Part of the Southern migration.

Spring cloud formations are impressive.

If you wear glasses while shooting then you should adjust your diopter with your glasses on. If you adjust it without your glasses you would not have your clearest view when you put your glasses back on to shoot.

I have attended thousands of births as a labor and delivery nurse. I have also photographed a few for friends and family. I have been asked by hospitals and friends to do this professionally. An injury ended my nursing career several years ago. I'm still considering this. I will say that whether you are the nurse in the room or the photographer, it is such an honor to witness and share one of the happiest (usually), most exciting and emotional events most families will ever experience. My goal as a nurse and as a photographer was to give the family the best memories possible. I have had as many as 9 family members in a small delivery room for the birth because that's what Mom wanted. I have photographed very discreetly to capture only suggestions of what was going on at the critical moments. I have also captured very graphic and close up images of everything from crowning to delivery of the placenta, because that's what Mom wanted. As the photographer your goal is to remain mostly unnoticed both for candid shots and also not to intrude on this most special event. I agree meeting and getting comfortable beforehand is very important. If done correctly you can beautifully capture the most precious moments which can never be recreated for this family. It is not for everyone but this type of photography can be rewarding in many ways.

A few shots from beautiful Southwest Colorado as well as a few from a wildlife refuge in North Texas.

Very Nice!!!

Love all of the special effects. The floating fruit is great. Especiall the banana. Water music made me want to try to achieve that effect. The collages are very nice. And the multiples are intriguing. I think I would just get my twin sister, take a photo of the two of us and call it a special effect. lol There is a lot of talent on this site. I'm learning a lot and getting all kinds of ideas.

Here is mine for the day.

My Granddaughter - Chalk


Butterfly - Difference Clouds

OK, found a couple in the archives. I'll get serious later. These are just for fun. lol

Food


Wine

This is going really well, although it is making me hungry. Wonderful pictures from everyone. I'm gonna have to work on this one. I fall into the same category as MadMike. I don't usually shoot my food. I just eat it.

Thanks Marj, The little guy in the first looks an angel when he's asleep....Then he wakes up. lol I liked that the tough guy in the bandanna had a lollipop in his mouth.

Hat Tricks for today.

Nap time on the boat


Waiting for Old Faithful. She was so cute,


Changing on the roadside

That snow looks so nice after several weeks of 100+ temps.

All are good. But the first and last caught my eye.

I didn't know they made 'hard cider'. May have to try it.

Great pics! Love the progression.