October

A new photo for you!  A fall photo trip took my Dad and I back to Funks Grove (the go-to place for photos) and we got close to a little vineyard there.  The lighting was amazing and I was thrilled to get some sun glare in the shot.  There will be a few glared photos coming up.

For the Grapes' Sake

I will have some more photos soon.  I am thinking about adding some of my other artistic endeavors to this blog.  I enjoy crafting and decorating as well, so maybe I will start blogging about that as well.  Maybe it will get me to post more often.

funks grove barn

funks grove barn
Originally uploaded by K2D2vaca
This barn is found just outside Funks Grove (along Route 66 in central Illinois). The texture is a mix of photos I took of old papers, rust, paint, etc. I love blending different things together to get a look. The red in the rust really pops with the paint color of the barn. I will probably make this photo available on my ImageKind page, FYI.

I have more photos to post, I just haven't gotten around to it yet. Soon!!

Mr. Andrew F. Nirk

31 Ys., 3 Ms. & 15 Ds.
Originally uploaded by K2D2vaca
Looking through my stash of photos, I stumbled across this shot of a bird on top of a lovely old headstone at Funk's Grove cemetery. As I was editing it, I started wondering about Mr. Andrew F. Nirk. Why did he die at the age of 31? What's his story?

So, on a whim, I decided to Google him. I didn't think my chances were too great at finding anything, after all he died in 1861. Amazingly enough, the first link that comes up not only has his name, but also a short page on his life. How's that for cool?

OK, this time I'm back for real!

I say that, but what if I'm wrong?  I now have a new computer and more free time than I know how to use, so I really am going to try to keep posting. We shall see...

So, with the new computer comes...PHOTOS!  Yes, I am editing again, and it's wonderful.  I love manipulating my photos to make them convey what I feel about the subject.  It's cathartic.

So, without further ado, my first two new photos to share:

small town

This was taken in the town of North Bend, Nebraska.  It would fit in with several small central Illinois towns I can think of.

old wind mill

This was also taken in Nebraska and I'm not exactly sure where.  We passed quite a few windmills that day.

Well, that's all for now, but I'll be posting some more soon!  Later!

bumble

bumble
Originally uploaded by K2D2vaca

Another new photo!! Enjoy!

I'm hoping that we are going to move the furniture out of the storage unit today. I'm just waiting for my hubbie. He takes forever to get ready and it really never shows...lol.