A clearer look at the photo below.

Scavenger Hunt- Glass/Crystal

I used a 'sponge' filter to capture this image of me waking up.  I'm blessed, or cursed, with some early morning light that fills my bedroom.

Scavenger Hunt

A photo Scavenger Hunt has begun and week one's object to find is 'division'.  I needed to find an object that divides something into two.  Here is my result.  My wall divides the private property on the left and a public hiking trail to the right!  Week one, complete!

Memorial Day Parade Street Photography Practice

Practicing for an upcoming assignment- BLK/WHT Street Photography

Puppy Love

I LOVE early summer!

Anyone?

Does anyone know why pictures look a bit soft until you enlarge them?  It's annoying!

FDR's Mansion

The Roosevelt's small family home (yea, right!) has a much more comfortable feel than the Vanderbilt's.  The home is quite modest for, arguably, the most popular U.S. President.  The cottage seen above is Eleanor's place.  After FDR passed she had no interest in remaining in the Roosevelt's home (she lived with her mother-in-law for years!)  Looking at the photos I bet you can tell what his favorite horse was named.  Again, tough conditions for a photographer as the Roosevelt home is very dark/dimly lit.

The Vanderbilt's were only one of the rich and famous families who owned mansions in Hyde Park, NY.  These photos document the mansion without creativity; however, when on a tour there is no time for creativity.  In fact no tripods were allowed and absolutely NO flash!  I'm very happy with the quality considering such rules.  I'll spare my thousands of blogs followers the stories told on tour; however, I will give one compliment to the Vanderbilt family.  Apparently, though their status was unmatched during the Gilded Age, they were a generous and kind family to work for.  I found myself connected to this family as I too treat my 'help' well.