Project 52 Week 37: Football Season

On September 24, 2012 By LindyIn photography

Of all the birthday-related activities my husband participated in last week for his Sept. birthday, playing with his new football may have been his favorite.

My husband received a [junior] football for his birthday so he could polish up on his football skills now that he’s a middle school football coach.

Project 52 Week 36: Watchcat

On September 17, 2012September 17, 2012 By LindyIn nature, photography2 Comments

On Saturday morning my husband and three of our friends ran in the Kansas City Zoo Run – a 4-mile run to benefit the Sumatran Tigers. After running 4 miles, we got free tickets to the zoo, so we walked about 4 more miles looking at all the animals. Even though I don’t have kids, I love going to the zoo because 1) I love animals, and 2) there are great photographic opportunities. My photo tip about zoos is to use the largest aperture (smallest number) you can, so the fences in the foreground are blurry and less of a distraction.

Thanks to the TV series Meerkat Manor, I bring you a photo of one of my favorite animals.

This meerkat, despite no chance of threat in the zoo, kept watch as two young meerkats wrestled below.

Project 52 Week 35: Faces of Innocence

On September 10, 2012 By LindyIn family, photography, portraits

We had a big family get together at my parents’ house this weekend, using my cousin’s 30th birthday as a great excuse to hang out. With 10 little ones in the family, we were grateful for a gorgeous day so we could play outside. As usual, I couldn’t pick one favorite photo. All of my cousins are so cute!

Baby Samantha, 3 months old, likes to stare me down. (Maybe it’s the camera.)

Blake, 1 1/2 years old, was my buddy for the day.

Izac always looks like he is pondering something.

Emily loves to climb and dangle from trees, reminding me of a monkey.

Irish Shenanigans

On September 6, 2012 By LindyIn photography, street photography6 Comments

Here are a few “street photography” shots from the Kansas City Irish Fest last weekend. It’s one of the best places to people watch.

Green, green, and more green (and a cute baby).

The band Millish put on a great show. I’d describe their music as Irish jazz.

I’m glad I wasn’t any closer, or I may have learned what they really wear under their kilts.

Not your typical Irish Fest spectator. Notice her dainty hat and the run in her hose. 🙂

The authentic and the eccentric…together as one.

Streets in downtown Kansas City are closed off for Irish Fest, which brings huge crowds each year. Notice anything amusing about this photo?

Project 52 Week 34: Union Station, Another Angle

On September 3, 2012 By LindyIn night photography, photography

On the long walk to the car after this weekend’s Kansas City Irish Fest, I grabbed my tripod for a shot of this Union Station sign. Photos of the front of Union Station are pretty common, but this angle is a bit different. If you twist my arm I may post some street photography shots of Irish Fest later this week – it’s a great place to people watch!