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Capture Your 365 Blog Hop | June

Another fun month of Capture Your 365, inspired by Katrina Kennedy. Using Katrina's June June Photo Idea List and daily emails, my 365 project took on a new perspective. Ultimately, my goal continues to be to look through the lens with a more creative eye, but this month my perspective seemed to focus on the role photography plays in my overall health and fitness. I realized photography is not only something I love to do. It's good for me.

A few things I noticed while capturing images for the month of June:

• Like running or working out, a camera in my hand relaxes me.
• Taking pictures is one of the few situations that I don't over think. 
• I am never too busy or in too much of a hurry to grab a camera.
• A less than perfect shot is truly better than missing the shot altogether.
• I used minimal editing and no actions :)

A few favorites from Capture Your 365 June:

Prompt: Words
3 little words that spoke volumes. My daughters accomplishment of completing elementary school with honors. My last year as a mom of an elementary school student.

Prompt:  Summer
A simplicity enjoyed.

 

Prompt: Observe
I know when my son is not in the mood to talk. He sits quietly and looks out the window. And without fail I wonder what does he see and what is he thinking. 

Prompt: Fun
Simply her personality. 

Prompt: Dad
Wishing we lived closer together. 

Your next stop on the CY365 Blog Hop is Laura at http://www.mom2nick.typepad.com/.

Here is a complete list of blogs participating in todays blog hop! (Note: the blog hop will go live by all participants no later than 8 AM EST (Eastern Standard Time). Allow for adjustments in time zones.

1. Jill http://jillconyers.typepad.com/ <--------------YOU ARE HERE
2. Laura http://www.mom2nick.typepad.com/
3. Christi http://www.randomactsofchristi.com
4. Sharon http://sharonlinnefaulk.com/photo
5. Tammy http://lens-and-pens.blogspot.com/
6. Kathleen http://jkplusthree.blogspot.com/
7. Anne http://limeblog.net/
8. Katrina http://captureyour365.com/

Looking for photography inspiration and ideas? Download Katrina's July Photo Idea List.

What do you do that is not only something you love to do but is also good for you?

 

Capture Your 365 Blog Hop | May

Another month of Capture Your 365, inspired by Katrina Kennedy. Using Katrina's May Project 365 Idea List, my not-quite 365 photography project for this year is to look through the lens with a more creative eye and to focus a little more on the technical aspect of photography.

A few things I noticed while capturing and editing images for the month of May:

• While I enjoy playing with some of the more trendy effects of photo editing my preference (particularly for images to be printed) is crisp bold colors with contrast, detail and texture.
• A goal for this month was minimal editing and no actions. As close to SOOC as possible. Simple levels adjustment and sharpen. 
• I like fill-the-frame shots and white space.
• Checking the levels and needing minimal adjustment, if any, makes me smile (literally).
• Next month I will continue to strive for SOOC with an emphasis on improving focus and clarity.

Some of my CY365 favorites for the month of May:

Prompt: Flowers

After the long and dreary winter seeing the beautiful colors is an extra special delight.

Prompt: Fiesta 

Ingredients for my guacamole recipe. A favorite in the Conyers' home.

Prompt: Part or Piece

The parts for one of my favorite protein smoothies.

Prompt: Dinner

One of my favorite dinners, Spice Rubbed Shrimp Tacos.

Prompt: Edible

Alec's favorite breakfast, strawberry pancakes at Waffle House.

Prompt: A Portion

A just-right portion size for a sweet treat.

Prompt: From the Garden

Fresh herbs.

Prompt: Strawberries

A summer favorite.

Prompt: Nature

Alec and I enjoyed a day at a Go Green festival. Something he feels strongly about.

Prompt: Memory

Alec's last year at LJS. He's ready for high school.

Here is a complete list of blogs participating in todays blog hop! (Note: the blog hop will go live by all participants no later than 8 AM EST (Eastern Standard Time). Allow for adjustments in time zones.

 

1. Jill  http://jillconyers.typepad.com/ <---- YOU ARE HERE

2. Laura http://www.mom2nick.typepad.com

3. Tracy  http://www.tracyannelittle.com/

4. Sharon http://sharonlinnefaulk.com/photo

5. Tammy  http://lens-and-pens.blogspot.com/

6. Christi http://randomactsofchristi.blogspot.com/

7. Kathleen http://jkplusthree.blogspot.com/

8. Katrina http://captureyour365.com/category/blog/

9. Kate http://www.katehadfielddesigns.com/blog/

10. Anne http://limeblog.net

 Take some time to visit the other blog hop blogs for a glimpse of Capture Your 365. You won't be disappointed.

Your next stop on the CY365 Blog Hop is Laura at http://www.mom2nick.typepad.com/.

 

 

 

 

 

Capture Your 365 Blog Hop | April

Welcome to Capture Your 365 Blog Hop. Inspired by Katrina Kennedy's daily prompts and community, Capture Your 365. As a late CY365 starter I continued to use Katrina's daily prompts as a way to not only capture the details of my life but also a way to look through the lens with a more creative eye. This is a peek of my focus on creative captures in April (and a few favorites from March). 

Prompt: Multicolored

Prompt: Anticipation

Prompt: Friday Night

Prompt: Happiness

Prompt: Lucky

Prompt: #3

Prompt: Pink

Prompt: Octagon

Prompt: Contemplation

Prompt: Cheerful

Prompt: K

Prompt: Satisfied

Here is a complete list of blogs participating in todays blog hop! (Note: the blog hop will go live by all participants no later than 8 AM EST (Eastern Standard Time). Allow for adjustments in time zones.

Relax, grab a favorite beverage and visit the blog hop blogs for a glimpse of Capture Your 365.

Your next stop on the CY365 Blog Hop is Kate at http://www.katehadfielddesigns.com/blog/

1. Jill http://jillconyers.typepad.com/

2. Kate http://www.katehadfielddesigns.com/blog/

3. Katrina http://captureyour365.com

4. Kathleen jkplusthree.blogspot.com

5. Christi http://randomactsofchristi.blogspot.com/

6. Tammy http://lens-and-pens.blogspot.com/

7. Anne http://limeblog.net

8. Tracy http://www.tracyannelittle.com/

9. Sharon http://sharonlinnefaulk.com/photo

10. Lee http://thelinarstudio.typepad.com/embracelife/

11. Michelle http://www.ourhereandnow.blogspot.com/

12. Beth http://www.ourtypicallife.org/

13. Michele http://rhicarian.wordpress.com/

14. Christine http://christine-lifeorsomethinglikeit.blogspot.com/

 

 

Capture Your 365 Blog Hop

Welcome to the first Capture Your 365 Blog Hop. Inspired by Katrina Kennedy's daily prompts and community, Capture Your 365. I decided to start a 365 project using the daily prompts as a tool to learn. Inspiration to try new perspectives, composition and post processing. A focus on creative captures.

A few of my favorites so far...

Prompt: #7

Prompt: Green

Prompt: Eye Level

Prompt: Round

Prompt: Spring

Prompt: Red

Prompt: #2

Prompt: Lines

Here is a complete list of blogs participating in todays blog hop! (Note: the blog hop will go live by all participants no later than 8 AM EST (Eastern Standard Time). Allow for adjustments in time zones.

Relax, grab a favorite beverage and visit the blog hop blogs for a glimpse of Capture Your 365.

Your next stop on the CY365 Blog Hop is Gayle at http://lifeonlilypadlane.blogspot.com/.

Enjoy! 

1. Jill http://jillconyers.typepad.com/ <-----YOU ARE HERE

2. Gayle http://lifeonlilypadlane.blogspot.com/

3. Tracy http://www.tracyannelittle.com/

4. Anne http://limeblog.net

5. Sarah blog.three8sphotography.com

6. Sharon http://sharonlinnefaulk.com/photo

7. Michelle www.ourhereandnow.blogspot.com

8. Katrina http://captureyour365.com/category/blog/

9. Kathleen http://jkplusthree.blogspot.com/

10. Erika www.imhangingwithmypeeps.blogspot.com

11. Gabi http://gabirytirova.typepad.com

12. Christi http://randomactsofchristi.blogspot.com/

13. Joey http://everydayimagination.blogspot.com/