Pennsylvania Pride.

The last 2 days have been rather fun. I wasn't expecting that at all. Those are good days. Though I have noticed something that I hadn't up until now. Though I miss my Papa every day that goes past, I haven't been thinking of him with every shot the last few days. Its someone else. It drives me crazy sometimes and I have to redirect myself back into focus of what is going on around me. I was almost distant with my group of friends because this man occupied my thoughts 45 out of 60 minutes of the hour all day long. There were so many things I wanted to show him and so many places I wanted to be WITH him.

Every scene we drove past I wanted to be drving with him and not a van full of silly girls. As much as I love my coven, I just couldn't stop myself from wishing I had different, more quiet and understanding comany than what I had. Even when he's not there these shots remind me of him.

As sunset remind me of Papa. I think he'd be proud, at least, I'd hope so. Every thing I see now is something I want to see in a photo. Every bit of life I want to keep a piece of because it is simply wonderful every last moment of it. Every single breath, every ray of sunshine is nothing but pure blessing. I've never been so proud to actualy live in Pennslyvania. We've got so much life and so much beauty.

No one ever stays away from PA. They may go somewhere else to build there life, but they always come home. There's no where else a Pennslyvanian wants to be than to be home. I would love to see other places, but I think ultimately, I'd love to come back and say that there is no other place I'd rather be.

Good night.

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Blessed Be.

Friends give each other hope.

"Since I can't seem to figure out how to leave a comment on the link above, I'll leave one here Not to sound like I wasn't listening at all, and completely disregarded everything you wrote about not wanting to turn your hobby into a career, I was enthralled with the pure... magic(?) of the photographs that you posted, and could totally see those on like the pictures you get from picture frames. I found them completely emotional in a way that one could relate to and reminisce in the good times they've had with first loves, friends, and simply gorgeous places that you may have found a connection with.

Five stars out of five!!!"

-Snot-Licker.

She posted this on my live journal. (anonymously) and I just felt so good! I'm so very glad to know that I'm not going crazy and that I'm not rambling on about how much each photo means to me. Snot-licker is my rock. She's my hope. That's what friends should be. This photo doesn't even begin to dive into who she really is, but it does reflect her beauty. I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. I will cherish this photo for several reasons and most of them I'd like to keep to myself. =]

"Hey look! Take a photo of me! I'm [she who shall remain nameless]!"

The Outline for the Day.

Sometimes you set out to simply photograph. Sometimes you don't always catch what it is you were looking for. I love those kind of days.

Today, I captured more than I ever thought I would. Though I didn't get to take photos of certain scenes I had hoped to. To the right is my little sister. She looks happy because she is happy. She looks playful because she is. This is the kind of shot I'm talking about. I had no intention of taking portraits at all today. Posed to Spontaneous, it didn't matter, but it most certainly happened. It is a wonderful thing to see. =]

I'm not going to school for photography and I had hoped too, but perhaps I won't. I like the idea of learning on my own and I don't think I should have a paper to proove I know how to use a camera. It would seem like work that way, don't you think? This is a love of mine and I simply cannot imagine wanting to do it as a chore or for a living. This is a hobby. I have had some family members want me to sell some prints. She claims she will buy them. That is a wonderful thing to hear, but I'm thinking that perhaps she would be the only one at the moment. Having no one else say anything similar.

Which leads me on to my next point. Simply because this is a hobby I take photos of things that matter to me in life, of things that have a message, of something that holds deep memories, or of things I want to keep a small piece of. I doubt that everyone can see the same photo exactly as I do, which is the beauty in all art, but very few people can understand what it is I'm trying to photograph to begin with. I had a friend tell me once that, "The shot is too flat. It needs a story." Of course it does and it did, but he could not see it. Even after telling the history behind the photo he still could not grasp what it was that made me love the photo when he did not.

When looking at a photo, yes there would be that "certain something" That catches your eye, but is that really what makes you view it? I look at the photos that trigger an emotion, a memory, or a thought. They don't have to feature super models or have that fantastic equipment. That is not always how that works.

I capture life.

I Added a quote at the bottom of my blog. When he speaks, its like poetry. He speaks only truth when it comes to this hobby of ours and it makes me smile. He always makes me smile.

Time gives favors to no man.

Time went far too quickly today. (the 12th.) I'm almost sorry to tell you that I didn't take many photos today. I did get a few and they are nice, but I was far too content with my company and the fact that his hand was in mine.

There was such beauty everywhere! To think we never intended on being there in the first place. He's teaching me more than photography and its wonderful. He was right behind me for this photo crouched down taking a shot of what was behind me. I even got to lean on him a bit to stop my shaking. He noticed before I did and actually held me to him to brace me a bit. Its amazing I got the shots that I did. =]

Finding myself isn't all that difficult. These photos mean a lot to me. I couldn't begin to tell you just how much. I love discoveries, I love adventure, and I love the possibility of love. I cannot wait for anything to happen, because I simply cannot believe what has happened so far. It gives me absolute hope and absolute confidence and inspiration.

It started out that we needed something to do. Not that sitting in the mall parking lot wasn't already something great. (lol) So Since we had discussed Bear Town Rocks we thought we'd go ahead and go. Well, his GPS was giving him correct directions. I was not. We ended up going the exact opposite direction we were meant to. So, It plotted a new course for us to turn around. We exited I-80 and saw a few signs for Parker Dam. He says, "Why don't we go there? Let go there." Of course we didn't make it that far, he made a turn at S.B Elliot State Park. We walked around a little and I discovered that he really does have a way with animals. (lol) Our first direction of choice once leaving the car was a good one because we managed to catch 3-4 White Tailed Deer leaping out of view. On our way back out had stoped me and quietly said to look where he was. 3 more White Tailed Deer. They were simply beautiful.

During out wanderings we found a few interesting things stopping occasionally for him to photograph something, because I just had my head elsewhere. He kept asking me if I was getting enough photos. I had gotten a few. And I've shared a few here with you.

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