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75 Days of Summer - Desert Rain

Day 10 continued - the drive to Moab.

75 Days of Summer - Glenwood Springs, CO (days 9-10)

Turns out, keeping up with a daily summer photo project is no challenge...when you're on a road trip. Last week, after a few days in Denver for my beautiful cousin's wedding, we headed off on a family adventure. First stop, Glenwood Springs, and a night at the gorgeous Hotel Colorado. We met with an infatuated turkey, had fun times in the hot springs (minus the camera) and found thrills in the air and underground.

Road trippin'

The Hotel Colorado

Koi!

Porters-in-training.

Some light improvisation.

Lobby of the Hotel Colorado

Hello!

Grand hallways (image courtesy of The Dad)

Our new friend. He liked our car so much, we had to back down a hill to keep from squashing him.

Glenwood Springs at Sunset

Hot Springs at Dusk

Enjoying the Sunset

Being Five

While Parents Pack (1)

Historically accurate, including no air conditioning.

While Parents Pack (2)

Morning Stroll

Gondola Ride

What is happening, here?

Obligatory shot.

Thrill seekers.

Success!

Waiting for mom and bro. (image courtesy of The Dad.)

Ahead of the storm (image courtesy of The Dad).

In the Fairy Caves.

Replica Edison Bulb - Historic Lighting in Glenwood Caverns

Fairy Caves at Glenwood Caverns

75 Days of Summer: Days 4-8

It's vacation time around here, so while posting has slowed, shooting has not. Project 75 Days of Summer is still alive and kicking. Below, days 4 to 8.

Day 4 - Unfocused iPhone shot on my commute home. It still counts.

Day 5 - Vacation-bound. Cross-town traffic makes me cry, too.

Day 8 - There are Too Many Kids in this Tub

One {June 2015}

This little one has been featured a little heavily in the One rotation recently, but I can't help but go with this shot. It isn't technically fabulous, but there is something irresistible about such a glorious mess. Nothing gets between our exceedingly independent baby and her object of desire.

Please head out to Washington to see what the amazing Krista has found this month, and while you're at it, congratulate her on that shiny new Masters degree she just earned! A woman of many talents, indeed.

75 Days of Summer

I have yet to undertake a daily shooting project, but have often been inspired by the efforts of my fellow photographers. Recently, the Instagram/Facebook hashtag #100daysofsummer has caught my eye and left me thinking about a) how lazy I am and b) how private I am and, in light of those two things, am I willing to undertake a summertime photography project that will likely center around my family? And, also...c) do we really have 100 days of summer? As it turns out, we do not. In terms of vacation, we have 75. And when it comes to a frequent photography project, that is probably for the best.

I won't guarantee a daily post, though I will plan to shoot daily and I will guarantee more personal shots for the time being. In any case, I am going to give the project the old college try. We will have adventures, excitement and a lot of time on the playground. Kicking off with days 0-3.

Summer Vacation Day 0 - Last Day of Kindergarten!

Summer Vacation Day 1 - A Boy and His Books

Summer Vacation Day 1 - Why Walk When You Can Climb?

Summer Vacation Day 1 - "I'm playing race car driver with my sister."

Summer Vacation Day 2 - Because Nothing Says 40th Anniversary Like Dinner and the Playground

Summer Vacation Day 3 - Monday Morning at the Diner

Summer Vacation Day 3 - Bubbles and Superheroes

P52.3 - Perspectives - Brighton Beach on Film {Week 12: Vibrant}

We were looking for vibrant images this week and my film from Brighton Beach did more than deliver. Orange and turquoise? Check.

Please head over to Who We Become and see this week's collection.

p52.3 - Perspectives {week 11: open}

Open: the chess players in Washington Square Park. Always inviting you in, always up for a game. Also, let's give a little shout out to the sharp-dressed competitor.

Please head over to Who We Become to see everyone's interpretation of this week's theme.

p52.3 - Perspectives - The High Bridge {week 10: layered}

The dad in our household is excellent at scouting out fun and slightly random adventures for us to go on. This weekend, we went on two. The first, seen here, is our trip to the newly reopened High Bridge, way uptown. The second, captured only on film, will have to wait.

Our theme at Who We Become this week is Layered, which seemed very appropriate when viewing the city from on high and at a distance. Please click on over to our collection and see everyone's take this week!

P52.3 - Perspectives {Week 9: Disheveled}

Perhaps the most disheveled thing around here this week is me - we had a busy and wonderful weekend doing some celebrating in our family and I'm still recovering. But someone else got a little disheveled too, after being smothered in kisses by her favorite pup. A bath was required by the time this encounter was over.

Please head over to Who We Become to check out this week's collection.

P52.3 - Perspectives {Week 8: Textured}

There is a transition period when you see your baby turning into a child. It starts off gradually, but then becomes an avalanche. New words, new skills and a new way of interacting. Yesterday, she stood and watched a torrential downpour, fascinated, then hid in my arms in fear when the thunder rolled in. She's taking in the world and making it her own.

Please stop in to see our "textured" collection on Who We Become this week.

One {May 2015}

Incredibly, this month's one post is already here. What can I say, I like stripes. Please continue on to the Pacific Northwest to see what my amazing friend Krista has found this month.

P52.3 - Perspectives {Week 7: Hidden}

Hidden. At least, almost. Please head over to Who We Become to see everyone's work this week.

P52.3 - Perspectives {Week 6: Transitory}

This week on P52.3: Perspectives, we are searching for transitory moments. Please head over to Who We Become to see the collection.

P52.3 - Perspectives {Week 5: Imagined}

Please head over to Who We Become to see how our group interpreted the word "imagined" this week.

P52.3 - Perspectives {Week 4: Translucent}

I went to Chicago last weekend and brought my 35mm film camera with no auto focus because I want to force myself to shoot more film/like to torment myself, as you wish. More images to come, but I liked the light shimmering through the spring trees for our translucent theme this week. Go check out Who We Become, it's such a fun collection this week!

Fujicolor Superia 800

One {April 2015}

This month's One Circle post is celebratory, for when it goes live, we will all be in the same city, in the same house, enjoying one another's company. And likely drinking some wine.

As is wont to happen with good friends, I expect it will start off something like this:

Then begin to go a little like this:

Until we reach this:

And end the night with a bonus Still Life With Iguana, as you do. Cheers, friends! Next up, come see what our hostess Jessica has discovered this month.

P52.3 - Perspectives {Week 3: Whimsical}

For our third installment of P52.3: Perspectives, the participants of Who We Become went in search of whimsy. After a week of world events that will leave the lightest heart feeling heavy, our theme feels out of touch. However, we hope that our collection of whimsical images will add a dash of light to darkened spirits.

My images are a little out of character, but when someone asks you to come take a picture of the "magic dust" floating in his curtain light, you go take a picture of the magic dust. May it be sprinkled far and wide.

Central Park in Spring on Film - Expired Ultramax 400

The film camera came out last weekend - I love the retro vibe this expired stock gives to our first warm day of the year. Still need some practice, but I'm having fun when I use it.

"Mommy, I'm wearing short sleeves AND short pants!" Good times.