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A quite spot

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  After a long busy week I took a moment to breathe and appreciate a bit of time alone.

Osprey Nest

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  When I took this I had no clue there was an osprey on the farther pole to the left.

Down by the river

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The big day

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 2025 high school graduation.

So excited it's spring!

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It's so fantastic to have warm weather and flowers back!

The robin eggs are gone

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 The eggs I took photos of around  mother's day are now wrinkly little beaked raisins.

Is it getting hot in here!

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Cool tools and techniques for new projects.

Lasers, Pizza, Games, and Kids

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What more could you ask from a kids birthday party at the local laser tag. 

Blast off

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It's time to blast off to weekend adventures!

Purple explosion

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  Lilacs don't last long but that smell is so enchanting. OM-5 with OM 12-14 f4

Spring Rains

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When the details matter

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Pre-K Grad photos went amazing, what a great way to start my week! Same photo, same stunning details.

Mamma Robin's beautiful eggs

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These are Robin eggs our new tenant laid, see this post . She was out for a bit while it was warm today so I took a quick peak. The color of this photo is accurate and unaltered.

Mamma Robin in the lilacs

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 Wishing you all a happy Mother's Day

Congratulations, high school seniors!

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Take a moment to embrace and cherish the series of “lasts” that lie ahead in the days to come. While the uncertainty of what’s next may feel overwhelming, remember that you are braver than you know and more prepared than you realize. You’ve conquered the challenges of middle school and high school, learning lessons along the way that will guide you in ways you may not yet fully understand. No matter where your journey takes you, exciting new adventures await. I have no doubt you will succeed in whatever path you choose. Wishing you all the best and an incredible final week of high school!

Alone at the pool

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Nothing better than having a fresh pool all to yourself.  

Sharp Clover

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Super happy with this one, really like the greens with the collection of drops inside the plane of focus. OM-5 | OM 12-45 f4 | iso 200 | f4 | 1/32" | 26mm

A drop of spring

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Embracing Imperfection: Finding Beauty in the Blurred

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  In the world of photography, much is said about precision. Sharp focus, balanced composition, and perfect lighting are often seen as hallmarks of a great image. Yet, as any seasoned photographer will tell you, there’s another side to this art form a side that celebrates the unpredictable, the unplanned, and yes, the imperfect. I continue to explore the world of rejected photos and another example came across my editing roll this weekend. As I reviewed my photos from a family walk this weekend, one image kept catching my eye. The shadows of the kids playing in the bright sunlight were beautiful, but the photo was blurry. I passed by it several times, each time hovering over the reject button. Yet, something stopped me from discarding it. One of the most common reactions to an out-of-focus image is disappointment. It’s easy to think that a photo that lacks clarity has missed the mark. But what if we paused to see these images in a different light? What if we embraced the imperfecti...

May the fourth be with you

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What a great view from the galaxy's edge.

Live and in person

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  It's a beautiful day for portrait photos!

Poolin around

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To Mallards enjoying the neighborhood pool before people are allowed in. 

Raw Power

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It was fun to watch my friend Jeremy survive his double black belt sparing test the other day at Tran's Martial Arts and Fitness Center . Congratulations that was awesome!

Supporting a good cause

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My silent auction donation item for the Loveland Preschool Spring Fair is here, and it turned out amazing!

Spring green and white

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 Happy May!