Four Bouvier des Flandres. Leo (demonstrating tip #5), Lulu, Clover, Rosie We take a lot of pictures at Camp-Run-A-Pup. Most of the pictures are casual snapshots, but sometimes I have one of those good ideas and the shoot becomes a little more complicated. “Complicated” always means imagination, props, hats and location; it does not mean technical … Continue reading 11 Untechey PhotoTips for Creating and Capturing the Moment
Month: January 2013
National Winnie the Pooh Day, Thesaurus Day, Peking Duck Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ January 18, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: “Well," said Pooh, "what I like best," and then he had to stop and think. Because although Eating Honey was a very good thing to do, there was a moment just before you began to eat it which was better than when you were, but … Continue reading National Winnie the Pooh Day, Thesaurus Day, Peking Duck Day
Kid Inventor Day, Ditch New Years Resolution, Hot Buttered Rum Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ January 17, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain - and most fools do. Benjamin Franklin ★~ Kid Inventor Day We celebrate the youthful spirit of invention on Benjamin Franklin birthday, he invented the first swim flippers at age 12. Other awesome stuff invented by kids: the trampoline, … Continue reading Kid Inventor Day, Ditch New Years Resolution, Hot Buttered Rum Day
Fig Newton Day, Do Nothing Day, Dragon Appreciation Day, Hot and Spicy Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ January 16,2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: “Meddle not in the affairs of dragons,for you art crunchy and good with ketchup.” ― Anon ★~ Fig Newton Day: Much to my sweet Mother's horror, I divulge a family secret last year that she had kept hidden behind the Bisquick in the pantry for years. … Continue reading Fig Newton Day, Do Nothing Day, Dragon Appreciation Day, Hot and Spicy Day
Hat Day, Strawberry Ice Cream Day
`~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ January 15, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: “Some hats can only be worn if you're willing to be jaunty, to set them at an angle and to walk beneath them with a spring in your stride as if you're only a step away from dancing. They demand a lot of you.” … Continue reading Hat Day, Strawberry Ice Cream Day
Dress Up Your Pet Day, Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ January 14, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: The question isn’t whether you are capable of godlike work. (You are.) The question is: Are you willing? ~ Seth Godin. The Icarus Deception: How High Will You Fly? ★~ Dress Up Your Pet Day: Today is the perfect opportunity to break out the … Continue reading Dress Up Your Pet Day, Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day
Rubber Ducky Day, Golden Globe Awards, Peach Melba Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ January 13, 2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: "If not enough people doubt you, you’re not making a difference." ~ Seth Godin ★~Rubber Ducky Day: Oh, every day when I, make my way to the tubby I find a little fellow who’s cute and yellow and chubby! Rub-a-dub-dubby! You make bathtime lots … Continue reading Rubber Ducky Day, Golden Globe Awards, Peach Melba Day
A Fresh Start-A New Year, Feast of the Fabulous Wild Man, Curried Chicken Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ January 12, 2013 ★~Today's Quote: I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me. Hunter S. Thompson ★~ A Fresh Start- A New Year! Good intentions often fall to the wayside by the second week in January and, 4 out of 5 of … Continue reading A Fresh Start-A New Year, Feast of the Fabulous Wild Man, Curried Chicken Day
Truth, Justice, Liberty For All—Including Teen Drivers
My teen loves his Audi. The moment the service light goes on, he calls to make an appointment to take it to the Audi dealership; it guzzles premium gas, is washed and vacuumed at least once a week; and he eagle eyes his passengers that insist on bringing food into his car. No top on … Continue reading Truth, Justice, Liberty For All—Including Teen Drivers
Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friends, Milk Day, Hot Toddy Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ January 11,2013 ★~ Today’s Quote: “The world is mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful.” E. E. Cummings quotes ★~ Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day: If you live in a warm climate and are feeling mischievous this holiday might offer you a little winter amusement. If you live where the climate is cold, and … Continue reading Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friends, Milk Day, Hot Toddy Day