Practice in the Mudd

Our girls wanted to play in the mudd since the game got canceled.

So they practiced sliding ;)

Nikkon D60, iso auto

Stuffing His MOUTH

For an escape our family went on an adventure this weekend to the coast. We stopped at Devils Punch Bowl for some picture opp, and got more of the creature pictures than of the Punch bowl. Apparently the squirrels love cheddar cheese-its !!!

Nikon D60

iso 2.2 , fstop 4.2 no crop and no adjusting

Night time glow

The row of garages at our place.

i love the lights and how they glow.

Nikon D60

f stop4.2, iso auto/1.1

Play Time at the Beach

Our play time today consisted of us fossil hunting at the beach.

(we found about 10)

This is the side of the mountin that had the fossils in it, great weather today!!

We couldnt get to the agates, tide was coming back in.

Nikon, D60

auto, no flash,

Featured Photograher: Hotmama03

NAME: Michelle Wagoner

1. What camera do you use?
   I use a Nikon D60, with two different lenses (my new baby) It came with 55mm and i got a zoom lens with stabilization.
   


2. What is your favorite photography subject? (or, what do you like to take pictures of the best?)
   I love the outdoors, I am always finding excuses to go out and take pictures of plants, trees, animals and even family from time to time.
   
   
   
3. What camera equipment is on your wish list?
   AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8G ED-lense, now to get way out there on my wish list I would love a Nikon D90 with all the trimmings-YAY!!
   
   
4. What are your hobbies outside of photography?
   Crochet, knitting, baking, and Cub Scouts

5. Tell us about your family! (married? Kids?)
   Married now for 3 years-been together for 8, 3 wonderful kids Samantha 12, Mickey 9 and Travis 6

6. Where do you live? (you don’t have to be specific if you don’t feel comfortable)
   We live in Beautiful Oregon, a small town outside of Salem It’s a small town and everyone knows what you are doing
   
   
7. Do you have a blog you would like to share? (family blog or photography blog?
   Yes, I have 3 others that I do,

http://familyfunpage.blogspot.com/

http://hotmama03lifeofagoddess.blogspot.com/

http://goddesscrochet.blogspot.com/

8. What is the best photography advice you have ever received?
   Just experiment and make sure you are having fun.
   Also, Nikon was highly suggested along side of Cannon
   


9. What (if any) editing program do you use?
   I am currently working on using Picasa, but I am always looking for more to use.
   
   

10.Can you share your favorite 3 pictures with us?? (just attach them to this email)

Straight out of the Garden

I am so proud of myself this year.

My mother in law and myself have been tending our garden and here is only a portion of the goodies that I have canned from it. Jams, jellies, pickled items, plums, pears, green beans, corn and so much more. I love the popping sound when they are ready. I also love all different colors of all the food.

Yay me!!!

Fearless Leader-Rachel

When I think of Rachel I think of a very FEARLESS Leader. You have been so great in teaching us so much and taking on a lot with this. I know that I am not the only one that feels like this. You were there whenever anyone had any sort of questions, we knew that if we put CC on ours you would be sure to be one to input and help out. I want to say thank you so much for starting this. It has improved my skills and because of you I have found a new love in photography.

THANK YOU!!

cc, Nikon D60, ?? sorry i didnt write it down

Vision

Vision, hmmm

I don't know what else to say but

HEE HEE AND some HA HA Ha's

55mm, Nikon D60, f4.8, iso19

Sweet-ness???

Strawberries are always so sweet from a garden, but ours not so much.

We have had such a bumper crop this year.

They are all weird looking and small.

Oh well, better luck next year???

CC always welcome

55mm, Nikon D60, f4.8

no LIMIT

The curly-Q's from lemon cucumbers knows no limits.

It is now flowing into the onion patch and beyond!

The good thing from this is TONS of cucumbers.

55mm, Nikon D60, f4.8

if you click on it you can see all the detail, thats why i fell in love with it.

My Everyday

I see these everyday as I drive all over the town. Now if I see them is another thing. :)

Nikon D60, 200mm, 4.2, 1/60

CC always welcome

circulation

My son loves playing with money so I thought of money for this one, it gets circulated.

Nikon D60, 55mm, F=4.5

signs of getting older

This isnt my best picture but its hard getting a class of kindergarteners to hold still and look happy. Some noise in the back but it will get better with practice.

My graduate, the one who refused to wear the cap.

He also wouldn't do any of the songs, dance, or motions.

He is a peach.

Nikon D60, 70mm, 5.5(i think)

cc always welcome

Amazing Scouts

This is our annual scout Flag Retirement, it was amazing!!

Nikon D60, 55mm, ???? sorry

CC always welcome

Please allow this one, my computer froze on me.

Severe Emotion

My son was so freaked out when all the channel's on the TV flashed "severe thunderstorms and a tornado watch"

He was so scared, yes I took advantage of such a scary time for him but he was so sincere in his emotions.

I did cuddle him when i was done torturing him.

Nikon D60, 55mm, 4.5, ISO auto, lighting was natural, Picasa sepia

CC always welcome

Portrait

This was the only willing family member left to ask today. So here in all his glory is Mr Manny. He is my favorite Guinea pig.
cut and cropped using picasa

f5.3, iso auto=10, D60 nikon, 55mm

CC always welcome :)

Change

This one was a little harder, how do you capture change??

So for mothers day my family went to a Iris Garden for a change of scenery. Well that didn't really satisfy me for the topic and knew someone had already gotten that idea.
So as my daughter and I were taking pictures of what few flowers were in bloom, only a few iris, and Rhody's she made note that the bees could sure use a change in bloomed flowers.

TA DA, light bulb went on and the chase was on. I went from one bee to another and got two shots i wanted to post but here is one of them.

cc always

Here is the other one that i had to share!!!

Finding Balance in My Camera

I was using the tips from the latest tutorial and I am finding the Balance with
Aperture, ISO and Fstop.

I didn't use any photo-shop, this is straight from the camera.

I am not sure what the settings were, i am not sure how to bring it up on my camera.
I guess that is my next project with my camera.

cc always

"Keys" to Happiness

The "Key" to life is happiness and a lot of people consider music happiness. (especially my daughter) Music plays a big part in our family, it is a Key part. Whether it be singing or listening.

I used my D60, Picasa shadowing

CC always welcome

Woman behind the name

Hi, my name is Michelle and i go by hotmama03. I love photography and think if you can capture the world with all the beauty thats out there without all the hate you are doing a great job. I am married and have 3 lovely kiddos-Samantha 12, Mickey 9, Travis 6. I just got a new toy which i LOVE=Nikon D60 with tons of gadgets. I cant wait to show my talent, i want to have my own studio someday.Please check out my other blog it has a few of my pictures on there.