February | 2014 | Tricia Booker Photography

Happy Horse

February 28, 2014 by Tricia Booker Photography

It’s been a very productive week, but I do have to admit I feel like this horse: Happy that it’s Friday! I took my Sony A7 and Sony Zeiss 35mm 2.8 lens out for a photo shoot yesterday at a client’s barn and enjoyed experimenting with it indoors and out. This is a mirrorless camera, so it’s smaller than a DSLR, but it retains many of the features found in its larger cousin, such as a full-frame sensor. I decided […]

Categories: Horses, Photography, Weekly Photo Challenge • Tags: Code Four Show Stables, horse, photography, Sony A7, Upperville, Virginia, winter, yawn

Garden View

February 25, 2014 by Tricia Booker Photography

I finally finished up some pressing deadlines and then had time to spend on continuing education. Last month, I’d purchased the Five Day Photography Deal that was offered with a collection of tutorials, e-books and plug-ins, and I hadn’t really had time to fully explore it. So, I spent a few hours over the weekend learning more about Lightroom thanks to Serge Ramelli. His videos were super helpful, and I particularly enjoyed watching his techniques in transforming color images to […]

Categories: Photography, Scenic, Weekly Photo Challenge • Tags: A-Z Challenge, garden, lighthouse, Lightroom, Mackinac Island, Michigan, photography, Sony RX100, water, Weekly Photo Challenge

Wildlife Wednesday

February 19, 2014 by Tricia Booker Photography

Unfortunately, this squirrel isn’t very wild because it’s decided our front yard, porch and bird feeder are its home away from home. I have to admit that after watching the half-dozen squirrels invading my yard this winter, this little one has tugged at my heartstrings. It’s the smallest, thinnest and has a scar on its back, so more and more often I’ve let it hang out. Peppermint watches it through the glass door, and it’s become so brave that it […]

Categories: Nature, Photography • Tags: eating, Nikon D800E, photography, snow, squirrel, Virginia, winter

More Snow

February 13, 2014 by Tricia Booker Photography

Peppermint’s expression says it all. We had 18 inches of snow today, and it’s still coming down almost 24 hours later. We spent most of the afternoon digging out. We were so tired and sore by the end of the day that we looked forward to getting into the hot tub. Then, just when we called it a day, the sleet and freezing rain started to mix in with the snow. No fun sitting outside in that weather. We have […]

Categories: Dogs, Photography • Tags: dog, Jack Russell, Nikon D800E, photography, snow, snow storm, Virginia, winter

Fishing in Florida

February 12, 2014 by Tricia Booker Photography

So, I should be in Florida today, but thanks to winter storm “Pax” I’m stuck in Virginia awaiting 12+ inches of snow to fall tonight and tomorrow. It’s the second consecutive business trip this winter that’s been disrupted by snow and ice, and I’m particularly disappointed because I will miss photographing the resident birds that make this horse show double the fun. As I awaited the first flakes to fall, charged all of my batteries in case of a power […]

Categories: Birds, Nature, Photography • Tags: A-Z Challenge, bird, Color Efex Pro, egret, Florida, nature, Nikon D3s, photography, Tagged F, wildlife

Of Snow and Taxes

February 10, 2014 by Tricia Booker Photography

This is the never-ending winter in Virginia, but I’m trying to remain optimistic and get out and shoot as much as possible when time and weather permit. Due to the poor conditions this weekend, however, I actually stayed inside most of the time and finished preparing our 2013 taxes. If you live in the United States or are familiar with the U.S. tax code, you’ll understand why I just had to document this monumental day. Taxes are due on April […]

Categories: Nature, Photography • Tags: artistic, Color Efex Pro, nature, photography, snow, Sony A7, stream, taxes, trees, water, winter

Weekly Photo Challenge: Selfie

February 8, 2014 by Tricia Booker Photography

I’m not into selfies, but once in a while I’ll stumble upon a cool reflection and take a moment to experiment. This beautiful piece of artwork caught my eye last summer while at a garden and art boutique in Michigan. I’m rarely without a camera, and I’ve found that the little Sony RX100 is a great companion even while out and about with friends. It only takes a moment to pull it out of my pocket and snap away. While […]

Categories: Photography, Weekly Photo Challenge • Tags: artistic, photography, reflection, selfie, Sony RX100, Weekly Photo Challenge

Erupt

February 7, 2014 by Tricia Booker Photography

Last weekend we managed to get out during a break in the weather to hike in West Virginia. We traveled to the Berkeley Springs area and enjoyed a few hours at Cacapon State Park on the trails as well as a stroll through the artsy downtown. Berkeley Springs is home to the country’s first spa, and the mineral springs are still a popular place. In fact, as I shot the image above, a man was in the adjacent pool taking […]

Categories: Nature, Photography, Weekly Photo Challenge • Tags: A-Z Challenge, artistic, Berkeley Springs, nature, photography, reflection, Sony A7, spring, tree, water

Icy Day

February 6, 2014 by Tricia Booker Photography

Yesterday we received more than 1/4″ of ice during the latest winter storm to hit the East Coast of the United States. While it was beautiful to see, the ice proved problematic for people and wildlife. Thankfully, our power remained on, and I was able to work throughout the day on deadlines, with a couple of breaks to carefully tread outside with the camera. I kept the bird feeder full of seed and had many visitors, including the squirrels. I […]

Categories: Birds, Nature, Photography • Tags: artistic, bird, cardinal, ice, nature, Nikon D800E, photography, red, winter

A Rose Reworked

February 5, 2014 by Tricia Booker Photography

The theme for last night’s Blandy Photo Club meeting was “Tabletop Photography,” so I returned to my files and re-edited a few images from the Blueridge Photography Workshop I attended last winter. Although I really enjoyed experimenting with indoor macro photography last year, I haven’t spent time in that genre for many months. I have to admit that after playing with these files, I’m re-energized and ready to get out the equipment again! I shared five images of this rose […]

Categories: Flower, Nature, Photography • Tags: artistic, Blueridge Photography Workshops, Color Efex Pro, flower, nature, Nikon D800E, photography, rose

The Fox and the Crow

February 3, 2014 by Tricia Booker Photography

For this week’s Weekly Photo Challenge, the word is Object. This bronze sculpture is in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., and I fell in love with it while there visiting last month. I wouldn’t call it a “found object,” because it’s on display for all to admire! But when I thought about the challenge topic, the lovely pieces of artwork at the gallery came to mind as objects of great beauty. By Paul Manship, born St. Paul, MN […]

Categories: Photography, Weekly Photo Challenge • Tags: artistic, bronze, bronze sculpture, D.C., National Portrait Gallery, Paul Manship, photography, sculpture, Sony A7, The Fox and the Crow, Washington, Weekly Photo Challenge, William Church Osborn Memorial Playground

Docking Only

February 1, 2014 by Tricia Booker Photography

Here’s something a little different for the A-Z Challenge this week, which is Tagged D. Last year I went on the Blueridge Photography Workshops Single Focal Length Workshop in Annapolis, Maryland, and had a great time. This year’s workshop is scheduled for April 19, and I hope to join them again. If you live within driving distance of Annapolis, it’s worth the early morning wake-up call to get out and see the sunrise over this beautiful city. I revisited some […]

Categories: Photography, Scenic, Weekly Photo Challenge • Tags: A-Z Challenge, Annapolis, artistic, Blueridge Photography Workshops, Color Efex Pro 4, dock, Maryland, Nikon D800E, photography, Tagged D, water

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