Author: Lindy

My name is Lindy, I'm in my 20s, and I have a passion for creativity! I love photography, graphic design, travel, cycling, and trying new things. I have a list of "30 goals before I'm 30," which include trying things like rock climbing, going on a mission trip, visiting Italy, and learning to sew. So far I've completed 15 of the 30 goals with 3 years to go!

Day 32: Blizzard 2011, Part 2

On By LindyIn nature, photography

Yesterday was definitely a blizzard, just as the meteorologists predicted. The snow was blowing so hard it drifted a couple feet tall into the hallways between apartment buildings, and by the time it was over, it practically buried some of the parked cars.


Both photos:
1/125 sec., F4.5, ISO 200
18-55mm lens (45 mm), no flash fired

Day 31: Blizzard 2011, Part 1

On By LindyIn nature, photography

The media is calling it “Blizzard 2011,” and they claim it’s coming in three parts. Yesterday was the freezing rain, today is the massive amounts of snowfall and wind, and the next couple of days are the frigid temperatures. Here is an account of small ice accumulation from yesterday’s rain.


1/60 sec., F4.5, ISO 400
18-55mm lens (35 mm), no flash fired

Day 30: Puppy love

On By LindyIn photography

Yesterday we hung out with our friends Mandy and David and their dog Dexter. They made us some tasty lunch and incredible dessert, and Dexter provided the entertainment. After a couple of hours he finally got tired out and relaxed with David … who I’ve been told is his favorite.


1/125 sec., F5.6, ISO 200
18-55mm lens (26mm), external flash fired

Day 29: In Living Color

On By LindyIn photography

Sometimes we need to go back to simpler days by doing something as innocent as coloring or painting. We spent yesterday in Topeka doing just that at Potwin Pottery. I think all three of the adults had just as much fun as my seven-year-old nephew!


1/45 sec., F5.6, ISO 400
18-55mm lens (18mm), no flash fired

Day 28: One is the loneliest number

On By LindyIn night photography, photography

This is a typical day for me at work. I’m usually the first to arrive in the parking lot and the last to leave. I’d love to brag that I’m a workaholic, but it’s actually because I go to the nearby Y after work. I’m just glad to see a little sunlight now that the days are getting longer!


Photo #1: 1/30 sec., F4.5, ISO 200
18-55mm lens (18mm), no flash fired

Photo #2: 1 sec., F5.6, ISO 400
18-55mm lens (18mm), no flash fired

Day 27: The view

On By LindyIn photography

There was a gorgeous sunrise yesterday morning. Unfortunately, I was driving to work with no time or place to stop and take a photo. My office is on the west side of downtown, so it’s hard to see the sun rise once I arrive. However, if I look past the ugly concrete building that obstructs 90% of my view, I can see the river. People would pay big bucks for a view like this in NYC!


1/60 sec., F5.6, ISO 400
18-55mm lens (55 mm), no flash fired

Day 26: Portrait of a hero

On By LindyIn family, photography, portraits

My grandpa, who just returned from the hospital yesterday with another bout of pneumonia, has always been a fighter. He was once a brave, handsome young man who fought in the war. He could build anything or fix anything. He taught me to fish, use a circular saw, ride a go-cart, shoot a gun, work hard. He proved that he could do anything, survive anything. He is still fighting and surviving, but this is one battle we heartbreakingly know he will eventually lose. For now, I’m trying to appreciate every minute I have with him, even if he may not remember me anymore. Because I’ll always remember you, Grandpa.


1/30 sec., F4.0, ISO 800
18-55mm lens (18 mm), no flash