A dog day afternoon...

This morning we took the canines to the beach at Ocean View. It's nice there - close to the house, has a wave break, so no fear of Russet swimming off into oblivion, dogs are allowed off leash, and it is reletively empty in the mornings. We took them there last weekend for the first time and they were pretty sure it was the greatest day of their doggy lives. Today was much of the same. Angus enjoyed the bubbles, Russet chased birds, there was a rock to kick around, and to top it all off - something smelly and dead to roll around in. A dream come true for the big guys! We completed the morning with baths once we got home. They are now sound asleep and snoring. Happy, happy dogs.

I also took the opportunity to snap some shots. Here are some I liked:

The wrapper says "Vitamin Water"

Photographising

Took advantage of a fantastic afternoon and went over to the Norfolk Botanical Gardens and fired off a few shots. I was very pleased to see that I was not the only one that had such a great idea - saw at least 4 other people also taking photos. Here are a few of my favorites - you can see more of them on flickr. (link to the right)

Photo Busy

Some of my Favorite Things (Right Now)...

From Left to Right, Top to Bottom, they are:

The Vintage Electric Clock in my Studio

The Chandalier in the living room

Rock Band! (the video game)

Pottery Barn photo shelf

Little Globe I bought at target

Paper Mache cat I got on cruise

Scent Diffusers

My Ipod (My Sanity)

My new S&W

Fabric Flowers in a Jar

My Bedroom set and Drapes

A good strong cuppa joe.



I 've been messing around with my new Macro Lens (Canon EF 100mm 1:2.8 USM) trying to get the perspective right. It's a lot harder than I thought it would be. But I am enjoying the practice. I have been wishing I live in a more photogenic town. I think I am going to have to go on a road trip to Williamsburg or out to the country. I went downtown last week and took some photos. Here are the ones I like best:









Until next time...