snail, why can't we be friends?

snail, why can't we be friends?, originally uploaded by mjkimmel.

I took this picture at my sisters house one afternoon. I love the colors. i like the snail and I love the little yellow flower and the fine details in the petals.

leaves.

leaves., originally uploaded by mjkimmel.

Taken while walking along a nature trail. I am please how the flash wrapped around the subject the way it did. The lighting gives the subject a nice, not too harsh glow, bringing the details out in the subject in a flattering manner.

morning.... goood mooorrnnning!

morning.... goood mooorrnnning!, originally uploaded by mjkimmel.

Taken at Stoll Park in Olathe, Ks one morning after some light fog was leaving the area.

found:

found:, originally uploaded by mjkimmel.

glimmering in the sun....

Taken at Shawnee Mission Park.

Found on concrete pillar.

:)

have a good day!

i've got you babe..

i've got you babe.., originally uploaded by mjkimmel.

Taken along the Millcreek Streamway Park path at 95th and Renner near Olathe, Ks.

captured

captured, originally uploaded by mjkimmel.

Taken along the Millcreek Streamway Path near Olathe, Ks.

red roof.

red roof., originally uploaded by mjkimmel.

When I saw this red topped mushroom I couldn't help but to think of mario :)

staring contest.

staring contest., originally uploaded by mjkimmel.

shortly after photographing this, i noticed i was being watched closely by the police. ..

i am so glad this guy let me get as close as i did!

what to wear today?

what to wear today?, originally uploaded by mjkimmel.

jewelry in progress.
more earrings being made with lovely silver wire.

:)

too pretty to eat.

too pretty to eat., originally uploaded by mjkimmel.

Taken while following msw around at Price Chopper. Unfortunately I don't remember what the name of this plant is. :/ I really love the depth of color in this picture. The shadows around the leaves seem too add a lot more character.

I am becoming more 'brave' with taking pictures in public retail.

:)

garden refraction

garden refraction, originally uploaded by mjkimmel.

water-droplet. I used a flash, but nothing special to it, just tilted the camera.

shocked at the depth of clarity.

:)

done for now

done for now, originally uploaded by mjkimmel.

i took this the day i almost stepped on a large rattlesnake while walking along the Mill Creek Streamway Park path near 95th and Renner.


at that point of learning my camera, I was mostly focused on trying to get photos of birds, kind of like hunting, without any bloodshed.

I tried experimenting with different iso levels, shutter speeds and fstops trying to figure out what combination i preferred for my shooting style and my camera.

I eventually learned that i love shooting - whenever i can - on iso 200. it just makes it a little more difficult and more bright sky dependent.

I love this picture because of the clarity i was able to capture (even if it is just the back side) of this bird. I love the DoF i was able to get as well.

:)

as the sun sets

as the sun sets, originally uploaded by mjkimmel.

Taken at Shawnee Mission Park. Almost completely dark. I think the light stream ending at the base of the tree is pretty cool.

:)

oh, the horror!

oh, the horror!, originally uploaded by mjkimmel.

playing with my polymer clay.

i find it quite entertaining, especially on rainy days.

at the top of the net.

at the top of the net., originally uploaded by mjkimmel.

Taken at the tennis courts in Antioch Park in Merriam, Ks.

The tennis courts so worn and rusty; dirty and cluttered with fallen leaves and twigs. The chaos is almost calming, in a city living way. I find beauty in things worn and seemingly past their day. The textures and colors that are brought out in time tell a story all their own.