Artsy

It was actually kind of warm the other night, so we were outside playing in the yard and I pointed out to Emily and Carter how pretty I always thought the sunset was bouncing off of the grain elevator we live next to.

And Emily said, "You've never taken a picture of it before, Mom."

So I went inside, grabbed my camera, put my boots on and hiked across yards to try and capture the beauty and warmth I see reflected in this plain tin building. And to show, there is beauty in town.

(this picture was more psychadelic and rainbowy in camera; like this one below. I'll have to look at it again. I still think it's cool this way, though)

Taking pictures like this makes me feel artsy; it brings out my creative side. I like that.

CHASING FIRE

I decided to try and "chase" a sunset last night....To take pictures of course! I had to "chase" it because I live in town and you don't see much in the way of sunsets with all of the houses surrounding you.

Here's what I saw....






When Casey and I got home from our "chase" Al and Emily had a campfire going...of course, we all took turns practicing with the new camera!!!

The elusive flames...



Al creating Art and trying different things...

This is the night setting on my camera. Turned out kinda cool I think.
My beautiful daughter.

Carter was playing around with a flashlight so I thought I'd see what would happen. Cool Light Saber effect.
This picture was also taken in the night setting by Emily.

Disclaimer: All of my pictures are straight out of the camera. I am excited by photoshopping effects but don't always have the time to practice with the program. So in order to post more, I am opting to just put pictures up for now and work on improving editing techniques later! Hope you enjoy them as much as I do!