Hot Sam's Antiques

I am sorry I have not  gotten time to write my Blog.  I have been very busy the last few weeks with my Travel business.  Also, I had a couple major projects going on at the house.  It was so much work but the results are great.  I had family visiting for 6 days and we threw a 70th Birthday party for my hubby.  Last week my husband, Tim, had knee surgery and he is now working on his Physical Therapy in a Rehab Center.  Whew!

One my favorite spots to take pictures is a place called Hot Sam's Antiques in Lakeville, Minnesota.  It is a cross between a museum and an Antique store on steroids.  There are lots of quirky displays and vignettes set up all around the property.  It used to be free to shoot there but now there is a small fee but it is worth it.
For more information about Hot Sam's Antiques:
http://www.startribune.com/galleries/219033701.html
One of my favorite things to shoot is a waterfall.  If you want to get the soft "Angel Hair"  look you will need a tripod and a camera with a Neutral Density Filter.  Cloudy days work the best.
Here is a link to a tutorial on how to Photograph Waterfalls:
http://www.photographytalk.com/forum/tips-and-taking-photos/254241-tips-on-how-to-photograph-waterfalls#293359

The best times to get beautiful light are at sunrise and at sunset and just afterward which is called the "Blue Hour."   Here is a link to some of the best shots from this time of day:
http://www.photographyblogger.net/27-beautiful-examples-of-blue-hour-photography/
 This in one of my "Blue Hour" shots:

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"Peace is a result of restraining your mind to process life as it is, rather than as you think it should be."
Wayne W. Dyer
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Rocky Mountain National Park

One of our stops this summer was at Rocky Mountain National Park.  The park is located Northeast of the city of Denver.  It was a beautiful drive along the Big Thompson River from our RV park in Loveland to the park entrance.  Once inside the park we were treated to a herd of Elk grazing in a field by the road.  We spent the morning driving through the park enjoying the mountain views.  I was surprised to still see snow on the mountains but the run off made for little waterfalls.  For more information on Rocky Mountain National Park click on the link below.
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g143048-Rocky_Mountain_National_Park_Colorado-Vacations.html

We stopped for lunch in the town of Estes Park.  It is a cute mountain town with lots of cute shops and restaurants.  There is a park area along the river just a block off the main street that we walked through.  We had a great afternoon.

Here is an article about incorporating texture into your images.  This is one reason I like shooting old rusty junk, antiques, cars, buildings, etc.  I think the rust and weathered surfaces make for interesting photos.  

http://digital-photography-school.com/texture-design-element

Now that October is here and the weather is getting chilly in the Northern states my clients are starting to plan their winter vacations.  There are some early booking discounts with some of the tour companies so it is a good time to book your vacation.  You are usually money ahead to book your air and hotel together to make a package.
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"In photography there is a reality so subtle that it becomes more real than reality." Alfred Stieglitz
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Vacation Travel Specialist

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