What I did on my spring break.....what were you expecting? I am 46! I was inspired by a great b&w photo of an elephants eye. Lucky for me, the Oakland Zoo has a few subjects for me to work with. Happy Spring everyone!
Between rain storms, Chris and I spent the day at the San Francisco Zoo. I had anticipated fun shots of the Tiger, Giraffes and Monkeys, but it was the Flamingos that took me by surprise. Not only are they beautifully colored, but they make such interesting shapes. I can't wait to go back and get more shots of them. Flamingos Rock!!!
I have passed this bridge many times over the past 9 years and always thought it was a beautiful spot. Today, with the fog, it was to beautiful to pass by. Big Thank You to the officer who stop to check on me and remind me that I was technically on a freeway and was not permitted to pull over but allowed me to take a few pictures anyway!
I had this idea of taking a picture of the last sunset of 07 (got that)and the first sunrise of 08...well, how about the 7th. I did not quite make the first sunrise and then took off for a salesmeeting in LA, causing me to miss 2-6. This may have been worth the wait.
In May of 08, U-turn took on a meaning of it's own. I left the job I had done for 9 years in the industry I had work in for over 20 years. I was given and took the once in a life time opportunity to stop, go back and do it again. A mid-life u-turn.
I have worked along side my husband selling his art and loved every moment. I have spent hours and hours getting to work on my photography, cooking, be with family and friends, relaxing,enjoying, stressing out , being there, much of which I may have missed had I not u-turned. I can't thank Chris, Grandma and Grandpa and all the other family and friends enough for supporting me in this and making it possible.
Hope you enjoy my pictures.
Many Thanks!
Andrea
"Live to the point of tears"
-Camus