7">FUN! <br /></font> <br />Make sure you check out the rest of the <a href="http://my3boybarians.com/" target="_blank"><em><font color="#ff0000">Sweet Shot Tuesday</font></em></a> entries over at </strong></font><a href="http://my3boybarians.com/" target="_blank"><font color="#ff0000" size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong><em>Darcy</em></strong></font></a><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong><em><font color="#ff0000">’s</font></em> site! <br /> <br /></strong></font><a href="http://my3boybarians.com/category/photography/sweet-shot-day/"><img title="Add your photo to Sweet Shot Day @ m3b" border="0" alt="Sweet Shot Day" src="http://my3boybarians.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/sweetshotbutton.png" width="125" height="125" outline="0" /></a> <br /> <br /></td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <p align="center"></p> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-A60bZT8ptPY/TiTjJC2WD-I/AAAAAAAAD94/2n5qvQyzouQ/s1600-h/sig%252520line%252520dec%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="sig line dec" border="0" alt="sig line dec" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-iX43fJuYtmI/TiTjJm6pJxI/AAAAAAAAD98/Hgl-JjnXeSU/sig%252520line%252520dec_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="114" /></a> Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03106405107811220600noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086842571457031021.post-74290471459165893782011-07-13T00:54:00.001-07:002011-07-13T00:59:36.744-07:004th of July Fireworks…<div class="wlWriterEditableSmartContent" id="scid:66721397-FF69-4ca6-AEC4-17E6B3208830:5786a1e9-f394-4aec-b15e-07e2a0db0d7b" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; width: 949px;">
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Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03106405107811220600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086842571457031021.post-34260411433853853362011-07-13T00:48:00.001-07:002011-07-13T00:48:27.001-07:00Pooles Knob Sunrise<p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-H7ALlujsBs8/Th1NuEImrXI/AAAAAAAAD5I/WgS-AmPDK-w/s1600-h/Pooles%252520Knob%252520Sunrise_%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Pooles Knob Sunrise_" border="0" alt="Pooles Knob Sunrise_" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wslMjPgi2v0/Th1NuacSCrI/AAAAAAAAD5M/tW2A9UbFPvo/Pooles%252520Knob%252520Sunrise__thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="920" height="448" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-WHO0hIcl84s/Th1Nu8ZB5RI/AAAAAAAAD5Q/osVEG8kdTjY/s1600-h/Pooles%252520Knob%252520Sunrise_-2%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; 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border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Jewelry Party Sunset" border="0" alt="Jewelry Party Sunset" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-im2azIEmb_c/TgrX6gLfraI/AAAAAAAAD2o/Ij-0gnsH9e0/Jewelry%252520Party%252520Sunset_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="520" height="775" /></a></td> <td valign="top" width="460"> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">The Fisk Memorial Chapel, with a seating capacity of approximately eight hundred, was designed by William B. Bigelow of New York City and completed in 1892. General Clinton B. Fisk, a founder of the University, left funds for construction to the University in the form of railroad stock. The interior has a high domed ceiling exposing the appealing support structures. A balcony extends on three sides. The Chapel houses an extraordinary 40 rank Holtkamp pipe organ, which is one of the finest examples in the United States of the work of organ-builder, Walter Holtkamp Sr. The organ has an estimated value of over $2.5 million. It was built especially for the University to be housed in the Chapel. Over the entrance doors is the stirring legend: “Arise shine, for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.” </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">The Chapel is the primary assembly area on campus and is rich in intellectual and cultural traditions. Outstanding international concert artists, musical organizations, drama and dance performances, lecturers, ministers and political figures have also appeared in the Chapel. Included among those who have visited the Chapel, given addresses, performed for students and community members are The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Duke Ellington, Thurgood Marshall, Booker T. Washington, Louis Armstrong, W. C. Handy, Jesse Jackson, Nat King Cole, Eubie Black, Merle Haggard, Robert Altman, John Hope Franklin and Bell Hooks. The Chapel is the home performance site for the famous Fisk Jubilee Singers. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Information obtained from the following web site;</font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#ff0000" size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"><a href="http://www.fiskmemorialchapel.com/home.cfm" target="_blank"><strong><em>The Fisk Memorial Chapel</em></strong></a></font></p> <p><font color="#ff0000" size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> <p><font color="#ff0000" size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> <p>          </p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">Until next time…</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5Lp3mPxFGsE/TgrX6_w0b_I/AAAAAAAAD2s/X2EHkTGpjTg/s1600-h/sig%252520line%252520dec%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="sig line dec" border="0" alt="sig line dec" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wHWcKraMLEc/TgrX7dTF1aI/AAAAAAAAD2w/xn2I6eCRjiM/sig%252520line%252520dec_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="114" /></a></p> Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03106405107811220600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086842571457031021.post-32681743230966489372011-06-27T22:01:00.000-07:002011-06-28T01:12:23.324-07:00What is composition?<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieaa_cghfxzH1XXNxEYfAnmc-kPsMw_VToW20w1420cBPN_hiE_KXkr5yuTskm4mf-0tYK7CNTbRLcOIRbzqVlHYo_HeJRjadq8XlLG26ILTeYeZWuFpOvYnHnI7u8Lx-qz8DtPsge7e4/s1600-h/Jewelry-Party-Sunset-24.jpg"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Jewelry Party Sunset-2" border="0" alt="Jewelry Party Sunset-2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-e1ivCP3xRDg/TgmM3ZzsMyI/AAAAAAAAD2M/btE_vLPgRJE/Jewelry-Party-Sunset-2_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="904" height="432" /></font></a></p> <br /> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Evidently something I lack, that’s for sure!</font></p> <br /> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Have you ever seen something that you think would make a good image?  Yea, you probably have.  It’s those moments or objects that you just need to capture for eternity.  Well, Cravoth Hall on the campus of Fisk University is an example of what I’m talking about.  I drive by this building at least 3 times a week, and I truly love the character and statement it makes.</font></p> <br /> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> <br /> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">The above image is 3 shots bracketed using a 10 stop filter, and I love it!  The movement of the clouds, the vibrancy that a nice sunny day can provide.  I know it’s not for everybody, but for me it does the trick!</font></p> <br /> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> <br /> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY4yaeStdJrCBbuqOlsDkV61SZx0zs6A95AYQlfpIlnH20YGTS1XJWzuQRtW_-H_Nn8vyAYnaE23Tu1cA-QRKxwnSZgn2NkdWaSf25-gIOsWLgjrkN8a8qofRaerFPk_TgAlQ_Jo5nlHI/s1600-h/Cravoth-Hall9.jpg"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Cravoth Hall" border="0" alt="Cravoth Hall" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-D4xJFqcwelY/TgmM4YP0cWI/AAAAAAAAD2U/rSQWhB2Y2PY/Cravoth-Hall_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="904" height="600" /></font></a></p> <br /> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Now I moved around quite a bit, trying to capture the building from several different angles.  I took several different shots and chimped on each one, making sure it was what I was trying to capture.  The one above is the view I see from my car on those days I drive by.  So I knew this was one of my favorites.  I even took several captures from this vantage point.  Not once did I see the distraction in the photo.  Do you see it?  If not, click <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rjsdad/5876035991/" target="_blank"><strong><em><font color="#ff0000">here</font></em></strong></a> to see what I was talking about!</font></p> <br /> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> <br /> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">It seems I was so caught up in the beauty of the building and what I was trying to say, that I totally missed the stupid tree at the fork of the sidewalk!  As much as I tried to take the tree out, I could not do it.  So, I’m stuck with it until the next time I get over to Fisk University.  Maybe I should think about taking </font><font color="#ff0000" size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"><a href="http://kentweakley.com/blog/photography_eclasses/" target="_blank"><strong><em>Kent Weakley’s Composition E-Class</em></strong></a></font><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"></font><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"> . . . AGAIN!</font></p> <br /> <p align="center"><a href="http://kentweakley.com/blog/photography_eclasses/"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"><img id="Photography_Composition_eClass" border="0" name="Photo_Composition_eClass" alt="Photography Composition eClass by Kent Weakley" src="http://kentweakley.com/PhotoComp125button.jpg" width="125" height="125" /></font></a></p> <br /> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> <br /> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">Until next time…</font></p> <br /> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-NR8VLg3LYRY/TgmM4iMTCII/AAAAAAAAD2Y/wJx3nS9_uPc/s1600-h/sig-line-dec3.jpg"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"></font><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-NR8VLg3LYRY/TgmM4iMTCII/AAAAAAAAD2c/RXMdMiNEg_s/s1600-h/sig-line-dec4.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="sig line dec" border="0" alt="sig line dec" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-gXfV0C6DuWA/TgmM5inDIFI/AAAAAAAAD2g/Uq3pRF6xxmQ/sig-line-dec_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="114" /></a></a></a></p> <p><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03106405107811220600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086842571457031021.post-85861195889577276232011-06-27T01:06:00.001-07:002011-06-27T01:06:04.867-07:00Cravoth Hall Fisk University<p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"> <br clear="all" />When I pick up my son from school, we always drive by this building.  I’ve always loved the look, shape and boxiness of it, and on numerous times I’ve threatened to pull over and take some photos of it.  </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">This past week, I had the opportunity to do just that!</font></p> </br> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-oTesNHBppOA/Tgg54VBTKzI/AAAAAAAAD1w/NKqWiTU0QRc/s1600-h/Jewelry%252520Party%252520Sunset-3%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Jewelry Party Sunset-3" border="0" alt="Jewelry Party Sunset-3" align="left" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-me_eL_xQsCs/Tgg540EWwBI/AAAAAAAAD10/iJ4GBwOjfls/Jewelry%252520Party%252520Sunset-3_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="900" height="596" /></font></a></p> </br> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"></br> <br clear="all" />This neo-Gothic structure first served as the Erastus M. Cravath Memorial Library. Named for Cravath, the university's first president (1875-1900), it was designed by Nashville architect Henry Hibbs and built in 1929-30. The interior walls depict several murals by Aaron Douglas, the leading Harlem or Negro Renaissance painter and founder of the Fisk Art Department.</font></p> </br> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">I guess the thing that really got me about this campus in the heart of downtown Nashville is, I never knew the history of Fisk University.  Sure, I’ve grown up right here in Nashville and have lived here my entire life, but I never knew the history that surrounds this great school.  As I was walking around campus this past week something really jumped out at me…the number of historical markers.  It seems as if there was one for every building on campus.    </font></p> </br> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-I9xHLHnzwi0/Tgg55bOrSAI/AAAAAAAAD14/7JJwfe6MN0E/s1600-h/Jewelry%252520Party%252520Sunset-2%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Jewelry Party Sunset-2" border="0" alt="Jewelry Party Sunset-2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ybOYRzKHR5w/Tgg56L_Tj9I/AAAAAAAAD18/O_3WrvqzhuE/Jewelry%252520Party%252520Sunset-2_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="904" height="432" /></a></font></p> </br> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">I guess I need to get out a little more :~)</font></p> </br> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-l98naFSQz5s/Tgg56up9NHI/AAAAAAAAD2A/wD2gEF3MLQg/s1600-h/sig%252520line%252520dec%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="sig line dec" border="0" alt="sig line dec" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-C6fZfm7Ewyo/Tgg57LJueTI/AAAAAAAAD2E/mUgsir1yW4Y/sig%252520line%252520dec_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="114" /></a></p> Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03106405107811220600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086842571457031021.post-16023665786299981802011-06-20T00:46:00.001-07:002011-06-20T00:46:06.289-07:00Lets Hear It For The Boys<table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="920"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="460"> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS">OK, so I’m gonna get in so much trouble for this one, but here goes! <br /> <br />This is my Dad, a man that truly I love more than anyone will ever know.  He’s the best person to go to when you need a laugh.  His willingness to help you out comes straight from the heart.  His dedication and love for his family is without measure.  He’s the most supportive person you will ever meet.  He never meets a stranger.  He greets new people as if he’s known them his entire life.  He’s my Dad and that’s about all I can say ! <br /> <br />At 52 years of age, I’ve finally realized I’m not afraid to say I Love the old man, and when I grow up, that’s who I want to be! <br /> <br />Happy Father’s Day Dad! <br /> <br />BTW Dad, when you read this, and I’m sure you will, please understand I’m sharing this out of love over at the <a href="http://www.iheartfaces.com/"><font color="#ff0000"><strong><em><u>I ♥ Faces</u></em></strong></font></a> Photo challenge this week! <br /> <br />So head on over to <a href="http://www.iheartfaces.com/"><strong><em><u><font color="#ff0000">I ♥ Faces</font></u></em></strong></a> and check out the other entries this week :~)</font></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-c3aMP69b3qI/Tf76pQYT1YI/AAAAAAAAD0w/XwPPSXRIQ0Q/s1600-h/I-Heart-Faces-button%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="I-Heart-Faces-button" border="0" alt="I-Heart-Faces-button" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-qS41vP0ymN8/Tf76phEkSJI/AAAAAAAAD00/IO25Ba0uGKQ/I-Heart-Faces-button_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="164" /></a></p> </td> <td width="460" align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-SbvN_yxXrQ4/Tf76qCTu7uI/AAAAAAAAD04/1Mwm1Qo_f6s/s1600-h/O%252527Neal%252520Family%252520Christmas%252520Group%2525203-45%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="O'Neal Family Christmas Group 3-45" border="0" alt="O'Neal Family Christmas Group 3-45" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-lmVHovw3Nyw/Tf76qfK5CRI/AAAAAAAAD08/9yRo-i1segE/O%252527Neal%252520Family%252520Christmas%252520Group%2525203-45_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="470" height="623" /></a></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-vxgLEqdCOUU/Tf76vEclsUI/AAAAAAAAD1A/zL-VjPHsBpg/s1600-h/sig%252520line%252520dec%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="sig line dec" border="0" alt="sig line dec" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-XCIVX60FF9g/Tf76vc20oaI/AAAAAAAAD1E/OXSm_ZLZtDs/sig%252520line%252520dec_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="114" /></a></p> Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03106405107811220600noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086842571457031021.post-21411347476396527032011-06-15T07:58:00.000-07:002011-06-15T07:58:34.339-07:00Pretty In Pink<center><a href="http://lovethatshot.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="125" src="http://lovethatshot.com/blog/images/love-that-shot-125.jpg" title="Visit Love That Shot" width="125" /></a></center><br />
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<div align="center"> <strong><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;">Well, that’s it for this today, until next time…</span></strong></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TP34H5mqITI/AAAAAAAADqM/J3IVqIIcp9U/s1600-h/sig%20line%20may%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="sig line may" border="0" height="106" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TP34IEHI3bI/AAAAAAAADqQ/hvreokyB4zM/sig%20line%20may_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="sig line may" width="240" /></a></div></center>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03106405107811220600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086842571457031021.post-82944225414547148262011-06-07T00:40:00.001-07:002011-06-07T00:52:16.140-07:00sweet shot tuesday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSCe0IvgVwgV1kQGVXCqr1MBwQS5BZymQcc1AZkdl6q2Z9uxacqnZ2om-tx5ha4HXTRBTNhHubxhBO7yroQcsTmACb-auiFN9ophD3afN7E1UGIc7NiA9jfxa3ye1B0TxA3MTpaaN4ThI/s1600-h/Day%252520Lillies-3%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="Day Lillies-3" border="0" alt="Day Lillies-3" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-lONlb7_HJ3Y/Te3V_eWrxxI/AAAAAAAAD0g/_knKRFIBXaY/Day%252520Lillies-3_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="620" height="926" /></a> <br /> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">Didn't get out much this weekend, so I had to play around the house with my camera.  These lilies are from bulbs my wife planted when we moved in the house 15 years ago.  The really unique thing, at least to me…they are transplanted from Texas and were originally planted my wife’s grandmother 25 years ago!  How in the world does this work?</font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> <p><a href="http://my3boybarians.com/category/photography/sweet-shot-day/"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Add your photo to Sweet Shot Day @ m3b" border="0" alt="Sweet Shot Day" src="http://my3boybarians.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/sweetshotbutton.png" width="125" height="125" outline="0" /></font></a></p> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">Anyway I tend to ramble at 2:00 a.m. in the morning.  Have a wonderful week, and take a moment to stop and smell the flowers in your life! Or at least head on over to </font><a href="http://my3boybarians.com/"><font color="#0000ff" size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong><em>Sweet Shot Tuesday</em></strong></font></a><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"> and check out the other gorgeousness that abounds in our lives!</font></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-yr4-EeQoK4o/Te3V_1OhltI/AAAAAAAAD0o/LHIYExvUliw/s1600-h/sig%252520line%252520dec%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="sig line dec" border="0" alt="sig line dec" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-V1FRQJ2o11s/Te3WAWflN3I/AAAAAAAAD0s/hKNFMLHrKB4/sig%252520line%252520dec_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="114" /></a> <br /></p> <div align="center"></div> Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03106405107811220600noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086842571457031021.post-7916041671351048082011-06-06T00:51:00.001-07:002011-06-06T01:12:17.151-07:00I Heart Faces Photo Challenge From A Distance<p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">Been  a while since I’ve participated in one of the challenges over here at I ♥ Faces, but the theme this week really hit home.  </font></p> <br /> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">A couple of weeks ago, my wife decided to follow along on one of my weekly trips to catch a sunrise.  While I was traipsing around looking for that certain vantage point, I noticed she had disappeared.  When I found her, she was relishing in the warmth that only the sun can give.  I wondered what she was thinking, or if she was thinking at all.  I wondered if she was enjoying herself, or if she thought I was abandoning her for my hobby.  I wondered if she was having fun or was just plain bored.  From a distance I wondered …</font></p> <br /> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">After I finished the sunrise shoot, we stopped for a cup of coffee and my wife hugged me.  She looked deep in my eyes and told me that this was one of the most relaxing mornings she has had in quite a while. Then she did something unexpected…she kissed me right there in Starbux, told me she loved me and that she understood the passion I had for photography.  She said she understood a little more the process I go through and why I come home from those early morning shoots more relaxed.</font></p> <br /> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">I believe Bette Midler says it best…</font></p> <p> </p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="920"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="460"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OI5p1998gM4/TeyHCR9u4kI/AAAAAAAAD0I/LhbB6n-NW68/s1600-h/Nashville%252520Sunrise%2525205-28-11-11%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><font size="2"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Nashville Sunrise 5-28-11-11" border="0" alt="Nashville Sunrise 5-28-11-11" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-SglTYw2gJho/TeyHCxYgdAI/AAAAAAAAD0M/iiSNssTXRIM/Nashville%252520Sunrise%2525205-28-11-11_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="480" height="720" /></font></a></td> <td valign="top" width="460"> <p><font size="2" face="Comic Sans MS">From a distance the world looks blue and green, <br />and the snow-capped mountains white. <br />From a distance the ocean meets the stream, <br />and the eagle takes to flight. </font></p> <p> <br /><font size="2" face="Comic Sans MS">From a distance, there is harmony, <br />and it echoes through the land. <br />It's the voice of hope, it's the voice of peace, <br />it's the voice of every man. </font></p> <p> <br /><font size="2" face="Comic Sans MS">From a distance we all have enough, <br />and no one is in need. <br />And there are no guns, no bombs, and no disease, <br />no hungry mouths to feed. </font></p> <p> <br /><font size="2" face="Comic Sans MS">From a distance we are instruments <br />marching in a common band. <br />Playing songs of hope, playing songs of peace. <br />They're the songs of every man. <br />God is watching us. God is watching us. <br />God is watching us from a distance. </font></p> <p> <br /><font size="2" face="Comic Sans MS">From a distance you look like my friend, <br />even though we are at war. <br />From a distance I just cannot comprehend <br />what all this fighting is for. </font></p> <p> <br /><font size="2" face="Comic Sans MS">From a distance there is harmony, <br />and it echoes through the land. <br />And it's the hope of hopes, it's the love of loves, <br />it's the heart of every man. </font></p> <p><font face="Comic Sans MS"> <br /></font><font size="2" face="Comic Sans MS">It's the hope of hopes, it's the love of loves. <br />This is the song of every man. <br />And God is watching us, God is watching us, <br />God is watching us from a distance. <br />Oh, God is watching us, God is watching. <br />God is watching us from a distance </font></p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p> </p> <br /> <p><a href="http://www.iheartfaces.com/"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="I-Heart-Faces-button" border="0" alt="I-Heart-Faces-button" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-28Y-M3zotvg/TeyHDTG5U1I/AAAAAAAAD0Q/WwflBMpTs3c/I-Heart-Faces-button%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="164" height="164" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-639JxrKrYlQ/TeyL33Ok-WI/AAAAAAAAD0U/MWVcnjdAgoM/s1600-h/sig%252520line%252520dec%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="sig line dec" border="0" alt="sig line dec" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-FI42DU2_dYU/TeyL4LIIatI/AAAAAAAAD0Y/VauPl9-bTH4/sig%252520line%252520dec_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="114" /></a></p> Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03106405107811220600noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086842571457031021.post-89716905155825894452011-06-05T11:15:00.001-07:002011-06-05T14:11:44.004-07:00DCA Class of 2018<span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-45lBsHZIwEc/TevWL4R250I/AAAAAAAAD0A/mxyL9LwKln4/s1600-h/DCA%252520Class%252520of%2525202018%25255B18%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DCA Class of 2018" border="0" height="500" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DoPxAQBAj8M/TevWMYh8TiI/AAAAAAAAD0E/hxKCDDjL3mY/DCA%252520Class%252520of%2525202018_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DCA Class of 2018" width="620" /></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1) Click on the link for the<b><i> </i></b></span></span><a href="http://bibphotography.zenfolio.com/p91573416"><b><i><span style="color: red; font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;">DCA Class of 2018 Gallery</span></i></b></a><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;"> and use the password provided in the email that was sent to you. (It is case sensitive)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;">2) Individual purchase availability will end on Saturday, July 9, 2011, and may be purchased and printed through the <a href="http://bibphotography.zenfolio.com/p91573416"><b><i><span style="color: red; font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;">DCA Class of 2018 Gallery</span></i></b></a><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;"> </span>. Purchase and print options for this choice are provided by <a href="http://www.zenfolio.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;"><strong><em>Zenfolio</em></strong></span></a>. (After July 9, please contact<strong><em><span style="color: red;"> </span></em></strong><a href="http://draft.blogger.com/BIBPhotography@comcast.net" target="_blank"><strong><em><span style="color: red;">Bald Is Beautiful Photography</span></em></strong></a>)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;">3) To purchase a compact disc of all edited photos for $25.00 (as seen in the online gallery); please use the “Buy Now” button located below. CD's will be shipped to the address provided within 3-4 weeks of receipt of payment. The CD includes a permission to print letter (required for printing at your local photo printing sites; Wal-Mart, Walgreens etc.) and 2 folders of photos. Folder 1 contains full resolution photos suitable for printing. Folder 2 will be filled with web ready photos to share on your favorite social media sites (Face book, Twitter, My Space)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;">I have truly enjoyed working on these photos, and hope they bring you as much pleasure as they have me. If I can ever be of any assistance to you or your family, please contact me at the number or email address below.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;">Once again, Thank You!</span><br />
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</form></center>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03106405107811220600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086842571457031021.post-58954845304926855932011-05-31T00:51:00.001-07:002011-06-05T08:28:27.035-07:00A Moment I Will Not Forget<div align="center"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;">I don’t know about you, but this past Saturday morn was really special for me!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;"></span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-HJvIrnwdmFw/TeSeA3b1eqI/AAAAAAAADyY/4Ds_0VYqnM4/s1600-h/Nashville%252520Sunrise%2525205-28-11a%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;"><img alt="Nashville Sunrise 5-28-11a" border="0" height="403" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-H3H9XCttCoQ/TeSeBPcrPkI/AAAAAAAADyc/0SUleZTr_sA/Nashville%252520Sunrise%2525205-28-11a_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Nashville Sunrise 5-28-11a" width="940" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;">You see, every time I mention photography, or the thought of going out to shoot something, my house fills with eye rolls. You know what I’m talking about. It’s that movement of the eye that almost causes the whole head to rotate on it’s axis. I can almost hear my wife and son saying , “Oh no, not again!”</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;">Well Saturday morn was really different. My wife is house sitting at her Mom and Dad’s place, a mere 5 minutes away! I had just logged on to my early morning Facebook and Blog reading when I got a private message from my wife. First of all I wondered what she was doing up and that Gawd awful hour of 2 a.m? Then my mind shifted focus and wondered if every thing was all right? Everything was fine, she just wanted to know if she could tag along for my early morning ritual of chasing the sun. WOW, I could not believe what I was hearing, but jumped at the opportunity to say YES!!!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;"></span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-rHdfNrDTn00/TeSeBQ_plXI/AAAAAAAADyg/0wILkUYJGGc/s1600-h/Nashville%252520Sunrise%2525205-28-11%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;"><img alt="Nashville Sunrise 5-28-11" border="0" height="308" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-iGcUcfV_DqY/TeSeBtxa6sI/AAAAAAAADyk/O68pLS_JPro/Nashville%252520Sunrise%2525205-28-11_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Nashville Sunrise 5-28-11" width="455" /></span></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5afQiq4IlHI/TeSeB4cf-SI/AAAAAAAADyo/O45coYXFoDI/s1600-h/Nashville%252520Sunrise%2525205-28-11-2%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;"><img alt="Nashville Sunrise 5-28-11-2" border="0" height="308" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hLOIZes8CQs/TeSeCNfvVjI/AAAAAAAADys/1fj9bo5Yr8g/Nashville%252520Sunrise%2525205-28-11-2_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Nashville Sunrise 5-28-11-2" width="455" /></span></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ordJjKTCXIs/TeSeCs6B0PI/AAAAAAAADyw/hu9S8Z8b1o4/s1600-h/Nashville%252520Sunrise%2525205-28-11-4%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;"><img alt="Nashville Sunrise 5-28-11-4" border="0" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQgt8rQpS3qxSvZEyqfOQnuY5J1PhbCyLtOdvwRWZVRYctTSFtxDu-XCBjoKKLLJ0vUCaIMarohllJ9NeirFctLgNL3Fne7JRu_VqsBR4kaDcjqlfZUDf6VicCdpsN3T3mZeyGxayf4UE/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Nashville Sunrise 5-28-11-4" width="940" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;">So off we went, in search of that shining orb in the sky! Our first stop was Love Circle, a small hilltop right on the outskirts of Nashville. Love Circle is not only a great place to watch the sun rising over Nash-Vegas, but also the location of Celebrity Apprentice winner, Jon Rich! I been there on numerous occasions, but have never seen the owner of Mt. Richmore :~)</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;"></span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1eGwgEb2Oi8/TeSeDOYPRoI/AAAAAAAADy4/Bn201N6XZGI/s1600-h/Nashville%252520Sunrise%2525205-28-11-3%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;"><img alt="Nashville Sunrise 5-28-11-3" border="0" height="630" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zdmPKQgMALM/TeSeDVr90FI/AAAAAAAADy8/Jg_V44t_GsQ/Nashville%252520Sunrise%2525205-28-11-3_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Nashville Sunrise 5-28-11-3" width="940" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;">After an hour or so of watching Blue Hour progress, the sun decided to make an appearance. My wife was amazed!!! She said she actually could understand the peacefulness and solitude that this practice of capturing the moment brings me. When we had finished this portion of my routine, we headed to Starbucks for the obligatory cup of java. The problem with getting up so early is you need that caffeine laden fluids coursing through your system…or at least I do!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;"></span></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivGq9gUNFTm4ZDeFa-NtEhmWdhthG0b4wQOtB-9KJcx7eLEfYEvsvkgwToNpXHt7zlztKVuDPldzMZdcrR8YZWX7axdJPYdRx-gfsGbjqzRYOx2RwgmF8BvWVApGW2eOZnwEnvvJE6XxQ/s1600-h/Nashville%252520Sunrise%2525205-28-11-5%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;"><img alt="Nashville Sunrise 5-28-11-5" border="0" height="308" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-prEMsx2NFVo/TeSeEH2LzvI/AAAAAAAADzE/CYWtbPLF5ek/Nashville%252520Sunrise%2525205-28-11-5_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Nashville Sunrise 5-28-11-5" width="455" /></span></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-wXmgDADYOAg/TeSeETB0f3I/AAAAAAAADzI/7J9rzf47T8s/s1600-h/Nashville%252520Sunrise%2525205-28-11-8%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;"><img alt="Nashville Sunrise 5-28-11-8" border="0" height="308" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-oj-q6uLIwOI/TeSeE-WNVvI/AAAAAAAADzM/T_H2iUhfeKo/Nashville%252520Sunrise%2525205-28-11-8_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Nashville Sunrise 5-28-11-8" width="455" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;">At this point, we headed over to where my wife works to capture a few shots of </span><a href="http://www.scarrittbennett.org/about/history.aspx"><strong><em><span style="color: red; font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;">Scarritt Bennett Campus</span></em></strong></a><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;">. SBC is such a sweet spot in the heart of Nashville. The campus is laid out with peace and tranquility in mind. Beautiful landscaping and ornamental building make it such a great place to shoot!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;"></span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-e_GtNGX4yj0/TeSeFKnbeKI/AAAAAAAADzQ/vkzmloehQ4I/s1600-h/Nashville%252520Sunrise%2525205-28-11-11%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;"><img alt="Nashville Sunrise 5-28-11-11" border="0" height="926" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-aqo0MOiFZyA/TeSeFnA7qUI/AAAAAAAADzU/5ZpOE1XvCyM/Nashville%252520Sunrise%2525205-28-11-11_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Nashville Sunrise 5-28-11-11" width="620" /></span></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-eTYr6rfalRg/TeSeF09GppI/AAAAAAAADzY/8LMcUgD15VA/s1600-h/Nashville%252520Sunrise%2525205-28-11-12%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;"><img alt="Nashville Sunrise 5-28-11-12" border="0" height="630" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-gg80D3xeHpk/TeSeGd0lsjI/AAAAAAAADzc/NjFpdN0txNo/Nashville%252520Sunrise%2525205-28-11-12_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Nashville Sunrise 5-28-11-12" width="940" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;">Will my wife ever go with me again? Will my son ever stop rolling his eyes when I mention a photo shoot? Who knows, but I do know this, last Saturday morn happened and now it is engrained into my brain and heart as a special day I will not forget anytime soon!</span></div><div align="center"><br />
<a href="http://my3boybarians.com/category/photography/sweet-shot-day/"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;"><img alt="Sweet Shot Day" border="0" height="125" outline="0" src="http://my3boybarians.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/sweetshotbutton.png" title="Add your photo to Sweet Shot Day @ m3b" width="125" /></span></a><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://my3boybarians.com/"><strong><em><span style="color: red;">Sweet Shot Tuesday</span></em></strong></a> is here once again and I really look forward to that day! Not only do I get to share some of my favorite shots, but I get to visit with photo-tog friends and live a little of their life through their captures. Take a moment and jump over to<strong><em><span style="color: red;"> </span></em></strong><a href="http://my3boybarians.com/" target="_blank"><strong><em><span style="color: red;">Life with 3 Boybarians</span></em></strong></a></span><span style="color: red; font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;"><u></u></span><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;"> and peruse the life of my friends through their photos!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;">Until next time…</span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ElGPjriXwKY/TeSeGsLb-VI/AAAAAAAADzg/RNmmzH143Cg/s1600-h/sig%252520line%252520dec%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;"><img alt="sig line dec" border="0" height="114" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-kdKGmwFoACY/TeSeG4KKBvI/AAAAAAAADzk/0Tl4NBl9UiQ/sig%252520line%252520dec_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="sig line dec" width="260" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;"></span>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03106405107811220600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086842571457031021.post-17288818433559100142011-05-23T01:22:00.000-07:002011-05-24T01:10:08.532-07:00A Day In The Park, Just Another Sweet Shot<div align="left"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">Good morning all!</font></div> <div> </div> <div align="left"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of photographing a family that I shot last year.  Truly a very special family to me, since it was the first session I had ever did!!!  To be honored with this privilege of capturing love, enjoyment, and family is just one of the many blessings that I receive when I pick up my camera.  And to be honored twice…WOW!  The only thing that could be better is we’ve already booked a session for the fall :~) </font></div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">Enough rhetoric, enjoy some Sweet Shots from this session ♥</font></div> <div> </div> <div align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TdoZJqBcvVI/AAAAAAAADxo/YV4kijcAJcQ/s1600-h/Blog9%5B6%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Blog9" border="0" alt="Blog9" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TdoZKOE0JqI/AAAAAAAADxs/aFKMimeZZiE/Blog9_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="920" height="931" /></a></div> <div align="center"> </div> <div> </div> <div align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TdoZKcXADdI/AAAAAAAADxw/RBcx7gxEtu4/s1600-h/Blog1%5B6%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Blog1" border="0" alt="Blog1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TdoZKuNZKXI/AAAAAAAADx0/fWXHExClvus/Blog1_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="445" height="674" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TdoZK2S8SGI/AAAAAAAADx4/Qn-w_ifrF2E/s1600-h/Blog2%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Blog2" border="0" alt="Blog2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TdoZLVUqfeI/AAAAAAAADx8/1pFvWVoUcUw/Blog2_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="445" height="674" /></a></div> <div align="center"> </div> <div> </div> <div align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TdoZLgdE0jI/AAAAAAAADyA/Sci1k4K-2SM/s1600-h/Blog8%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Blog8" border="0" alt="Blog8" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TdoZLxYi-SI/AAAAAAAADyE/2TlXLM3f1m8/Blog8_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="920" height="564" /></a></div> <div align="center"> </div> <div> </div> <div align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TdoZMDtbRuI/AAAAAAAADyI/mPS5uTQ2aLc/s1600-h/Blog10%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Blog10" border="0" alt="Blog10" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TdoZMYITzGI/AAAAAAAADyM/XuLQuATmjS4/Blog10_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="920" height="879" /></a></div> <div align="center"> </div> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">Go ahead and take a magic carpet ride on over to </font><a href="http://my3boybarians.com/" target="_blank"><font color="#ff0000" size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong><em>Life with 3 Boybarians</em></strong></font></a><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"> and check out the other Sweet Shots from my friends!  I think you’ll find many of hours <strike>wasted,</strike> I mean relaxing while perusing the other entries!</font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> <br /> <br /><center><a href="http://my3boybarians.com/category/photography/sweet-shot-day/"><img title="Add your photo to Sweet Shot Day @ m3b" border="0" alt="Sweet Shot Day" src="http://my3boybarians.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/sweetshotbutton.png" width="125" height="125" outline="0" /></a></center><center> </center><center><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TdtmDgjMXMI/AAAAAAAADyQ/1F-by2hAAj4/s1600-h/sig%20line%20dec%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="sig line dec" border="0" alt="sig line dec" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TdtmEF4NbPI/AAAAAAAADyU/0yPU0alOEiY/sig%20line%20dec_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="114" /></a></center> Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03106405107811220600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086842571457031021.post-90727416532310099822011-05-19T00:01:00.001-07:002011-05-19T00:03:22.081-07:00Too funny ! Camera Nerds Unite<center><iframe height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/awq90APEVgw" frameborder="0" width="560" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></center> </break><center> </center><center><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TdTAuH0UBVI/AAAAAAAADxc/AW2MzNlQXls/s1600-h/sig%20line%20dec%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="sig line dec" border="0" alt="sig line dec" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TdTAuW8wqrI/AAAAAAAADxg/DNWGk00YUI8/sig%20line%20dec_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="114" /></a></center> Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03106405107811220600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086842571457031021.post-13571818640481196472011-05-09T01:02:00.001-07:002011-05-09T01:02:25.935-07:00Happy Monday Y’all !<p align="center"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">This was just too funny, and I thought it was the perfect way to start a long and busy week…laughing!</font></p> </br> <p align="center"> </p> </br> <p align="center"><iframe height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/nGeKSiCQkPw" frameborder="0" width="425" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> </br> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"> </p> </br> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/Tcefjx-wi0I/AAAAAAAADxU/Pg9J0Al_r9Q/s1600-h/sig%20line%20dec%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="sig line dec" border="0" alt="sig line dec" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TcefkR8dbKI/AAAAAAAADxY/YOJrMCRi16I/sig%20line%20dec_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="114" /></a></p> Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03106405107811220600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086842571457031021.post-12372250692600508152011-05-03T01:12:00.001-07:002011-05-03T01:12:01.974-07:00Blue Hour With KW-Daddio<p> </p> <p align="justify"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">Most of you guys know I’m all about learning.  If I take a class and I’m able to walk away with even a smidgen of info, then it was a successful class.  I mean come on, we can learn something new everyday of our lives.  Heck, when I’m on my death bed, I want to be able to say, “Wow, I didn't know that, thanks for sharing”!  Well, a couple of months ago I was able to take an online e-class with <a href="http://kentweakley.com/blog/" target="_blank"><strong><em><font color="#ff0000">Kent Weakely</font></em></strong></a> that was phenomenal!  If you get the chance to take it, you better!  If not, I’m gonna hunt you down and…we won’t go there.  LOL!</font></p> <br /> <p align="justify"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">Any who, this <a href="http://kentweakley.com/blog/photography_eclasses/" target="_blank"><strong><em><font color="#ff0000">E-class</font></em></strong></a><font color="#ff0000"></font> dealt with <a href="http://kentweakley.com/blog/photography_eclasses/" target="_blank"><strong><em><font color="#ff0000">Night Photography</font></em></strong></a><font color="#ff0000"></font>.  Taking photographs with the absence of light, come on, what was I thinking?  Well, this class actually caused me to look at sunrise and sundown in a whole new light.  LOL!  As much as I love my sunrises,  I’m falling more in love with sunsets and the beauty that explodes as the night sky encroaches.  </font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="920"><tbody> <tr> <td width="460"> <p align="justify"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">Sunrises for me are all about color.  Just look at the oranges, reds and purples that abound in a sunrise shot.  Come on., these colors are drop dead gorgeous.  But then you start looking at the colors of an evening sky.  WOW, I must say, cobalt blue is beginning to be one  my favorite color of all.  </font></p> </td> <td valign="top" width="460" align="center"> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/Tb-4w5hedgI/AAAAAAAADwg/r-CaOrMLzXw/s1600-h/Saunders%20Ferry%20Sunrise-020-Edit-Edit%5B1%5D.jpg"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="Saunders Ferry Sunrise-020-Edit-Edit" border="0" alt="Saunders Ferry Sunrise-020-Edit-Edit" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/Tb-4xIPi8ZI/AAAAAAAADwk/SKUgFavc0Ag/Saunders%20Ferry%20Sunrise-020-Edit-Edit_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="163" height="244" /></font></a></p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/Tb-4xZwTGsI/AAAAAAAADwo/E4xjrEfYZx8/s1600-h/Skyline-Sunset-April-25-006-Edit-3-2%5B1%5D.jpg"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Skyline Sunset April 25-006-Edit-3-2" border="0" alt="Skyline Sunset April 25-006-Edit-3-2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/Tb-4xpVE1GI/AAAAAAAADws/UPfS2bZ_kk8/Skyline-Sunset-April-25-006-Edit-3-2%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="904" height="383" /></font></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><u><strong>5 shot panorama – F13 - ISO 100 – 11mm </strong></u></font></p> <br /> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">This past week, I got the chance of a lifetime.  A once in a moon opportunity to shoot with a great teacher, a mentor and more importantly someone I call a friend.  Kent Weakley came through Nashville on his way to St. Louis to help out with one of his son’s robotic team.  A week or so before, he had sent me an email asking if I wanted to do a night shoot of Nashville.  WOW, he asked me to shoot with him!  My wife said I was walking around like someone with a school girl crush.  I guess I was :~) </font></p> <br /> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/Tb-4yCVuxsI/AAAAAAAADww/6pPbLCxoU_Y/s1600-h/Skyline-Sunset-April-25-010-Edit-Edi%5B2%5D.jpg"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Skyline Sunset April 25-010-Edit-Edit-Edit" border="0" alt="Skyline Sunset April 25-010-Edit-Edit-Edit" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/Tb-4ye2HJ0I/AAAAAAAADw0/hAbkORN4ULo/Skyline-Sunset-April-25-010-Edit-Edi.jpg?imgmax=800" width="904" height="904" /></font></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong><u>Nashville in the round-A whole new perspective</u></strong></font></p> <br /> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">The above pic is one that was inspired by a <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kw_daddio/5650716093/" target="_blank"><strong><font color="#ff0000"><em>photo</em></font></strong></a> Kent posted on his blog a couple of weeks ago.  Over dinner on the night he was in town, Kent and I were talking about Photoshop and different editing techniques.  He mentioned a tree in his neighborhood that he has shot numerous times and how he tries to look at it from different angles and perspectives.  Kent talked  about how he used Photoshop to give the tree that different look.  He walked me through the steps, but I’ve got to tell ya, the Rueben sandwich I was eating was really good, and that’s about all I remembered when I got home.  Sorry Kent, it wasn’t that your explanation was boring, it  was the fact that the dang Rueben was so good! </font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> <br /> <p align="justify"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">So I got to thinking of all my photos of the Nashville Skyline from the Shelby Street Walking Bridge.  You know me, I can’t leave well enough alone and I had to try it!   Nashville in a whole new perspective.  I’m going to post a how to later this week on the technique used in the Nashville in the round photo.  </font></p> <br /> <p align="justify"> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/Tb-4yxDXJ5I/AAAAAAAADw4/yTbhgHfhknI/s1600-h/Skyline-Sunset-April-25-013-Edit-Edi.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Skyline Sunset April 25-013-Edit-Edit" border="0" alt="Skyline Sunset April 25-013-Edit-Edit" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/Tb-4zMy7y2I/AAAAAAAADw8/EhFpP61IP0w/Skyline-Sunset-April-25-013-Edit-Edi%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="904" height="630" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong><u>Blue Nashville - F11 - ISO 100 – 11mm – 30 second exposure</u></strong></font></p> <br /> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">During our shoot that evening I learned a lot about Kent, and how he got started in the business.  Being the learning sponge I am, I took everything he said to heart.  Even the thought of changing my white balance to fluorescent to help pump up the blues during blue hour was a cool little tip.    Just remember to set it back to your normal setting, or that next model shoot has everyone looking like Smurfs!  LOL!</font></p> <br /> <p align="justify"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">When it comes down to it, I was anticipating some magic that evening.  Some direction on what to do with my life as far as photography goes.  A couple of weeks ago, I blogged about standing on the edge of a cliff, wanting to take that next step with my photography.  Well I came away from that dinner and night shoot with Kent filled with excitement, anticipation and a willingness to continue on.  Am I ready to due this full time?  The answer is a resounding NO!!!!  But am I ready and willing  to take on whatever this old world has to offer.  Why?  Because of people like Kent who teach and motivate me on a daily basis!</font></p> <br /> <p align="justify"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">I guess this post serves double duty, because I am including it as my <a href="http://my3boybarians.com/2011/05/sweet-shot-tuesday-53/" target="_blank"><font color="#ff0000"><strong><em>Sweet Shot Tuesday</em></strong></font></a> post as well.  See, this is how I met <font color="#000000">Kent</font>, through <strong><a href="http://my3boybarians.com/" target="_blank"><em><font color="#ff0000">Darcy</font></em></a></strong> over at <a href="http://my3boybarians.com/" target="_blank"><strong><em><font color="#ff0000">Life with 3 Boybarians</font></em></strong></a>.  So if you get a chance, look her up and check out the other inspiring and motivating <a href="http://my3boybarians.com/" target="_blank"><strong><em><font color="#ff0000">Sweet Shots</font></em></strong></a> from around out little planet we call home!</font></p> <br /> <p align="justify"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">Kent, THANK YOU for all you do, for all you teach, and for being a friend!!!!!</font></p> <br /> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/Tb-4zXzjipI/AAAAAAAADxA/vy9mhZ7UtX0/s1600-h/sig%20line%20dec%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="sig line dec" border="0" alt="sig line dec" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/Tb-4zltfXdI/AAAAAAAADxE/5E_V_tgJRf0/sig%20line%20dec_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="114" /></a></p> <br /><a href="http://my3boybarians.com/category/photography/sweet-shot-day/"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Add your photo to Sweet Shot Day @ m3b" border="0" alt="Sweet Shot Day" src="http://my3boybarians.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/sweetshotbutton.png" width="125" height="125" outline="0" /></a> <br /> <p align="justify"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">And if you are interested in taking your photography to the next level, let me recommend you look into </font><a href="http://kentweakley.com/blog/" target="_blank"><font color="#ff0000" size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong><em><u>Kent’s E-classes</u></em></strong></font></a><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">.  Right now there are 2 classes on Night Photography, and one on Composition ( I took that one as well).  Over dinner Kent shared that there are several more in the works, and I can’t wait!  Jump on over and take a look, I think you will be pleased :~)</font></p> <br /> <p align="justify"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="920"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="306"><a href="http://kentweakley.com/blog/photography_eclasses/" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="NightPhotoGrabButton" border="0" alt="NightPhotoGrabButton" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/Tb-4z5oiG8I/AAAAAAAADxI/4uCKfIT4AUY/NightPhotoGrabButton%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="129" height="129" /></a></td> <td valign="top" width="306"><a href="http://kentweakley.com/blog/photography_eclasses/" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="PhotoComp125button" border="0" alt="PhotoComp125button" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/Tb-40DABlRI/AAAAAAAADxM/PE9ziRAf-HU/PhotoComp125button%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="129" height="129" /></a></td> <td valign="top" width="306"><a href="http://kentweakley.com/blog/live-twitter-photochat/" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="PhotoChat125_052411" border="0" alt="PhotoChat125_052411" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/Tb-40f_yidI/AAAAAAAADxQ/K-IstVIquOM/PhotoChat125_052411%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="129" height="129" /></a></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <p align="justify"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></p> <p align="justify"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">Also mark May 24th on your calendar as well for the next <a href="http://kentweakley.com/blog/live-twitter-photochat/" target="_blank"><strong><em><font color="#ff0000">Twitter Live PhotoChat</font></em></strong></a> with both of my favorite photography related bloggers <a href="http://my3boybarians.com/" target="_blank"><strong><em><font color="#ff0000">Darcy</font></em></strong></a> and <a href="http://kentweakley.com/blog/" target="_blank"><strong><em><font color="#ff0000">Kent</font></em></strong></a> !</font></p> <br /> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">OK, that’s it…I quit :~)</font></p> Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03106405107811220600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086842571457031021.post-45782796936975678122011-05-01T03:12:00.001-07:002011-05-01T03:12:04.075-07:00Scripture and a Snapshot<center><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/Tb0x8kmDG7I/AAAAAAAADwY/JPpXeUV7uJQ/s1600-h/Easter%20Prep-002_3_4_5_7-Edit-Edit-Edit%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Easter Prep-002_3_4_5_7-Edit-Edit-Edit" border="0" alt="Easter Prep-002_3_4_5_7-Edit-Edit-Edit" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/Tb0x87eV_bI/AAAAAAAADwc/Y2nO4cZYiR8/Easter%20Prep-002_3_4_5_7-Edit-Edit-Edit_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="920" height="616" /></a></center><center> </center><center><a href="http://katielloydphotography.blogspot.com/search/label/Scripture%20and%20a%20Snapshot"><img border="0" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4152/5005740786_2337690f81_m.jpg" width="196" /></a></center> Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03106405107811220600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086842571457031021.post-54590397006404643062011-04-05T01:05:00.001-07:002011-04-05T01:05:21.754-07:00Sweet Shot Tuesday, The Unknown<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TZrNL1JEoKI/AAAAAAAADvY/-mXsf1UXy6g/s1600-h/Old%20Stone%20Fort-10%5B6%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: left; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Old Stone Fort-10" border="0" alt="Old Stone Fort-10" align="left" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TZrNMRTDzrI/AAAAAAAADvc/jvR_-qnoqa4/Old%20Stone%20Fort-10_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="420" height="624" /></a></p> <p align="center"> <font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>Have you ever felt like you were standing on the edge of a precipice, knowing that you needed to take that first step, but were afraid?  Well, that’s where I’m at right now!</strong></font></p> <br /> <p align="center"><strong><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></strong></p> <p align="center"><strong><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">As of last Wednesday, I was told that the job I love would no longer be. This was a job that changed my life, my families life, and plainly, the way I treat people.  I started this job 10 years ago when my family was having some problems with my then 2 year old (he’s 13 now) and his behavior.  We went through the program, and then I was hired as a parent staff case manager.  All of our case managers are parents who have graduated the program.</font></strong></p> <br /> <p align="center"><strong><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></strong></p> <p align="center"><strong><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">So for the last 10 years, I have been helping families learn to be better families using positive behavior management.  Teaching has always been a passion of mine, but this program gave me more than an outlet for that.  It gave me a sense of being, a sense of how to relate to people.  To see the smile on the face of a 3 year old that has never been told something positive, instead of a scream, is truly rewarding!</font></strong></p> <br /> <p align="center"><strong><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></strong></p> <p align="center"><strong><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">So that leads me to where I am now, standing on the edge of a cliff…waiting, wanting, and praying.  I’m really not worried about a job.  I work part-time at Home Depot, and the chances of going full-time there is really good, so I know my family will survive!  </font></strong></p> <br /> <p align="center"><strong><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></strong></p> <p align="center"><strong><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">The scary part of all this is the path I’m being led down.  For a long time, I have felt the urge to take my photography to the next level.  To be able to do something more with this passion that I have found.  Well not only have I wanted that, but a lot of people have been encouraging me in that endeavor as well.  </font></strong></p> <br /> <p align="center"><strong><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></strong></p> <p align="center"><strong><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">So fast forward to Thursday morning ( the day after my job loss announcement)  where I awoke from a really pitiful night of sleep.  In my mind this was the image I saw…I’m standing on the edge of that cliff, scared to death, trembling, frightened, </font></strong><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>and I hear a voice in my heart, mind and soul saying<em><font color="#0000ff">…”Take that step, snap that photo, and I’ll take care of the rest”!</font></em></strong></font></p> <br /> <p align="center"><strong><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></strong></p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>Where is this all going, I don’t know.  But I do know this, I have a God that loves me, cares for me, and protects me, all I have to do is believe, and believe I will!  So keep this ole country boy in your thoughts and prayers while I believe.  And since this is </strong><a href="http://www.my3boybarians.com/" target="_blank"><strong><em>Sweet Shot Tuesday</em></strong></a><strong>, I thought I would leave you with some shots I took last Saturday with some photography friends!</strong></font></p> <br /> <p align="center"><strong><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></strong></p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>In this beauty of Spring and resurrection from a cold and harsh Winter, I can’t help but see God’s loving face!  Make sure you head on over to </strong><a href="http://www.my3boybarians.com/" target="_blank"><strong><em>Darcy’s blog</em></strong></a><strong> and check out the rest of the Sweet Shots this week!</strong></font></p> <br /> <p align="center"><strong><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></strong></p> <a href="http://my3boybarians.com/category/photography/sweet-shot-day/"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Add your photo to Sweet Shot Day @ m3b" border="0" alt="Sweet Shot Day" src="http://my3boybarians.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/sweetshotbutton.png" width="125" height="125" outline="0" /></a> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><strong><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></strong></p> <br /> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TZrNMUDGsgI/AAAAAAAADvg/CtWOQeY94Bk/s1600-h/Spring%20at%20Cheekwood%5B6%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Spring at Cheekwood" border="0" alt="Spring at Cheekwood" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TZrNM4yZvkI/AAAAAAAADvk/pS_GYhA0cMQ/Spring%20at%20Cheekwood_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="920" height="616" /></a></p> <br /> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TZrNNFE0mrI/AAAAAAAADvo/ilvoX6VHzxg/s1600-h/Spring%20at%20Cheekwood-3%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Spring at Cheekwood-3" border="0" alt="Spring at Cheekwood-3" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TZrNNbvGwBI/AAAAAAAADvs/lwd2J-jc7_o/Spring%20at%20Cheekwood-3_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="445" height="662" /></a>  <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TZrNNgpQw8I/AAAAAAAADvw/Ww1GXsbAM30/s1600-h/Spring%20at%20Cheekwood-4%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Spring at Cheekwood-4" border="0" alt="Spring at Cheekwood-4" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TZrNOABUKTI/AAAAAAAADv0/DXkhZeNW4_g/Spring%20at%20Cheekwood-4_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="445" height="662" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TZrNONgAuyI/AAAAAAAADv4/AI91nv1bU5g/s1600-h/Spring%20at%20Cheekwood-9%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Spring at Cheekwood-9" border="0" alt="Spring at Cheekwood-9" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TZrNOolLY_I/AAAAAAAADv8/O7ea5Xe9kVo/Spring%20at%20Cheekwood-9_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="900" height="428" /></a></p> <br /> <br /> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TZrNO52_W9I/AAAAAAAADwA/X-NFpn5fUm8/s1600-h/Spring%20at%20Cheekwood-13%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Spring at Cheekwood-13" border="0" alt="Spring at Cheekwood-13" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TZrNPDRsoOI/AAAAAAAADwE/QIYxRISKvxs/Spring%20at%20Cheekwood-13_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="904" height="432" /></a></p> <br /> <br /> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TZrNPeIjBPI/AAAAAAAADwI/zCH4nGWUgFs/s1600-h/Spring%20at%20Cheekwood-15%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Spring at Cheekwood-15" border="0" alt="Spring at Cheekwood-15" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TZrNPo0qYQI/AAAAAAAADwM/SsRIF6m-9jw/Spring%20at%20Cheekwood-15_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="920" height="612" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <br /> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TZrNPyt9hdI/AAAAAAAADwQ/D2tCYslIXq8/s1600-h/sig%20line%20dec%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="sig line dec" border="0" alt="sig line dec" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TZrNQLco-7I/AAAAAAAADwU/gZ7Imp_ams4/sig%20line%20dec_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="114" /></a></p> Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03106405107811220600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086842571457031021.post-88369149147799545832011-03-23T00:47:00.001-07:002011-06-09T09:16:56.336-07:00Is this Gotham City ?<div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: medium;"><strong>At least that’s what my wife said!</strong></span></div><br />
<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigNSNOe4HFl2N9KlGd58Q76V0Ubc8-itqkXiasHCl_Lymf1__IR8OUP3qLyqI-WNL0TkiAjieCM1j41J1O1LczDnUAqCSO3HGwvVk7rx2BiED2c7C9TWn_MHeIDPnemSTkILzmZyu8kFA/s1600-h/Mashville%20Skyline%202-27%5B5%5D.jpg"><img alt="Mashville Skyline 2-27" border="0" height="616" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TYmlh7ewcRI/AAAAAAAADvM/erf6rH5Hyfs/Mashville%20Skyline%202-27_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Mashville Skyline 2-27" width="920" /></a></div><br />
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<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TYmlieGJlDI/AAAAAAAADvQ/fCgzVBhdn_A/s1600-h/sig%20line%20dec%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="sig line dec" border="0" height="114" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TYmlikUUSfI/AAAAAAAADvU/r_SZm4B_ZhE/sig%20line%20dec_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="sig line dec" width="260" /></a></div>Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03106405107811220600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086842571457031021.post-23375739738857381222011-03-08T00:23:00.001-08:002011-03-08T00:27:45.015-08:00Sweet Shot Tuesday - Home, Sweet, Home<a href="http://my3boybarians.com/category/photography/sweet-shot-day/"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Add your photo to Sweet Shot Day @ m3b" border="0" alt="Sweet Shot Day" src="http://my3boybarians.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/sweetshotbutton.png" width="125" height="125" outline="0" /></a> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong></strong></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to catch some early evening shots of my fair city.  My wife was away on a business trip, my son was spending the week at Grandma's house, which by the way is not over the hills and through the woods, and I was FREE!!!</strong></font></p> <br /> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong></strong></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>So I thought I would pop down town and get a free shots of an upcoming storm over Nashville.  </strong></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>This is what I ended up with, so I hope you enjoy.</strong></font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TXXnb_iStFI/AAAAAAAADuc/juFhPr-dkfc/s1600-h/Mashville%20Skyline%202-27%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Mashville Skyline 2-27" border="0" alt="Mashville Skyline 2-27" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TXXncAJ4e-I/AAAAAAAADug/YpBRwYKPJZw/Mashville%20Skyline%202-27_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="920" height="616" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TXXncqNsQzI/AAAAAAAADuk/0Z6dqvtV0cc/s1600-h/Mashville%20Skyline%202-27-2%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Mashville Skyline 2-27-2" border="0" alt="Mashville Skyline 2-27-2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TXXndMx5oxI/AAAAAAAADuo/swn2tZrmq-c/Mashville%20Skyline%202-27-2_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="445" height="662" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TXXndqHTepI/AAAAAAAADus/B0_hkMMVaFc/s1600-h/Mashville%20Skyline%202-27-3%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Mashville Skyline 2-27-3" border="0" alt="Mashville Skyline 2-27-3" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TXXnd4LQpsI/AAAAAAAADuw/GqBfD6XDnvY/Mashville%20Skyline%202-27-3_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="445" height="662" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TXXnefP-EcI/AAAAAAAADu0/Lf4m0PnrRK0/s1600-h/Mashville%20Skyline%202-27-4%5B9%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Mashville Skyline 2-27-4" border="0" alt="Mashville Skyline 2-27-4" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TXXneuKAsNI/AAAAAAAADu4/SQiMFaRlmoo/Mashville%20Skyline%202-27-4_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="920" height="605" /></a></p> <p align="center"> </p> <br /> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>Hop on over to </strong></font><a href="http://www.my3boybarians.com/" target="_blank"><font color="#ff0000" size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong><em>Darcy’s place</em></strong></font></a></a><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong> and  check out the other Sweet Shot entries!  </strong></font></p> <br /> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>Good luck to all those that enter, cause the winner from this week’s challenge will receive admission to </strong></font><a href="http://kentweakley.com/blog/" target="_blank"><em><font color="#ff0000" size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>Kent Weakley's</strong></font></em></a><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong> new </strong><a href="http://kentweakley.com/blog/photography-composition-eclass/" target="_blank"><strong><em><font color="#ff0000">E-class</font></em></strong></a><strong> on composition.  I had the pleasure to win a class from </strong></font><a href="http://www.my3boybarians.com/" target="_blank"><font color="#ff0000" size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><em><strong>Sweet Shot Tuesday</strong></em></font></a><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong> that Kent taught on Night Time Photography.  The results of that class are some of the photos you see here!  </strong></font></p> <br /> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>I’ve already signed up, so we will be classmates.  Maybe we can grab a cup of coffee after class one night…C Ya!</strong></font></p> <br /> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TXXne_Tpn6I/AAAAAAAADu8/L3qtFeXZhjY/s1600-h/sig%20line%20dec%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="sig line dec" border="0" alt="sig line dec" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TXXnff-qLRI/AAAAAAAADvA/xOPNbhRK6NA/sig%20line%20dec_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="114" /></a></p> Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03106405107811220600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086842571457031021.post-55718730157313061112011-01-18T15:19:00.001-08:002011-01-18T15:19:57.368-08:00A Long Exposure Sweet Shot Tuesday<div align="center"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>Time again for another </strong><a href="http://www.my3boybarians.com/" target="_blank"><em><font color="#ff0000"><strong>Sweet Shot Tuesday</strong></font></em></a><strong> over at </strong><a href="http://www.my3boybarians.com/" target="_blank"><strong><em><font color="#ff0000">Life With My 3 Boybarians</font></em></strong></a><strong>.</strong></font></font></div> <div> </div> <div align="center"><strong><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></strong></div> <div align="center"><strong><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"></font></font></strong></div> <div align="center"><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>Santa Claus was really good to me this year.  My wife contacted the jolly old elf and told him exactly what I wanted for Christmas.  Between him, his helpers over at </strong><a href="http://www.arlingtoncamera.com/shop/" target="_blank"><strong><em><font color="#ff0000">Arlington Camera</font></em></strong></a><strong> and most importantly my loving wife, I am now the owner of a Tokina 11-16mm 2.8 wide angle lens and a B+W 110 ~ 10 stop filter!  I must have been really good this year…LOL!</strong></font></font></div> <div> </div> <div align="center"><strong><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></strong></div> <div align="center"><strong><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"></font></font></strong></div> <div align="center"><strong><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS">So this past week I posted on my camera clubs message board that a case of cabin fever was running rampant through my house, and I needed some serious intervention.  Lo and behold (what does that mean anyway), I was not alone in my suffering!  It seems that several of my fellow ‘togs were suffering from this same dreaded illness.  The only cure…shoot something.  And shoot we did!</font></font></strong></div> <div> </div> <div align="center"><strong><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></strong></div> <div align="center"><strong><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"></font></font></strong></div> <div align="center"><strong><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS">Nashville had been hit hard with a snow storm of epic proportions this past week.  So hard in fact, that 3 inches of snow, forced out schools to be closed the whole week…YUCK! But we did not let this phase us at all.  So we had a little mud, and a little dampness, and a little cold air at least the sun was shinning!!!  Without any further delay, here’s my entry into this weeks Sweet Shot Tuesday! </font></font></strong></div> <div> </div> <div align="center"><strong><font size="4"> </font> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="951" align="center"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="476"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TTYgBoRE6EI/AAAAAAAADsg/AseGQFh2OYg/s1600-h/Shelby-Park-Meet-up-Jan-14-002-Edit-%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Shelby Park Meet up Jan 14-002-Edit-Edit" border="0" alt="Shelby Park Meet up Jan 14-002-Edit-Edit" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TTYgCPpoRfI/AAAAAAAADsk/QCKMFttA-NU/Shelby-Park-Meet-up-Jan-14-002-Edit-%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="470" height="699" /></a></td> <td valign="top" width="473"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TTYgC2CfWWI/AAAAAAAADso/TNl_y4-RUnY/s1600-h/Shelby-Park-Meet-up-Jan-14-Edit-066-%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Shelby Park Meet up Jan 14-Edit-066-Edit" border="0" alt="Shelby Park Meet up Jan 14-Edit-066-Edit" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TTYgDhAE1OI/AAAAAAAADsw/QIz5ttkTfA8/Shelby-Park-Meet-up-Jan-14-Edit-066-.jpg?imgmax=800" width="470" height="699" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="476"> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">1/100 second exposure <br />ISO 200 <br />Tokina 11-16mm (14mm) <br />F16 <br />Edited in LR3/ CS5</font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">Nik Color Efex Pro (tonal contrast filter)</font></p> </td> <td valign="top" width="473"> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">360 second exposure (B+W 110 ~ 10 stop filter) <br />ISO 100 <br />Tokina 11-16mm (11mm) <br />F22 <br />Edited in LR3/ CS5 </font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">Nik Color Efex Pro (brilliance/warmth filter)</font></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="476"> </td> <td valign="top" width="473"> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </strong></div> <p> </p> <div align="center"><strong><font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS"> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="920" align="center"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="920"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV9qV9fGFAgZ4hATSzPF4-F2gD0JkVE6YEfAv_E3H2p1ux3qIChXU8njRSfd2RgWM4NSn10OzG4BNTPwivU4wBFY0ShzWytWMI6s-uLEtaBKECUgetri7wA5kpCreqvJRouTL2z_QxtNM/s1600-h/Shelby-Park-Meet-up-Jan-14-016-Edit-%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Shelby Park Meet up Jan 14-016-Edit-Edit" border="0" alt="Shelby Park Meet up Jan 14-016-Edit-Edit" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TTYgEMKF-wI/AAAAAAAADs4/9V1pz1pS0cc/Shelby-Park-Meet-up-Jan-14-016-Edit-.jpg?imgmax=800" width="920" height="616" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="920"> <p>1.3 second exposure (B+W 110 ~ 10 stop filter) </p> <p>ISO 200 <br />Tokina 11-16mm (16mm) <br />F22 <br />Edited in LR3/ CS5</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="920"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="920"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TTYgEm2FG5I/AAAAAAAADs8/Yc3w3jqHmPs/s1600-h/Shelby-Park-Meet-up-Jan-14-063-Edit-.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Shelby Park Meet up Jan 14-063-Edit-Edit" border="0" alt="Shelby Park Meet up Jan 14-063-Edit-Edit" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TTYgE6D7ssI/AAAAAAAADtA/sYDkUyBRWuU/Shelby-Park-Meet-up-Jan-14-063-Edit-%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="920" height="616" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="920"> <p>87 second exposure (B+W 110 ~ 10 stop filter) </p> <p>ISO 100 <br />Tokina 11-16mm (11mm) <br />F22 <br />Edited in LR3/ CS5 </p> <p>Nik Color Efex Pro (brilliance/warmth filter)</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="920"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="920"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TTYgFCHWStI/AAAAAAAADtE/Qu9MrWkUH6s/s1600-h/Shelby-Park-Meet-up-Jan-14-065-Edit-%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Shelby Park Meet up Jan 14-065-Edit-Edit-Edit" border="0" alt="Shelby Park Meet up Jan 14-065-Edit-Edit-Edit" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TTYgF0ARxtI/AAAAAAAADtI/5L46L4XR9Vg/Shelby-Park-Meet-up-Jan-14-065-Edit-.jpg?imgmax=800" width="920" height="616" /></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="920"> <p>185 second exposure (B+W 110 ~ 10 stop filter) <br />ISO 100 <br />Tokina 11-16mm (11mm) <br />F22 <br />Edited in LR3/ CS5</p> <p>Nik Color Efex Pro (old photo filter)</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="920"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="920"><strong><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"></font></strong></td> </tr> </tbody></table> </font></font></strong></div> <br /> <p align="center"><strong><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">The rest of the shots were nice, but this one here is my FAVE-O-RITE!!!  </font></strong></p> <p align="center"><strong><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">I love the way the clouds are streaking across the sky.  </font></strong></p> <p align="center"><strong><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">The silky smoothness of the water, and most important I love the way the sun was shining!!!</font></strong></p> <font face="Comic Sans MS"> <br /> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="920" align="center"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="920"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TTYgGL_i6cI/AAAAAAAADtM/_SG-FYxkKvY/s1600-h/Shelby-Park-Meet-up-Jan-14-065-Edit-%5B2%5D.jpg"><strong><font size="4"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Shelby Park Meet up Jan 14-065-Edit-Edit-2" border="0" alt="Shelby Park Meet up Jan 14-065-Edit-Edit-2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TTYgGs3WxpI/AAAAAAAADtQ/u_kzXKUHp7s/Shelby-Park-Meet-up-Jan-14-065-Edit-%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="920" height="616" /></font></strong></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="920"> <p><strong><font size="4">185 second exposure (B+W 110 ~ 10 stop filter) <br />ISO 100 <br />Tokina 11-16mm (11mm) <br />F22 <br />Edited in LR3/ CS5</font></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="4">Nik Color Efex Pro (brilliance/warmth filter)</font></strong></p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <br /></div> </font><a href="http://my3boybarians.com/category/photography/sweet-shot-day/"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Add your photo to Sweet Shot Day @ m3b" border="0" alt="Sweet Shot Day" src="http://my3boybarians.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/sweetshotbutton.png" width="125" height="125" outline="0" /></a> <br /> <p align="center"><strong><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">So that’s it for this week, until next time…</font></strong></p> <br /> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TTYgGz19h_I/AAAAAAAADtU/OpA2xRLpI-g/s1600-h/sig%20line%20dec%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="sig line dec" border="0" alt="sig line dec" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TTYgHP976_I/AAAAAAAADtY/h2WkZ5ksx5Y/sig%20line%20dec_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="114" /></a></p> Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03106405107811220600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086842571457031021.post-29743936232494212132011-01-10T01:08:00.001-08:002011-01-10T01:08:17.527-08:00Light of the world…<p align="center"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><b><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TSrMebXqdHI/AAAAAAAADsQ/-k8P9wZOlzU/s1600-h/Christmas%20Eve%20Candle%20Light%5B2%5D.png"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Christmas Eve Candle Light" border="0" alt="Christmas Eve Candle Light" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TSrMfvXnRFI/AAAAAAAADsU/YAEdu4VeM98/Christmas%20Eve%20Candle%20Light_thumb%5B2%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="900" height="1234" /></a></b></font></font></p> <p align="center"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><b></b></font></font></p> <p align="center"><font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"><b>"Here I Am To Worship"</b> </font></font></p> <font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="4"> <p align="center"> <br />Light of the world, You step down into darkness. <br />Opened my eyes let me see. <br />Beauty that made this heart adore you hope of a life spent with you. </p> <p align="center"> <br /><i>[Chorus]</i> <br />And here I am to worship, <br />Here I am to bow down, <br />Here I am to say that you're my God, <br />You're altogether lovely, <br />Altogether worthy, <br />Altogether wonderful to me. </p> <p align="center"> <br />King of all days, <br />Oh so highly exalted Glorious in heaven above. <br />Humbly you came to the earth you created. <br />All for love's sake became poor. </p> <p align="center"> <br /><i>[Chorus]</i> <br />Here I am to worship, <br />Here I am to bow down, <br />Here I am to say that you're my God, <br />You're altogether lovely, <br />Altogether worthy, <br />Altogether wonderful to me. </p> <p align="center"> <br />I'll never know how much it cost to see my sin upon that cross. <br />I'll never know how much it cost to see my sin upon that cross. <br /></p> <p align="center">And I'll never know how much it cost to see my sin upon that cross. <br />No I'll never know how much it cost to se my sin upon that cross. </p> <p align="center"> <br /><i>[Chorus]</i> <br />Here I am to worship, <br />Here I am to bow down, <br />Here I am to say that you're my God, </p> <p align="center"> <br />You're altogether lovely, <br />Altogether worthy, <br />Altogether wonderful to me. </p> <p align="center"> <br />So Here I am to worship, <br />Here I am to bow down, <br />Here I am to say that you're my God… </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TSrMf83NU5I/AAAAAAAADsY/4HYPfml2034/s1600-h/sig%20line%20dec%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="sig line dec" border="0" alt="sig line dec" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TSrMgTF7v7I/AAAAAAAADsc/Yxi9I85NA8k/sig%20line%20dec_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="114" /></a></p> </font></font> Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03106405107811220600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086842571457031021.post-70710150429678375962011-01-03T14:19:00.001-08:002011-01-03T14:19:35.106-08:00Just Another Late Christmas Dessert<p><a href="http://my3boybarians.com/category/photography/sweet-shot-day/"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Add your photo to Sweet Shot Day @ m3b" border="0" alt="Sweet Shot Day" src="http://my3boybarians.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/sweetshotbutton.png" width="125" height="125" outline="0" /></a></p> <br /> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TSJLcc_OnEI/AAAAAAAADsA/c83iFUPhzm0/s1600-h/Cake%20montage%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Cake montage" border="0" alt="Cake montage" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TSJLc-7DVyI/AAAAAAAADsE/pORrG_Znvbw/Cake%20montage_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="920" height="579" /></a>  <br /></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>It seems like every year my father-in-law request that I make the dessert for Christmas dinner.    In the past I  have made </strong></font><a href="http://rjsdadrecipes.blogspot.com/2008/12/cranberry-orange-cheesecake.html" target="_blank"><font color="#ff0000" size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong><em>Cranberry Orange Cheesecake</em></strong></font></a><font color="#ff0000" size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong><em> , </em></strong></font><a href="http://rjsdadrecipes.blogspot.com/2008/03/marvelous-mocha-cheesecake.html" target="_blank"><font color="#ff0000" size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong><em>Marvelous Mocha Cheesecake</em></strong></font></a><font color="#ff0000" size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong><em>, </em></strong></font><a href="http://rjsdadrecipes.blogspot.com/2008/01/died-and-gone-to-heaven-chocolate-cake.html" target="_blank"><font color="#ff0000" size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong><em>Died and gone to heaven Chocolate Cake</em></strong></font></a><font color="#ff0000" size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong><em>, </em></strong></font><a href="http://rjsdadrecipes.blogspot.com/2008/03/died-and-gone-to-heaven-cup-cakes.html" target="_blank"><font color="#ff0000" size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong><em>DAGTH Cup Cake</em></strong></font></a><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong><em><font color="#ff0000">,</font></em> and other assorted sundries (all at my FIL’s request mind you).  This year, he left the decision up to me.  </strong></font></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>Whenever I see a dessert, I try to make it a little more friendly as far as nutrition goes.  In other words, I take someone else’s recipe and try to make it work for me.  So here ya go, just another Christmas Dessert, with a little Christmas bokeh mixed in!</strong></font></p> <p align="center"> <br /> <br /></p> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong></strong></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong><u>White Chocolate Raspberry Trifle Cake</u></strong></font></p> <p><a href="http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/white-chocolate-raspberry-trifle-cake-118964.aspx"><font color="#ff0000" size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong><em>http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/white-chocolate-raspberry-trifle-cake-118964.aspx</em></strong></font></a></p> <br /> <p><u><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>INGREDIENTS:</strong></font></u></p> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>1 bar Lindt Sugar Free White Chocolate candy bar </strong></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>1 pkg.  (8 oz.) Fat Free PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened </strong></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>1 cup cold skim milk </strong></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>1 pkg.  (3.4 oz.) sugar free JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding </strong></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>2 cups thawed light COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, divided </strong></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>1 sugar free Pound Cake (link and recipe below) </strong></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>1/4 sugar free cup raspberry jam, warmed </strong></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>1/2 cup  fresh raspberries </strong></font></p> <br /> <p><u><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>DIRECTIONS:</strong></font></u></p> <br /> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>MELT chocolate I microwave very slowly.</strong></font></p> <br /> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>BEAT chocolate and cream cheese with mixer until blended. Gradually beat in milk. Add dry pudding mix; beat until well blended. Whisk in 1 cup COOL WHIP. </strong></font></p> <br /> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>ARRANGE slice pound cake in half </strong></font></p> <br /> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>COVER with half the pudding mixture. Repeat all layers. Top with remaining cake. </strong></font></p> <br /> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>REFRIGERATE 3 hours.  Top with remaining COOL WHIP and berries. </strong></font></p> <br /> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong></strong></font></p> <p> </p> <br /> <p><strong><u><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">Sugar Free Splenda Pound Cake</font></u></strong></p> <p><a title="http://lifewithcake.com/2009/05/sugar-free-splenda-pound-cake/" href="http://lifewithcake.com/2009/05/sugar-free-splenda-pound-cake/"><font color="#ff0000" size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong><em>http://lifewithcake.com/2009/05/sugar-free-splenda-pound-cake/</em></strong></font></a></p> <br /> <p><u><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>INGREDIENTS:</strong></font></u></p> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>3 cups sifted cake flour </strong></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>1 1/2 cups </strong><a href="http://www.wheylow.com/" target="_blank"><strong><em><font color="#ff0000">Whey Low Granular</font></em></strong></a><strong> sugar</strong></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>1/4 teaspoon baking soda </strong></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>1 stick butter, softened </strong></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>6 egg whites</strong></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>1 egg yolk</strong></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>1 (8 ounce) fat free container sour cream </strong></font></p> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>2 teaspoons vanilla extract</strong></font></p> <br /> <p><u><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>DIRECTIONS:</strong></font></u></p> <br /> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>PREHEAT oven to 325 degrees F.</strong></font></p> <br /> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>GREASE and flour 2-9 inch round cake pans; set aside.</strong></font></p> <br /> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>COMBINE flour, </strong><a href="http://www.wheylow.com/" target="_blank"><strong><em><font color="#ff0000">Whey Low Sugar</font></em></strong></a><strong>, and baking soda in a large mixing bowl. Cut butter into flour mixture with a fork or a pastry blender until crumbly. (This procedure may be done with a mixer at the lowest speed. Cover mixing bowl with a clean tea towel to prevent spattering).</strong></font></p> <br /> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>COMBINE eggs, sour cream, and vanilla in a small mixing bowl; add 1/4 of the egg mixture to flour mixture. Beat at low speed with an electric mixer until blended. Beat at medium speed for 30 seconds or until batter is smooth, stopping to scrape down sides of the bowl. Repeat procedure 3 times.</strong></font></p> <br /> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>DIVIDE batter into half, add small amount of red food coloring to one batch, green to other.</strong></font></p> <br /> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>SPOON batter into prepared pans, 1 red, the other green.</strong></font></p> <br /> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>BAKE for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely on a wire rack.</strong></font></p> <br /> <p><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>SLICE cake into half, creating 2 layers from each cake.</strong></font></p> <br /> <br /> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>If you get a chance, head on over to My </strong></font><a href="http://www.my3boybarians.com/" target="_blank"><font color="#ff0000" size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong><em>Life with 3 Boybarians</em></strong></font></a><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong> and show some love to the other entries in this weeks </strong></font><a href="http://www.my3boybarians.com/" target="_blank"><font color="#ff0000" size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong><em>Sweet Shot Tuesday</em></strong></font></a><font color="#ff0000" size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong><em>!</em></strong></font></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong></strong></font></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TSJLdfUBuLI/AAAAAAAADsI/dQQre8D9vy0/s1600-h/sig-line-dec4.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="sig line dec" border="0" alt="sig line dec" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TSJLdpL1oVI/AAAAAAAADsM/oFYfdeBbGf4/sig-line-dec_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="114" /></a></p> Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03106405107811220600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086842571457031021.post-63741786845962210052010-12-24T00:56:00.001-08:002010-12-24T00:56:17.375-08:00Follow The Light<p align="center"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>That’s just what I do.  I’m following the light.  </strong></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>Whether it’s early in the morning while chasing a sunrise, or late at night when I’m watching that golden orb dip into the horizon…</strong></font></p> <br /> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>I’m following the light!</strong></font></p> <p align="center"> </p> <br /> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TRRgKhAUoMI/AAAAAAAADrY/PC0Z5c5jiBs/s1600-h/1%5B11%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="1" border="0" alt="1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TRRgLI2k5pI/AAAAAAAADrc/pdPhBa7_d4o/1_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="920" height="947" /></a></p> <br /> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>To all my friends and family here’s my Christmas wish for you:</strong></font></p> <br /> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TRRgLuThPUI/AAAAAAAADrg/MyFLuaWvmB8/s1600-h/Christmas%20Card%202010%5B12%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Christmas Card 2010" border="0" alt="Christmas Card 2010" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TRRgL_ykrZI/AAAAAAAADrk/cgv2Kq0Ppkg/Christmas%20Card%202010_thumb%5B9%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="920" height="661" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>May the light of Christ be a beacon.</strong></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>Not only during this Christmas season,</strong></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Comic Sans MS"><strong>But for the whole year long!</strong></font></p> <br /> <p align="center"><font size="7" face="Freestyle Script"><strong>Merry Christmas !</strong></font></p> <p align="center"> </p> <br /> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TRRgMBIUfoI/AAAAAAAADro/aaizLik5Tbs/s1600-h/sig%20line%20dec%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="sig line dec" border="0" alt="sig line dec" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_rt4U0xwIwi8/TRRgMI5J1aI/AAAAAAAADrs/N3bjx7eI7tQ/sig%20line%20dec_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="114" /></a></p> Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03106405107811220600noreply@blogger.com