Park Place Gallery ~ Photography Show

Wind on Water

I am one of 26 local and national photographers represented at the Park Place Gallery 2nd annual Photography Show. I was lucky enough to have participated last year as well. These are two of the six pieces that I will be showing. I plan on attending the Friday session and if you are in town, I'd love to see you.

Friday September 11, 2009 5-9pm
Saturday September 12, 2009 10-6

Park Place Gallery of Fine Art
11560 Ash Street
Leawood, Kansas 66211
913-469-8001
click here for a map


Bottles

a day of fun

apples-before

My husband and I decided to spend our Saturday exploring Lake Perry near Lawrence, Kansas. We had been there once before but only saw a fraction of it. I brought my camera and a book. He brought 3 apples, some carving tools, and a sketch book. Yes, we are an usual pair. We enjoy our time together but are independent enough to stay busy with our interests. The only thing we forgot was the sunscreen!


apples-after

We did find a wonderful cove to spend a few hours creating, reading, and eating. There happened to be a group that brought their catamaran sailboats. I thoroughly enjoyed watching them get ready for a day of sailing. The sights and sounds were so relaxing. I can't wait to go back.


Lake Perry

More Favorites

This week I've combined my love of animals and photography. Here are a few of my favorites. Check out their shops to see more of their wonderful work. Enjoy!


playful cat by levansphotography


Unfettered by PhotoGirlPix


Wolf by talis


Sandy Paws by mkcphotography

POE

The Plaza

I am part of a team on Etsy called Photographers of Etsy, or POE for short. I was checking out their New Works feature and as I scrolled down the page, I saw my photo. What a fun surprise! Here is their link.

I took this photo from the top of the Hall's building on the Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri. I just finished shooting at a local garden and while I was driving home, the sunset turned out to be gorgeous. Many of my favorite images are not the ones I originally go out to shoot. That is the part of photography that feels like a treasure hunt. I never know what is waiting for me around the corner!

Arboretum

dahlia


droplets



Here are a few quick shots that I took last week at the arboretum. I had a hard time pulling myself away from the Monet Garden. Can't wait to go back.

blush

A fellow photographer and Etsy friend has a new weekly feature on her blog called "Photo of the Week". This photo of mine is one of the images featured.

Here is a link to her blog, Jessica Rogers Photography. Thanks, Jessica!

a day at the lake

dragonfly wings

My husband and I discovered Hillsdale Lake today. It is only 20 minutes from our home. I love water and plan on going back to spend more time reading and relaxing. Here are a few shots from the day. It was only in the 70's, which is very unusual for an August day in Kansas. I was counting my blessings!

Etsy Project Embrace

Laura Slocum

I became aware of Laura Slocum and her story from another seller on Etsy. Laura was diagnosed with stage 3 Ovarian Cancer in June. She is currently undergoing chemotherapy.

Etsy Project Embrace was created by her friends to support Laura, increase awareness, and raise funding for cancer research. Other Etsy sellers have joined and are donating a portion of the proceeds of the sales from some of their listings. Here is the link to the American Cancer Society and the Etsy Project Embrace page. You can join the team or make a direct donation.

Check out her Etsy shop, lauraslocumpainted, and click her profile page to keep up with her progress. She also had a new blog. Here is a portion of one of her entries:

Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Etsy Project Embrace
I believe that you must play the hand you’re dealt. Six weeks ago, I was diagnosed with stage 3 Ovarian Cancer. My mom died from the same. I am a huge believer in eating right, exercising, and getting regular checkups. I’ve done all those things, yet, I have cancer. WOW. That’s a life-changing situation, for sure. I just turned 46 …. (a very very young 46!) Strangely, I feel blessed. Most everyday of these 6 weeks, I’ve had a smile on my face. I’m going to play the hand I’ve been dealt in the best and most positive way I know how. I’m so fortunate my boys are older, they drive, they can do laundry and help around the house. There will always be some people in this world who have it better and some who have it worse. That’s just life.

There are 4 things I know for sure:
1. I am a Christian and I believe God has a plan for me.
2. I believe in myself to do the very best I can do and try to help others in the process by getting my story out there.
3. I have the most wonderful and supportive husband, family and friends.
4. Logging onto Etsy everyday and hearing from my friends will keep this smile on my face, not matter what I am going through.

If you would like to be a part of etsyprojectembrace you can donate the profits or percentage of profits from one or more listings to the American Cancer Society. Add the tag 'etsyprojectembrace' to the listing (or listings) and mention the project and reason for it in your listing description/s. If you have any questions, or any ideas as to how you could help further then please feel free to convo kim at slinkymalinkicat, or Amy at ThePeachTree.

My thoughts and prayers are with Laura and her family. She is an amazing person.

Below are a few of the listings from Etsy Project Embrace:


thegardenshed

Sigmosaics

vadjutka

Red and a rabbit

This summer I become special friends with a weathered cardinal. He has me trained to feed him and his mate whenever I'm on the screened-in porch for meals. He chirps and circles the porch till I give in and throw out some seed. I feel a little like Snow White with all of the wildlife that comes to dine with me:) I've named him "Red" for obvious reasons and after my grandpa's nickname. Since I am the 17th of 21 grandchildren, I was too young to see his red hair. I had to take everyone's word for it.

The other day I was working on a photography class assignment when Red landed a little over a foot away from me. I couldn't believe that he was so close. Then a rabbit hopped by and stopped about 5 feet away. He sat for over a minute while I finished my assignment. I needed one image that was taken on 7 different settings for our study on white balance. He was a great subject. Only his nose and whiskers moved!