You would think that I was Mrs. Greenjeans this summer by this photo. Not at all… Just pure luck. Lots of rain and a wonderfully cool summer. The tomatoes were happy in their containers and the basil loved hanging out with them. I gave them all little pep talks every day about growing big and strong. Did I have success with everything I planted? No- I killed the Rosemary twice….

I thought it might be good to see what presets I used in this photo. Surprisingly I didn’t over preset it for a change. Is “over preset” a post production term?

I have been drawing a blank when it comes to putting thoughts to my photos lately. I am not sure why. It just seems that every time I sit down to write-blank, nada, zip, zero. Ever have that happen to you? I want to write but I just can’t seem to string my thoughts together enough to put them to paper. I am not thrilled with this photo and am actually disappointed with how my camera has been behaving. Of course…I blame it on the camera. It has NOTHING to do with me and my capabilities. I love taking photos but am tired of lugging around a big heavy camera for just “snapping” photos. I am seriously considering just getting a point and shoot that fits right in my purse or back pocket. I take evening bike rides on a regular basis and would love to have a camera in hand. Just seems like the D300 isn’t going to be my first choice any more. Do you go through phases like that?

Below is a recent photo of my brother and my Mom. My mom has come to Chicago for her birthday since my Dad passed away. My older sister Vicki comes too. It is a great time and this year was perfect. My brother lives in Wisconsin but came down and met us for lunch at a great little restaurant bakery in Northfield. He kept us laughing all through lunch. I love his sense of humor. You can see in the photo below he is working his magic on his mom.