Okay, I admit it. I might have a leee-tle bit of an addiction. But I just can't help myself. When the sun is getting low, and Poet is hanging around the fence... I am simply unable to resist. Must grab my camera. Must see what he'll do when I point it in his direction. Every now and then, he'll even give me one of these. Keeps me coming back for more. Man, I love this darn pony. And yes - I am happy to say he'll be making the move with us. My addiction continues. Linking up with my friend Lisa from The Long Road to China. … [Read more...]

I haven't been taking many pictures lately. And it doesn't help that even when I try to take pictures these days, I somehow can't even manage that. Oh well. But today is a new day. I'm feeling oh-so-grateful. Hopeful. Joyful. Because, well... God is good. On the verge of celebrating the birth of our Savior, there is so very much to be rejoicing over. So I'm going to share one of the few pictures I have taken. Of one of my very favorite subjects. Because kids are fickle. And temperamental. And prone to bad hair days. And this guy is always happy to see me. … [Read more...]

The girls and I were out the other day feeding carrots to Poet. As soon as the carrots were gone, they moved to gathering the few remaining dandelions and running back and forth, feeding them to him one at a time. Then they were gone. And the girls were done. But Poet wasn't. He stood and waited. And waited. And I ended up getting my favorite photo I have of him. Okay, maybe not my favorite. I mean, look at him here. Here. And here. But I still love this one. He looks so handsome, none of the silliness I usually get when I take pictures of him. I … [Read more...]

Recently, I began following several photography websites. Jasmine Star. Digital Camera World. Rock the Shot. What can I say. I've got photography on the brain. And this month, Rock the Shot is having a photo challenge for pets. And I just couldn't resist putting up this picture I recently took of Poet when I went out to work on a self portrait. Seriously, he is so much better in front of the camera than I am. I know, y'all are probably getting tired of my love affair with this crazy pony, but I just can't get enough of him. He makes me smile … [Read more...]

It's the last week of the 8-week photography class I'm taking with my friend and photography mentor, Lisa. It's been a fabulous ride. She's pushed us in so many ways. And the final push? Self-portraits. And yes - this is about how I feel about attempting one. Trying to honestly capture myself in a photograph is something I've never, ever done. Much less done well. So there is a whole lot to learn. I'll admit, I am intimidated. And a bit nauseous. Thankfully, I had some motivation to help me dip my toe into this assignment. Someone so fun, … [Read more...]

Because he makes me smile. Because he allows me to photograph him relentlessly. Because he doesn't talk back. And because his funny face made it into the top 10 on I Heart Faces Pet Face contest. So many cute pet faces featured... undoubtedly a few over there will make you smile. … [Read more...]