Close-Ups

So, I wanted to do another blog post, but I have not had a chance to take any more photographs. I decided to go back in the archives, and found these two! They were tucked away into a file of photos I took for my Grandpa, of him and his Our Iowa Tall Corn. I had forgotten about this, and I am glad I found them!

 Proverbs 6:6-8

Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise. Without having any chief, officer, or ruler, she prepares her bread in summer and gathers her food in harvest.

I know that some people's favorite photographs are of vast landscapes or other such broad subjects, but my favorites are always shots that focus on the intrinsic detail of seemingly simple things. At first glance a leaf or an ant are just simple objects. However, if we take the time to look into the simple things in life, things we take for granted, we can learn many things, such as wisdom and diligence. When we take the time to look deeper than just a glance, we will be amazed by the beauty we find!

Hope you have enjoyed this short, but sweet blog post!

Thoughts of Summer

These were taken around the Ada Hayden park North of Ames. My Boyfriend and I went on a Photographic adventure there shortly after I purchased my camera!

This is my favorite one. I love the way the rays of the sun peek through!

I cannot decide which is my favorite of these two.

I do know however, that I think these look like pictures of an African savannah!

I got really excited about this one! Check out all the details you can see!

The color of the sky is so gorgeous!

I had always wanted to take a picture of a fluffy dandelion!

Okay, my favorite season is autumn! But I couldn't decide what to call this post. So that became the title. Actually the time when the seasons are changing are always my favorite times of year! I took these photos when I first bought this camera, in the first part of June. I wanted to share these pictures with everyone as they are some of my favorites!

Cookies! (and Procrastination)

Okay, so I couldn't wait a whole month to do another post, lol. I decided to make a post of the cookie making extravaganza we had this weekend at my grandparents house! These are all of the cookies, before we frosted them, along with all of the sprinkles/decorations! (the frosting still hasn't made it to the table yet)

We stacked them according to what shape they were. It is obvious which kinds are our favorites!

Playing with the focus of my camera. :)

Yes, these are Halloween cookies. I know that is unusual to make Halloween cookies, but why not? Some of you may be thinking, "Isn't Halloween evil?" Well I don't want to start a controversy, or offend people,  but I don't think it is. Some elements may be, but there also are ways to have fun on Halloween, without participating in evil things. I personally don't see what is wrong with dressing up in silly costumes, knocking on people's doors, and asking for candy. In my family we never were scary or evil things, Halloween has always been a chance to channel the actress inside me!

So, if you are offended by cute little ghostie cookies, I apologize. But really, isn't it cute!! :)

Some leaf cookies as well.

A beautiful, white pumpkin.

You should all applaud my ingenuity. I turned a cat head into an owl! CUTE!

Here is the cat head as a cat! Yes, we do take a lot of time decorating. :)

We started before 1 and finished around 6. This is the final result!

I hope this post has made you hungry, and made you think! Now, I suppose I have procrastinated long enough. I had better wash up the supper dishes. At least I will have the music of Les Miserables to sing to, and my hands will be warm!     

October

Well, here it is. My first ever blog post. I am planning on updating this at least once a month, with photos that showcase creation mostly. I like artsy photos and effects. If you have any suggestions I would love to hear them, since I am self-taught and somewhat new at this.

These photos are of a pumpkin farm outside of Gilbert that we recently visited.

I love the way the pumpkins were piled in the back of trucks and laid out on wagons!

There were so many cool and funky shaped gourds! I had a hard time choosing which photos to upload.

 

The variety of goods they have is wonderful! I was like a kid in a candy store! It does not need to be said that i had a hard time not buying at least one of everything.

This looks like a green apple at first glance, but it is not. Anyone know what it is?

I love Indian Corn, all of the colors are so beautiful!

Okay, Honey Straws are my favorite things ever! The taste of the fresh honey in this tiny little straw. The way you can eat the honey without having to put it on bread or something. Delicious!

Love the rustic barn in contrast to the perfect blue sky.

This close-up really showcases the interesting texture of a tiny, pumpkin-like gourd.

The two grew so close together, they became one. Is there a lesson there?

My Grandpa entered the Our Iowa "Tallest Corn Contest" this is a sample of his crop. Look how large the kernels are!

I entered this photo in the Iowa Department of Agriculture's "Fall Fun Photo Contest". Like it on their facebook page and help me win! :)

 Thank you for taking the time to read and look at this post! I hope you can excuse any grammatical errors I may have made, grammar is not my strong point. Please continue to follow me in this journey through the months in still-frame!