Vacation

The 2 week vacation has been wonderful. Some days stand out and at the same time, they start merging together into a "What did we do when" and the memories of just two days ago become muddled. I am reluctant to post anything public as, after all, we are on vacation. However, I am beginning to wonder if a brief summary of each day should be blogged. If anything to help me log the  trip.
So, now, while I can't sleep, I shall recall today's memories.

We woke up in the 1893, Ouray Hotel. We had breakfast and walked around the quaint home style town. We then headed back to our room for some rest. Today was a "dead" day to relax and take some breaths. BUT after rest, we hiked up (from the hotel room) to Lower Cascade Falls Park. We then continued on the Perimeter Trail that circles above the town. We hiked a quarter section. We visited a glass artist shop and pit in a special order ball ornament with our names engraved with 32 years under. I cannot wait to hang it on my Christmas tree. We headed to Box Canyon falls Park and then back to the glass shop to get the ornament. Then, we headed to the hotel and had canned soup fo r dinner.  We  rode up the Million dollar highway  COLORS AWESOME!!! Then back to the hotel.  At 8, we headed over to the historic Elks Lodge ( Amazing Place)  after an hour, we headed back to the room to relax. Steve caught up on news and emails while I shot some night light streaks n the street.

The sweet sound of water at a campsite. . . So sweet!

I am thinking of a huge canvas.

Doubts

It has been a couple of days since I posted. I have been going over and over on different things.  One day I know it will be my last "Pro" photo day because I do not like to sell to people. Maybe I do not think my photography is worth it. Maybe I am afraid they cannot afford it and will reject me. Then other days, I find people wanting me to do shoots for them and know that maybe God is not finished with my camera yet.  I go back and forth all the time.  I get tired and exhausted.  I love getting the shot.  I love seeing something different and new. I love allowing myself to express me into an image.

Sometimes I feel like I am charging for a talent that God has blessed me with.  It's the gear, education, time, wear, driving, gas, and all kinds of other things that add into it.  God has blessed me immensely with props and tools to be a blessing to others. But where are you going with this Lord?
What am I supposed to be doing with it?  Is there a need? Am I just tired and need sleep?

BY THE WAY,  for those following along  I HIT 45 pounds LOST this morning!!!!

Porch Clearing Day!

I was going through and taking pictures of things I need to sell or clean out. I came across this cute frame that is five inches wide and no more than 6 inches tall. Immediately hauled it out to the stump for a coat of white.

Once the white coat felt comfortable, I took the frame into the house, and

added gold and buff edging to it.

All finished and ready to gift, sell, or use.

Towel Rack or cake stand?

I was hunting in the shed for a square base for a cake stand.  If you cut these in half length ways, you could have 4 sides to a classic pillar style cake stand. You would just have to find a square board to be the plate. They work great as a fence in a studio set. If you turn them vertical, you can have an awesome towel holder or magazine holder or material holder or a photo booth prop holder. Who needs pinterest?

 

When I saw this metal rose frame at a thrift store, I knew immediately how I would use it. I knew instantly that it would be a gift for a couple and their wedding day.

It started as a burnt silver/ nickel finish frame.

I am always reluctant to paint things.

I painted the frame white because the bride loves white.  White dishes, white linens, whites everywhere. So painting this white was a no-brainer.

Next, I painted a pink, red, yellow, and red tipped yellow rose. The colors mean special things to them personally. Once the colored paint dried, I went over the whole thing with Gold Rub and Buff.

All finished, ready to wrap, and give to the special couple.

 

Errand Day

Today felt like errand day.  I went there and back again! My day would be totally accomplished if two things could happen.  My photo book could get ordered. AND I have the munchies!!!!!! Hopefully scale will be nice in the morning because I want to munch!  I am worth winning this battle!!!!