Snow

Here's a few photos I took the other day right in between snowstorms. There's a lot of snow on the ground. And more coming down steadily outside the window right now. Looks like Chicago will have a white Christmas.





Peace and Joy

New Project: Hooked Purse


Here's some photos of my new rug-hooking project. Thanks Dulcy for the pattern. And thanks Tammy for the the beautifully hand-dyed wools!


It has two sides that will be stitched up the side. It will have a deep aquamarine green background which should make the colors of the flowers pop.


More photos soon!

Bob

I found out today that one of my brother's close friends died in September. He came along with us to Costa Rica last summer. I spent a week with him in Pavones. It's so strange that he is now gone. I took a few good photos of him. Here they are.

Two New Images of Jesse

These were taken on Thanksgiving Day at my Dad's house in Springfield, MO. I love the deep reds of this room and thought that Jesse's milky white skin might look nice in there. Plus it was beautiful, warm day and the light was amazing.


I think I like the vertical one better because it gives you more of a sense of place - there's more of the room visible. Plus, I like his gesture - his fist propping himself up on the bed. But I'm still mulling it over - I like the horizontal one too.

These were taken with my digital camera. I can't help but imagine how much more detail I would get with my 4x5 camera. I just bought a Schneider 210 mm lens and I'm really itching to use it! Only 11 more days of grading and teaching left for me - then maybe I can focus more time on my own work. I can't wait!