tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87625558848663991622024-03-20T05:38:03.623-04:00O'SNAP!The adventures and mishaps of an amateur photographerJennifer Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09434319405485454021noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8762555884866399162.post-64389862852372876082009-08-30T18:09:00.001-04:002009-08-30T18:09:40.484-04:00Held Captive on a Lazy Weekend<p> </p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400">This was a fairly lazy weekend for us here in Georgia.  Last night<img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" align="right" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2622/3871582439_1258bb5fc3_b.jpg" width="171" height="219" /> as I was attempting to go outside to retrieve something from my vehicle, this giant spider put a damper on my efforts. It’s entire web spanned from one post to the other on my side porch making exit from that doorway impossible (unless of course I wanted to be wrapped up in a sticky web fighting off it’s contractor!)  I don’t even have a wide enough angled lens to get a shot of the entire web.  </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2503/3872379912_3e9edb4007_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2503/3872379912_3e9edb4007_b.jpg" width="390" height="581" /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400">This morning though, the web and it’s homeowner were no where to be seen.  </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400">Later in the day found Anna and I doing “crafts” with materials we have around the house.  Here are a couple of shots of our Faux Leather Harry Potter Wizard Wands.</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2547/3872364174_574841d86e_b.jpg" width="390" height="156" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2608/3872364074_8258314046_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2608/3872364074_8258314046_b.jpg" width="390" height="218" /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400">These were made with an 8 1/2”x11” piece of copy paper, hot glue, “Elmo’s” glue, and acrylic paint.  It was easy – took about an hour.  Maybe when we do our next couple (we want to make some with different colors) I’ll photograph Anna and post a picture tutorial.  We really enjoyed our time today and want to make a lot more magic wands.  Maybe they’ll even bring a little magic our way!</td> </tr> </tbody></table> Jennifer Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09434319405485454021noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8762555884866399162.post-88066535924982263912009-08-02T23:39:00.001-04:002009-08-02T23:39:27.339-04:00The Lazy 5 Ranch<table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><a href="A lazy Saturday afternoon yielded us yet another really cool adventure in Rowan County, North Carolina. At the Lazy 5 Ranch we were able to get up close and personal with animals from 6 different continents. There was a "walk-thru “petting” area where we were entertained by the endangered Ring-tailed Lemurs, koi, a multitude of bird varieties, a couple of porcupines, and some giant bunnies" target="_blank"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" align="right" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2421/3782974437_75ef5c0f72_b.jpg" width="183" height="123" /></a> A lazy Saturday afternoon yielded us yet another really cool adventure in Rowan County, North Carolina.  At the Lazy 5 Ranch we were able to get up close and personal with animals from 6 different continents.  There was a walk-thru “petting” area where we were entertained by the endangered Ring-tailed Lemurs, koi, a multitude of bird varieties, a couple of porcupines, and some giant bunnies</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3558/3783785620_c3075c5720_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" align="left" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3558/3783785620_c3075c5720_b.jpg" width="184" height="124" /></a> The neatest part of the adventure was a 3.5 mile safari where wild animals just walked right up to your vehicle.  They also offered an option of riding a horse-drawn wagon but we opted to drive through and photograph the animals by hanging out of the sunroof.  </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400">The Lazy 5 Ranch is owned and operated by Mr. Henry Hampton and is located at 15100 Mooresville Road, Mooresville, NC  28115.  You can visit their website for more information by clicking <a href="http://www.lazy5ranch.com/index.htm" target="_blank">here</a>.</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h6 align="center">**Note:  This entry is graphic intensive**</h6> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3564/3782966979_81e3a7a6eb_b.jpg" 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valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3600/3782947743_e87b5085a9_o.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3600/3782947743_e87b5085a9_o.jpg" width="390" height="376" /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3547/3783755488_3065144400_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3547/3783755488_3065144400_b.jpg" width="390" height="198" /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3471/3783757606_2623e9793d_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3471/3783757606_2623e9793d_b.jpg" width="390" height="581" /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3592/3783756930_cbf702778d_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3592/3783756930_cbf702778d_b.jpg" width="390" height="262" /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2604/3783756278_ea0e0ed791_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2604/3783756278_ea0e0ed791_b.jpg" width="390" height="265" /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3571/3782944947_68453532d5_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3571/3782944947_68453532d5_b.jpg" width="390" height="453" /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2583/3783758968_63fc2eac7e_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2583/3783758968_63fc2eac7e_b.jpg" width="390" height="581" /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400">Almost all of these images were captured by a Nikon D60 with a Sigma 70-300 lens, hand-held, on Auto.  Things were moving just a little too fast to be fiddling around with manual exposures.  For more information you can click the image and view the photo properties on my Flickr Photo Stream.  </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> Jennifer Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09434319405485454021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8762555884866399162.post-27876385699858188342009-07-25T15:54:00.001-04:002009-07-25T16:02:09.655-04:00Lunch Anyone?<table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2525/3755976754_5e49812227_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2525/3755976754_5e49812227_b.jpg" width="383" height="306" /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400">Eastern Bluebird (male) w/ a small lizard.  A nest of baby Eastern Bluebirds is in a hanging birdhouse off of our front porch.  This male was bringing “lunch”.</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2631/3755997464_193e19e904_b.jpg" width="389" height="292" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400">The babies must be hungry.  Here’s the same male with a small grasshopper.</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> Jennifer Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09434319405485454021noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8762555884866399162.post-86562529328984991432009-07-13T23:35:00.001-04:002009-07-13T23:35:28.428-04:00DIY Studio for Us Poor Folk<table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400">  <img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" align="right" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3517/3718511519_3937d1038a_b.jpg" width="204" height="240" /> <br /> <br />The boredom bug hit and the girls wanted to fiddle around with photography when I got home from work.  So, after a little research on the net I pulled my wits together and came up with a plan to make a DIY Studio using things that I have around the house.</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400">The setup is pretty simple and fairly cheap.  The following is a list of the items that I used:</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <ul> <li>A PVC ladder ball set – I picked mine up a year or two ago at Walmart for around $15 </li> <li>A black felt throw – this one was given to me as a gift but was $3 at Old Navy around Christmas time </li> <li>Two 8” clamp lights – less than $7 each at Lowes </li> <li>A portable IV pole that I used for a light stand – free courtesy of BCBS of NC </li> <li>A cheap broken tripod used for a second light stand – a free throw away </li> <li>A set of wooden clamp rings for hanging curtains that were on clearance at Walmart for $1 </li> <li>A piece of foam mat board to reflect some light </li> <li>Camera and tripod </li> <li>Two subjects to photograph </li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="398"><tbody> <tr> <td width="199">IV Pole w/ clamp light ---></td> <td valign="top" width="199"><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2618/3719327926_dd13b18ae8_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2618/3719327926_dd13b18ae8_b.jpg" width="147" height="240" /></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"> </td> <td valign="top" width="200"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="200">Broken tripod w/ clamp light ---></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2623/3718514481_1af8587fb0_b.jpg" width="240" height="235" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"> </td> <td valign="top" width="200"> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400"><tbody> <tr> <td width="200">PVC Ladder Ball Frame, felt blanket and curtain rings ---></td> <td valign="top" width="200"> <p align="center"><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3468/3719327132_25d7b673f2_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3468/3719327132_25d7b673f2_b.jpg" width="153" height="240" /></a></p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"> </td> <td valign="top" width="200"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="200">I braced the stand like this ---></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3460/3719348538_4146f54414_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3460/3719348538_4146f54414_b.jpg" width="240" height="210" /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="200"> </td> <td valign="top" width="200"> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400"><tbody> <tr> <td width="200">Pack of wooden clamp-on curtain rings ---></td> <td valign="top" width="200"><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2555/3718515355_2585258804_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2555/3718515355_2585258804_b.jpg" width="240" height="132" /></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400">My youngest daughter helped me break out the Ladder Ball set and within 15 minutes had a stable working stand.  The only reason it took that long is because we had several runs of trial and error trying to get the frame to stand without tilting over.  Please note that my felt throw is very light and I doubt this stand would hold up to anything heavier.  Sheets should work fine also.  It only measures about 6 ft tall so those subjects that have a little height on them will have to sit or crouch.  For my kids, the height and width was fine.  </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400">This was my first try and we only spent about a half hour fiddling around with it.  I have a lot to learn about lighting but I’m quite pleased with the results for my first try.</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h4>:: Anna ::</h4> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2556/3718505927_f502e44801_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2556/3718505927_f502e44801_b.jpg" width="377" height="229" /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2566/3718505373_98d536bd57_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2566/3718505373_98d536bd57_b.jpg" width="385" height="259" /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3451/3719318668_083752c7af_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3451/3719318668_083752c7af_b.jpg" width="385" height="556" /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2656/3718506801_a78e39e0df_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2656/3718506801_a78e39e0df_b.jpg" width="385" height="573" /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2562/3718505721_338de542b6_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2562/3718505721_338de542b6_b.jpg" width="385" height="543" /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2478/3719326112_7cf0d34d25_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2478/3719326112_7cf0d34d25_b.jpg" width="385" height="384" /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h4>:: Kalyn ::</h4> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2464/3718507963_f8a4fd5bcc_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2464/3718507963_f8a4fd5bcc_b.jpg" width="385" height="573" /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2568/3718510259_2b56550263_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2568/3718510259_2b56550263_b.jpg" width="385" height="573" /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <p align="center"></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2516/3719323532_865c07b41c_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2516/3719323532_865c07b41c_b.jpg" width="385" height="573" /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3433/3718509205_e227252682_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3433/3718509205_e227252682_b.jpg" width="385" height="573" /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2550/3719324722_a06db53637_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2550/3719324722_a06db53637_b.jpg" width="385" height="573" /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> Jennifer Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09434319405485454021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8762555884866399162.post-81515551185133953302009-07-07T23:07:00.001-04:002009-07-07T23:14:39.623-04:00Independence Day 2009<table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <p><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" align="right" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2454/3699204753_6560a7e8f3_b.jpg" width="146" height="217" /> </p> <p>I spent the 4th of July weekend in NC at my parent’s house trying out my new Sigma 70-300mm lens.  I started off with some random images, a few macros, some shots of the flowers I gave my Mom, fireworks, and some images made playing with light.  So far the lens suits my needs and lives up to my expectations.  I hope to be able to give a better review of the new Sigma lens after I’ve had more time shooting with it but for now, these are my observations:               </p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <ul> <li>It’s bigger and heavier than my Nikkor 55-200mm zoom </li> <li>The built-in motor is fairly loud </li> <li>The macro function works only in the 200-300mm range </li> <li>There’s no built-in vibration reduction or image stabilization so a tripod will be necessary for the longer shots </li> <li>Image quality seems to appear the same as that of my Nikkor lenses </li> <li>You must have a shooting distance of at least 3-5 feet </li> <li>Auto-focus has trouble locking on your subject in longer shots </li> <li>Is shipped with front and rear end-caps and a hood </li> <li>Shipped price =$159 </li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2617/3699204319_16655f9222_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2617/3699204319_16655f9222_b.jpg" width="356" height="531" /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3430/3699204133_816c476f6c_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3430/3699204133_816c476f6c_b.jpg" width="356" height="266" /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2434/3700015048_39c981c186_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2434/3700015048_39c981c186_b.jpg" width="356" height="416" /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2494/3700019624_5c88524ef2_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2494/3700019624_5c88524ef2_b.jpg" width="356" height="503" /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2432/3700019162_920fc4c23e_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2432/3700019162_920fc4c23e_b.jpg" width="356" height="450" /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3438/3699210155_59b4a4a816_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3438/3699210155_59b4a4a816_b.jpg" width="356" height="265" /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3505/3700022872_3358f35d81_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3505/3700022872_3358f35d81_b.jpg" width="356" height="240" /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2576/3699206877_8977238c4d_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2576/3699206877_8977238c4d_b.jpg" width="356" height="294" /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2617/3700016176_5bcaeb97e6_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2617/3700016176_5bcaeb97e6_b.jpg" width="356" height="239" /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2559/3700021998_95d28d4a83_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2559/3700021998_95d28d4a83_b.jpg" width="356" height="530" /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2508/3699212853_3169321779_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2508/3699212853_3169321779_b.jpg" width="356" height="240" /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3479/3699216463_a3d1966a14_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3479/3699216463_a3d1966a14_b.jpg" width="356" height="454" /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2425/3699216077_76d5473826_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2425/3699216077_76d5473826_b.jpg" width="356" height="371" /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2638/3700025722_2939058a57_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2638/3700025722_2939058a57_b.jpg" width="356" height="364" /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2471/3699213965_b1e786cc70_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2471/3699213965_b1e786cc70_b.jpg" width="356" height="239" /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2525/3699208677_4a3e0f0ea4_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2525/3699208677_4a3e0f0ea4_b.jpg" width="356" height="148" /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3456/3700022406_b0fd340439_b.jpg" width="356" height="528" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3463/3700020734_f837b13ac6_o.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3463/3700020734_f837b13ac6_o.jpg" width="356" height="308" /></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400">All the exif data can be found on my flickr photostream – <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jennes1s/" target="_blank">here</a>.</td> </tr> </tbody></table> Jennifer Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09434319405485454021noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8762555884866399162.post-40020134321398083522009-06-30T19:34:00.001-04:002009-06-30T19:34:17.773-04:00Lunch Break at the Bell<table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <p align="right"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" align="left" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3654/3676119995_0aca5a863d_b.jpg" width="346" height="333" /></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" align="left" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2636/3676932154_0f2b5aff95_b.jpg" width="354" height="274" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" align="left" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2601/3676118829_016ae6128d_b.jpg" width="346" height="271" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" align="left" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2629/3676119517_1414f0754a_b.jpg" width="354" height="315" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" align="left" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3030/3676119119_871f7e963a_b.jpg" width="354" height="238" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> Jennifer Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09434319405485454021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8762555884866399162.post-14053804635592491012009-06-22T17:57:00.001-04:002009-06-22T17:57:17.629-04:00Reedy Creek Nature Preserve<table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img style="display: inline; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px" align="right" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3546/3652005196_b788eb449a_b.jpg" width="207" height="234" /> Another weekend trying to entertain ourselves while the kids were having visitation with their Dad led us to this great find!  Reedy Creek Park and Nature Preserve is 727 acres of numerous species of birds, reptiles, mammals, amphibians, flowers and trees.   It contains 3 small lakes, ball fields, a nature museum and hiking trails.  The best part of all is that admission is FREE!  Reedy Creek Nature Preserve is located at 2900 Rocky River Road in Charlotte, NC.  For a more detailed history about the preserve, please visit their website <a href="http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Inside+The+Department/Divisions/Stewardship+Services/Nature+Preserves/Reedy.htm" target="_blank">here</a>.  </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <p></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3660/3651216353_1a849f0966_b.jpg" width="385" height="136" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3025/3651216007_d03cd1f2ae_b.jpg" width="385" height="171" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3352/3652014744_261bfe9149_b.jpg" width="385" height="353" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2467/3652013516_383683542d_b.jpg" width="385" height="573" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3659/3652012746_a96463d7cb_b.jpg" width="385" height="573" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3371/3651214001_3d162bf544_b.jpg" width="385" height="573" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2044/3651213187_88b5f266b7_b.jpg" width="385" height="442" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3622/3652010514_4a413ed5fe_b.jpg" width="385" height="573" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3357/3652009924_4dd68bb634_o.jpg" width="385" height="252" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3405/3651212037_e82df52dbb_b.jpg" width="385" height="573" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2447/3652008904_91dfd2efbf_o.jpg" width="385" height="382" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2462/3652008808_fae3e8708f_b.jpg" width="385" height="282" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3375/3652008366_278422961b_b.jpg" width="385" height="573" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3030/3651209711_1679f869d9_b.jpg" width="385" height="259" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <p align="left"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3310/3651208815_776170da4a_b.jpg" width="385" height="326" /> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2456/3652006468_b5c452791a_b.jpg" width="385" height="259" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2445/3651207879_ed13e4776d_b.jpg" width="385" height="259" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3351/3652005100_886a9b606e_b.jpg" width="385" height="259" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3310/3652004774_190d316a7a_b.jpg" width="385" height="573" /> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> Jennifer Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09434319405485454021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8762555884866399162.post-59062186133121164532009-06-15T00:43:00.001-04:002009-06-15T00:43:34.904-04:00Amicalola Falls<table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3544/3627975724_f2ed1ae121_b.jpg" width="375" height="122" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400">Amicalola Falls is located in Dawson County, Georgia 15 miles northwest of Dawsonville.  It is the tallest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River.  For more information and driving directions, visit their website <a href="http://www.gastateparks.org/info/amicalola/" target="_blank">here</a>.</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3635/3627166401_5e1b3057b2_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2465/3627168235_5132bcd09d_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3368/3627981364_12f2504f32_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3538/3627975418_b5aa46a05a_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3644/3627175311_9a24fbf24a_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3395/3627984946_c571685bda_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2448/3627980474_fd35dafefc_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2436/3627984024_afc0c8acfe_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2465/3627165321_0759d09a16_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3615/3627983208_11928f4f15_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3403/3627170957_7ec64575af_b.jpg" width="389" height="197" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3332/3627976928_b0abd62f33_b.jpg" width="389" height="512" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2483/3627974728_4632d12d70_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3661/3627167271_7f5ffca032_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3308/3627978782_56c4c4180e_b.jpg" width="389" height="445" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> Jennifer Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09434319405485454021noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8762555884866399162.post-83910569613711186032009-06-15T00:09:00.001-04:002009-06-15T00:09:38.480-04:00The Wonderful World of Disney Part X<table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h4>:: Cinderella’s Castle ::</h4> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3315/3627118887_390153c309_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> <h6 align="right">Image courtesy of Paige Turpen</h6> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h6 align="right"></h6> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3595/3626942949_e29d429eb7_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3314/3626938865_c796013757_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2478/3627754700_2ceee15bab_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3663/3626935413_83768e86ae_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3328/3627750782_ee128e33d3_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3663/3626936087_7b20868b00_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3343/3627748348_a9f9f36d25_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3042/3627747468_5efd12e84d_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3316/3626933009_90834324b6_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3335/3626932149_e8acf3044a_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3314/3626943995_4c9700ca4b_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3627/3627755814_6b6aeecbe9_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2471/3626940061_cc3814bd2f_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3599/3627761988_85e5fe580b_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2479/3627758972_8d4dd7dd97_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3370/3627751714_115241807e_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h4>:: Wishes – Magic Kingdom ::</h4> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2461/3627774522_ca78e7504a_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3389/3627773424_ae8c33f61d_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3400/3626956769_9d7639d443_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2475/3626953859_71b17005ec_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3658/3627764652_b67d98778c_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3311/3627765660_4ed0ec17f7_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3082/3627761068_894980ff3d_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3391/3627762910_388a055a94_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3616/3626952771_249e8a3aa1_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3594/3626954771_af7712d4da_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2444/3626955765_b62b1167e2_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3541/3626958785_1a8a2c22e3_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2453/3627771528_27774b1a91_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3642/3626961921_fc09d402ed_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3373/3626930297_7f03ee5eda_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2478/3627744954_0e8f273aa2_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <p align="center">These were the best I could do without a tripod.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> Jennifer Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09434319405485454021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8762555884866399162.post-71193241090800565642009-06-14T23:34:00.001-04:002009-06-27T23:48:06.636-04:00The Wonderful World of Disney Part IX<table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h4>:: Randomness ::</h4> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2464/3627790388_2af113bed5_b.jpg" width="389" height="443" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2455/3626976167_4e5f74b12a_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3350/3627788980_0fe1e7160b_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <p align="right"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3610/3626974197_6dd360f181_b.jpg" width="397" height="269" /></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h6 align="right">Image courteousy of Kalyn Brandenburg</h6> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2439/3627786910_6d184a5718_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h6 align="right">Image courteousy of Kalyn Brandenburg</h6> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2474/3627786056_f682c28080_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2468/3627785110_f515380734_b.jpg" width="389" height="453" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2454/3626970903_ea44acaf50_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3591/3627783630_aaa58593e2_b.jpg" width="389" height="234" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3308/3627783032_a73ff6efe8_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3367/3627782350_b0446e60e5_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3594/3627781590_e7fa777014_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3302/3626966963_af2dc09293_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3628/3626965971_994873ffaf_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3613/3626964897_ae7e0807d0_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3387/3626963889_b55fe64ef6_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2423/3626962897_3b843781f0_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> Jennifer Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09434319405485454021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8762555884866399162.post-43141608826484027722009-06-14T22:59:00.001-04:002009-06-14T22:59:12.573-04:00The Wonderful World of Disney Part VIII<table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400">Epcot is one of my favorite parks and I was lucky enough to visit while the Flower and Garden Festival was taking place.  During this special event thousands of flowers are planted on the grounds, character topiaries can be found, and they even had a special Butterfly Garden.  </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h4>:: Epcot ::</h4> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3613/3626773249_6ce3c9ab73_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3380/3626774463_51c6815b9e_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3637/3626776705_ef95b9456d_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2421/3627590070_10815e9680_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h4>:: Minnie’s Butterfly Garden ::</h4> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3646/3626758417_ea882d4a2e_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3392/3627572366_58de80c62a_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3321/3626760425_fa035bff12_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3392/3627573904_761f28e752_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h4>:: Pixie Hollow Fairy Garden ::</h4> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2443/3626766735_8818ac9d55_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2433/3626765865_5cd838d52f_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3386/3626764483_4a29f9b576_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3303/3627577900_13914c1046_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3086/3627576942_439e2c21e3_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h4>:: Flowers and Topiaries :: </h4> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3318/3626767833_5ac866e7c8_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2431/3626770103_884c86989d_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2469/3626768935_7a15b1ede1_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3643/3627585404_001f4f8e32_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2434/3627586312_9bf89e0219_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3618/3626781717_d22566ee34_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3106/3626779647_a3887d8a2f_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3390/3627592156_14d479f886_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3368/3627593086_4290f5304f_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3544/3626780755_31aeb388f7_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2458/3626782603_99d26539b8_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3537/3626785373_eb8460e070_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3371/3627598724_04c108db10_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3074/3626783611_a87ce75b0b_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> Jennifer Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09434319405485454021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8762555884866399162.post-88470319545031844212009-06-14T22:01:00.001-04:002009-06-14T22:01:26.247-04:00The Wonderful World of Disney Part VII<table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400">I suppose in this day and age no blog of a Disney Vacation would be complete without reference to the teeny-boppers favorite High School Musical.  We were fortunate enough to get to see a “street show” of High School Musical 3.</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h4>:: High School Musical 3 ::</h4> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2439/3627510746_79c9b77f8a_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3657/3627509620_c53b9e8c47_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2478/3627508404_7cdc416956_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3618/3626693207_5435bc3a09_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3413/3627512754_7fe7e477c9_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2478/3627511648_c9a89a4313_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2473/3627513954_1004ed863b_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3586/3627507358_c87107ce5e_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> Jennifer Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09434319405485454021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8762555884866399162.post-53835025127350714452009-06-14T21:43:00.001-04:002009-06-14T21:45:13.526-04:00The Wonderful World of Disney Part VI<table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3399/3627382234_40a0ec68e7_b.jpg" width="381" height="158" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400">Disney, also known as The Happiest Place on Earth, is full of interesting people and characters.  Due to the weather, large crowds, and sweltering heat, we opted not to stand in long lines at the character set-ups but to capture characters by luck or in one of the many parades or shows.  When your composition is compromised by bystanders, you can always use a photo editing program like Photoshop or Picasa to crop the image on your computer as in the image above.</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h4>:: Characters ::</h4> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3588/3626567307_cd18f4b66f_b.jpg" width="389" height="196" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2459/3627382040_5eb30ca728_b.jpg" width="389" height="287" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2426/3626567159_d0f2fe87fd_o.jpg" width="389" height="419" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3415/3627382180_4091c2a2ee_b.jpg" width="389" height="542" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3318/3626568183_cf6c6c102b_b.jpg" width="389" height="582" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3303/3626568341_94e0f4cfbd_b.jpg" width="389" height="367" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3318/3627379434_118b24eabe_b.jpg" width="389" height="465" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3622/3626564053_6161557d67_b.jpg" width="389" height="380" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3412/3627378290_acd549658d_b.jpg" width="389" height="396" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2467/3627378044_1671f992e7_b.jpg" width="389" height="543" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3380/3627377836_9874d2f254_b.jpg" width="389" height="659" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3604/3627377542_10160572b8_b.jpg" width="389" height="414" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3592/3626562543_3fe21e9351_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3379/3626562039_bf7cd97c5b_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2479/3626561229_b4a9f7b1bb_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2441/3626558565_c335451bd2_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2460/3626557681_a444d33db5_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2461/3627371394_13906dfee0_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2439/3626555963_28fec17023_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3652/3626555041_d4fe834953_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2447/3627367850_f6c0875511_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3379/3626552381_992618fff6_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3653/3627382686_085b7f4084_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3661/3626549905_9233f015c1_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3325/3627368864_ba65f524ed_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400">The highlight of any trip to Disney for children of all ages is actually interacting with the characters in person.</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2457/3627364862_3887e88e46_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2433/3627366154_d829d7306f_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2474/3626550675_e7297dd7c5_b.jpg" width="389" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h4>:: Cast Members ::</h4> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400">I love to “people watch” and would love to find the courage to photograph strangers.  But being the shy person that I am, this is as close to street photography as I’ll probably ever get.</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2434/3626392387_89c3550107_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3365/3627206852_bb998202ee_b.jpg" width="389" height="486" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3637/3627206174_0eef4089e1_b.jpg" width="389" height="318" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3381/3627205120_586b94f405_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2440/3626389131_2a1c8298ca_b.jpg" width="389" height="410" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3331/3627204066_34485582fb_b.jpg" width="389" height="444" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3587/3626388071_77cc32b7ea_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3632/3626387657_321b6d0d0b_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2476/3626390327_09da5058f9_b.jpg" width="389" height="480" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3408/3626388561_071a8850c4_b.jpg" width="389" height="302" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3279/3626387303_ea5064d9ae_b.jpg" width="389" height="579" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> Jennifer Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09434319405485454021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8762555884866399162.post-17935921460400804922009-06-14T20:33:00.001-04:002009-06-14T22:11:33.051-04:00The Wonderful World of Disney Part V<table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400">Throughout all the parks you’ll find numerous statues.  The first set was taken at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.  Among them are busts of actors/actresses that have been inducted into The Academy of Television Arts Hall of Fame.  </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h4>:: Statues ::</h4> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2422/3626326809_4b7d6b131e_b.jpg" width="387" height="260" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3602/3627150002_7f7c50fc98_b.jpg" width="395" height="580" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3413/3626334397_c803000e0b_b.jpg" width="395" height="588" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3357/3627152262_0997cd0edb_b.jpg" width="395" height="588" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3341/3626338443_ae79585164_b.jpg" width="395" height="588" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3627/3627154418_416b985515_b.jpg" width="395" height="588" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2478/3626340723_278da59eea_b.jpg" width="395" height="588" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3321/3627156636_e6be87e8fd_b.jpg" width="395" height="588" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3412/3627157712_c89fe6d9de_b.jpg" width="395" height="588" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3107/3627158686_faef303b72_b.jpg" width="395" height="588" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3541/3627141102_cf1aab6e44_b.jpg" width="395" height="563" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3590/3626331011_6830da3268_b.jpg" width="395" height="588" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3593/3626328045_7581d89d1d_b.jpg" width="395" height="588" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3330/3626329041_b7d4714ae6_b.jpg" width="395" height="588" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3544/3626330015_9943452e9e_b.jpg" width="395" height="588" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2461/3626332157_848e9b6da4_b.jpg" width="395" height="265" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2463/3626333257_72ec4144b6_b.jpg" width="395" height="588" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3361/3627160230_5bfea1debe_b.jpg" width="395" height="612" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3339/3626344731_e2e5985b4b_b.jpg" width="395" height="569" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2426/3626327281_0de54b63b8_b.jpg" width="395" height="588" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3586/3627151142_7219d5dc12_b.jpg" width="395" height="588" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> Jennifer Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09434319405485454021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8762555884866399162.post-10509102563295433002009-06-02T01:07:00.001-04:002009-06-02T01:09:14.914-04:00The Wonderful World of Disney Part IV<table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400">The kids decided they wanted their faces painted by some very talented cast members while visiting Epcot.  Shannon, the biggest kid of them all, is the guilty party who got it all started.</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h4>:: Face Painting ::</h4> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3417/3587472489_9da0b5e803_b.jpg" width="388" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3619/3587472915_52b58514d7_b.jpg" width="388" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3628/3588282828_42fea6e476_b.jpg" width="388" height="578" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400">Kalyn and Anna were next.</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2451/3587477667_5dbf1bd8cf_b.jpg" width="388" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2453/3588286820_8f48bdc96f_b.jpg" width="388" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3635/3588289278_35d34aac64_b.jpg" width="388" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2457/3588290132_e05cc65b56_b.jpg" width="388" height="578" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2450/3587473655_884ce8a53b_b.jpg" width="388" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3362/3587475311_cbbe47eee3_b.jpg" width="388" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3659/3587476893_5e87083372_b.jpg" width="388" height="578" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3403/3588292624_e9ab847756_b.jpg" width="388" height="578" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3384/3587481131_4c3f9cce6b_b.jpg" width="388" height="578" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> Jennifer Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09434319405485454021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8762555884866399162.post-32025221147407835202009-06-02T00:40:00.001-04:002009-06-30T18:46:17.224-04:00The Wonderful World of Disney Part III<table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400">I was amazed at the wild life found throughout the parks and resorts.  Although I expected to see animals at Animal Kingdom, I had no idea that little critters would come near humans in the other parks or at the resorts.  These images were captured mostly in the Animal Kingdom park but we made a few friends elsewhere.</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h4>:: Animals ::</h4> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2673/3676831442_a583918540_o.jpg" width="396" height="438" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3406/3588190646_994d41698e_b.jpg" width="388" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3603/3588189766_a4a2e5e2e2_b.jpg" width="396" height="339" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3603/3588188074_15e39b8393_b.jpg" width="388" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3657/3587377915_3807fdcdb4_b.jpg" width="388" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3555/3587375869_657efedc53_b.jpg" width="388" height="245" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3622/3588186498_3be81f86a6_b.jpg" width="388" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3618/3587374163_fb57c84559_b.jpg" width="388" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3657/3588184432_1f5591c76b_b.jpg" width="388" height="284" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2483/3587372363_c410b35fbb_b.jpg" width="388" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2470/3587371415_aa4f98e429_b.jpg" width="388" height="578" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3338/3588182130_b04a8a85f5_b.jpg" width="388" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3564/3587370625_b6f8007e7b_b.jpg" width="388" height="578" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3386/3587370305_b7eb4913cb_b.jpg" width="388" height="578" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2440/3588180586_378e00a347_b.jpg" width="388" height="578" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3412/3588178156_32c6bd5773_b.jpg" width="388" height="236" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400">This next little guy decided to make friends as we were taking a break by eating our candy….it was way too funny!  He even had evidence on his arms when he was finished!</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3647/3588179290_6539edc4d0_b.jpg" width="388" height="578" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2461/3588263384_d7c405ce9d_b.jpg" width="388" height="489" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400">Coming up next…Face painting followed by statues, cast members and characters, and famous landmarks.  So stay tuned!</td> </tr> </tbody></table> Jennifer Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09434319405485454021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8762555884866399162.post-42591053558693551222009-06-01T23:55:00.001-04:002009-06-01T23:55:14.186-04:00The Wonderful World of Disney Part II<table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400">Disney is full of architectural design.  While most of the trip the skies were overcast, most of my best images were taken late in the day and/or after sunset.  Some images were taken after afternoon thunderstorms giving me a dramatic “back-drop” for my images. </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h4>:: Architecture ::</h4> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3639/3587309295_29749d4019_b.jpg" width="388" height="578" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3372/3588116386_3bd66d09db_b.jpg" width="388" height="648" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3388/3588115680_a6c6a649b5_b.jpg" width="388" height="578" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <p align="left"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3310/3587303415_a1874ef181_b.jpg" width="388" height="261" /> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3317/3588112778_8ae73f2e48_b.jpg" width="388" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3415/3587301375_c1a28eb929_b.jpg" width="388" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3320/3588110980_8c84acdca0_b.jpg" width="388" height="578" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3642/3587300873_e075ab3115_b.jpg" width="388" height="578" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2466/3588114776_19d5af0dbf_b.jpg" width="388" height="301" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400">Have no fear!  The castle will have it’s own section that I’ll post at a later date.  </td> </tr> </tbody></table> Jennifer Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09434319405485454021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8762555884866399162.post-50145346133250347162009-06-01T23:31:00.001-04:002009-06-01T23:31:43.534-04:00The Wonderful World of Disney Part I<table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400">My family and I recently returned from a weeks vacation at Disney World in Florida.  We were in a photographer’s heaven!  But not without obstacles such as the harsh lighting from the sun, overcast skies, and people everywhere.  Part I of this series will discuss just a few tips for those who might be interested in vacationing at Disney and abstracts that we discovered throughout the parks. <br /></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h4>::Tips::</h4> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <ul> <li>If you travel by air, wear sandals, crocs, or flip-flops.  It will save time going through airport security.  Make sure you have tennis shoes in your carry-on if you use Disney’s Magical Express to transport your luggage to your resort. It is usually 3-6 hours after you arrive that your luggage is delivered to your room.</li> <li>If staying in a Disney Resort, purchase a drink mug in the food court.  It costs around $7 and has unlimited refills for your entire stay. </li> <li>We packed enough clothing to last our entire vacation but learned that 3 changes of clothes would’ve been fine since the resorts have laundry facilities. </li> <li>If you plan to participate in Disney’s Pin Trading, purchase some trader pins on eBay prior to your vacation.  At Disney, the pins cost $6.95 to $16.95.  eBay prices are as cheap as $1.35. </li> <li>The Disney Dining Plan is a smart buy.  Our family averaged $150/day on food and drinks even though we purchased the cheapest items on the menu.  </li> <li>If you don’t purchase the Disney Dining Plan, be aware of the fact that Disney will not let you add it after your arrival.  You can find cereals for breakfast at most resorts and if you purchase a breakfast platter in the dining court, it will come with a biscuit.  Jelly is free so you can actually feed two people with one order.  </li> <li>Purchase 88 cent rain ponchos at Walmart prior to your trip.  Florida is notorious for brief showers.  It rained seven of the eight days we were there.  If you purchase a vinyl poncho at any of the parks, it’ll set you back about 8 bucks each.</li> <li>Try to set aside some time to investigate the Disney Vacation Club.  It’s really a great deal if you’re in a financial situation that you can afford an extra monthly payment. As a free bonus with no obligation, every member of your party will receive 3 free VIP fast passes and you get free ice cream in their ice cream parlor just for listening to the short (about 30 min) seminar!  Transportation is provided. </li> <li>Have lots and lots of fun! </li> </ul> <p></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h4>::Abstracts::</h4> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400">Throughout the parks you’ll find many opportunities for abstract photography or shots that would make interesting desktop backgrounds.  Here are just a few that we took.</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <p align="center"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3325/3587176557_78dc6b4b19_b.jpg" width="380" height="243" /> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3406/3587171535_a5b5974bc6_b.jpg" width="388" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3390/3587171921_66649ac520_b.jpg" width="388" height="261" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3637/3587172431_dc5388e320_b.jpg" width="388" height="578" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3648/3588051080_9a93c464c6_b.jpg" width="388" height="244" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3325/3587175941_8789d291d3_b.jpg" width="388" height="366" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3363/3587986910_ed83711caf_b.jpg" width="388" height="194" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3611/3587175423_ec20cb95d4_b.jpg" width="388" height="578" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400">Next in the series, Architecture….stay tuned!!!</td> </tr> </tbody></table> Jennifer Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09434319405485454021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8762555884866399162.post-68067675678278292722009-04-27T17:30:00.001-04:002009-04-27T17:33:27.684-04:00UGA Lady Bulldogs “3” vs. Tennessee “6”<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="398" border="0"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="199"> </td> <td valign="top" width="199"> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" height="220" src="http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt93/jennes1s/Lady Bulldogs 042609/lady_bulldogs_pt069.jpg" width="354" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="398" border="0"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="199"> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Athens as the Lady Bulldogs took on Tennessee.  Harshness of the mid-afternoon sun and shooting through the “net” made for a difficult time capturing the action on the field.  Here are some of the highlights.</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <p align="center"><img height="208" src="http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt93/jennes1s/Lady Bulldogs 042609/ladydawgs0001.jpg" width="225" /> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h6 align="center">The safety net</h6> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img height="166" src="http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt93/jennes1s/Lady Bulldogs 042609/ladydawgs0002.jpg" width="385" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h6 align="center">Alisa Goler hits a homer.</h6> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <p align="center"><img height="190" src="http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt93/jennes1s/Lady Bulldogs 042609/ladydawgs0003.jpg" width="388" /> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h6 align="center">Tori Moody</h6> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img height="247" src="http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt93/jennes1s/Lady Bulldogs 042609/ladydawgs0004.jpg" width="386" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h6 align="center">Kristyn Snadbertg catching</h6> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img height="263" src="http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt93/jennes1s/Lady Bulldogs 042609/ladydawgs0005.jpg" width="387" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h6 align="center">Christie Hamilton burning one in.</h6> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img height="260" src="http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt93/jennes1s/Lady Bulldogs 042609/ladydawgs0007.jpg" width="386" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img height="262" src="http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt93/jennes1s/Lady Bulldogs 042609/ladydawgs0008.jpg" width="390" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h6 align="center">Kristyn Sandberg bringing it home.</h6> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img height="243" src="http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt93/jennes1s/Lady Bulldogs 042609/ladydawgs0009.jpg" width="389" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h6 align="center">Ashley Pauley at bat.</h6> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt93/jennes1s/Lady Bulldogs 042609/ladydawgs0010.jpg" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h6 align="center">Brianna Hesson 1B and Ashley Pauley 2B</h6> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img height="194" src="http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt93/jennes1s/Lady Bulldogs 042609/ladydawgs0011.jpg" width="383" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h6 align="center">Alisa Goler</h6> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img height="319" src="http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt93/jennes1s/Lady Bulldogs 042609/ladydawgs0013.jpg" width="384" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h6 align="center">Happy Dance Part I</h6> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img height="334" src="http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt93/jennes1s/Lady Bulldogs 042609/ladydawgs0014.jpg" width="381" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h6 align="center">Happy Dance Part II:  Hamilton and Schnake</h6> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img height="343" src="http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt93/jennes1s/Lady Bulldogs 042609/ladydawgs0015.jpg" width="377" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h6 align="center">Happy Dance Part III:  Hamilton and Schnake</h6> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img height="255" src="http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt93/jennes1s/Lady Bulldogs 042609/ladydawgs0016.jpg" width="379" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h6 align="center">Mound Meet</h6> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img height="253" src="http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt93/jennes1s/Lady Bulldogs 042609/ladydawgs0017.jpg" width="377" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h6 align="center">Hamilton Power</h6> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img height="268" src="http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt93/jennes1s/Lady Bulldogs 042609/ladydawgs0018.jpg" width="377" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h6 align="center">Sarah McCloud</h6> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img height="258" src="http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt93/jennes1s/Lady Bulldogs 042609/ladydawgs0019.jpg" width="383" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h6 align="center">Sarah McCloud</h6> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <p align="center"><img height="258" src="http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt93/jennes1s/Lady Bulldogs 042609/ladydawgs0021.jpg" width="384" /> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h6 align="center">The Team (and my batgirl)</h6> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img height="260" src="http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt93/jennes1s/Lady Bulldogs 042609/ladydawgs0022.jpg" width="387" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img height="262" src="http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt93/jennes1s/Lady Bulldogs 042609/ladydawgs0023.jpg" width="390" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400">For anyone in the North Georgia area, be sure to check the UGA Lady Bulldogs schedule next season for some FREE entertainment!</td> </tr> </tbody></table> Jennifer Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09434319405485454021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8762555884866399162.post-27062441007273314912009-04-26T23:12:00.001-04:002009-04-26T23:21:33.568-04:00Kalyn :: Batgirl<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img height="209" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3392/3478809524_9e54629f66_o.jpg" width="380" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400">My oldest daughter’s softball team was one of the spotlight teams for the UGA Lady Bulldogs game vs. Tennessee on April 26,  2009.  While she was there, a friend had a certificate to be “bat-girl” and the officials let Kalyn join her in the dug-out.  It was fairly difficult to get good images through the safety net at the stadium but here are a few that I wanted to share.  </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <img height="237" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3308/3478809268_99c3ec2c5d_o.jpg" width="390" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img height="275" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3538/3478808522_d00570d09e_o.jpg" width="392" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img height="304" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3559/3478001971_7c0957f34b_o.jpg" width="390" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img height="267" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3410/3478809052_935f20c826_o.jpg" width="389" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" height="348" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3346/3478001657_2fbf6499b5_o.jpg" width="292" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400">I was truly excited for her because she got to interact with the Georgia players, got to take the field during the opening ceremony, and got to take the field to congratulate the players at the plate after a home-run.  More images to follow from the game itself.</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> Jennifer Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09434319405485454021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8762555884866399162.post-70383085207900517022009-04-26T10:14:00.001-04:002009-04-26T10:16:32.950-04:00Randomness: Another Day at the Lake<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img height="518" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3607/3474409987_858f06d628_b.jpg" width="348" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img height="523" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3350/3474414035_3db5f8f915_b.jpg" width="356" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img height="254" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3363/3474402391_1c4caf5259_b.jpg" width="356" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img height="239" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3245/3474407659_00a0869d07_b.jpg" width="356" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img height="265" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3636/3475216984_0fe6c1153f_b.jpg" width="356" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img height="535" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3618/3474403833_417073958d_b.jpg" width="356" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img height="530" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3589/3474405767_59f0b123ae_b.jpg" width="356" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img height="530" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3568/3475221344_b25f89951f_b.jpg" width="356" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> Jennifer Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09434319405485454021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8762555884866399162.post-66916843448007462852009-04-25T16:34:00.001-04:002009-04-25T16:52:28.215-04:00Bennett Park Lady Broncos 12 U are AWESOME!<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img height="105" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3326/3473538305_a2f4054555_b.jpg" width="397" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h6 align="right">Photo courtesy of Paige Turpen</h6> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400">It’s such a pleasure to watch such a great group of girls playing an American favorite.  They work hard and have a lot of fun.  Today they played a really tough team and made some fantastic plays.  Most of today’s photo-shoot centered around the hard work and persistence of the team’s pitchers.</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h2>Savannah</h2> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3632/3473526411_a0b31b123f_o.jpg" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h6></h6> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h2>Amanda</h2> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3343/3473524557_e44855ffe5_o.jpg" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h2>Ashlyn</h2> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img height="423" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3600/3473523323_cafee763a2_o.jpg" width="320" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400">Lee Ann</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img height="419" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3414/3473523521_8086bbd1b2_o.jpg" width="329" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400">We had some good at-bats too with a few heart-stopping moments at the plate.</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h2>Brittany</h2> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3635/3474333054_1cda4c534c_o.jpg" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h2>Corine</h2> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3328/3473524751_5cb11acae1_o.jpg" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h2>Kalyn</h2> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h6 align="left">One of the three loves of my life….</h6> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3542/3474332362_b94caaa06e_o.jpg" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3331/3474332548_48fb49a749_o.jpg" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3658/3473524059_1989d6a68c_o.jpg" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <h6>More images of The Lady Bronco’s awesome talent can be seen on my <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jennes1s/" target="_blank">flickr photostream here.</a></h6> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400">So far this season, most of the games have been rained out and this was one of the few Saturday games.  Game time was 11:45am so the mid-day sun wasn’t exactly my best friend and I was having to try and take action shots through a green fence.  Over all I feel like I got some cool shots that show off the girls’ abilities.  But most importantly, everyone, including the photographer, had a lot of fun.</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="400"> <br /> <h6></h6> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> Jennifer Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09434319405485454021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8762555884866399162.post-55133519788328037952009-04-13T20:43:00.002-04:002009-04-13T20:46:32.140-04:00Cemeteries of Charlotte, NC<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="400"><p align="center"><img style="DISPLAY: inline; MARGIN-LEFT: 0px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px" height="134" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3617/3439994918_30ba3bb088_b.jpg" width="366" align="left" /> </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400">While my children had visitation with their Dad in Charlotte over the Easter weekend, I found myself strolling through two of Charlotte’s most beautiful cemeteries in search of the final resting place of my Great-grandmother. I never found her burial site but I did enjoy the serenity and stunning landscape that offered numerous photo opportunities. </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"><h2>Oaklawn Cemetery</h2></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400">Oaklawn Cemetery is located at 1615 Oaklawn Avenue downtown. It is owned and maintained by the City of Charlotte and contains more than 100 graves.</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"><p align="center"><img height="233" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3626/3439149909_0a61b6954a_b.jpg" width="344" /> </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"><p align="center"><img height="485" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3624/3440049504_212b1772a0_b.jpg" width="336" /> </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"><p align="center"><img height="514" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3312/3439973678_59c50f6ef1_b.jpg" width="345" /> </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"><p align="center"><img height="240" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3611/3439966280_9c830a8276_b.jpg" width="354" /> </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"><p align="center"><img height="502" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3369/3439157561_04f80fc1c0_b.jpg" width="340" /> </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"><p align="center"><img height="498" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3367/3439160097_afd58e28ee_b.jpg" width="340" /> </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"><p align="center"><img height="240" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3584/3439971130_9b6c93af2b_o.jpg" width="237" /> </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"><h2>Elmwood Cemetery</h2></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400">Elmwood Cemetery is located at 700 W. 6th Street just off of I-77. It is also owned and maintained by the City of Charlotte and contains more than 100 burial sites. It is the largest cemetery in Mecklenburg County. <p></p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"><p align="center"><img height="444" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3656/3439174627_81fb7ba6f8_b.jpg" width="324" /> </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"><p align="center"><img height="481" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3540/3439246699_fcd43cc7fe_b.jpg" width="323" /> </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"><p align="center"><img height="462" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3636/3439186237_f49641f316_b.jpg" width="324" /> </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"><p align="center"><img height="481" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3380/3440151892_31ba4c7fb4_b.jpg" width="325" /> </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"><p align="center"><img height="460" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3640/3439167341_8ca9094439_b.jpg" width="309" /> </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"><p align="center"><img height="449" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3365/3439991186_48967b827e_b.jpg" width="309" /> </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"><p align="center"><img height="466" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3543/3439241279_dcc3ef612a_b.jpg" width="315" /> </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"><p align="center"><img height="460" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3327/3439988482_e66d916547_b.jpg" width="311" /> </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"><p align="center"><img height="439" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3547/3439188857_90da8cd94c_b.jpg" width="295" /> </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"><p align="center"><img height="443" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3605/3439980462_1398bd0bdc_b.jpg" width="300" /> </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"><p align="center"><img height="449" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3575/3439975154_bd9356ba37_b.jpg" width="303" /> </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"><p align="center"><img height="277" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3592/3439163001_f4f6e509fc_o.jpg" width="269" /> </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"><p align="center"><img height="284" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3654/3439182411_7db17fea89_b.jpg" width="275" /> </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"><p align="center"><img height="421" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3383/3439147481_abfa1169d2_b.jpg" width="285" /> </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400">The above images were captured with a Nikon D60 and a Nikon 55-200mm zoom lens. For more information about Charlotte Cemeteries, please visit The Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County’s website <a href="http://www.cmstory.org/cemetery/default.asp" target="_blank">here.</a></td></tr></tbody></table>Jennifer Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09434319405485454021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8762555884866399162.post-17272930269223158512009-04-04T23:32:00.002-04:002009-04-04T23:47:41.627-04:00Sunset Over Georgia April 4, 2009<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="369" border="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p align="center"> <img height="128" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3367/3413534570_fa31bceae6_b.jpg" width="387" /></p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367">The kids were off with their friends and I’ve been stuck in the house for 48 hours with the flu and by Saturday afternoon I was feeling a little claustrophobic so when my fever broke we went out on the lake to take in one of Georgia’s beautiful sunsets. Now keep in mind, I’m puny with the flu and am just now beginning to grasp the concept of exposure, aperture, and basically how to use my DSLR. These are not some of the best images I’ve taken out on Lake Lanier (my handy point-n-shoot does a fine job) but they are the first set I’ve taken in Manual mode.</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367">I have an awesome prosumer DSLR – a Nikon D60. We were out on the lake after 7:30pm Eastern time so it was getting pretty dark by the time I took my last shot. These are the results of an afternoon of adventure and mishap of an amateur photographer.</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400" border="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="54">Gear:</td><td valign="top" width="346">Nikon D60, Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm kit lens, Opteka 67” Monopod</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p align="center"><img style="DISPLAY: block; FLOAT: none; MARGIN-LEFT: auto; MARGIN-RIGHT: auto" height="341" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3601/3413547404_c7d47b20a7_b.jpg" width="296" /> </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p align="center">1/125sec :: f/5.6 :: ISO1 00</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p align="center">--------------------------------------------------------------------</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p align="center"><img height="436" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3360/3412740239_0a9a9a6f4e_b.jpg" width="297" /> </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p align="center">1/125sec :: f/5.6 :: ISO 200</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p align="center">--------------------------------------------------------------------</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p align="center"><img height="435" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3333/3413550266_deffe51b60_b.jpg" width="297" /> </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p align="center">1/200sec :: f/13 :: ISO 200</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p align="center">--------------------------------------------------------------------</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p align="center"><img height="305" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3584/3412726189_bcea8b8ff4_b.jpg" width="303" /> </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p align="center">1/25sec :: f/4.5 :: ISO 200</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p align="center">--------------------------------------------------------------------</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p align="center"><img height="216" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3613/3412720731_df44ae33ec_b.jpg" width="314" /> </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p align="center">1/60sec :: f/13.0 :: ISO 200</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p align="center">--------------------------------------------------------------------</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p align="left">This is what happens when you try to chase a bird in flight in the dark! (This image has not been edited in any way).</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p align="center"><img height="465" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3309/3412716085_02378c38ca_b.jpg" width="315" /> </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p align="center">--------------------------------------------------------------------</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p align="center"><img height="443" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3321/3412719203_9478c78cd8_b.jpg" width="305" /> </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p align="center">1/100sec :: f/4.2 :: ISO 200</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p align="center">--------------------------------------------------------------------</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p align="center"><img style="DISPLAY: block; FLOAT: none; MARGIN-LEFT: auto; MARGIN-RIGHT: auto" height="231" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3384/3412733365_fd91155186_b.jpg" width="344" /> </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p align="center">1/15sec :: f/4.5 :: ISO 200</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p align="center">--------------------------------------------------------------------</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p align="center"><img height="424" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3543/3412735855_85cded0718_b.jpg" width="296" /> </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p align="center">1/5sec :: f/4.5 :: ISO 200</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p align="center">--------------------------------------------------------------------</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p align="center"><img height="254" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3562/3412737657_4e85933a15_b.jpg" width="314" /> </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p align="center">1/3sec :: f/4.5 :: ISO 200</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p align="center"><img height="246" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3585/3412724581_8d1f63d937_b.jpg" width="364" /> </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p align="center">1/125sec :: f/13 :: ISO 200</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p align="center">--------------------------------------------------------------------</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p align="center"><img height="329" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3311/3412722747_338c88ed79_b.jpg" width="293" /> </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p align="center">1/500 :: f/5.6 :: ISO 200</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p align="center">--------------------------------------------------------------------</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p align="center"><img height="236" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3657/3413537082_164a5c04a0_b.jpg" width="352" /> </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p align="center">1/50sec :: f/4.5 :: ISO 200</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p align="center">--------------------------------------------------------------------</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p align="center"><img height="238" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3390/3412712135_3885dc342a_b.jpg" width="354" /> </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p align="center">1/15sec :: f/4.8 :: ISO 200</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367"><p align="center">--------------------------------------------------------------------</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="367">I’m sure that there’s an easy way to collect the EXIF data from the images but I was in a hurry to get these posted so I could go to bed and didn’t want to look for my manual. I found this free download called EXIF Reader and it allowed me to gather the EXIF data without a lot of hassle. It’s a small download size, doesn’t install anything on your computer – it runs from the executable file itself, and my antivirus didn’t start blaring so that was also a plus. You can try this software for free by downloading from <a href="http://www.takenet.or.jp/~ryuuji/minisoft/exifread/english/" target="_blank">here</a>.</td></tr></tbody></table>Jennifer Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09434319405485454021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8762555884866399162.post-76433764093471381342009-03-22T03:00:00.003-04:002009-03-22T04:49:07.706-04:00DIY Lightbox Round Two<table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="200">I spent a relaxing weekend at my parents' and decided to try taking some more DIY lightbox shots. I’m still having problems with lighting and exposure but am slowly making progress. This round my lighting source was three of my Dad’s halogen shop lights. I’m certain that part of the problem I’m having is the lack of strobes. Sounds like a good plan for some of my Birthday money :-)</td><td valign="top" width="200"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3448/3374206181_d3e7899099_o.jpg" width="200" height="265" /> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="200"></td><td valign="top" width="200"></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="400"><p align="center"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3454/3374205815_244423944c_o.jpg" /> </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"><p align="center"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3435/3375022750_6ce3121eb1_o.jpg" /> </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="400"><p align="center"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3584/3374205337_68effa3ffc_o.jpg" /> </p></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="400"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="200"><p align="center"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3643/3375022376_13cec27cd5_o.jpg" width="161" height="209" /> </p></td><td valign="top" width="200"><p align="center"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3626/3375022342_fec67851a2_o.jpg" width="169" height="205" /> </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="200"></td><td valign="top" width="200"></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="200"><p align="center"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3645/3375022842_280a64245e_o.jpg" width="177" height="221" /> </p></td><td valign="top" width="200"><p align="center"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3657/3374205549_0640cc98d1_o.jpg" width="185" height="220" /> </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="200"></td><td valign="top" width="200"></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="200"><p align="center"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3465/3375022570_6551413e0d_o.jpg" width="183" height="267" /> </p></td><td valign="top" width="200"><p align="center"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3554/3375022428_327e903281_o.jpg" width="185" height="268" /> </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="200"></td><td valign="top" width="200"></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="200"><p align="center"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3546/3375022816_0c16bc58bd_o.jpg" width="156" height="221" /> </p></td><td valign="top" width="200"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3605/3374205511_9cb0e55565_o.jpg" width="184" height="217" /> </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="200"></td><td valign="top" width="200"></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="200"><p align="center"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3659/3375022622_41cf0fd98e_o.jpg" width="161" height="226" /> </p></td><td valign="top" width="200"><p align="center"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3605/3375022540_8b60ab0d51_o.jpg" width="177" height="227" /> </p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="200"></td><td valign="top" width="200"></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="200"></td><td valign="top" width="200"></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="200"></td><td valign="top" width="200"></td></tr></tbody></table>Jennifer Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09434319405485454021noreply@blogger.com0