• Black and White,  Candid Portraits,  Documentary/Street,  lifestyles,  People/Portraits

    Silly Weather

    Taken on the bus and one of the most common scenes I find on the bus or on campus. Love the light on her face.

    We had a wonderful weekend, warm and sunny. But, it’s cold and overcast this morning. Looking like a fall day rather than spring day. Rightly so as we are expecting a winter storm over the next three days. Rain starting later today and turning to snow through the night. They say it will linger for a few days, bringing a snow and rain mix with temperatures at the freezing mark. I’m okay with the moisture but prefer the mid 40’s temperatures. I think I’ve mentioned that before. I saw this morning a prediction of 3-7 inches of snow and I suspect it will be wet and heavy snow. So you may see another winter scene or two posted. Stay warm!

  • Candid Portraits,  People/Portraits

    A Casual Shot

    Good morning. Hoping all is well with everyone. Have an appointment this morning with a surgeon for cataract surgery I now need. There has always been a fear when I think about the possibility of losing my eyesight. So many core activities in my life are based around my eyes: reading, journaling, photography, blogging, driving and the beauty of this world.

    This is an image from a short and quick session I did this past week for a photo Dan needed on the website he is working on. He wanted some casual shots for customers to see.

  • architecture,  Candid Portraits,  Cityscapes/Urban,  coffee shops,  Documentary/Street,  lifestyles,  People/Portraits

    The Dark Heart Coffee Bar

    I met up with my sister on Sunday morning and tried out a coffee shop we had not visited before, call the Dark Heart Coffee Bar. There was a distinct difference in coffee flavor and probably because they use a coffee roaster out of Portland, Oregon neither one of us had heard of before, Coava Coffee Roasters. We both thought is was on the pricey side but we are also tight with our money, so we are not likely to make them a daily coffee shop but a special occasion place. It’s ambiance was light and airy, with lots of window light. The decor was nicely done, had plenty of room and did not feel crowded due to its open feeling. All the seating was located along the walls which was one continuous bench with separate tables and chairs, except the small high top table this young lady was sitting at. A big plus for me was the quiet, even though they were busy. They also had a nice porch area that would be enjoyable during the warmer weather. I will go back!

  • Candid Portraits,  Documentary/Street,  lifestyles

    Checkered

    His backpack is checkered
    His backpack is checkered

    Today’s weather has been beautiful. Gorgeous red sunrise to start it off. We are expecting mid 70’s today but winter returns tomorrow with only a high of 45 and a nighttime low near freezing. We will see frost on windshields. End of weather report!

    After quiet time and meditation it was a bus ride and walk to Mugs. Had this young man pass me on the way home and just had to get an image of his backpack. I could see a series of images just of backpacks. Enjoy your week!

  • Candid Portraits,  Cityscapes/Urban,  lifestyles,  People/Portraits

    Study time?

    I found a quiet spot  on Monday morning at the patio of the Behavioral Sciences Building. Turned out to be a good place to write and read. I noticed these young ladies basking in the cloud filtered sun as I was leaving. One was on a laptop the other two were on their phones. If we use those numbers then only 33% of the students were studying. 🙂

    Wanted to post one more image. Today my oldest grandson, Daryian, turned 25. So here’s a photo when Daryian was around 1 and his grandpa. Happy birthday, Daryian! 

  • Black and White,  Candid Portraits,  Documentary/Street,  lifestyles,  People/Portraits

    Studying or Watching Movie?

    Student at Lory Student Center
    Student at Lory Student Center

    They are painting my condo, so I’m spending more time away, out of their way. Don’t want to accidentally find a paint brush in my hand. Classes are back in session so students are all over the place. Not sure if I’m getting more critical in my mature years or if the freshmen girls shorts are getting short. The correct answer is probably both! Have to ask if he’s watching something associated with a class or a movie he started last night? Anyway he’s relaxed.

  • Black and White,  Candid Portraits,  Fujifilm X-E1,  Fujifilm XF35mm f2.0,  lifestyles,  People/Portraits

    I’ll buy next time

    Alex
    Alex

    It feels like summer. Temperatures have been in the 90’s for several days. However, I’m thankful there is no humidity and the nighttime temperatures cool us off. The cool nights and mornings are a plus for living in Colorado. 

    I have for some time now wanted to  take more black and white portraits. Actually,  I have been taking more black and white images. Yesterday, a friend and I went downtown to Mugs for one of their chocolate eclairs. Let me tell you they are the best and made locally. 🙂 Anyway, as we sat outside I took a quick image of Alex then asked if I could. He told me no! Too late, my friend! Thanks, I’ll buy the eclairs next time.