It feels like Summer

 

 

 

 

 

My oh My I have been a very slack tart documenting on this blog, apologies.

I have been taking care of my wee poppet who has had tonsilitis and a horrendus gastro bug at the same time- so not fair! The gastro bug has practically wiped everyone out pretty nasty. I am very much looking forward to next week- having *touch wood* health and hapiness in the household. My younger sister/ best friend is coming home from her Overseas Adventure next week and we are beyond excited to squeeze her. You may notice the little gorgeous button in the third photography, Avera had a wee play date with our little friend from daycare Lulu& her lovely mama Judy, I just couldnt resist getting a few snaps of this beautiful girl. I can't wait to in the future get a snapshot of her infectious smile, she is just stunning.

 

I have also been plodding along with the Photography Institute- not working hard enough though- I really do need to get these modules out. The assignment was all about Depth of Field and the relationship between ISO, Aperture and Shutter speed.I got a 90% ( they say 9/10- but geeez 90% sounds waaaay better!) for my this assignment which I was very happy with, there was paperwork also but this was my submitted piece....



 

 

 

Auckland Zoo

Today Avera experienced her first ever trip to the zoo. The zoo definitly is on my top ten fav list of "where I'd like to be". She had an absolute blast, she especially liked Burma the elephant who stomped by us on his daily stroll with the zoo keeper. Here a few of my favourite shots from today.

 

On a side not, I was super excited the other day to win the LoveKraft facebook photo competition. It was run through a prop buy and sell photography page and I won $15 of prop vouchers from the lovely  LoveKraft.

Forced Perspective

In a moment inspired by Pin-interest ( yes for some reason I can't get my mind around that its called pinterest) and a technique of forced perspective I created this image. With the help of my sister holding the flower and my niece holding a ballet-esque pose we made this together -team effort!

perspective

Out of clutter,

find simplicity.

From discord,

find harmony.

In the middle of difficulty

lies opportunity.

Albert Einstein

 

 

I have been trying to declutter my belongs ( somewhat unsuccessful), my mind and my art. To gain a little perspective sometimes horrible things happen and it really makes us step back and start to appreciate things we may be taking for granted. One of my best friends suggested a super therapudic way of achknowledging our blessings by writting down 5 important points routinely.

such as :

14th Oct 2012

* I love inspirational words

* I adore my dad/ vera's popa

* I appreciate and love my grandma/ vera's great grandma

* I love the connection two strangers who are mothers can have.

* I love sparkles.

Here are some sparkles that I love.

 

 

 

 



ALOHA!!!

The sunshine has been magical, as has this week. Cutting back to work three days a week has been good for my mind, body and soul. I feel productive, more energetic,  I even feel like I am being a better mama, photographer and a wife. I whipped out my first assignment and it promptly got marked by my lovely tutor and got 8/10 - 80% if you please- here's hoping this will be my lowest score *fingers crossed.* but loads of constructive feedback so feeling good.

Heading to the Diwali festival tomorrow arvo to take some shots- should be super cultural and vibrant- can't wait!

Little shout out to the aunty mole who moved to Aussie recently, we love and miss ya.

candid shot of vera in fits and giggles over the hair dryer

 Spring has Sprung

Getting into the swing of things, prioritising and appreciating. xxxx

As Excited as a girl with Fairy Bread!

Why so excited you ask??....
Yesterday I enrolled into the Photography Institute and will strive to obtaining a Photography Diploma with these folks! I am beyond excited! and also a little scared!

On other news, I will be adding a few pictures to my nature and family photos, so jump over and have a look. xx
Lisa.

Horray!

Goodbye to the Lemon Laptop,
Hello brand new van dangled-dedicated graphics-sparkly white-laptop!
Very excited to get the ball rolling again after what has been a super tumultuous couple of months. I have also learnt that my creativity and motivation stems from my happiness, hence a bit of a gap lately. In time I will learn to embrace this "in good times and in bad" and keep consistent.
Thanks to those who still follow this blog I truly appreciate your support. xx