Clickin Walk 2013...Finally!

This feels so weird! Blogging, I mean. It has been such a long time, even though it has only been a couple a months. When you go from blogging several times a week to none...I am sure you get the idea. I also haven't been shooting that much :(.

I did however brave the rain and wind to spend the day walking around Seattle with a group of amazing photographers. It was for the annual Clickin Moms' Clickin Walk, which I have gone to 3 years in a row. Here a photo of our group at the beginning of the walk taken by one of our fearless leaders Davina...

It was a challenge to take photos, but the experience was amazing! I got to see people I haven't seen in a year, meet new people and immerse myself in my passion for a day. It is difficult to describe the boost in creative energy one can get from just simply being around people who love the same thing you do and who love it just as much! Here are a few of my photos from the walk...

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One of the coolest parts of the walk for me was getting to help a fellow photographer I had met first at another photography meet up get a shot she had been hoping to try. As with many photographers, I am not a fan of being in front of the camera. However, I just couldn't pass up the chance to be a cheerleader and model for a photo. I know what it is like to dream about getting a certain shot and I was glad to help make it happen. I also learned about bit about flash because of this photo and a mini-workshop Jennifer put on after the walk. 

How cool is that! I can't wait to see what next year's Clickin Walk brings!

"Life is a canvas of many strokes where shades from different palettes meet into a picture so concrete that some forget it is their own, so become framed themselves." - Vanna Bonta

Reverse 365: Catch Up

I have been in an editing rut lately. I haven't found any new tutorials to inspire me and the point I am at in looking back through last year's photos was a time when I was not inspired by what I was shooting. That coupled with a lack of time has me behind once again. Oh well, there is nothing to do but move forward!

Settings: ISO 800, 100mm, ss1/250, f/3.5

Date: September 29th, 2012

Location: Volunteer Park Conservatory

Macro Fun with the Clickin Walk Ladies

128/365 - May 8th, 2013

Settings: ISO 100, 100mm, ss1/500, f/8.0

Date: September 29th, 2012

Location: Louisa Boren Park, Seattle, WA

After the Clickin Walk

129/365 - May 9th, 2013

Settings: ISO 100, 50mm, ss1.3sec, f/9.0 (on tripod)

Date: October 7th, 2012

Location: Kerry Park, Seattle, WA at Sunrise

130/365 - May 10th, 2013

Settings: ISO 400, 50mm, ss1/250, f/11

Date: October 14th, 2012

Location: Mount Rainier National Park, Before the Storm

131/365 - May 11th, 2013

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Date: October 14th, 2012

Location: Mount Rainier National Park, Before the Storm

132/365 - May 12th, 2013

Settings: ISO 400, 50mm, ss1/100, f/11

Date: October 14th, 2012

Location: Enumclaw, WA

133/365 - May 13th, 2013

"Where there is no struggle, there is no strength." - Oprah Winfrey

Reverse 365: Second Look - Day 127/365 5.7.13

I thought I was done with my photos from the Clickin Walk in September, but I found another one I wanted to try and edit. Enjoy!

Settings: ISO 800, 100mm, ss1/500, f/5.0

Date: September 29th, 2012

Location: Seattle, WA

127/365 - May 7th, 2013

"Love at first sight is possible, but it pays to take a second look." - Unknown

Reverse 365: Abstract - Day 126/365 5.6.13

It was my birthday yesterday and I had the most amazing adventure! Come back on Thursday to hear more about it.

Settings: ISO 800, 100mm, ss1/500, f/5.0

Date: September 29th, 2012

Location: Seattle, WA

126/365 - May 6th, 2013

"The longer you look at an object, the more abstract it becomes, and, ironically, the more real." - Lucian Freud

Reverse 365: Bicycling - Day 125/365 5.5.13

Settings: ISO 800, 100mm, ss1/1250, f/5.0

Date: September 29th, 2012

Location: Seattle, WA

125/365 - May 5th, 2013

"Melancholy is incompatible with bicycling." - James E. Starrs

Reverse 365: Vibrant - Day 124/365 5.4.13

Settings: ISO 800, 100mm, ss1/2000, f/5.0

Date: September 29th, 2012

Location: Seattle, WA

124/365 - May 4th, 2013

"I like light, color, luminosity. I like things full of color and vibrant." - Oscar de la Renta

Reverse 365: Buildings Shape Us - Day 122/365 5.2.13

The next few days I will be sharing images form The Clickin Walk, an annual photography walk put on my Clickin Moms. I love the chance to meet with other photographers and learn from them!

Settings: ISO 400, 50mm, ss1/320, f/14

Date: September 29th, 2012

Location: Seattle, WA

122/365 - May 2nd, 2013

"We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us." - Winston Churchill

Reverse 365: Hidden Future - Day 121/365 5.1.13

I cannot believe it is May already! This Reverse 365 Project has been a challenging and yet rewarding experience. I am finding that I am going through my photos faster than I anticipated and I am to September and the Clickin Walk already. I plan on going back through my files once I get to year's end, but I didn't shoot as much last year as I am this year and that is making it difficult. This project is about making it work though and I will do just that!

Settings: ISO 400, 50mm, ss1/80, f/5.0

Date: September 29th, 2012

Location: Seattle, WA

121/365 - May 1st, 2013

"The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine." - Mike Murdock

Wordless Wednesday: The Clickin Walk!

I have been talking in my posts so far this week about the Clickin Walk. 2012 was the 2nd annual walk hosted by the Clickin Moms site. Basically it is a get together where photographers (many who also are moms :o) walk around a city or place and take pictures while learning from each other and enjoying getting to know one another. Last year I went knowing one person and with a bit of hesitation over what it would be like. This year I went knowing more people and ready to fully embrace the experience. I was not disappointed! I got to walk and talk with old friends, get to know new ones, learn about cameras and lenses, get my picture taken by someone on the street and photograph a bunch of very cool locations! Here are some of my favorite shots...

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Taken at the top of the tower at the Volunteer Park Conservatory (beginning of our walk)

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One of the houses on Millionaires Row

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Flowers outside of one of the flower shops on our route

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Interesting plant in the Thomas Street Community Garden

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Buds in the Thomas Street Community Garden

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Flower petals in the Thomas Street Community Garden

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Water spout in the Thomas Street Community Garden

Following the walk one of the leaders was gracious enough to share her tips for shooting macro shots. She is AMAZING and I learned so much from her. Her name is Kara and you should take a look at her work. It was such a great experience to see her passion for this type of photography. Passionate people inspire me! We shot in the Volunteer Park Conservatory which had a TON of macro opportunities. Here are a few of my favorite shots. I have to say that I will without a doubt be out shooting more macros soon. Especially now that I bought a 100mm macro from a friend. I can't wait!

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"Art is beauty, the perpetual invention of detail, the choice of words, the exquisite care of execution." - Theophile Gautier

     

I Clicked it Up a Notch - September

September ended with an amazing event that is something I have been looking forward to it since last year, the Clickin Walk! There is just something about spending time with fellow photographers who are all amazing people and all willing to share that makes for a fantastic day. I feel blessed to have participated for a second year in a row. 

During the walk we stumbled upon a community garden filled with amazing photographic possibilities! One of my fellow photographers had a passion for macro photography and her passion was contagious. With my new macro lens (I am in love!) I took this shot. I love the detail of the petals and the way it is a new perspective for me. I can't wait to delve into macro photography further! Come back tomorrow to see all of my shots from the walk and hear more about a macro shoot I was lucky enough to participate in!

Settings: ISO 800, 100mm, ss1/800, f/5.0

“The difference between a mountain and a molehill is your perspective.” - Al Neuharth

  This also happens to be my favorite shot of the week!              

Tones on Tuesday #48 10.2.12

Dina at 4 Lettre Words

Love the expression here! There is such a joy in this photo that draws me in. Thank you for sharing Dina!

Larissa at 2012 Adventures

Another great expression! I love the softness of the black and white. Thank you for joining us Larissa! Hope to see you back again.

Mock-Turtle at Jack's Paper Moon

This is another "cute kid" photo, I just couldn't resist! The eyes, the expression and the cute sweater make for an amazing photo. Thank you for linking up!

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For my photo this week I am sharing a photo from the Clickin Walk I participated in on Saturday. A shot of an angel statue in front of one of the houses on the walk. To hear more about it stop buy this week for more photos or check out my Facebook page!

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"Faith is the response to something which is calling us from the timeless part of our reality." - Sydney Carter

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