Day 364: The End is Only the Beginning

On December 31, 2011 By LindyIn photography

This photo represents the finale of my 365 Day Photography project. It may be a cemetery, but I don’t mean it to be negative; I believe in life after death. The end of this phase is only the beginning of another. I have learned so much about photography, blogging, and myself over this past year, and I know my photography skills will only continue to grow in 2012. Tomorrow will be my last daily photo before I head into a Project 52 for 2012. Happy New Year!

The sun sets on a nearby cemetary. The end of one chapter is only the beginning of another.

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Day 363: One Fine Day

On December 30, 2011June 20, 2012 By LindyIn architecture, photography, street photography

This year may have rang in with a very harsh winter, but it’s finishing out with surprisingly mild weather. Yesterday was another 50 degree day, so I went on my own personal photo walk over lunch. Like most photographers, I try to avoid shooting during the harsh midday light, but I came back with several photos I was happy with. This one was my favorite, because I haven’t posted anything quite like this before.

If you look closely at something as ordinary as an old building, you can find beauty. I love the textures of the bricks, vines, and door.

Day 362: Time to Fly South?

On December 29, 2011December 29, 2011 By LindyIn nature, photography

We’ve had unseasonably warm weather in the Midwest over the past few days; and that’s perfectly fine with me. I’m not a fan of sub-zero temperatures, ice freezing inside my windows, or dangerous road conditions. In fact, it’s so warm that these geese haven’t finished flying south yet! I got off work yesterday just in time to head to the park before the sunlight faded.

A Canadian goose comes up from a quick dip.

A Canadian goose flaps its powerful wings in the water.

Day 361: Windows and Mirrors

On December 28, 2011 By LindyIn photography

I am one of maybe 20% of my coworkers actually in the office this week, because most people save up their time off to use around the holidays when their kids are out of school. So I was pleasantly surprised when my parents called me at work yesterday morning, offering to take me to a small art exhibit at the KC Public Library over lunch. We spent some time looking at colorful, powerful murals depicting the War in Afghanistan at the exhibit titled, “Windows and Mirrors.” Learn more about the artwork here.

My dad studies paintings depicting the War in Afghanistan at the public library.

Day 360: Welcome Home

On December 28, 2011December 28, 2011 By LindyIn photography

After three days of Christmas parties, extended family, and leaving our cat behind, we were happy to be home on Monday. (And happy to have the day off work!) Here is one final Christmas photo of the year.

Our red and green Christmas wreath greeted us when we arrived home on Monday.

Days 357-359: Boys and their Christmas Toys

On December 27, 2011 By LindyIn photography

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! Mine was great; we spent lots of time with extended family. I never realized I had a male-dominated family until I started going through these Christmas photos full of little boys. Here are my favorites from our three Christmas celebrations on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

My cousin's son Izac pulls at the strings on a pinata. Instead of all the cousins giving gifts to all 9 kids, we decided to keep it low-key and have a pinata instead. Best idea ever!

Isaac and Jacob, another one of my cousin's sons, play with their new toys. I love that my grandma is holding a baby doll in the background.

My nephew Spencer is shocked to see a new bicycle on the back porch on Christmas morning.

Day 356: Loving Leah

On December 23, 2011June 20, 2012 By LindyIn baby, photography

I took the day off yesterday to meet up with some good friends that I don’t get to see very often. Of course, 8-month-old Leah was the star of the show, as it should be! This little girl is already pulling herself up and walking around holding on to things. I predict her to be a child prodigy in a few years.

Day 355: Sneak Peak

On December 22, 2011February 17, 2012 By LindyIn family, photography, portraits

Yesterday I had the privilege of shooting portraits for a family who was reunited after seven years. I loved getting to know the three generations of George’s and the rest of the family!

Family portraits in front of the fireplace.

Little George showing off one of his many sweet, goofy faces.

Day 354: O Christmas Tree

On December 21, 2011December 21, 2011 By LindyIn photography

I’m one of “those people.” I believe that you don’t need all white lights and red ornaments to have a pretty Christmas tree. I love our “fat little tree,” as my husband calls it, with all its colorful lights and mismatched ornaments. For those of you who don’t like colored lights, I’ve also included a black and white image.

Our bright, colorful, and "real" Christmas tree.

Christmas tree photos can look gorgeous in black and white, too. There's much more to it than bright lights; look at all the texture and contrast.

Days 350-352: All kinds of holidays

On December 20, 2011December 20, 2011 By LindyIn photography

This weekend we experienced both ends of the spectrum when it came to holiday parties – from the bar scene to church, and from the young to the old. Friday evening Jerod and I went to his work holiday party at Howl at the Moon Piano Bar. Bright and early Saturday morning we made the drive to his parents’ house to celebrate four Christmases. (Gift opening with immediate family, Christmas with Grandma, a Christmas concert, and a celebration with extended family.) Here are my favorite photos from each day.