TJ's Photo EXPRESSIONS

I love Michigan and all her beauty!

2009-08-25T07:57:00.001-04:00

One awesome wild swan...thanks for being so nice to the kids

2009-08-07T14:18:00.003-04:00

Eye on Emily

2009-04-15T20:16:00.002-04:00

For fun

Photofunia

A gift for Easter...

2009-04-06T09:35:00.003-04:00

The view from upstairs window shooting through the glass...this am.

PERIODS OF SNOW SHOWERS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE DAY...BRINGING
STORM TOTAL ACCUMULATIONS WITHIN THE HIGHEST BAND TO 6 TO
10 INCHES. IT MAY EVEN BE POSSIBLE FOR A FEW ISOLATED LOCATIONS
TO SEE SNOWFALL TOTALS APPROACH ONE FOOT. NORTH TO NORTHWEST
WINDS WILL ALSO INCREASE TODAY WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH OR MORE.

Looking for Rainbows

2009-03-31T08:40:00.003-04:00

In the skys...out the window photo capture.
Heavenly clouds...No Rainbows up here.

New Site for Beginners

Our Emily Live in Concert-Flash Not Fired -

2009-03-23T09:39:00.014-04:00

Here is your link.

Her Hanna Montanna Pose: Grand daughters are a riot!!

another photo shot without flash
My bedroom window in morning light.

Camera: Nikon D40
Exposure: 0.003 sec (1/320)
Aperture: f/9.0
Focal Length: 19 mm
Focal Length: 19.4 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off

Granddaughter Emily preforming her version of Hanna Montanna' concert Live on shed's deck last summer.

Monday Macro

2009-03-22T13:23:00.012-04:00

Join Lisa with Macro Monday

Let's not forget!

Very old Catholic Church- Round Robin Entry

2009-03-21T08:23:00.003-04:00

I couldn't get in or any closer, they was having a funeral.
I didn't want to stand around everyone snapping shots.

and some old values

For Round Robin entry

Fix it Friday :Dimpled Darling

2009-03-20T09:23:00.008-04:00

It’s Week #7 of Fix it Fridays here at I ♥ Faces. This is our day to learn photo editing tricks from our contributors as they explain how they “fixed-up” the special photo we gave them and then play along with the Fix-It ourselves!

Today’s photo is Angie’s cute as can be son, Weston. He got his mama’s dimples, so of course we called this shot “Dimpled Darling”.

Before : What a DOLL!!!

After with minor mirror and adjust color balance , small crop

Getting on for a bit more play...

Then the solid background:

Edits:
In Microsoft Picture It:

Touch up:
Correct tint
Brightness and contrast

Cut out:
By hand removing background

Sizes and Position:
Flip
Mirrored

Added 9 points on the fill flash

Added new background

Paint and color effects:
Impression
Faded
Changed color

In Picnik
Adjusted light

She calls them her friends..

2009-03-20T00:32:00.005-04:00

The Boer goat was developed in South Africa.
They have long pendulous ears and a "Roman" nose.
"Boer" is a Dutch word meaning farmer.
The major portion of the Boer's body is white with dark coloration
around the head. Their horns curve backwards.
They are gentle, strong and vigorous.

Boers breed year round.
Jamie loves her goats...

Unbelievable Peace in a Proud moment

2009-03-17T18:35:00.018-04:00

While my friends [ you know who you are] were out getting their BELLY BUTTONS pierced I went out to the VA cemetery,
I go often, it's so close 10 minutes away and just so damn beautiful.
They had a few services in progress.
The gun salutes were echoing across the
lakes and fields...a proud moment for their familys.
I am a Air Force brat so maybe that accounts for some of the attraction.
My parents will be here someday...

Besides you could hang a 10 karet diamond off this button of mine
and it would still be ...well whatever!
and:
Whether or not you become a member of the military, support our troops and their families. Every Thanksgiving and religious holiday that you enjoy with family and friends please remember that there are, literally, thousands of sailors and troops far from home wishing they could be with their families. Thank God for our military and the sacrifices they make every day. Without them, our country would get its ass kicked.

MY POST for I LOVE FACES ST. PATRICK'S DAY entry A proud moment for me.
In celebration of St. Patty's Day...

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Signs of Spring

2009-03-17T12:02:00.013-04:00

It's so noisey around here..
the geese are back.
Pairing off, making nest
and "Screaming " If your happy honk your horn!"
Can't wait for all the babies...

The Hands of Time ...

2009-03-15T19:59:00.021-04:00

Love's gift cannot be given,
it waits openly to be accepted.

I couldn't guess how
many times I have seen them
hold or touch hands... but it
is always a beautiful moment
for me with my parents.

Their love and friendship is our
family pillars. xx00xx

For Macro Monday at Lisa's Place...

Friday Fix It- Cutie Pie

2009-03-13T16:29:00.013-04:00

It's Week #6 of Fix-It Fridays here at I ♥ Faces.
This is our day to learn photo editing tricks from our contributors
as they explain how they "fixed-up" the special photo we gave them
and then play along with the Fix-It ourselves!

(Original Image - "Cutie-Pie")

My Edits...in Microsoft Picture It.

For fun..Black and White -colorful background

The edits I used first was the crop, then paint and color effects- change color.
318-10-75 on scale
Then I took it into Adobe Photoshop, using Render- 3-d transform for the small of her eyes.

Thanks that was fun!

Spring is nearly here...

2009-03-13T09:39:00.002-04:00

Always makes me happy...treat yourself!

Alstromeria is my favorite!

Round Robin's Purple-poetry-Acrostic

2009-03-07T08:04:00.010-05:00

A variagted sign of Spring...

Renders done in Microsoft Picture It.
Three photos rendered in layers.
Granddaughter Emily loves PURPLE anything...her favorite color.

· P riceless self-esteem
· U ninitiate critic
· R esonats her song.
· P recious is childhood
· L iving in the moment
· E xuberantly.

Round Robin's Photo Challenges - Topic -Purple is a place for challenges.
Acrostic Poerty Only is a place for challenges.

Scavenger Hunt- Join if you will....

2009-03-03T16:50:00.027-05:00

1st Scavenger Hunt on NicoleB Photography << There is your link.
I invite you to participate in the first Scavenger Hunt on NicoleB Photography.

What is a Scavenger Hunt?

You grab your camera and the list I will give you and shoot pictures of the “items” on that list.
Preferably the shots are new shots, not out of the archive.
But that’s up to you.

What do I do then?

You post the Items on your blog (best would be in one post, maybe as a Slideshow or as thumbnails with links to a bigger version)
Maybe you can add a little link back to this post for other people that want to join.

How much time do I have?

The hunt starts today and ends March 15th

These are mine and all shot within 15 minutes of our home. Grand Balnc, Michigan USA

#2 Local Flag [Genesse County Flag at the Court House ]

#3 Local Food- [fresh Walleye and the grandkidz caught them ]

#3 Local Wild Life [ Elk Ranch]

#6 Local nature [ quiet place I go ]

#8 Part of your neighborhood [local church]

#11 Local Weather [ A front moving in while on the lake]

#12 local transpertation [All American ]

#14 Night Sky [ taken off my deck one a night I couldn't sleep]

# 16 Local Product non-food [Built right here in GM.'s town- Flint, Michigan]

#17 Something furry [Taken in the Gander Mountain Parking lot, we both was waiting]

#18 something feathery [ taken down the road ]

#19 A sign of the Season [ taken at the bridge down the road]

# A part of you

#21 Your main hobby [My photography/art our anniversary spot]

#22 A local Shop [Music/Supply]

#23 Local Restaurant [ Drew Barreymore used this in her latest film she's making summer 2008}

#24 A street sign -[Go Blue-Michigan U of M signs]

I have 7 more I will be adding...this has been fun!

Happy St. Pattys Day for I love Faces

2009-03-03T15:18:00.015-05:00

My 27 year old neice...and her plane shown below

In the cock pit ready to go

She brings our soliders home

God Bless our Troops!
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Macro Monday- Wonder

2009-03-02T08:23:00.004-05:00

Join Lisa with Macro Monday

Naturally full of wonder!
Could be...
I Don't Know What To Do
or
I Don't Know What I've Done-..Ethan age 6 years.

Playful parents

2009-02-28T10:32:00.005-05:00

A few hands of cards, dinner, vino and then out comes the U of Michigan flag and dancing...everyone should live life so fully.
Thanks mom and earl we had a great time...as always!

A Father's Love-Haiku

2009-02-26T19:31:00.004-05:00

Love grows in time
with children of ours we see
First son with his son.

How to: Haiku
Polish your haiku into three lines, the first with five syllables, the second line with seven syllables and the third line with five syllables. It may take some time and substitution of words to make it fit.

Hey buddy...smile!

2009-02-26T10:19:00.006-05:00

We were both waiting in the parking lot at Gander Mountain.
I said Smile...and he popped his head through a small circular port.
Perfect!
Nice Huskey..( I think )

This one is for Karey..Spring is coming

2009-02-24T22:59:00.009-05:00

Love you Karey!
Everyday is getting lighter and the days are lasting longer.
The birds are telling us Spring is here!
Chemo for a year was a shock to hear but Babe I will see you in 8 months! Bless your heart..Get rest, get strong....
Love, LOVE you bIG!
TJ
This photo taken down the road from our house in Fenton, Mich. 2009
It was 8 degrees outside.

Focal length 31mm
ISO 200
Exposue OVE
Aperture F8
Nikon D40

WhadUp?

2009-02-24T10:08:00.000-05:00

Natural lighting morning and evening

2009-02-20T13:50:00.012-05:00

Round Robin Photo Challenge

The challenge topic for February 21st 2009 is:
"Light Moves" follow the link above to see others who played along...
Leave me your link so I can return your visit. Wishing you health, happiness and much laughter.
Enjoy the music....

The natural light effect of the morning sun...

A evening natural light in the window...

A tea light candle behind the glass lawn ornate I use as a magic ball for the granddaughters...

Apeture F-5
Shutter Speed 1/100's
Flash off on the above photos

Light reflections on glass entrance
[The flags]

Granddaughter Emily meets a new friend at gramas to play with...

along the creek...light filters through and creates diamonds in the water

My photos are shot in Grand Blanc, Mi. Feb. 2009