Day 136 of 365, By George, I think she's got IT!

Today, I found this gorgeous little girl's images in my archived files. I remember the day that I captured them. I met her last March, as I was taking Portraits of a beautiful High School Senior girl. My Senior wanted to capture images with her horse that she had purchased with her own earnings. The location was the horse farm that she used to stable her horse. The owner gave us permission to use the entire pasture, barn, pond, etc. as our backdrop. We did get some amazing images that day. We were winding up our session when we noticed this little girl inching her way toward us. I could tell that she wanted me to take her picture. Before doing so, I called to her mom to get permission.  When given the ok, I told the sweet little one where I wanted her to stand or sit.  The posing?..My goodness, the posing was all her! She is a natural I believe. By George, I think she's got IT! I am sure you know what I mean by IT.  IT is that little something special that makes her unique...spaghetti sauce chin and all. :) I love these images. I think the combination of low setting sun filtering through her fine blond hair to her little pose techniques that were completely natural, down to the pensive half smile expression on her face. Again, By George, I think she's got IT, I'd say! I wish I knew her name.

Day 135 of 365, Begins With B-Boardgame, Begin, Bank, Boardwalk

Today's Photo Challenge was "Starts with a B".  Monopoly is a classic Boardgame.  Choose a game piece and  Begin.  Someone is in charge of the Bank.  Usually, the person who owns Boardwalk and Parkplace wins.

Day 134 of 365, UFO & one earthling pouting

Kids at North Park

Kids at North Park, originally uploaded by michelle*sibley.

    *Pause Playlist.   Then press Play
I met these kids at the park today. One of the kids stood up and said, "Take my picture!" So, I did and then she laughed. I had been walking around the park looking for stuff to photograph. Dang, it is hot already. These Louisiana summers are killer. I went and sat with the kids under the pavillion and chatted for a bit. I asked them if they wanted to be on my blog and they said, "YEAH!" They were fun. So, here is their debut...

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Day 132 of 365, Self Defense Tip for up to 25 feet!

Yesterday, Mom and I went to the State Capital Area of Downtown Baton Rouge. We didn't leave home until after 5pm. So, we knew we would be there well after dark. As we were driving, Mama questioned our safety. She was feeling vulnerable because we were going to be two women alone. I reached into my bag and came out with the Real Kill. That is a Wasp and Hornet Spray that I picked up at Walmart for 3 or 4 bucks.  It was the cheapest one probably.  I figure all brands work the same. 

Here is the tip:  A while back, I heard that Wasp & Hornet Killer is a great self defense tool. Some people keep it close to their backdoor in case they ever get a dangerous caller. It blasts a powerful stream of poison 25 feet. I know that if you bombed someone directly into the eyes and nose with this, it would surely knock them for a loop.

Trust me, I had my "Real Kill" in my shoulder bag. I sure hoped I would not have to use it. Feel free to share this tip with your friends and family. I think it is a good one to remember for self-defense. Don't get Paranoid, but, Be Alert and Stay Safe!

Baton Rouge Capital Area

Baton Rouge Capital Area, originally uploaded by michelle*sibley.
90 sec clip (with sound file, pause playlist) of photos that I had taken on the evening of May 20, 2010. The lady photographer that you see in the slideshow is my mom with her new camera. It arrived this day so she and I went to the State Captial area for practice.


Most of the images are different views of the state capital grounds as the light changed from day to night. We had a great time and enjoyed the adventure.

Day 131 of 365, Fire Hydrant

Today's Photo Challenge was Fire Hydrant.  I picked up my camera and scouted around my town for fire hydrants.  The first one that I came to was opposite the Fire Station.  Can you see the fire trucks across the street? 

I traveled on the same road and notice this fire hydrant behind all the weeds.  I pulled off the road.  This was at a corner of two highways.  When I bent down to get the image that I wanted in the viewfinder, I noticed the water tower way off in the distance behind the trees.From the same fire hydrant, I turned to capture a sign that is obscured by the weeds.  To me, this speaks to me in a picture metaphor ...."The signs can be read if you are open to SEE." 

What does the fire hydrant and the church have in common?