The W family

I have started experimenting with some locations and poses.

This location was not so different,

but the areas of the park I used were different from any other time I've shot there. 

I am using different techniques in post production as well.

It's different from my usual aesthetic and I'm liking it.

Reinvention is good every once in a while.

This family was fun to shoot.

I've watched this little guy grow up.

Although he wasn't too excited about me taking his picture.

He's still cute.

San Antonio

Butterflies Mostly

Obviously one of my obsessions.

I am happier with the images this time.

Perhaps because they are more recent.

Or because of my new lens.

This first image is outside of the butterfly house in the open.

 I should win a prize.  I found the ladybug in a butterfly house. 

There should be a prize for that.

Coastal Scenes

Minimal results.

The weather was not cooperating. 

Drizzling rain, colder temperatures, and a brief period of hail. 

Thank goodness for my polarizer.

It took some gloom out of our day at the beach.



R* Family 2012

I had fun with this one. 

New location.  (Thanks to Mike & Kristin for the directions.)

New lense.

New poses, for me anyway.

Shedd Aquarium

Aquariums are some of my favorite places to take pictures.  We visit them as often as we can.  Images of bright fish without having to strap on scuba gear.

 Jellyfish

The Windy City

A family trip to Chicago in early January was a great change of venue.

We were fortunate to have mild weather which made outings more tolerable.

I love the pictures I get of a new city.  Something magical happens when you are experiencing a new city through your camera.  There is something sentimental about it as well.

Magnificent Mile

 Millenium Park

 Holy Name Cathedral