Creation

This is a combination of four different pictures of the jaguar statue.  You were suppose to use the two that you had taken earlier, but I'm too picky to do that. Sad but true.  I really like this picture and the way it turned out.  The whole montage feel is really getting on my good side.

“Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success.”

-Napoleon Hill-

Run Away Teddy

 

I just couldn't help myself.  As I was going outside to find a nice texture, I spotted my dogs teddy bear.  All I noticed was the dirtiness of that poor bear.  I could actually see the bear trying to make a run for it just to get away from my dog.

"If you define cowardice as running away at the first sign of danger, screaming and tripping and begging for mercy, then yes, Mr. Brave Man, I guess I'm a coward."

-Jack Handy-

1876

I couldn't help myself.  Did you know that the National League of Baseball was founded in 1876?  Pretty interesting.  I was in a antique,  good ole' times type of  mood.  I believe I was inspired by the cold weather I had to stand in for an hour to get this photo.  I do enjoy it though.

"I'm convinced that every boy, in his heart, would rather steal second base than an automobile."

-Tom Clark-

Eye of a Jaguar

 

I thought I should try to shoot just the eyes.  I love the fact the eyes are green even though it's not a school color.  In my opinion it makes them more fierce, but at the same time they seem so soft and gentle.

"The eye sees a thing more clearly in dreams than the imagination awake."

-Leonardo da Vinci-

Jag Pride

 

I don't know if I actually really like this picture.  Even before I edited it I wasn't too fond of it.  For some reason it was extra hard to make this jaguar seem interesting without getting in trouble.  I mean, it's a giant jaguar statue, does it get anymore interesting than that?

"Pride is a personal commitment. It is an attitude which separates excellence from mediocrity."

-Unknown-

Snowball Wall

 

The texture of the photo is lovely.  Right after I took this I ran my hand down the fence and enjoyed the feeling of snow between my fingers.  It was nice.

"Little moments can have a feeling and a texture that is very real."

-Ralph Fiennes-

The Perfect Christmas Tree...If Only It Were Christmas

 

I love the fact that this picture was an accident.  I meant to take a picture of the tree but the light coming from the side is from a brick wall that had light coming off of it.  So it was a happy accident.

"To what happy accident is it that we owe so unexpected a visit?"

-Vicar of Wakefield-

Frolicking

 

This is my other sister, Emily.  She came adventuring with me through my neighborhood and long behold we found these giant footsteps.  They just happened to be her size.

"Summer wanes; the children have grown; fun and frolic no more he knows..."

-William Cullen Bryant-

Flurry

 

This is Kevin Lucia. He is down right one of the coolest guys you will ever come across. Kevin was definitely cool out in this weather.

"Nature has no mercy at all. Nature says, "I'm going to snow. If you have on a bikini and no snowshoes, that's tough. I am going to snow anyway.""

-Maya Angelou-

I've Got Sunshine

 

I woke this morning to find that the world I live in became covered in snow over night.  I love it. Snow in Texas is different.  I like being different. 

"Thank you for adding new depth to my confusion."

-Father Brian Kilkenney Finn-

Baby It's Cold Outside

 

So the story for this one is: I decided to do a photo shoot with my youngest sister Alli.  Well needless to say it was super cold outside.  Once the wind started blowing she was done.

"I really can't stay - Baby it's cold outside
I've got to go away - Baby it's cold outside
This evening has been - Been hoping that you'd drop in
So very nice - I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice"

Baby It's Cold Outside Lyrics

Beautiful Disaster

 

This is my attempt at a silhouette picture.  I never was good at those, but I'd say this turned out pretty good. A beautiful disaster.

"I knew I belonged to the public and to the world, not because I was talented or even beautiful, but because I had never belonged to anything or anyone else. "

-Marilyn Monroe-

Crabby

This is actually my youngest sister, Alli.  She found that little guy crawling across her foot while she was standing in the water.  He is so small and innocent.  He deserves to grow big and strong.

“It is only because of problems that we grow mentally and spiritually.”

 -M. Scott Peck-

Home in Galveston

I had taken this when I went to Galveston Beach.  My dad told me that people actually slept there.  Knowing this broke my heart until he informed me that some people chose too because of how pretty the beach was.

“Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.”

-Ashley Smith-

Small World

Today, because of the rain, lots of mushrooms have sprouted. How cool would it be to have our trees look like mushrooms?  For some reason they seem to make me happy.

“The world is too dangerous for anything but truth and too small for anything but love.”

-William Sloan Coffin-