Tackling the Wind

This was taken at a bridge dedication in Saint Louis, Mo. The firemen and policeman were trying to take down one of those flags that hang between two firetrucks on a windy day. Eventually they had to call in reinforcements when they were almost pulled away.

Lonely Bloom

It's Been A While

Wow! It's really been a while. Still taking pictures, just taking a while to get them online. I actually shot my first wedding August 8th and with permission I'll be putting some of those up. But until then, I'll be working on some other pictures.

P.S.: The above photo is the same as the one in the background of my blog title, just a little revamped.

Breaking Dawn

I've finally finished the series. I'm both happy and sad about this. Happy because I'm finished and I know what happened. Sad because I have to put Edward and Bella aside because there is nothing more to read about them. I really think it worked out for them and I love the ending. I was expecting so much worse than what turned out.

I wish there was another book, something to prolong the story. But this is

THE END

Eclipse

I laughed, I cried, I was jealous. Me? Jealous? Of a character in a book?

Are these books really as good as they seem? They must be.

I just finished Eclipse and I'm anxious to start Breaking Dawn, even though it's almost 3 am. I felt like I was drawn even further into the story as the battle between Edward and Jacob took place. Honestly, I didn't know who I wanted to win more. I wish there was a way that they could both win Bella, even though it's not possible.

I don't know if I can take it anymore. I want the story to be over, to know how it ends. Then again, I want it to be drawn out longer than just one more book. What will Bella do? What will Edward and Jacob do? What will I do when it's over?

The good thing out of all of this is somehow I'm still able to get through the majority of my homework... barely. It's hard because I'm drawn so strongly to this series.

New Moon

It took almost 3 days to get through New Moon, but it wasn't on purpose. If it was up to me I would have finished it in one, but homework calls. I guess it also didn't help that in between New Moon I was reading Midnight Sun. I really wish it hadn't have leaked and Mrs. Meyer could finish it. It was a beautiful story coming from the other half of the whole. But alas, I guess there's nothing that can be done about it. At this point I'm trying not to think about what will happen when I finish the last book. How will I live and move on without Bella, Jacob, Alice, Emmett and Edward... especially Edward.

One thing I can say is that I've never read a series this fast and was pulled this deep into it. In 5 days, I've read 3 (read two and a half) books. But I'm not done yet. And I'm happy about that. Now, if only I didn't have homework. Boy, I I can't believe I have to put my books on hold.

Twilight

During middle school, high school and the 1st year of college I read like my life depended on it. I could not be found without a book in my hand. Not text books though. I love fiction novels, mainly mystery novels. My favorite authors of all time are Dean Koontz and Stephen King. For a while I would read anything that wasn't written by them, as I do believe they are the ones that pulled me into this world of reading. My first book ever read from Koontz was Fear Nothing and King was Firestarter. I eventually starting working my way backwards to some of their older books although, for some reason, I still can't read Pet Cementary.

The whole purpose of this post is that I just finished Watchers by Koontz and my friend gave me another book to read. It's Twilight by Stephanie Meyer. It's a really awesome book. I started yesterday and had to make myself put it down after about 3 hours because it was time for bed. Now I've been reading for a while today and I'm almost through with it. It's been a while since I been this interested in reading. So my friend and I have decided to start a book club. I'm going back to one of my favorite pastimes: reading. But I still have to fit in homework.

HDR Practice

Seeing a lot of HDR photos lately. Thought I would give one a try.

Abstract Background

I've been away from making anything new in Photoshop for a while because of school. I feel like I need to start all over again because I was still new to this when I stopped.

UtralEnergy.com

There's currently a tournament going on at UtralEnergy.com. I love this site!! For the tournament we had to make a userbar and this is mine.