Category: Misc.
Neon | Bowling Green Photographer
My last post was about Downtown Bowling Green Lights Up for the holidays. I didn’t really think one of my favorite shots of the evening went well with the post, so I saved it for another. I was so happy to realize I could get an up close shot of …
Downtown Lights Up |Bowling Green KY Photographer
The annual Downtown Bowling Green Lights Up was this past Thursday evening and I was able to attend for the first time. I’ve certainly been missing out the last few years. There were carriage rides, an acappella gospel group, hot chocolate, and of course, Santa Clause! It was such fun …
Yummy Tiramisu | South Central KY Photographer
I always enjoy finding new dessert recipes and trying them out. This Thanksgiving was no exception. I found a recipe for Tiramisu brownies that I thought I might like, then decided to find a better one. I tend to use recipes with ingredients that can be a bit difficult to …
Nothing Gold | Kentucky Photographer
Nothing Gold Can Stay Robert Frost (1874-1963) Nature’s first green is gold, Her hardest hue to hold. Her early leaf’s a flower; But only so an hour. Then leaf subsides to leaf. So Eden sank to grief, So dawn goes down to day, Nothing gold can stay.
Fall Singles | Bowling Green Nature Photographer
I certainly enjoy all the colors of fall. The oranges, reds, and yellows can be quite breathtaking. While these colors are brilliant seen in groups, I chose to share them in a singular “setting” simply because I so enjoy my macro lens. Waiting to fall… Simply Red… Alone…
Fresh Berries | Bowling Green KY Photographer
Enjoying a bit of fresh fruit this morning…
Lost River Trail Finds | Nature Photographer | South Central KY
Ric and I recently spent part of an afternoon at Lost River Cave walking the trails. If you haven’t had the opportunity to explore this treasure here in Bowling Green, I strongly suggest you change that. There were many photographs to be taken all along the trail and I am …
Orchard Finds | Southern KY Photographer
Ric and I recently spent an afternoon at Jackson’s Orchard here in Bowling Green, KY. If you haven’t been to the orchard, you really must go. There are plenty of activities for children and lots of great finds for adults as well. Here are a few of my finds from …
Breaking Out The Bunnies | Bowling Green KY Photographer
Fall is officially here and I had to break out the bunny slippers. I love these slippers! If you’re looking for some cute, authentic bunny slippers, check out Runaway Rabbit. You won’t be disappointed. They have all sizes of slippers and they also have Flip-Hops. I must get a pair …
Finding Autumn | Kentucky Nature Photographer
Enjoying the first signs of autumn with the bright red berries of the dogwood tree in our backyard.
Hot Air Balloon Ride | Southern KY Photographer
Isn’t it exciting to spot a hot air balloon high in the sky? They’re just so free and almost magical. I seem to always spot one when I don’t have my camera on hand. That changed this past Sunday. Ric and I were leaving Starbucks and I saw a balloon …
Ready for Some Football… | KY Photographer
I’ve never been one to sit and watch football on television unless I felt like I needed to hang out with those who were watching it already. I have many friends and family members who truly enjoy the sport. Me, not so much. It’s a long boring game to me. …
Last of the Purple | Flowers | Bowling Green Photographer
I thought the sunlight was a pretty offering on the last of the purple flowers on the monkey grass.
A Morning Find | Butterfly | Kentucky Photographer
I have always had an obsession with butterflies and dragonflies. In fact, I have several tattoos which include these two insects. It seems I am always on the hunt for a beautiful butterfly to capture in a photograph. It’s a difficult task because they are so skittish. This past Sunday …
Touching Rim | Teens | SOKY Photographer
Dalton has worked hard for quite some time trying to touch the basketball rim on the goal in our driveway. He was out shooting one evening and I decided to test out a new lens and get some shots of the action. He asked if I would get a shot …
Just Me and Shelby Rae | Pets, Portraits | Southern KY Photographer
This week’s exercise on Clickin’ Moms was “Photographer in the Frame”. We were supposed to “Take a shot that tells us something about you and incorporates some part of your body in your image. — your goal is to really make the viewer feel like she is stepping into the …
Butterflies and Moths | Nature | Kentucky Photographer
It seems I am always trying to chase down a butterfly or a moth to try and get a photo. Most of the time I’m not quite fast enough to get the shot before they fly away. I happened to see this fellow trapped in a spider web one morning …
Nashville Skyline | Art | Bowling Green, KY Photographer
Ric and I recently had an opportunity to go on a dinner cruise aboard the General Jackson. This dinner cruise takes people on a trip down the Cumberland River in Nashville, Tennessee. I debated with myself as to whether I should take my camera along for the evening since I …
Mad for Macro
Recently, a photography forum I am on had a macro challenge. Of course, I just had to get in on the fun because I am absolutely crazy about macro! It was a wonderful opportunity to hone my macro skills while I was at it.
Summer Randomness
Enjoy!
The Sassy Closet
Recently, I had the wonderful opportunity to schedule a session with Aimee Luis, a fellow stay-at-home mom and business owner. Aimee is a seamstress who sews gorgeous clothing for children. She also makes purses, bags, wallets, and checkbook covers. I hope I haven’t left anything out! : ) Aimee had …
Vineyard Favorites
Ric and I took a few days to ourselves and spent them at Elkcreek Vineyards and Hunting Lodge in Owenton, KY. The vineyards were absolutely gorgeous! We were there three days and I honestly am looking forward to another visit in the future. I came home with lots of photos …
Happy 4th of July!
Have a safe, happy, and awesome 4th of July weekend, Everyone!
Summer Sky
Ric and I were getting ready to head out for our Sunday morning trip to Starbucks and I decided to take the dogs out one last time before we left. I’m so glad I did. I looked up in time to see these clouds with the sun’s rays peeking out. …
Red Hot Metal
Shiny Reflections
An Unexpected Calm
We had been anxious all day about the storm that was on it’s way across our state. We had made a few preparations for it and had checked local radar and weather updates throughout the day. Our daughter and a couple of our close friends occasionally checked in so we …
Blooms around Bowling Green
I really enjoy spring when everything is just starting to bloom and lawns are turning bright green after having been brown all winter. There are so many beautiful flowers blooming that I’m sometimes overwhelmed at what all is out there just begging to be photographed. Here are a few of …
Pick Your Fave of Shelby
I worked for several days trying to get a great photo of Shelby that I really loved so I could order a large canvas for our house. On day four, Shelby had gotten quite tired of posing for me. That’s unusual for her as she loves to have her picture …
Colored Pencils
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Buttons and Butterflies
Fresh Crayola Crayons
One of my favorite memories from my childhood is the excitement of opening a fresh box of Crayola crayons. Really, is there any other brand? I loved the sharp tips, the scent of a newly opened box, the wonderful array of colors. What a joy it was when I would …
Is Spring In There Somewhere
Certainly it is!
Who Carries Your Heart
i carry your heart with me i carry your heart with me (i carry it inmy heart) i am never without it (anywherei go you go, my dear; and whatever is doneby only me is your doing, my darling) i fearno fate (for you are my fate, my sweet) i …
Winter Olympics Fan
I have always enjoyed watching the Olympics on television. I enjoy both the summer and winter Olympics. I cannot imagine the daily disciplines of all the athletes. Watching them all fight hard for those medals truly amazes me. I feel so much emotion every time I see the USA win …
Dream
What are your dreams? Maybe you call them goals. Whatever you call the things you strive to accomplish, take a moment to reflect on these things and what you might do to reach the desired mark. Obviously, one of my dreams is to pursue my passion for photography. I work diligently …
Let’s Get Rocked!
Last Christmas, Ric ordered the Def Leppard Shots from the Sparkle Tour coffee table book for me. He even went so far as to order one of the 500 numbered copies. (402 if you’re wondering) You might remember the pictures I posted of the book. Well…this Christmas, Ric ordered the second volume of …
Winter Warmth in a Bowl
Nothing beats a warm bowl of soup for dinner when the coldness of winter sets in. I probably over do it a little, but I like to cook soup once or twice a week once the temperature outside starts dropping. Ric and I cooked a pot of Smoky Chicken Chili …
It’s in the Bag!
When I first started seeing people shopping with those reusable bags, I laughed to myself and decided that was just a crazy thing to do. Now that I’ve had time to really think about it and realize just how many plastic bags I was bringing home each week, I don’t …
A Whole New Ballgame!
I have literally coveted a Canon 5D for almost two years. Don’t get me wrong, I really like my Rebel XT, but just felt I could do so much more with the 5D. This purchase kept getting put off for one reason or another (I’m not complaining!) and the last time Ric …
Nappy Holidays
Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or some other holiday, here’s to wishing you a safe, sound, and joyful season. Happy Holidays to you all! (or should that be Nappy Holidays!)
Good Men Project
Earlier this year, Ric submitted an essay to the Good Men Foundation to be entered in a contest the foundation was sponsoring. The winners would have their essays published in a book called The Good Men Project. Ric’s essay, “Whatever It Takes” was chosen as a runner-up and was published in the book that …
For Our Veterans
To the veterans I know personally and those whom I don’t know at all…thank you. Marvin C. Marshall- USMC (Vietnam) and United States Navy (retired-Honorable Discharge) Ricardo Federico- United States Army (Honorable Discharge) Ricci Federico- United States Army (Honorable Discharge) George H. Cole- United States Army (Honorable Discharge) Charles A. …
Walking Stick
You know I just have to take a picture of insects when I see them. Ric noticed this walking stick on a table on our back porch and thought it was dead. It’s not dead, just VERY lethargic. I guess it’s a little too cold for him. So…I grabbed a …
The (Ad)Venture Has Come to an End
This 1997 Chevrolet Venture has been the Federico Family workhorse for the past ten years. All good things must come to an end and it was defintely time for Bess, or the Loser Cruiser, as the kids affectionately called her, to end her stay with the family. While she did …
The Coupe
This past Saturday, at the wedding where I was second shooter for Alysia Lawrence, of Alysia Lawrence Photography, I had the great experience of getting several pictures of the coupe that the bride made her grand entrance in. I have no idea what kind of car this is, I just …
Stages
I think I’ve mentioned before that I really like watching the changes throughout the year of the dogwood tree that is in my backyard. Here are two shots of the tree. The first one I took about three weeks ago. The second one, I took today. It was a beautiful …
Glasses
I have worn glasses since I was around thirteen years old. My first pair had pale pink frames and the lenses were nice and round. You know, that great 80s style! I have had many pairs since then and I really do enjoy taking my time and choosing a great …
Textures, Shadows, and Reflections
I was invited by a couple fellow photographers to go out on a shoot this past Sunday…thanks, Alysia and Taylor. While they were having fun taking pictures of Taylor’s sister and husband, I decided I’d just look around and see what was interesting to me. Ric is always looking for …
Lepp Fan through and through
I’m definitely a teen of the 80’s and still listen to the 80’s on 8 on my Sirius radio. The 80’s introduced me to Def Leppard. When I bought Hysteria on cassette, just because it had “Pour Some Sugar on Me” on it, I soon became totally hooked on their …
Looking Out My Back Door…
Front door, too…I’m sure there will be plenty of posts with the ice on everything today, but I couldn’t resist. We so rarely get anything like this, I had to take some shots. I’m hoping we will have snow tomorrow and that I can get off my front and back …
Random shots
Ric asked me if I wanted to walk around downtown Sunday morning and see if anything jumped out at either of us that would make interesting photos. Here are a few of the things we saw. We also went to WKU’s campus, but there was too much construction going on. …
