Project Yellow: Take 5...the end

"Finally"
2008

The last day of Project Yellow and the 'dills finally opened up! Lucky me! I tried to capture a "bug's eye view" instead of the typical flower shot.
Anna Carson, thank you again for this fun opportunity! I will be watching for your next project!

Project Yellow Jr.

"Lemon a la Mode" by Jake

2008

Saved by the camera! Had some grocery shopping to do yesterday; a chore my 8 yr. old detestes. In the midst of his complaining, I remembered that my trusty camera was in my purse! Since he has been following along with Project Yellow, I decided this would be a perfect place for him to participate. Though many of the shots were blurry (he hasn't figured out the focus aspect yet), here are a few that I thought were post-worthy. I fell in love with the Lemon photo above. I may even print it, frame it, and put it in the kitchen :)

Funny how the whole perspective of photography changes when you are 4 ft. tall. Being sure most of these were happy accidents, I love how he captured some typical elements of photography: the contrast of the lemons, the lines of the summer squash leading to a splash of red and the framing of the corn meal with white. I just loved the fact that he could've cared less what people though about him taking pictures in the grocery store - future photographer on my hands?? If you feel led, please comment on his photos - he will be excited to read them. :)

Project Yellow: Take 3

"Peeking Spring"

2008

Finally, a bit of morning sunshine today. With camera in hand and dog by my side, I decided to stroll outside in search of a shot for this yellow adventure. Might I say...DIFFICULT? Yes, I could photograph an everyday item with an everyday view - but that was not what I was looking for. At first, I was having a love/hate battle with the sunlight; loving it for being out, hating it for casting shadows of my camera and hands wherever I was shooting. In the end, the love won with appreciation for the flower shadows against the brick wall.

For more participants, see Anna's site!

Project Yellow: Take 2...part deux

"Dusty Strum"
2008

I felt the need to post another shot for "Project Yellow" today. I now have camera power (AKA: digital batteries WITH backup) and hope not to have to dig back in the archives for photos (for now anyway.) On my way to CVS to pick up the batteries, I was REALLY aware of how little the color yellow shows up on a pre-spring day in the Midwest. Amazes me how much a small project like this can make you view things differently. In general, I'm a black and white photographer; meaning I look at shots as light and dark, not necessarily as colorful. An activity such as this is really opening my eyes to other details around me. People don't do enough of that, in my humble opinion.

*Note: Now that I look at this picture - I'm not sure the guitar is really "yellow." But...it will have to do :)

Project Yellow: Take 2

"Sanity Garden"
2005

A few years back, when my son was just a little guy, there were days when I literally felt I was going nuts. I didn't have much yard room for a traditional flower garden, so I decided to dig up a small, dinky area in which I entitled it my "Sanity Garden." Whenever I had "those days", I would head out there and look for my mind. There's something about cutting dead flowers, planting new ones or just smelling the dirt that is peaceful and satisfying to me.

I know you've noticed...but I've had to get in the way-back-machine and pull up a few old photos in order to participate in "Project Yellow" this week. Unfortunately, my camera is dead and I've failed to have back up power on hand. *hangs head* What a shame...I know. BUT, hope is on the way today! Can't wait to start snapping once again.

For more project participants, check out Anna's site!

Project Yellow: Take 1 and...Take 1

"Glass Fireworks"
2006
Do you ever find something so memorizing that you want to dive yourself right into it? I find myself doing that with many things that are patterned or repetitive in nature. That is exactly what I did here. The above picture is only a taste of this 4-5 story tower of blown glass; an exhibit at the Indianapolis Children's Museum.

My very first post on this blog and I'm jumping in head first. With extreme inspiration from the blogging community, I've decided it was time to get creative and start my own blog. What better way to start than with "Project Yellow." Thanks to Anna for starting such a project of detailed awareness!