Aww…some Monday

I have been interested in photography for over 50 years. These are my current cameras. I have owned the big camera for eight or nine years. It is still the camera I use for all of my sports photography and special events. I have owned the small camera for about two years and it has become my “go to” travel camera for obvious reasons. They both are quite capable of capturing very sharp images. The small camera was used to photograph the recent flea market dog show and birds of a feather images, while the large camera was used to capture all of the track meets in the spring and a recent air show.

Both cameras use interchangeable lenses, which means I can change the lens to suit the situation. Because they are two different manufacturers, the lenses are not interchangeable between the cameras. I picked up the small camera on Facebook Market Place and now have six different lenses for it. It will be the camera I use at the youngest granddaughter’s wedding to shoot casual images at the reception. The real wedding photos will be done by a professional. Well, that’s a quick look at the gear I use for my favorite hobby. Have a blessed week.

Monday’s Music Moves Me

The theme this week is “Whatever music moves you”. Well, a lot of different music moves me, so hang on.

Flea Market Photo

Low Maintenance Kitty

Happy Fall Y’all!

Monday’s Music Moves Me

The theme this week at 4M is, “Song picks that says, Now that it’s autumn, what are you looking forward to?” I don’t know if my songs will reflect what I’m looking forward to. We love high school football and the games have begun. The weather this year has been perfect to set up spectacular autumn colors and a fall that will last longer than normal. I look forward to spending some days in my sweats…all day! Since I don’t know of many songs that reflect these activities, I’m just going to roll with another eclectic selection of songs that I like. Have a blessed week. And yes…the fall decorations above are compliments of my wife. She’s really pretty good at decor.

Just a thought. It seems, in these difficult times, we are missing access to the greatest force in the universe. Prayer should be a daily activity and not a last resort.

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.“ Matthew 5:17

Doggone Good Day at Farmers Market

Recently, the local Farmers Market focused their attention on man’s best friend. One whole block was nothing but vendors who cater to domestic pets, especially dogs. There were boarding kennels, day spas, training, adoption shelters, and all kinds of collars, harnesses, treats to share with your favorite canine. There was even a photographer who specialized in photographing canine portraits. Here are a few of the attendees. I left Lucy at home since I can’t photograph dogs and attend to her at the same time.

Monday’s Music Moves Me

Just a blast from the past collection.

Happy Cow

Flea Market Photo

Flea Market Photoshoot…Birds of a Feather

Monday’s Music Moves Me

The theme this week is Dear Diary Day on the National Day calendar. I never kept a diary and I don’t journal now. There are days when I wish I had done both and I suppose this blog is a form of journaling. I do share a lot of information about myself and my family here, but I do keep private things private. The implication is that a journal or diary is the place where one expresses their deepest feelings. Some time later in life the author can look back on certain days and recall the details. There is always the risk that someone else will gain access to these precious moments you have captured on paper, but you can also share them with the ones you love.

Rather than write an entry in a journal or diary, I would prefer to write a thank you note to the Creator. I am ever thankful that God saw fit to place me in the greatest nation on earth and history will show that the Boomers lived through the “Golden Age” of this country. Things have changed the past fifty years and not always for the better. This country is not as safe as it once was. I miss those days for my grand children and now the great grands.

I am especially blessed with the family God has given to me. I wouldn’t trade them for anything. My family is my greatest source of joy. I am thankful for a career in architecture and gave me a great sense of satisfaction. I am thankful that I was blessed with an interest in photography as a young adult and now get to do cool things that can only be done with digital equipment. I am also thankful that the Lord place in me a love for music and that brings us to the choices for today. It will be an eclectic collection that spans the decades of my life from high school to present and ranges from rock to classic hymns. It’s who I am. Enjoy.

Have a blessed week.

Aww…some Monday (Flea Market Dog Show)

Every now and then I grab my small camera and head to one of several local flea markets/antique malls and photograph some of the objects for sale. I may develop a theme or I may just shoot random objects that capture my interest and imagination. The whole point is to keep the creative juices flowing and sharpen the photography skill with my small camera. It is a small camera when compared to my DSLR camera that I use for sports and major events, but it is a little powerhouse when you consider that I can adapt very nice DSLR lenses to fit on this little Canon M50 mirrorless camera. This week I decided to create a flea market dog show.

It would probably not be a surprise to you is I said the pair of Cocker Spaniels at play is my favorite. Have a blessed week.

Monday’s Music Moves Me

This week at 4M the theme is whatever music moves you. In light of recent events in the news, I believe we could all use a little inspiration. There is a better day coming.