patricia emerson mitchell photography
the way I see the world
First Shot: Pink Ranunculus Papaver nudicaule, 1.23.15
I had a nice 6 1/2 mile walk today. The weather is great for walking, so it was wonderful to get out and about, despite not seeing a lot that caused me to pull out the camera. Still, there is nearly always a first shot!
Over on Google+ (the link takes you directly to my page on G+) there is something called “Floral Friday”. I used to participate every week, but these days I’ve been somewhat discombobulated (a word one has to use on occasion just because it’s so darn fun even while being discombobulated isn’t fun at all) and I’ve neglected that. Today, though, I am remembering that it is Friday (days seem to melt into one another and I can’t keep track) and I’m also remembering to post this flower. With it I greet any readers here as well. Good Friday morning to you!
Lavender Rose, 1.6.15
A little something extra today: I entered three photos in the Sierra Art Trails juried exhibition titled “The Figure Revealed”. My three prints are of flora that, to my eye, have a bit of a “human side”.
All three were accepted!
I am so thrilled, honored and excited about this. Now I need to get these prints framed and shipped off. The schedule is a tight one. Sadly I can’t be there on February 7, when the exhibit opens, due to opening night of Opera San José‘s “Where Angels Fear to Tread” (I can’t just skip out on that!) but I will be able to make it to the gala reception on the 14th, which is fairly surprising considering my crazy schedule.
In any case, I’m still reeling: this is the first time I’ve done something like this.
Meanwhile, of course, it’s time for my goodnight flower. Here’s another camellia, this time from nearly one year ago.
Pink Camellia (I), 1.24.14
Light Shining on Branches, 1.1.15
When we visited the birds early on New Year’s Day we encountered not only birds but other pretty sights. This was one. I’m not sure I’ve adequately captured it, but the light was shining on branches that had frost on them and it was quite magical.
Sometimes bark is pretty darn … well … pretty. At least to my eyes.
Tree Bark (I), 2.19.14
Pale Pink Camellia, 1.8.15
This beautiful flower was seen right around the corner from my house. At the time there were only a few blooms on the plant, but I plan on passing by again tomorrow, as I suspect there will be more now. It’s a gorgeous shrub.
… but isn’t “shrub” a bizarre sounding word?
I took a walk today with the Fujifilm X-E1. I wanted to go back to the “succulent spot” and see what the smaller camera could do with it (the last time I only shot it with the iPhone), and I also wanted to have room in my bag for the can of corn I needed to purchase on my way home. (I love that I can walk to the grocery store.) Here is shot #1.
First Shot: Succulents, Rock and Leaves, 1.21.15
When we were visiting the birds it was rather foggy. We stopped to see these little guys, who were visible, but only a bit, due to both the brush and the fog. This is my first shot, when I was still getting my head in gear for the fun day. As is typical with me, it’s doubtful it could be a printable shot, but it is the first shot. No doubt there. It was morning, so I’m sharing it as my good morning shot.
First Shot: Cattle Egrets and Coots, 1.19.15
Yellow & Pink Rose, 1.16.15
Here is a little series of shots from yesterday’s visit with the birds. I continue to be fascinated by the ibis. The colors one sees when the light hits its wings can be lovely. This was in very little light, so there isn’t as much color as sometimes, but I was happy to catch the bird in flight.
Ibis, I, II, III & IV, 1.19.15
