What's An HP315?

This is a burning question! The Hewlett Packard 315 was my first digital camera, circa 2002. It had 2 whopping megapixels, and an image resolution of 1600 x 1200 - prehistoric by today's standards. This is the camera that introduced me to photography, and as such it deserves recognition. There is a certain charm in the delicate colors of these tiny files. Most of the pictures were taken during various trips to the United States. I'm noticing a distinct water theme here - clearly those seeds were sown a long time ago.


Sea Foam


Buoy on the Beach


Silver Lake


Rialto Red


Sawtooth Sunset


Sidney Marina


Clouds Over Lake Crescent


Lillooet Field


Fishing the Salmon


St. Augustine Beach


Kalaloch Sunset


Couple at Santa Monica


Dungeness Spit

Copyright 2011, Kathy Neudorf

Saturday at the Temple

Feeling all inspired by the Freeman Patterson workshops, I visited the Buddhist Temple in Richmond. This place is steeped in tradition and spirituality; the opulence is as overwhelming as the incense scented air. I tried some multiple exposures - first with controlled zooming, followed by an Orton technique. Then it started to rain. Oh well, it's winter on the Wet Coast!


Scarlet in Bloom


Beasts in the Garden

Copyright 2011, Kathy Neudorf

Imagination Is Eternity

I'm a member of the Langley Camera Club, and this week we hosted Freeman Patterson, Canada's premier photographer. What an experience it was. I was fortunate enough to attend his Master Class, where these images were made. Then it was on to an all day seminar, where Freeman shared his matchless gifts. I feel like I've been given a treasure box, and now must find the opportunity and the courage to open it.


Drape


Legs


Tie Back

Copyight 2011, Kathy Neudorf

Changing Seasons

It's amazing how quickly the view can change. Sometimes in hours, sometimes in meters. An example was last weekend's touchdown in the Mount Baker area. The first two images were taken at Silver Lake, a popular summer destination. The third photo shows a Glen road about eighteen hours later. The snow forced me to abandon the afternoon shoot by the lake, but it was worth it for next morning's glory.


Walkway


Misty Hill


Big River West

Copyright 2010, Kathy Neudorf

The Glen, Again

Two more views of the beauteous Nooksack river, plus a dazzling fountain that twinkled and glowed and called out my name in the darkness.


Cool Water


Fantasy Fountain


Into The Mystic

Copyright 2010, Kathy Neudorf

Stewart Farmhouse

OK, this is not really the farmhouse; it's the water that surrounds the property. One of these days I might stop ogling the ocean long enough to capture the delightful details of the historic structure. Meanwhile, those sunsets surely do beckon.


Geese at Sunset


Rocks


Ready to Run


Evening Fire

Copyright 2010, Kathy Neudorf

Working With Spidey

I wish I had a way to reward this spider. She dangled patiently outside my greenhouse for two whole days, enduring water spray and flashing lights with no complaint at all. Nature is amazing - at first I thought this was a seven legged spider, but now I realize there's a new leg growing on her left hand side. WOW.


Hangin' By A Thread (Female European Garden Spider)

Copyright 2010, Kathy Neudorf

Minter Gardens, Chilliwack BC

Another beautiful place that I haven't visited in decades. Rain cut the outdoor opportunities short, but there was plenty to see in the plant nursery. Minter cries out for a return visit or three, as I barely scratched its surface. You may notice a recurrent 'water' theme in recent posts - yep, this is my obsession these days, and it's far from over.


Little Falls


Columbine


Rain Barrels

Copyright 2010, Kathy Neudorf

Kelowna

A whirlwind visit to the Mission district of Kelowna revealed these images - sadly there was no time to gather more. What a lovely area, with so many reasons to return.


Westbank and Vines


Grace


Mina's Falls

Copyright 2010, Kathy Neudorf

The Mighty Nooksack

More images from the majestic Nooksack River in Washington State. Its timeless allure is hard to explain, but it brings me back over and over.


Water Flow


River At Day's End

Copyright 2010, Kathy Neudorf

Osprey Lake Revisited

My annual holiday to Osprey Lake, near Princeton, BC, has become something of a pilgrimage. This year the wind played games in the water, so I was denied many of the lake's exquisite reflections. Instead, I explored the nearby Trans Canada/Kettle Valley Trail, and discovered other aspects of the area's beauty.


Wooded Hill


Fence In A Windstorm


On The Edge Of Fall


Perry's Hole


Trans Canada Trail


In The Trees


Osprey Lake


Home

Copyright 2010, Kathy Neudorf

Charmed

Sometimes the most delightful things are closer than you think...


Ronan, 10 months



Copyright 2010, Kathy Neudorf

Breaking News

Here is an article about 'Art and Organics', a show and sale sponsored by The Brass Band, an art group I belong to. If you get a chance, please stop by. We'd love to see you!

A Walk in the Park

Today I visited the pond at Crescent Park, a perfect gem alive with Nature on a sunny Thursday. I saw serene reflections, sleepy turtles and rainbow dragonflies. The breeze was a symphony of bird calls, splashing fish and booming bullfrogs. Here are a few images from the day:


Waterpainting


Shimmer


Sunbathing


Pastel Reflections

Copyright 2010, Kathy Neudorf