[monday mosaic] hillsborough river state park

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A couple of weeks ago, our photography meet-up met at the Hillsborough River State Park. The day was overcast so the best we could do is look for macro shots or shoot the river. I didn't have my tripod nor my macro lens. I did have my 12 year old so we walked and I shot what I could. I know I want to go back when I have more time to set and take some better shots.

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[bling] less is more





1/2500
f/3.2
Aperture priority
ISO 100
31 mm
14.0-54.0 mm f/2.8-3.5
OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. E-410

You might make the argument that this is just a door handle and pretty simple at that. Indeed, it is. There isn't any extra design and it certainly fits form follows function. But that's just it. The little swoop at the end meant to keep fingers or hand from slipping off the edge are just enough flair. A thousands diamonds are spectactular but my eye will always be drawn to simple and elegant designs.

[mosaic monday] car show

20091207

A few weeks ago, there was a car & truck show at our local mall. It was an eclectic collection or old and newer cars. Some tricked out, some lovingly restored, some used daily. I was there early so the crowds were out, if they came at all. It all seemed very low keyed. Then again, this was my first car show so maybe they are all that way.

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enjoy





1/250
f/2.8
Aperture priority
ISO 200
14 mm
14.0-54.0 mm f/2.8-3.5
OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. E-410


Because our summers are dang hot, Floridians tend to stay indoors. Or they only venture outside to go swimming. The nature parks don't see much action except from the ginormous mosquitos.


But now that the temperatures are cooling down. people are out and about. We can now enjoy nature without being its food source. This was our first visit to Hillsborough River State Park. It won't be our last.

[traditions] lego advent

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Last year I tried to get away from the commercial advent calendars and do my own. I found it wasn't easy to get little stuff my kids would enjoy. They don't eat candy and the coins seemed odd. I went back to lego and Ryan was happy to open his window today. I just took the photos with my iPhone and processed using Itty Bitty Actions Old Chrome and Urban Intensity.