Long Time No Read

Boy has it been a while since I have posted anything.  I have been very busy.  I've shot a lot of new photos I can't wait to show them to you; but, that will be another day.  See you in the Wilderness!

Snow

It snowed today not much but enough I cancelled Peggy's birthday party and I know that she will be  upset with me. 

I haven't seen any wildlife here in the past few weeks and I'm not all to sure why.  Things have been quite and not much activity from the RV Park or the people who own that area.  I was hoping to get out and get some good photos but this is not enough snow for good photos.  I thought about going to Scott, AR but it was pointed out to me that there would not be any snow on the trees that are bending over the road.  Oh Well that's live,  I was disappointed.     See you in the Wilderness.

Russellvile

Today was beautiful day and I just had to get out in Wilderness.    I've been wanting to go to Mt. Nebo in Russellville.  I took a photo of the nuclear plant there but it was so hazey

Moving On to 2017

Nothing like starting the day with rain, rain, and more rain.  Yesterday was Christmas Day and what a way to start celebrating Jesus birthday then by going to church on the first day of the week as he commanded his children to do. My family was coming here from OK and would not arrive till after 5 pm which meant that my husband and I as well as my son and his wife would be back in evening service.  When we all got home then we would celebrate "Christmas" by eating a meal together, opening present and visiting and enjoying one another's company.  That what "Christmas" means to my family

Today I had plans to take photos of special ornaments that hung on the tree.  I am trying to set up a card display and need special shots to display what style of cards I plan to create and try to publish.  And since everyone will be gone by Wednesday then I plan to start this by coming up with  the different backgrounds and special effects in can incorporate with different ornaments.

Today as been so gloomy its hard to think of different ways to display photos for a website. 

My Birthday

A lot as happened to me since my last post.  A tree fell on my house-right thru the middle.  I had a couple of meetings I had to cancel because of it plus a planned 7 day trip I could not get out of which delayed everything because my husband and my son decided they would rebuild the house.  Which so far it has turned out looking pretty good 3 months later--its almost complete. Also my computer got hacked and I lost nearly everything.  It pay to backup you computer because one they got you its to late to do anything but unplug your computer as fast as you can and hang up the phone if you called.  Which of course I did not. 

My seven day trip was for my birthday from my loving husband.  He know how crazy I've become about horse since our last trip to Wyoming--you remember the photos I posted-how could you forget?  This time he took me to Shackleford Island in North Carolina.

 There were lots of horses but there was this beautiful black and white lighthouse with a board walk that went around and to the back of the Island.  There were lots of birds and crabs and different types of flowers.  You ride a ferry out to the Island and you can stay for several hours or till the next ferry comes by--its up to you.

The horses will walk within 25 feet of you but will not allow you to get to close.  They are wild and unpredictable; so, you need to keep your distance if your smart.  I actually got to be there on my Birthday which made the whole trip special.  We visited several places but you will have to wait to here about them.  Hope you can make time to be out in the Wilderness. 

Stoney Point Ranch

Yesterday we told the family about our purchase of the land and that we plan to move in approximately one year.  You could have heard a pin drop,  Its only 2 1/2 to 3 hours for most of you and you'll be able to stay overnight--there'll be plenty of beds.  We plan to have a couple of horses and we will still be close to Lake Ouachita--but Oh No you'd thought we were moving to the end of the earth.. 

Stoney Point will give me several more opportunities for photography as well as a way to be able to accomplish things without having to leave home so much.  It seems I'm always starting something to find I only get to do half of it. 

I've already taken several photos that I just love and can't wait to see this place in the different season.  Its going to be great and they'll come    See you in the Wilderness!  Have Fun.

Three Key Sharpness

Three Key Sharpness Tactics to be Used Together

l.  Keep the Shutter Speed Up
    Using shutter speeds that are too slow is one of the leading causes of unsharp images.

2.  Focus on the Eyes 
      Always use a single AF point in the viewfinder.  If you keep all of the AF points activated, the 
      lens tends to focus on the closest object, which may be the shoulder of the duck, rather than
      the face. 

3.  Use Excellent Technique
      Always use a tripod and ballhead for steadiness.