My Name is Kris and I Blah-g

Fall is always a magical time of year for me. I love the colors and the smells. The crisp air in the mornings and warmth in the afternoons are just a reminder of how nature can have it all at times. In some ways I wish that there were only two seasons – Spring and Fall. They seem to be the shortest and perhaps that is why I appreciate them most. Once they’re here, they’re gone. This fall, I am sad to say, I am NOT that excited about because it means winter is not too far behind! We had a pretty wet spring. It seemed as if winter would never end and when Spring technically got here, it wasn’t warm. It felt like summer barely got here and then we were thinking of back to school. Thankfully, we have had quite a few events to welcome in the new season – namely the birth of two new babies! Babies are wonderful! And these two are no exception! I could probably spend hours photographing them, trying to get that perfect picture. But I’ll settle for the couple I got here. In addition to these awesome babies, we have had some great fall color to enjoy. I’ve started a Fall Picture gallery. In it are a few pictures I’ve taken so far. Okay so technically, the ones with me in it I did NOT take. Dad did..but I did the fancy schmancy stuff in photoshop. And thanks to my wireless camera remote, I managed to take the family group shot. So, here they are. As more are taken, I’ll share them here. Click on the thumbnails to enlarge.

I would love to have the skill of a great photographer. I am just not sure I have the patience to sit in a class although I fear that one would do me some good. I’d rather just get out there and take pictures. I am fortunate. I have a really really great camera and it makes up for what I lack in know-how. I will say though that if I can compose a shot well and get in focus, I can do wonders with it in Photoshop and having done so, I realize that many of today’s photographers probably do just that. I suppose if I were to look at their raw, untouched photos, I would find many an unspectacular image as what I see in most of mine. However, I am going to keep at this. I don’t think it will ever be a money maker for me but I think I can surely come up with some shots worthy of hanging on my wall.

Thanks to a couple who bailed the day of closing on the purchase of my house and their forfeited deposit money, I am now the proud owner of a 24mm Nikkor lens for my Nikon D90. You’d think that with all the equipment that I have collected in the past 6 months, that I am a serious photographer that knows what she’s doing. I admit that I am an amateur photographer but one that loves to take pictures and has managed to get a few good shots with this snazzy set up that I have now. I think I am all set now for the cruise in a couple weeks. This newest lens is for all of the landscapes that I hope to take during the trip. I took Dad along to help me choose the lens and he promised that this investment would be a good one. He says that this one will be used the most. I look forward to trying it out and I’ll get a good opportunity to see what it can do this weekend when we go fishing. I’m looking forward to seeing what this baby can do!