Author Archives: treerabold

365 Days of Photos – Day 282

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On our way home from Albuquerque we stopped in Amarillo Texas and visited the Cadillac Ranch. Its one of those places no one builds their vacation around. But if you are in the neighborhood you should certainly stop by and check out this odd site of 10 Cadillacs each buried nose down.

Cadillac Ranch

Tina and I left our mark….by spray painting our wedding anniversary on one of the cars…

TnT

TnT

Cadillac Ranch - Amarillo TX

Cadillac Ranch – Amarillo TX

Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Any Kind of Camera or Photos of Photographers

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This weekend we were at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. As I walked around taking photos of the balloons I remembered Cee’s B&W challenge this week. I looked around and noticed just about every person, as far as I could see, had a camera. So I turned my camera on the other people with cameras.

photograper

Photographer

Photographer

Photographer

Come join the fun at Cee’s Black and White Photo Challenge. Or just stop by for a visit and see how other bloggers interpreted this challenge.

365 Days of Photos – Day 280

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Yesterday we watched the Mass Ascension of balloons at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. Today we chased balloons!

We chased them across town….Balloon Chasing

Through neighborhoods….Balloon Chasing

Balloon Chasing

Through the trees….Balloon Chasing

Over hills….Balloon Chasing

Along the mountain range….Balloon Chasing

And my favorite, beyond the cows….Balloon Chasing

We watched them land….Balloon Chasing

We watched them deflate….Balloon Chasing

We watched them work to secure the balloons….Balloon Chasing

And finally, fold the balloons so they could be packed away for the next trip….Balloon Chasing

It was quite the adventure. The excitement of spotting a balloon then racing in its direction in hopes of seeing it land. Of course I had the added excitement of trying to get to the balloons in time to take pictures.

I actually climbed part way out the sunroof, as Tina drove, so I could get pictures….what a blast!

Draw a Bird?

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I’ve been talking with Laura at Create Art Everyday. We both have a love of art and a history of not believing we could produce art. She has encouraged me to practice drawing and take time to enjoy the craft.

Earlier this week Laura told me about the “Draw a Bird Day” and suggested I give it a try. So I have!!

When she told me about “Draw a Bird Day” I happened to be eating lunch at my desk. I got out a piece of notebook paper, looked up some bird pictures on the internet and sketched two birds.

First attempt

This morning I pulled out my new sketch book and drew this little guy!

second bird

This blog has turned out to be a place where I can step out of my comfort zone and explore my creative side. And here is another step in that direction.

If you would like to know more about Draw a Bird Day just visit the link….maybe you too will try to draw a bird!