Hmmm.........

Sometimes it's fun to try and figure out some of life's little secrets. Like why as you get older does the hair in your nose start to grow as long as the hair on your head? Why do women have to go to the bathroom together? Have you ever wondered what hummingbirds do when they are not humming? Well if you have today is your lucky day. While at the Mission in Carmel this little secret was revealed. I was working deligently to get a shot of one of these little guys doing his thing with the flowers but they are sometimes just to fast to photograph. I finally got a shot but it only made me want another, so I followed him very quitely and then I saw it. He was "perched" inside a huge rose bush. I dont know what made me think these little guys just hummed around all day and never stopped because surely at some point those little wings have got to get tired. So the second picture shows that these little guys like to hide from us inside rose bushes (secret hiding place revealed). The third picture shows what happens when a pesky photographer gets to close and the hiding hummingbird hears the click of his camera and see's the flash and knows his secret place has been exposed.

No More Restrictions

This is another one of those pictures that evolved from another picture. It's really kinda cool to see something come alive right in front of your eyes that was not part of your vision initially. I think I have found and avenue to let go of those creative juices in my mind and let them be with no restrictions. When I look at an object, person or thing now I don't even try and question why I'm taking the shot because now I see the answer will be revealed to me later.

My Secret Garden

There is a place in Dallas called the Dallas Arboretum it is an absolute treasure chest for photographer's. I stopped by there on Saturday close to noon to shoot a little bit and I think it was after 3:00 when I left. There is so much there to see that time seems to just ease by. These photo's taken Saturday give you just a taste of what I'm talking about. I like to go there often and there will be many more postings from this wonderful place. It has become one of my favorite places just to shoot and interact with people and nature.

9/11/2007

Although the flags in my picture are not flying at half mask I think this photo illustrates the feeling and the mood that we all may have in our hearts today. When you reflect upon the tragedy that happened 6 years ago it doesn't seem to have as great an effect upon you as years past. But if I take just a moment to place myself in the shoes of a person that lost someone that day it would seem the pain in my heart would never die but only diminish until that yearly reminder comes around again. So I thought this photo and a moment of silence would be fitting on such a sad day that should never be forgotten. I think for those of us that did not lose a family member or friend it would be a good day to pick up the phone and let someone know just how much you love them today.

The other side

Every now and then I seem to see things in a very different light. The pictures that I sometimes locate in the view finder transform into something totally different when I get them into my computer. I almost believe there is always a picture within the picture in my mind. This picture happens to be one of those and as my blog continues I'm positive there will be a lot more. I almost think there is a small war going on deep inside my head between the photographer and the artist. Sometimes I think they colaborate and there is no true winner.

Peaceful Journey

There is something about this shot that just for a moment puts the world at peace. This was the first time that I have ever been to a mission but I can truly say it was a peaceful journey. As I walked around taking pictures at various locations in the mission. It really seemed that all my thoughts became very clear, even the statues that were in the yard seemed to exude peace and protection from this cold world. I found lots of things to shoot in the Mission but the thing that truly astonished me the most was the feeling that nothing else really mattered during the time that I spent there. Absolutely no worries or stressful thoughts. I cant wait until my next visit.

California Deaming

This is a shot that I got at Rocky Point Restaurant on the outskirts of carmel. The food was a little pricey but the view was spectacular. Living in Texas there are just not any places that I could get a shot like this. These type of moments make you think hmmm I could get used to this and move here. However reality steps in and slaps you upside the head and reminds you You Cant Afford To Live Here....duh. So I tried to capture as many moments like this as possible to keep me going until my next vacation. I think the gentleman in this picture is involved in some really deep thought. I'm sure there may be two that I can think of if I were him. 1) Why the hell did I climb up here to think 2) I definately don't want to get down faster than I came up ;)