Fireworks 007

Fireworks 007
Originally uploaded by Anonymously Uncool

The Fourth of July came and went. We saw fireworks on three different nights, but the first night we watched them from afar, the second night, I didn't take my camera because it was my sons first time watching fireworks and I wanted to enjoy the experience with him (good thing too, because he was tired and spent the whole time cuddling on my lap), and the last night I got fireworks. Next year, I find my tripod in advance, instead of propping my camera on top of the car.

Just a Post

I am writing this post specifically to validate my blog for another site. Please disregard.

Men love to play with kitchen utensils

Standing in a Row

Standing in a Row
Originally uploaded by Anonymously Uncool

I have gotten quite a few hits to my pictures of the beach from last year, from people looking for pictures of the Gulf oil spill. Fortunately, for now, the beaches I grew up on have not been impacted by the oil spill, but I'm afraid that it's coming, and glad that I got these pictures last year.

This beach is located on the northern tip of Estero Island in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. This photo was taken from our 7th floor hotel room at The Pink Shell Resort and Spa. You can see Sanibel Island in the distance, including the historic light house, if you view the original size.

These shots are just so calming. I miss the beach.

003/365: I will Never Be Skinny Like those Girls on TV

003/365: I will Never Be Skinny Like those Girls on TV
Originally uploaded by Anonymously Uncool

I told you I'd have to get the nerve. After considering it, I decided not to edit out my imperfections, so here I am in all my not so pretty glory.

It's not the exact shot I was going for, but I like how it came out anyway.

002/365: Relaxing

002/365: Relaxing
Originally uploaded by Anonymously Uncool

I decided to try 365 again, and made Thursday day number one.

We finally made it to see the new polar bear exhibit on Friday, and I got a couple of great shots of the girls. This is one of my favorites because you can see the fine detail of the fur and the rock she's laying on. I did some post processing on this because I really wanted the bear to stand out, and the sunlight was pretty inconsistent throughout. I have an idea for today's shot, if I can get the nerve to take (and post) it. We shall see. I'll need to find my tripod for it though. My children apparently believe it's a toy and it seems to have disappeared.

On the Horizon

On the Horizon
Originally uploaded by Anonymously Uncool

I think I might give 365 another shot. I'm in a better place now than I was when I started it the first time, and I'm having a great time pulling the camera out most days. The summer months are a little more encouraging for daily shooting than winter. This might be photo 001/365 if I decide to start again. I have some great shots from the zoo today that I want to post as well. We shall see.

Soaking in a Sunset

Soaking in a Sunset
Originally uploaded by Anonymously Uncool

This is an older picture. I was looking for the original, then realized that it was probably on the laptop we bought that crashed within a week of purchase. Fortunately, this evening I found my external hard drive and, low and behold, there were pictures of last years vacation, as well as my sons first birthday, nieces second birthday, and daughters third birthday. I have never been so relieved.

This is one of my favorite shots from that vacation. I have several, but something about my one year old son watching the sunset, the colors, the atmosphere... I just love this. There are others on my Flickr if you want to check them out.