more images from our trip to NY

These first two images are of the Strong National Museum of Play.  The hotel were wse stayed gave us free passes.  Carin had so much fun.  (It is the perfect place for a hyper-active kid to go)

That afternoon, we went to the cemetery to see Tiffany's family plot.  (plus I did some scoping and found this cross that was screaming to be photographed.)

Two more images from my hike around Rochester.

An old restaurant that Tiffany's family use to love. They are now closed.  (Otherwise we would have had chinese atleast twice while out ther)

And no trip to Rochester would be complete without a trip to Parkleigh

Rochester, NY

My family just got back from a long weekend in Rochester , NY.  It was a very nice weekend and we enjoyed it a lot.  My wife got to see some old friends that she has not seen in years. 

   I did get a chance to take some personal images while I was there and here are my two favorite so far. 

They are both of the Chase building in downtown Rochester.  (more images to follow)

Newburyport

I am on vacation this week and went up to Newburyport to take some pictures and have some me time. 

I would love to be able to move up to Newburyport but it is not in the cards, for now.

Calumet Travelite

  Yesterday I took Carin to Calumet to purchase some studio lighting.  I purchased the Calumet Travelite 1500ws Two-Head Umbrella Kit and 24 X 32 soft box.  I was able to play around with it a little and here is what I came up with.

Carin's allergies were killing her so she was not wanting to be the model.

Camera club monday night

At my camera club on monday night, we had another print competion.  I had entered 2 images.  (Both of them were from the wedding workshop that I took in November.)  The judge, Sarah Musumeci,  and she loved the prints. 

   This iamge below scored a 12 out of a possible 15.  While it did not win an award, it almost did.

While this image below also scored a 12 out of 15, it won an honorable mention.

I also was able to get another HM award that I won back in October.  (12 points out of 15)