A little tease

Over the weekend I tried out my new lens while enjoying the first tease of spring. It was absolutely beautiful all weekend. I sure had fun using my new 50mm lens and being outdoors without a jacket (I felt almost naked ;) !

I found these little guys popping up.

They too were enjoying the sun from the side yard in the back of our house

These little fellows are more than excited to stretch after a long winter of hibernation.

I can't believe how quickly they sprang up once the weather turned.

One day very soon they will be just as beautiful as ...

these lovelies that are bringing an early spring for us to enjoy indoors.

I'm so ready for spring!

I can't wait to ~

work in my flower beds

plant my herb garden

smell freshly mowed grass

open my windows

wear lighter weight clothing

listen to the laughter of the children

smell the fresh spring rain

enjoy my patio

sit in the sunshine

fill my home with spring flowers

Please hurry!

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So sweet and yet so painful

My husband surprised me with a new lens for my camera (this is very bad picture of me ~ long day at school and I was exhausted!). It was very sweet of him and I certainly didn't expect anything like this out of the blue.

It's a 50mm lens that a friend of ours suggested as the next purchase for my new camera. I'm very excited about my new gift but, oh so overwhelmed. I've taken a couple of classes and they have been helpful but, I still feel like I'm in the dark and my pictures reflect it!

When I'm in the class I "get it" but when I go to pick up my camera several days later, my memory is blank, my notes don't seem to make sense and I feel like I'm starting all over. It's very frustrating taking the same picture in different settings trying to find the one that looks the best ~ it also puts a damper on catching the moment. My family has to stay frozen in their poses for minutes (many, many) at a time. They cringe and cry when they see me pull my camera out of the bag and, beg me not to torture them. The dog just lays down and whines. Who can blame them?!

I need more hours in the day to perfect my new interest that is quickly becoming a chore rather than enjoyment.

When I visit other blogs their pictures are beautiful ~ the lighting is just right, colors are clear, food shots look delicious, subjects are happy and, the photographer is delighted to share with others.

Any simple suggestions? Ugh!

Anyone looking for a new camera? I may know of one for sale in

the very near future! ;)

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Suggestions please ...

Typically, we don't usually exchange gifts for our anniversary.
This year however, my husband surprised me with gift certificate, that he created, for a new camera.

Now for the hard part ~ which one?
I don't want to buy one that has too many options at the same time I want something to grow into ~ does that make sense?

If you have a minute, please share what you own and what you most enjoy about your camera feature wise.

Thanks!

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