Last night was one of those nights where I needed warmth, low lights, and calming tea–which is, of course, a lot of what you're seeing in that picture there. You ever have one of those nights? A night when you just need to relax, and maybe get a little bit of work done? It surprises... Continue Reading →
Calming
I have this one type of rooibos tea here at home, and I absolutely love it. It has such a wonderful effect on me; one whiff of it, and I can feel some of whatever tension I may be feeling start to ease away. Other rooibos teas have a similar effect, it just doesn't seem... Continue Reading →
Tomato harvest
Let's start with a disclaimer: These tomatoes most certainly did not come from my garden. I harvested a grand total of three tomatoes just this past week. The rest grew in with black spots on the bottom, and ended up going to waste. Instead, my sister-in-law's family was kind enough to share these with me.... Continue Reading →
Smooth as glass
Every once in a while, I get a little hint that my photography skills have moved forward, even if it's just a bit. The success of this photo is one of those hints. You see, I've tried photographing this piece of glass candy before, and it's never worked out. I haven't been able to capture... Continue Reading →
My challenge for an auto-focus slump
Every once in a while, I feel like I'm relying on the auto-focus in my camera a little too much. I don't like that feeling. Do you know what I like to do to fix it? I pick out a white–or mostly white–object and practice shooting it in manual focus mode. I find monotone objects,... Continue Reading →
