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Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Winter Birds

A couple of birds to finish out the year. I hope to get a little picture recap of the year posted up here tonight or more likely tomorrow since we are going to go play at the Baum's tonight.

Steller's Jay

Such pretty blue feathers on the Steller's Jay. I almost bought the
couple we have in the yard some peanuts, but I'm afraid they
would just disappear in the snow.

Northern Flicker

I'm really intrigued by Flickers. My good friend started
bird watching because of flickers visiting her yard. It really
is amazing how big they are. I hope to keep the pair we have
around our yard and I want to try and create a feeder
for them this summer.

Thursday, December 25, 2008

Merry Christmas


White Christmas
Originally uploaded by Kendal Jean Photos

Hope everyone is having a wonderful Christmas with their friends and family.

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Basketball Time

Winter is here and with it comes hours in the gym watching basketball. Shawn runs the scoreboard and I enjoy tagging along. I help keep track of the fouls, but more so I learn about the game itself. I really wasn't a team player when I was younger and I have to realize that I should have tried more. It always seem like teammates tend to have a good time.

Bench


Bench
Originally uploaded by Kendal Jean Photos

Jump Shot


Jump Shot
Originally uploaded by Kendal Jean Photos

Free Throw


Free Throw
Originally uploaded by Kendal Jean Photos

Jump Ball


Jump Ball
Originally uploaded by Kendal Jean Photos

Sportsmanship


Sportsmanship
Originally uploaded by Kendal Jean Photos

Free Throw


Free Throw
Originally uploaded by Kendal Jean Photos

Game Ball


Game Ball
Originally uploaded by Kendal Jean Photos

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

A few poses...

...from the kitty. While taking the before photos of the bedroom (before I paint it red) Mickey decided to give some cute poses. I couldn't resist and he looks awfully striking with the curtains in the background.

Mickey


Mickey
Originally uploaded by Kendal Jean Photos

Mickey


Mickey
Originally uploaded by Kendal Jean Photos

Giving the look of leave me alone.

Sunday, December 14, 2008

Snow and Sports

The snow has returned to Okanogan:

Alas I have no photos. I've been too lazy and cold. Actually it's been snowing and blowing pretty non-stop to the point that I don't really want to take my camera out. I have been reading up on taking photos in cold weather and have learned that the cold will not damage a camera, but the condensation going from a cold to a warm environment is the culprit, along with actual moisture like snow.

Anyway it started snowing Friday morning and as of this morning we have proabably 7 inches, but now the snow is of no concern it is the temperatures. It is in the mid teens now and the wind is suppsoed to pick up where we may have as low as -26 wind chill Monday or Tuesday. Brrrrrr!

Alright, on to the photos:

I may not be the biggest sports fan and I would say wrestling is probably not at the top, but taking photos of the kids wrestling is pretty intense and fun. It is amazing what the camera sees that the human eye misses. I did have someone tell me recently that if you are taking photos and you didn't see something happen, that's good, because it means that you caught the action.

I am also learning how to use my flash. I received a Nikon Speedlight for a wedding present (apparently I'm the important one in the couple hehe) and I have yet to read the manuel to use it properly and learn all the ins and outs. Instead I just sit in the same spot and make little adjustments here and there. So far I think my way of learning is working to an extent. I know I am probably missing something, but the photos didn't turn out too badly.

Wrestling


Wrestling
Originally uploaded by Kendal Jean Photos

The Count


The Count
Originally uploaded by Kendal Jean Photos

Pin for Okanogan


Pin for Okanogan
Originally uploaded by Kendal Jean Photos

Take Down


Take Down
Originally uploaded by Kendal Jean Photos