Project 52 Weeks 14-15: Easter Extravaganza

On April 10, 2012April 10, 2012 By LindyIn photography2 Comments

I told myself I would only post ONE photo per week for my Project 52 this year. But I just can’t help it. We were so busy spending time with my family and my in-laws, that I want to share a piece of that with you. So here’s a glimpse of our very busy Easter weekend. Which photo is your favorite?

As I was packing for the weekend, my cat Esme climbed into my drawer and made herself comfortable on top of my sports bras.

Mom broke out the china dishes for Easter this year ... and got creative with the food.

We looked at some old slides from a trip my mom took when she was about 12 years old. We're taking the same trip this summer. Can you tell where this is?

More nostalgia ... my nephew plays with some antique box cars.

Everyone congregates near the fire to keep warm at the Dennis United Methodist Easter Sunrise Service.

The sun begins to rise behind the grills at the Easter Sunrise Service.

My husband's family helps cook up some eggs, bacon, and toast at the Easter Sunrise Service.

Project 52 Week 13: City Grunge

On April 1, 2012June 20, 2012 By LindyIn architecture, photography, street photography1 Comment

Since the weather has been so nice {and unseasonably warm}, I’ve done a lot of walking and exploring downtown lately. This is one of my favorite shots from last week.

A mysterious alleyway in downtown Kansas City.

Project 52 Week 12: March Showers

On March 25, 2012 By LindyIn nature, photography6 Comments

As I edited this week’s photos, I noticed that I spent most of my time shooting flowers and trees. It rained for about 5 days straight this past week, but whenever it wasn’t pouring, it was hard not to notice all the beautiful blooming flowers and budding trees. Spring has definitely arrived! I chose this as my photo of the week because it isn’t the typical tulip or daffodil shot.

Rain drops glisten on leaves right after a storm. (Anyone know what type of plant this is?)

Project 52 Week 11: Luck O’ The Irish

On March 18, 2012June 20, 2012 By LindyIn photography, street photography

A big tradition in Kansas City is our St. Paddy’s Day Parade, and since it fell on a Saturday this year, we were actually able to go. One of the best places to people watch, and practice street photography, is at a parade. You can always get great pictures of the floats, cars, bands, horses, and people marching in the parade – but even better, in my opinion, is the crowd shots.

This is my favorite crowd shot from the Kansas City St. Paddy’s Day Parade. You’ve got to love the man in his military kilt, who dressed his son in Irish garb too. The emotional interaction between the two – a seemingly proud father and slightly embarrassed son – is priceless.

Project 52 Week 10: Bucket List

On March 11, 2012 By LindyIn photography

Someday … I will own a Porsche like this. Ok, maybe not. I don’t think I’ll ever be rich, unless I win the lottery. And I’m not winning the lottery unless I find the winning ticket on the ground. Even if I had the money, I probably wouldn’t spend it on a flashy car. But if someone wanted to give me a sports car, this is definitely the one I’d pick.

A $92,000 Porsche at the 2012 KC Auto Show.

Newborn Baby Colton

On March 9, 2012June 20, 2012 By LindyIn baby, photography, portraits

My good friend Lindsey and her husband Aaron welcomed their first baby boy into the world on Tuesday. I had the pleasure of hanging out with Lindsey and baby Colton at the hospital Wednesday evening. He has the most gorgeous deep blue eyes and blonde hair. Once you meet him you don’t want to take your eyes off him!

Project 52 Week 8: A Change In Scenery

On February 26, 2012February 27, 2012 By LindyIn nature, photography7 Comments

My husband and I spent part of the weekend visiting his family in Southeast Kansas, which is quite a change in scenery from our daily life in Kansas City. Rural life lends itself to some great photographic opportunities, so we took the 4-wheeler out to explore the pasture and watch the cows. I love how they follow you with their curious eyes.

A neighbor's cow stares me down. I wonder if she's ever seen a camera before.

Project 52 Week 7: Cheap Entertainment

On February 19, 2012 By LindyIn photography2 Comments

My cat Esme’s new favorite toy is a milk ring. She will play fetch with it over, and over, and over. And over again. She also loves to hide it under rugs and dig it back out. Eventually she chews it up, but once the milk’s gone, she always has a new free toy! Cheap entertainment for her – and for us.

Esme and my husband playing with her favorite toy.

Project 52 Week 6: Birthday Balloons

On February 12, 2012February 12, 2012 By LindyIn photography6 Comments

This weekend we celebrated my cousin’s baby’s first birthday. Baby Blake One Year Ago. All of their friends and family have little ones, so I had a hard time picking out just one photo amongst all of the cuties. Ultimately I chose this photo of cousin Devon, because of the awesome static hair and the lighting. What do you think?

Devon's hair spikes from static electricity caused by his balloons at his cousin's first birthday party.

Project 52 Week 5: Penalty

On February 6, 2012 By LindyIn photography2 Comments

What is it with ice hockey and fights? Sometimes I wonder if they’re really that much more angry than other athletes. Either way, it makes for an entertaining sport. We had a great time watching the Missouri Mavericks smear the Arizona Sundogs Saturday night. Best of all – the proceeds from our tickets went to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network – a cause dear to my heart.