A New Year

I cannot believe that another year has come and gone so quickly. After swearing to myself, that I would shoot more, I simply did not. I have tons of excuses to offer, but will save you the misery of hearing them.

New Years Day is my birthday, and this year I went to LACMA to see the William Eggleston show. Seeing the work of brilliant photographers is pure soul food. I have long admired his work, and the show did not disappoint. His work captures the beauty in the most ordinary of places and objects. A master to be sure.

It was a beautiful cool day with bright blue skies. The cold weather amplified the jet trails in the sky which made for beautiful patterns. This shot was taken outside the museum as I was leaving.

My New Years Resolution is to be inspired more, shoot more, and share more. That's it. I can do that.

A Rose

Another simple shot of a rose. As I watched this flower blossom and then quickly fade over several days, it reminded me of the fragility of it all. Here today. Gone tomorrow. I have lost two good friends this year, and I miss them so much. This is for you Randy and Michael. Love you always.

A Summer Day

We have finally had some summer weather after our June gloom carried into July and August. I spent the afternoon at the beach and watched the sun set. It was a perfect California day. Sunny, but with a cool sweet breeze. The sky went from bright blue to a soft pink in minutes. As I was admiring the light, this girl on her bike whizzed past me. I only managed to capture this one frame. Lucky.

A Step

I must confess to something. I have fallen head over heels in love with my iPhone. I loved my Blackberry, but had no idea what I was missing out on. Apps. There. I've said it. I adore the Apps. Most of all, I am crazy about the Hipstamatic. I am addicted to it. I may be headed to Hipstamatic rehab. Today I am sharing the first of many images taken with this new found love. Hope you like it.

A Lovely Dalmatian

This is my sweet Zoe. I adopted her from Dalmatian Rescue in Miami nearly twelve years ago. She was left in a crack house when she was a tiny puppy. She has been the most wonderful dog and loyal companion I could ask for. She is always happy and is usually "smiling". This is a rare moment where she is not doing her Dalmatian grin. She was laying in my bed and the morning light through the white curtains made a perfect soft box. I snapped 4 frames. This was my favorite.

More Peonies

Yes, I love peonies. They are here for such a short time. These pink ones photograph so beautifully. They are so perfect that they almost don't look real.

A White House

I have been wanting to shoot this for some time, but the light was just not quite right. This morning it was cool and overcast...and perfect.