viviana serrano [photography, jewelry and art]

52 Fridays - Week 8 [ Time ]

2012-02-23T21:35:00.000-05:00

All this bud needed was some time. Time to grow. Time to bloom. Time to flourish.

And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.
- Anaïs Nin

No more pain.
It is my time to blossom.
Fear nor doubt will stop me.
Petal by petal.....the process begins.

Now head on over to Tammy Bilodeau's blog to see what she has captured for this week's theme.

52 Fridays - Week 7 [Pink]

2012-02-16T23:35:00.002-05:00

The theme for this week's 52 Friday project is Pink. For this week I photographed a pink rock crystal candy stick.

Now head on over to Christa Paustenbaugh's blog to see what she has posted for this week.

52 Fridays - Week 6 {Love}

2012-02-09T21:55:00.000-05:00

The theme for this week's 52 Friday is Love. So far, I have been shooting a picture each week however, since my 3 month old has been really sick I haven't had a chance to pick up my camera this week. I love this picture I took back in December of my loves.

Now let's go check out Sunflower Photography and see what Jenny Singleton has posted for this 52 Friday.

52 Friday - Week 5 {On the Shelf}

2012-02-02T20:59:00.000-05:00

The theme for this week is on the shelf.

What's on my shelf......my vintage Leica.

Go on over to Liza Hall's blog to check out her photograph for this weeks 52 Friday.

52 Fridays - Week 4 - Warmth

2012-01-26T22:26:00.002-05:00

The theme for this week is warmth.
What a better way to warm up in this chilly New York weather than with a cup of warm tea.

Now go and visit Liza Hall's blog and see what she posted for this week's theme.

52 Fridays - Week 3 - Words

2012-01-19T21:19:00.001-05:00

The theme for this week is words.
The picture below represents my relationship with words.

I love reading. One of my favorite authors is Paulo Coelho, his books are inspiring!

Now head on over to the talented Emily Bjornson's blog to check her post for this week.

52 Fridays - Week 2 :Landscape:

2012-01-13T08:51:00.000-05:00

Our theme for this week is landscape. Yesterday, I went to Manhattan on the Metro North and decided to take some pictures of Grand Central for this week's theme. I wish I would've taken my zoom lens instead of my 50mm.

For this picture I placed the camera on the stair bannister and clicked away.

Now head on over to Sunflower Photography blog to see Jenny Singleton's entry for this week.

52 Fridays - Week 1 :New:

2012-01-06T06:00:00.000-05:00

This year I joined a 52 Challenge group with some wonderful and talented photographers. I am very excited. Our theme for this week was New.

I chose to photograph my trusty old Asics...since my New Year's Resolution is to run for my health. Throughout the year I will train for a half marathon and for the Spartan Race.
Now go check out the very talented Amy Ames' blog and see what she has posted as her first picture for the 52 Fridays in 2012.

Holiday Bokeh

2011-12-28T13:17:00.003-05:00

2011-12-24T11:51:00.004-05:00

Happy Holidays!
It has been over a year since I have posted here. So much has happened in the last year. I now have a baby boy who is 2 months and Little D is turning 5 soon. Besides, working on my photography and jewelry designs, I am working out hard (Bikram, Tracy Anderson and running) in preparation for a few races coming up. More posts and pictures coming soon.

reindeer & bokeh

2010-12-21T10:41:00.000-05:00

exploring bokeh

2010-11-30T23:26:00.000-05:00

::my bokeh captures::

Education Revolution

2010-10-14T22:34:00.000-04:00

During Sir Ken Robinson Ted Talk he states that the "current systems of education are based on the manufacturing principles of linearity, conformity and standardization"; therefore we need to revolutionize and transform the education system.

In this TED Talk Sir Ken Robinson talks about creativity and education.

Mis amigos / My friends

2010-10-12T22:47:00.001-04:00

One of Little D's favorite books: Mis Amigos / My Friends by Taro Gomi the Spanish/English version. The simple and vivid illustrations along with the storyline makes the book entertaining and delightful for all ages. Throughout the book the main character explains what she has learned from her various friends: the gorilla, the ant, the owl and many others. She ends the story with "I learned to love from a friend like you. Aprendi como amar de un amigo como tu."

Go for it!

2010-10-03T21:36:00.000-04:00

Cameron Herold showed this video which I loved during his TED talk: Let's raise kids to be entrepreneurs.

Sometimes we just need to remember when we were kids!

the creative force

2010-08-30T00:10:00.000-04:00

is back!

These earrings are made from glass beads and sterling silver.

The heart on this sterling silver necklace has been made from recycled / upcycled leather.
Spread the love!

The beauty of sand art

2010-08-16T22:35:00.002-04:00

This weekend while walking around NYC I saw the beauty of sand art

This awesome sand art is created by Joe Mangrum.

Beautiful color

2010-08-13T08:28:00.002-04:00

a resident of the Bronx Zoo.

It's been a while

2010-02-11T14:46:00.000-05:00

A bit over three months exactly since I have posted on this blog....my first one in 2010. What have I been up to? Well lots of things, including making snowmen.

I have so much to share and there will be many more posts in 2010.

Until then, here is pic of LittleD gathering snow for her snow person.

my raggedy ann

2009-11-03T22:56:00.000-05:00

Capture You Challenge - Technology

2009-10-22T10:43:00.001-04:00

Beth from I Should be Folding Laundry has a photography challenge going on called "You Capture" and today's challenge is technology.

seriously.....

2009-10-20T23:51:00.001-04:00

at times these could come in handy.

stop talking cards from set editions

the life

2009-10-20T23:44:00.001-04:00

It hasn't even been a week since I got back but I want to be here again.

breakfast in bed

2009-10-16T15:54:00.001-04:00

enuff said

from swissmiss' blog

Boo at the Zoo

2009-09-24T10:26:00.001-04:00

Every weekend from October 10 through November 1, the Bronx Zoo will be having various activities for Halloween. Some of the activities are the following: magic shows, pumpkin carving and hayrides. In addition, every child who wears a wildlife costume will have free admission. Visit the Bronx Zoo website for more info. Please note the image above is from the Bronx Zoo website.