Giving it a shot...: April 20, 2010

April 20, 2010

Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/250
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ISO Speed 400

Taking Chance

Went to visit my friend Nicole this afternoon - she lives just north in Michigan in the country. This is her horse, Chance. He was big, and a little intimidating to me... but yes, I rode him. Well... let's just say I sat on him and we walked around a little ;) ....hint - see my Flickr

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Mike SimmonsApril 20, 2010 at 8:15 PM
Chance looks like a gentleman. Very nice portrait of him! That's an interesting straight-on shot. Nice shot of you on him on your Flickr too!
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AndrewApril 20, 2010 at 8:37 PM
The DoF is masterful.
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rumaApril 21, 2010 at 4:31 AM
His expression is heartwarming very much.
His character seems to be handed down to me, too.

It is splendid photography.

From the Far East.
Best regards.
ruma
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ClytieApril 21, 2010 at 9:20 AM
Beautiful portrait of a gentle looking horse. How fun that you got to ride him!
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toledonativeApril 21, 2010 at 6:01 PM
Oh he looks like a sweetie! I haven't ridden in several years - I miss it! How fun that you got to ride him! This shot is wonderful! You really captured his personality!
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A New Year

Back in November, 2009, I promised myself that I would give this a shot until the first of the new year. Here it is a new decade. I was hoping to improve my skills by having a photo daily. Looking back over the past few months, I believe that this journal has helped me in more ways than I can describe.

One of the days missing - December 4th - was the day that I was diagnosed with cancer. If you've been reading, you may have read a few references to my illness in some posts. I plan to continue my project, cancer or not. I may even talk about it a bit more here. I don't want to change the "tone" in my photography (or this blog), but I am here to tell a story through my eyes, my feelings, my emotions. I will be running the gamut of them.... some days fear, sadness, anger, indifference, gratitude and love. I'm hoping it has some impact.

My journey to recovery has begun - I am in the midst of a rigorous treatment plan consisting of radiation and chemo therapies. I still have several weeks to go, and have my good days and bad. There may be some days I may not feel up to taking photos or writing, but I'm working on finding my balance. I can tell you that I still find peace and therapy in what I'm doing with my camera and this journal. In some regards this may be one of the things to help me through. I don't want to be defined by this illness, or my journey to overcome this illness.

Even more than my contribution to this space, I take pleasure and inspiration by viewing and supporting fellow bloggers with passion for photography. Please have a look at these sites and spaces and see the talent that has sparked my interest in sharing my work and thoughts.

So whatever comes of this page, or me... I am giving it a shot as best as I can. It's a journey, and I am pretty tough. So come on the journey with me, and hang out with me while I take my shots :)

Giving it a shot...

April 20, 2010

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