Giving it a shot...: June 24, 2010

June 24, 2010

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The Skyway

I have been wanting to shoot this bridge - especially at night when it is lit. I met some friends downtown for happy hour and dinner and managed to get the bridge at twilight. I really want to use my tripod for a timed night shot on this, but no tripod this time, just hand held.

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Prettypics123June 24, 2010 at 8:46 PM
Wow! I love it! That is some capture!
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Holly MillerJune 25, 2010 at 7:47 AM
I like the light!
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AndrewJune 25, 2010 at 9:11 AM
That's an awesome bridge, I love how it's lit. You should shoot it at sunset sometime and see if you can get a rad flare!
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biebkriebelsJune 25, 2010 at 2:39 PM
I have discovered your blog and I am impressed by your photo's. I read your story, hope you are well, keep going!
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ClytieJune 25, 2010 at 7:23 PM
What, no tripod? You must have the rock steadiest hands around! Because that is a very beautiful catch of a beautiful bridge - in twilight mode!
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DijeaJune 26, 2010 at 2:49 PM
NICE!!!
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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...

June 24, 2010

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