Photo of the Day: Farmland

On October 1, 2013October 1, 2013 By LindyIn nature, photography1 Comment

A friend’s farmland in Southeast Kansas.

Photo of the Day: Eye of the Tiger

On September 30, 2013October 1, 2013 By LindyIn photography2 Comments

We found these adorable kittens at a farm we visited this weekend. Doesn’t the one in the foreground have stunning eyes? More photos to come of the beautiful farmland!

Photo of the Day: Yellow and Orange

On September 26, 2013September 26, 2013 By LindyIn photography6 Comments

You will probably see quite a few fall photos on this blog over the next couple of months. It’s my favorite time of year, and I have a house now, which means room to decorate! I’m even making a few of my own pieces this year. (Just call me Martha.) This was one of the centerpieces at my bridal shower 4 years ago. I love that I’ve been able to re-use it! (We definitely picked a good season to get married.)

Photo of the Day: Moonlight Downtown

On September 24, 2013September 24, 2013 By LindyIn night photography, photography

The moonrise Saturday evening was breathtaking, so my husband and I decided to pull over near downtown Kansas City so I could attempt to get a good photo. Unfortunately 1) the deep red colors of the moon had faded, and 2) I didn’t have my tripod with me. I had to up the ISO and widen the aperture – not ideal for night time photography – but I’m still pretty happy with this shot considering the circumstances. Check out yesterday’s moon photo if you missed it.

Photo of the Day: To the Moon and Back

On September 23, 2013September 23, 2013 By LindyIn nature, night photography, photography3 Comments

This is my first successful photo of the moon! Usually it’s overexposed, out of focus, or too small to show detail. I only wish I had a telephoto lens or a way to attach my camera to a telescope to capture even more detail.

Photo of the Day: Autumn Is Upon Us

On September 22, 2013 By LindyIn photography3 Comments

Happy first day of fall! Does this mean I can decorate the house for Halloween now?

Photo of the Day: Bring on Fall

On September 19, 2013September 19, 2013 By LindyIn photography

Fall is just a few days away. Here are a few things I’m looking forward to during this favorite season of mine …

Photographing the turning leaves
Hot chocolate, chai tea, and maybe even a pumpkin spiced latte or two
Craft festivals
Decorating my home for fall
Fall lawn renovation and new siding – pretty much a complete outdoor makeover on our home
The return of Biggest Loser and Sing-Off
Pumpkin baked goods & chili
Football games
Family/friend get-togethers with s’mores
Our fall races (a 5k, 4 mile run, and maybe a couple of others)
Leaving the windows open during cooler (but not too cool) weather
An ultrasound, feeling our baby move for the first time

Photo of the Day: Wordless Wednesday

On September 18, 2013September 18, 2013 By LindyIn photography, selfportrait7 Comments

Photo of the Day: The Next Home Project

On September 17, 2013September 17, 2013 By LindyIn photography

Last weekend we took on another fairly large home project – staining our deck. The previous homeowners had neglected it – the stain had wore off on the horizontal surfaces, and the wood was peeling horribly. After several hours of cleaning, power washing, and sanding, we were finally ready. It was pushing 100 degrees last weekend, so we got up early and spent both Saturday and Sunday morning staining. The finished product – Redwood Natural semi-transparent – turned out quite nice, if you ask me.