February 4, 2010
On Saturday our very own Jennifer did something grand: With power, grace, beauty and skill she earned her 3rd degree black belt in Aikido. She was amazing, and I was fortunate enough to get a few good shots of her in action. Congratulations Jenn!
Sandan Test
November 23, 2009
One more from the Sierra’s last weekend.
Aspens, somewhere off of the road to South Lake above Bishop, CA
November 22, 2009
Belly up to the bar my friends. Actually, a few years ago when we stopped, you could still do that, albeit carefully (check out the photos at the end of this posting from 2007 here). All the cool old retro stools, rugs, counters, etc have been stripped by idiots taking a lot more than photos. If you’re traveling on 395 between Olancha and Lone Pine, check it out before it’s gone completely.
This is an HDR photo, finished off with a little Lucis filter for added punch.
October 19, 2009
Our kitty Ashana is dying. For nearly 17 years she’s graced us, this miniscule puffball packed full of more attitude than most wild tigers. She came to me as a kitten, during a time of such abject darkness I quite nearly didn’t make it out at all. I am here writing this today, in part at least, because of her. She was a tiny sack of bones back then, all fur and giant green eyes—relentless, demanding, amazing green eyes. Feed me. Play with me. Pet me. And oh yeah, LIVE.
We’ve known this was coming. Kidney disease, and probably cancer. These past few weeks Asha has started to eat less and less. I’ve baked chicken and rice, heated up five different kinds of baby food, six varieties of cat food, and last night I cooked her baby shrimp and mashed them into a pulp. Tonight I had six different bowls of food on the floor for her, hoping one would taste good. She looked down at the bowls, walked past them and sat right at my feet, staring at me for the longest time. I’ve been crying more or less ever since. I get it Asha. It’s okay.
Still teaching me after all this time. Some lessons just hurt way too much.
And so here are a few pictures I took of Asha and me last night. So stupid really, pet photographers without pictures of us with our pets. These pictures don’t do her justice…she is beautiful, even now, so old and frail. I will post some of just her soon. Jenn is out of town until Tuesday. I had hoped Asha would hang on until then but today I’m not so sure. We owe her an easy passing. She has given us so very much.
God does my heart hurt.
Love and Peace,
Heather
Ashana and Me
October 4, 2009
Lost my muse lately. I suppose us creative types all go through this from time to time. Anyways, the only thing I seem to be photographing lately are dogs.
Dog park dogs.
Here’s one from tonight…..
Peace, Heather
September 6, 2009
Just a quick posting here…we spend a good deal of time at the local dog park with our pup Moki. He’s the furry muppet in the back behind the dobie. We’ve got tons of pix, and some day we’re going to start a dog blog. Lofty goal I guess, since we rarely seem to post to this blog anymore. We still take plenty of pictures, just don’t seem to have the time to dedicate lately to blogging.
Hope life is good.
Peace,
Heather and Jenn
August 1, 2009
While most of us put our pedals to the metal to get our jobs done, there are still those of us out there in spurs and leather earning their keep. Cowfolk are still alive and well in these parts, anyhow, and they showed off their mad horse skills this year at the Paso Robles Cattlemen Days competition.
A few of us from the local Camera Club hit the fairgrounds to check it out and we were pretty danged impressed how well these folks can handle their horses. I’m lucky to stay on my bike most days…
Showing off the herding skills
In preparation
The action is fast to say the least…
Tools of the trade
And really, haven’t we all had just “one of those days”?
July 29, 2009
Again, not our normal type of photos here, but we do do (doo doo?) portraits and weddings on occasion. We’re only about half way through processing the photos, but wanted to post this little video teaser.
Enjoy, Heather and Jennifer
June 30, 2009
Although weddings are not our normal gigs, we occasionally get roped in by friends and family. This weekend my niece Alissa married her sweetheart Marshall, and they were adorable! Alissa was beyond beautiful, and Marshall was amazingly handsome in his Dress Blues. We haven’t had time to process many images, but here’s a quick taste of the joy and love we witnessed and photographed.
Congratulations Alissa and Marshall!!!
We love you!
May 25, 2009
Recently, our SLO camera club hosted a night photo workshop led by Howard Ignatius. (Check out his work at www.howardignatius.com. Awesome stuff!) Even though it was c-c-cold and foggy, Howard and the group were a lot of fun and I was reminded how much I enjoy experimenting with long exposures. Thanks, gang!
We were supposed to be shooting the iconic Morro Rock and the spectacular full moon rising. Oops. My mind wandered elsewhere…
Morro Bay Sunset
The Power Plant
Fencing
The Photogs
