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
My cucumbers are long gone, but before the heat set in, the little guys were trying to grow. Maybe I’ll try for a fall garden. Nikon d750 Lensbaby velvet 56 1/100 ISO 400
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
I’ve got new growth on my Christmas cactus. This is a plant I inherited when my grandmother passed. I don’t particularly like it. It’s real big and is just kind of ugly but I keep it alive and nurture it because it reminds me of her. For day 5, it was my photo subject for … More Summer project day 5
We’ve had some summer storms lately and humidity. As a result, we are growing mushrooms in the yard which I detest. So gross. BUT, I do love to take pictures of mushrooms. Who knew they were so photogenic? Still not a sharp picture nor does it have that ethereal lensbaby velvet quality I’m searching for. … More Summer project day 2
My work schedule this year allows me to get a run in every morning without having to rush to get to school. I love it, and even though I’m not a morning person per se, I’ve learned that I really enjoy getting out on the road just as the sun is starting to breech the … More My morning runs
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
From my early days in photography: Dallas Arboretum
Laura Bristo Photography 