Over the last year, I’ve enjoyed taking photo’s. I have some images from some of our travels that I really like - and would like to enlarge and hang on the walls of our new house. I even found a great site to do it:

My husband has enjoyed some of the images so much that he even recommended we hang them down at the motel. Image Kind

Unfortunately, I just don’t think my photos have the quality to be enlarged. ;(

Perhaps it is time for me to get more serious about this photo thing.

• New Camera?
• Classes?

Yes. I could enjoy that.

(Oh, and here is my photo hunt entry for this week: clouds)

glacier park view

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This is important - San Ignacio Style….

The center of town in the oasis of San Ignacio, Baja Sur, Mexico is a Mision started by the Jesuits in the early 1700’s.  The construction of the building was abandoned - but picked up approximately 50 years later by San Ignacio de Loyola .  San Ignacio de Loyola was a man in Spain who founded a “hard line” branch of the Catholic church known as the Jesuits in response to the reformation.  The Jesuits were sent to the new world with the job of converting the natives to the catholic religion.  The mision in San Ignacio was dedicated to this man, and he still remains the most IMPORTANT man of the Mision.

His statue takes his place at the head of the alter.  In the right wing is the Virgin Guadalupe and in the left, Jesus.  At the feet of San Ignacio de Loyola, were dozens of flowers and lit candles.  At the feet of the virgin were 3 or 4, and at the feet of Jesus - one.

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My photohunt submission of the week.

This dolphin:

dolphin

Sure does look skinny after looking at this whale!

baby gray whale

These photos were taken just this week in the San Ignacio Lagoon in Baja Sur, Mexico. For more on the trip - go to Mexico!

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This week’s challenge over at http://tnchick.com is…

SMALL

This photo was taken this summer at a local wildlife preserve. It was a beautiful day. We went for a bike ride there, and saw swans, geese… and bees!

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This week we are challenged with “long”

So, here is mine:

A Long Winter

Long Winter

Next week, “small” - check it out! http://tnchick.com/

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This is what the Lazy Sombrero looks like this morning:

snow branches

I love the snow.

bird feeder

It is so beautiful.

snowy lane

… and fun when you get to ski, sled, and ice skate!

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Hurry! Hurry! It’s NOT too late - but you’ve got to be quick!!! There are still a few chances to win a new Kodak All In One Printer from a contest over at Two Mom’s In A Blog. Get out your camera, your creative juices and start a snappin!

Here is my entry for the “Frame It Challenge.”

Baja California

This photo was taken at a stop along the Highway leading from San Diego to Ensanada Mexico. This place appears to be an abandoned restaraunt - but it is now vacant - beautiful place and beautiful views.

To check out more “Frame It” Photos - go to Life on the Road as they are hosting the 13th Challange issued by Two Moms In A Blog.

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Wanderlust has shown an interest in photography.  I don’t have any training in the area - but have always had fun taking pictures.  So - we are embarking on some lessons together.

The timing is perfect, too.  We have a Canon camera that had to be sent away for repair.   We just got the replacement camera back - along with a user manual.  Ah!  You mean all those buttons actually do something?  We found a fun little trick. 

Next up… I guess we ought to actually learn something.

•  Shutter Speed

• Apeture

• Exposure

• What does it all mean?

I found this book on Amazon.com.  It looks like such a beautiful book…  and a great source for information too! 

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As a part of a contest over at Two Moms In a Blog - here is a funny photo.

This was taken on the day we were pulling the sailboat out of the water. The kids started playing around and I started snapping photos.

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