Flying Blake!

D300/Lensbaby.

My Two Cameras...

at least the two I use most. (poor Rollei, sniff, and Oly OM1 sniff-sniff). Just takin' pics with both cams of stuff on my desk late at night. :)

Barbie's '61 Vette?!

This was parked on a side street at the Sumner car show the boys and I happened across the other day. Yes a bit of post. I shot with my D300 which I haven't done in a week or so. Nice to have the blazing fast AF and choice of lens. My Lumix DMC LX3 has been my main shooter lately. Anyway...pink Corvette, same year as my Dad's old one, fond memories...

Karen is Home!

Karen made it back from her trip, and no one was happier than Wicket!

I Guess I Do Like Cars

Sumner Car Show

Sumner Car Show and Breakfast

Stopped for a reflection. We were surprised to a car show on our way to the Kaboose.

Mr. Wicket, You Little Rascal

Just wrestling around with Mr. Wicket before we headed out for round two of school clothes shopping today...
Lumix

Random Classic Cars

Pulling out of my parking spot at the Super Mall...(strange but true), I paused to click this shot. Again, the Lumix DMC-LX3. Generally I really hate the mall, but I strangely had a fun time picking out school clothes! Mainly, I liked the color of this car...and the chrome, I really do like chrome:)

Lumix DMC-LX3 Image

Just putting my new pocket camera through it's paces. This is a pretty nice shot for such a small camera. ISO 80, F2, 1/1000, Aperture Priority Mode, exposure de-powered 1 stop.

Walkin'

Just walking in downtown Enumclaw.

Tae Kwon Do, Advanced Sparring Class

This class is a lot more of a workout for the boys, they have to have showers when they get home! Marcus was asked to join the "Gold Team" by Kathy. It's a leadership team. I will be very proud to see him do this.

Waiting on Coffee

Karen and I were waiting for coffee in Enumclaw, while the boys were working hard at Tae Kwon Do. Shot with my new Lumix DMC-LX3.

Tae Kwon Do Connection Hike 2009

It was a great hike and we had a lot of people out for it.

Leavenworth w/Maples

Camping at the Blu Shastin w/ Butch, Kathy and Cherith.

Near Greenlake

Greenlake was pretty green and the river coming in and out was green and blue. This picture just turned out kind of eerie. Experimenting with my new Lumix DMC-LX3. We are off of FR70 past Greenwater.

Advanced Sparring

The boys have recently started the Advanced Sparring class with Master Santa Rosa. He is highly respected, and his class is run with a much higher level of discipline and intensity. M and B have really risen to the occasion, I am very proud to see them working so hard and being so dedicated.

White River Revival, Mountain Bike Race

M and I shot the race and did some extra hiking, by accident!

M workin' the POV

Here's M at the mountain bike race getting a great point of view. We had fun hiking around, getting pictures and spending time together. He said he might want to do the races next year. :)

Karen @Auburn 5K

I put a yellow tint and vignette on this to make it look old...not sure if that comes across, but I like it. 20:30 5k and first woman, pretty good if I do say so myself!

Thursday Night at Banner

This log ride is called "Why Not", most of the crew was riding it. I was mostly taking pictures...my wrist is still pretty sore from crashing last Thursday night. It was Patrick and Matt M's birthday.

Portraits at the Point

This is Owen Beach, one of my favorite places for portraits. Perfect time of night, 50mm F1.4D @f1.4.

Above and Beyond

Butch got an award for "Above and Beyond" in School Transportation! Pretty cool, especially on the eve of his retirement.

Deer Down the Road

This a down on Tubbs, a quarter mile from our house. It's a very popular spot for deer. I stopped and shot through the window of my Subaru.

Lens Flare

I guess I could have used a lens hood on this one, but still, it's a nice effect...my new Nikkor 50mm 1.4D. This is K-girl acting silly!

Wildflowers Near Sunrise

Hiking from White River Campground to Sunrise. M, B, Dad and I. Mom drove up to pick us up, and to have ice cream!

Camping at White River

M thought the rock stacks were pretty cool, and B taking a break en route to Sunrise.