Random Pictures

These photos were taken in random places at various times.

These are some photos from a recent trip I took to Petit Jean Mountain with my mom and grandmother.

I realized today that I never get to do what I want anymore. I guess this is all part of growing up, but it really sucks. Everyday, I wake up and think about all the things I am going to do when I get home. You know...all the things you'd rather be doing than going to work. But...when I get home, none of it happens!! I am so tired and worn out that I just sit on the couch like a zombie until I finally fall asleep, or I get up and get ready to go to bed because I know I am about to fall asleep. I don't know how it happened, but I totally ended up right smack in the middle of a career that wasn't my first choice. Oh, I'd much rather make art all day, but the way too orderly side of my personality would not jump out on a limb and just do it. I constantly say to myself..."I am going to start slow. I am going to make a few pieces and see how they sell," or "I will put an add in the paper for photography services," but sadly enough I never have enough time to do anything. I am starting to realize that life will never let that day come until I suck it up and push myself. I just feel like I've forgotten how to take that first step. Where did all my adventure go? Where did the young kid who was ready to take the world by storm end up? I don't know, but I sure hope I find her soon. I cannot imagine my life without creating art.

Country Drive

Okay, so...yah...it has been quite sometime since my last post. Sorry. I have been so busy with my job. An educator's work is never done (even in the summer). However, it is spring break week. So, I was able to make a little time for a drive around my community today. Most of these pictures are of landscapes and homes in Southern Arkansas. I love taking pictures of homes because I believe they say so much about the people who live in them. I hope you enjoy this pics. I enjoyed taking them!

Dirtbike Saturdays

Last weekend I decided to take my camera to the dirtbike track with my husband. He has been riding dirtbikes since he was thirteen years old. These are just a few pictures I took of him riding his bike. I have some pictures of the track. I will upload them soon.

Working Out the Kinks

After receiving my new DSLR camera in the mail, I went out and took some trial and error photos (see below). I still have quite a bit of learning to do, but I absolutely love the quality of the pictures that are created with this camera. These photos are of two buildings in a rural town in Southern Akansas. I usually take images similiar to these. I love rural images. I am from the southern part of Arkansas. I believe, through my photography, that I am trying to define my place in this world. The images stand as a representation of where I come from. Also, I take pictures of the broken and abandoned, too. Old places intringue me. I hope you enjoy them. I plan to have more and better pictures posted soon.

Camera

I finally purchased a DSLR Camera today! It is a beauty! I will take some pictures and post them soon! I was a little hesitant to make the film to digital switch, but I think I am so glad I did.