Sailing through Blue Skies

Hello all. I've been so busy getting ready for a trip out to Montana that I've been neglecting the blog here. And since we're heading out today I'll be away for another week! However, I think this trip will be just what I need to recharge my batteries and get inspired.

I hope you enjoy the upcoming week. Have a fantastic 4th of July weekend! I'll leave you with some new photos from yesterday... mushrooms!

Gills


Right at Home (Among the Nuts)


Have a great week - see you soon!

Back to Business

Hello all - my apologies for taking a few extra days of hiatus. Sometimes you just need that time, you know? Here's what I've been up to since returning from the funeral services last week...

The Narragansett Art Festival was this weekend - we luckily had fantastic weather. It was a bit slow, but nice to sit and relax. My neighbor won Best in Show and I couldn't be more thrilled for him. I wish I had grabbed one of his cards so I could share a website with you! If I can find some information I will let you know.

My booth...


So far this week I have worked the day job, started preparing for my upcoming trip to Montana, and broken down/set up some displays at local libraries for the Arts in RI team. (They look good, if I do say so myself). I also ran down to the recently renovated Warwick Museum of Art to enter their "Exposures" photography competition - wish me luck! The show will run July 7-August 1, 2009 if you're interested in checking it out.

So, that's what's been going on with me! How have things been going in your life? Any special news to share?

Going on Haitus Next Week

Hello my dear friends. My husband and I received news yesterday that his Grandpa has passed away. I will be taking the week off from blogging to attend the services, etc. I'm sure my husband and his family would appreciate any thoughts or prayers you could send their way. I'll be back on the blog Monday the 29th.

In the meantime, you might satisfy your blog cravings by visiting some of these lovely blogs:

• a la mode
• Julie Beck
• Tanner Glass
• Geninne's Art Blog
• Pixie Blossoms
• Pretty Good
• Sharon Montrose Photographs: Blog
• Studio G
• Uncommon Depth

I hope you have a wonderful week, and that you're enjoying the sunshine while it lasts!

Let's Get Technical - Podcast 5

Week 5: Light Stops



This is what the light meter in my Nikon D70 looks like. Yours may look slightly different, but the principle is the same. Note the dots to the left representing stops darker, and to the right representing stops brighter.

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In other news, I've recently implemented a new comment system. If you have any trouble posting comments, or if you don't see them show up, please drop me a line and let me know! You can reach me at dsbrennanphoto at gmail dot com.

Update on this Week's Podcast

Hi all. Slightly bad news... Due to a last minute trip to a gallery for a photo dropoff, and some resulting traffic woes, the podcast won't be going up today. Keep an eye out for it later this week!

Hump Day Happiness

How's everyone's Wednesday going? Before I start the Hump Day Happiness for the week, I wanted to let you know I'm working on the next podcast for the Let's Get Technical series and should have it up later today. Is the suspense killing you? :-)



On to the gratitude (as always, please share if you want!)

Today, I'm thankful for:
1) Sunshine!!
2) Leftover ramen from Ebisu
3) The color blue
4) Comfortable slippers
5) Houseplants

I love Arts in RI

A team member made this fun slideshow, so I thought I'd share it with you all. I'm thrilled to be part of such a talented group! If you want to see more, check out the Arts in RI website here.

Refinements

A sleeker, more clean-lined take on "Drop of Sunshine"... I think both versions have their own charm. I see this one fitting in with a very modern interior, while the other is a bit more romantic. What do you think?

Delicato