In the rafters...

Something about all those straight lines and then one big drum curve: it was compelling.  I think when you aren't looking they turn on the suction and you are transported to Mars.  Yes, yes I have been watching too much Ben 10 with my son but it could happen.  August 30th

Come fly away...

St Louis has a butterfly house!  They wouldn't let me live there, which I feel is a bit unfair, but they did let us visit. Trying to take still photos of fairy-like creatures that rarely pause was something of a challenge.  A fun one though.  I felt like I had achieved something special when I was able to get an image of the Blue Morpho with its wings open.  It's the little things that make my life complete; little and delicate and flitting around in the sunlight.  August 29th

The calm before the storm...

Back home the world was bracing for Irene's visit.  In St Louis, we were at the pool but God sent the rain our way too.  I got to get these before the skies opened up.  Truth be told I was swimming for a few hours and when I saw the rain coming I ran for my camera.  August 28th

All dressed up...

I think this looks like a fancy pink ballgown with crystal embellishments.  Look closely...  August 27th

From a distance...

All our trips this summer were taken by car.  I wanted to try for a train but that wasn't as convenient.  Then a photo shoot opportunity came up in St. Louis, my old stomping grounds, and we were up, up and away.  I got to take Philip and spend the weekend visiting with my big brother and his lovely wife, plus some wonderful friends I hadn't seen in a while.  I was looking forward to all of that as I took these images from the plane when it reached cruising altitude.  There would have been more but the gentlemen seated at the window wasn't happy that I was leaning over him with my camera.  The fact that it was my 9 year old son and he 'stole' the window seat from me is a whole 'nother story.    It was my big brother who said, when I was about 20 weeks pregnant, 'Get ready.  Once he gets here you don't get to have selfish moments any more.'  I wouldn't trade my son for all the 'me' moments in the world but I wonder if my brother knew about window seats!  August 26th

Drip, drip...

I usually don't put images from my day job here but I was so happy with these and they are so beautiful.  You know my fascination with textures and color so this photo session had me excited from the moment it was proposed.  Knoll has the most scrumptious fabrics and this year they actually had nail polish made to celebrate their anniversary.  Nail polish!  I love these people.  My friend, an amazing rep for the company, proposed this idea and I couldn't wait to run with it.  What do you think?  What I know is that if you need fabrics for your business or home from wall coverings to upholstering needs, call Judy.  She can help you create beautiful surroundings for you, your family, and your clients. August 25th

Small gifts...

Texture, color, butterflies... my kind of scene.  I love the gift wrap aisles and can get a little lost looking at all the options.  Curly ribbons make my heart smile.  August 24th