P & P Wedding - effects

Here's a little shot that the maid of Honor, Vicki Schmitt took liberties with one of my shots.

Great job.  Someday I'll learn Photoshop and have all kinds of plugins but this is really great, and kudos to the photographer (?) the important parts are in the right spot and pull you in!

Paul and Penny's wedding

A couple of weeks ago some friends of mine got married.  Small wedding, very limited invite list.  Somehow I managed to get the opportunity to take some pictures.  Essentially there was no photographer and they were expecting iphone pictures, so, well, the opportunity presented itself.

It was fun.  There was a theme involved....  Period costumes, from essentially the late 1800's.

I told Penny I wouldn't post anything until I got her some shots and she posted, which has been done, so here are a few shots.

Here Lizard Lizard

Its almost spring here, which means it still winter in Texas.  Finished putting in my garden this weekend, high 70's this weekend, but windy.  I feel sorry for all the allergy sufferers.   Everything is in blossom, pollen everywhere and rain forecast for later this week.  Those with pain will be in pain this week for sure.

I was wrapping up and saw this little fella on the corner of my garage.  I ran in to get my camera hoping he would stay put and he did, so was able to get a couple of shots.  A bit later I saw three more of these guys but they were much more mobile.  These are different shots, not just a crop, but after the second shot I guess he figured he had been spotted as he scampered away.

Peach Blossoms

I've been watching my peach and plum trees.  The peach tree blossoms early and is almost in full bloom and should be by this weekend.  The plum tree has at least another week, maybe two.  Its March 4th today, and incredibly warm our, 85F.  Its going to drop tomorrow, maybe even a frost tomorrow night so may as well take advantage.

Its late in the day, maybe not quite late enough but unfortunately the sun gets obscured as it goes down much lower.  Macro time.  Just playing a bit but got a couple of nice shots.  One of the photo meetup groups has a virtual meetup on Macro this weekend so a bit of inspiration. 

I missed my opportunity with a couple of insects.  If I get another chance this weekend will seek out the bugs and bees....

Just a few more short weeks and it will be wildflower season.....