Catching up on some photography posting The monarchs are floating through Texas on their annual migration to Mexico and my Texas lilac bush is a favorite spot this year. I tried to use my Lensbaby velvet free hand but all of my pictures were blurry and the butterflies were unpredictable and moving too much. So … More Photography project day 12
This little guy is nestled away amongst the leaves and so far is doing pretty good. I love the ethereal quality to this image… the cucumber is the focal point although not completely sharp, and then there is the greenish yellow glow in the background. I like this alot! Update: this little cuke also turned … More Summer project day 9
The heat came in and my photography came to a screeching halt. Everything is brown, yellowing and dying. Hard to be motivated in a situation such as this I got out last week to focus on my garden. My poor little cucumber plant. It will bloom and a little cuke will start to grow and … More Summer project day 8
I love using plants as my photo subject. They are available at any time of day and they never complain if I’m taking too long. This year I bought two miniature rose bushes. I love the pink color and they will bloom all summer. This photo is not as sharp as I’d like it to … More Summer project day 6
We were in Angel Fire, NM over Christmas. I ventured out one afternoon for a walk. It had been so windy for several days, and finally on this afternoon, the wind died down a little and the sun came out. I love the sound of the wind through the pine trees. Living in Texas, I … More A beautiful afternoon walk
Lensbaby velvet 56
From my early days in photography: Dallas Arboretum
For my birthday present this year, I finally bought myself the Lensbaby Velvet 56. I rented one several months back, and I loved the effect it brought to my photographs. So different than anything that I have done before. It’s going to take some practice as I am not used to manual focus, and I … More Happy Birthday to me
It was a busy summer with several much anticipated get aways. Some days I took pictures and there were several weeks where I didn’t even look at my camera. I was busy experiencing my life rather than documenting it. But now that’s school has started, I’m in more of a routine. I’ll be dragging my … More The flight of the bumblebee
Laura Bristo Photography 