New Year

Happy New Year!!

Mister Tom and I treated ourselves to a night in an inner city hotel for New Year. We had a lovely dinner and then went out for a wee walk to try some night time photos. These are a few of my results. Mister Tom got a super good one of me that I'm sure he will put on to his blog at TisforTom. I Think I could lighten the first two a little in photoshop and when I have time I will give that a go.

I love the effect that the blown out lamps have made in the photos.

All the lights in the background are gorgeous and it lights Mister Tom so nicely.

T&S is for Tom and Sarah

I put the flash on and put a blue gel over it and it highlighted the statue nicely.

We set the camera up and left the aperture open for about 3 seconds and it makes the very slow wheel look like its going super fast.

Gorgeous building down town. Love it!

We had a lovely night and are hoping that 2011 will be super exciting and even more fun than 2010.

Bring it on!

Peace

Rah

Who doesn't love swings

Mister Tom and I went and explored the wee park across the road today. Found a paddling pool which would have been amazing yesterday when it was 30 degrees. But yay now I know it's there to lie in on a hot day.

We found some swings. I think that any one at any age would find joy when swinging on swings and Mister Tom was no exception. He looked so happy and I managed to get a few snaps of him.

My man is super cute and I am so pleased we can laugh and have fun with the simplest of things.

Peace

Rah

Dying Bumblebees

The Beautifull thing about spring slash summer is that there are a lot of bumble bees buzzing around being busy pollinating and keeping the flower cycle going. The down side is that I have seen a lot of little dying bumble bees. I found one in our court yard and was fascinated watching all the ants coming along and having a feast. It was interesting seeing the circle of life happening in such a miniature aspect too.

This bumblebee I found while I was having a sit in the Square. I thought it was dead but then it started moving. Poor thing was slowly coming to the end of its life.

I could have photoshoped it to make it pop even more but I think it looks alright just the way they are.

Peace to all the wee bumblebees who work so hard.

Rah

Christmas!!

I love christmas. I am really looking forward to heading home to relax with the family. In the mean time I'm getting in to the spirit of it. I love that in the square they have a direct line to santas answer phone which I took advantage of to request my presents.

I love the joy in children's faces when they get to talk to santa.

I also love that is summer and laxin soaking up the sun is my fav thing to do.

Christmas is the best!!

Peace

Rah

Surprise Visit to the Gardens

Went for a surprise picnic in the gardens today. Perfect opportunity to practice some photography. The first two are my favorite ones that I took.

Mister Tom took this one of me taking time to smell the roses

Peace

Rah

To be honest I feel a bit lost

BUNNY

My parents gave their Twin grandchildren two bunny rabbits for their 2 birthday (One of them tragically passed away :( but we won't go too much into that.)

Mister Tom and I were lucky enough to hang out with them for a weekend before they were handed over. We go a little crazy of animals as we can't have any for ourselves resulting in quite a few photos.

This one is my favorite of mine that I took. The bunny liked to hide in the fireplace that my parents have at their house.

The light highlights just enough of the rabbit that you know that its there but it also almost

blends into the background too.

Super cute wee things.

Peace

Rah