Photo of the Day: Far From Spring

On February 21, 2013 By LindyIn photography3 Comments

They’re calling it “Snowmageddon” – the largest snowstorm my part of the Midwest has seen in two years. Everyone in my apartment complex had quite a time trying to dig out their cars with brooms this afternoon.

People who had never met before helped each other dig out their cars after a winter snowstorm.

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?)

Days 224-226: Joplin Tornado Cleanup

On August 15, 2011June 20, 2012 By LindyIn charity, nature, photography2 Comments

This weekend Jerod and I went on a mission trip to Joplin, Mo. to help with tornado cleanup. I hope these photos give you a glimpse of what a tornado can do. I have seen so many tornado destruction pictures in my lifetime, but none of them prepared me for how it looked in person. I know these photos don’t even begin to show the trauma these people went through. Yet talking to the Joplin residents, it’s amazing to see how resilient and grateful they all are. The rest of my photos are posted on facebook.

One of our pastors and his sleepy son saw us off Friday afternoon as we traveled to Joplin, Mo.

We cleaned up a family’s yard, even though rubble still surround it from all sides.

These flowers, growing amidst all the destruction, prove that life continues after tragedy.

The moon rises behind the Joplin high school, which is still in chaos. The kids will go to school in the mall and several other locations this year.

Our fellow helpers worked hard on painting the ceiling, as you can see.

Day 221: Storm Damage

On August 10, 2011 By LindyIn photography

Here in the Midwest, we’re finally getting some relief from about a month of 90-100+ degree temps. With the lower temperatures, naturally, comes storms. Unfortunately damage was done to some homes in the area, but our apartment complex didn’t suffer any damage besides this fallen tree.

One of many fallen trees after damaging storms blew through Kansas City Sunday afternoon.

Day 193: The Pounding Rain

On July 13, 2011June 20, 2012 By LindyIn night photography, photography

Last night we had really strong thunderstorms. I huddled in the corner of my patio to take pictures of the pounding rain. Jerod claimed it was safe, even with my tripod, since I was back away from the storm. A few minutes later (back inside), we saw a huge bolt of lightning hit very close to the apartment. I’m not so sure I was safe after all, but what good photographer isn’t willing to take risks for a photo?

A night time storm in Kansas City, Missouri.

Day 33: Blizzard 2011, Part 3

On February 3, 2011June 20, 2012 By LindyIn nature, photography

The sun is a beautiful thing, especially after a blizzard! Despite the cold, it was certainly a welcome sight yesterday morning.

1/250 sec., F8.0, ISO 200
18-55mm lens (35 mm), no flash fired

Day 32: Blizzard 2011, Part 2

On February 2, 2011June 20, 2012 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.