Tag: trees

Flower Break

April 12, 2015 by Tricia Booker Photography

Spring is finally here in Virginia. The trees are flowering, the grass is growing greener and the foals are appearing in the fields. I’m happy to be back home from my trip to Texas and catching up on life and my blog. Some new photography goals are on the near horizon as well as a few more trips for work and play. While we were out yesterday I couldn’t help but stop for a flower break. The trees were stunning, […]

Categories: Flower, Photography • Tags: artistic, iPhone, photography, spring, trees, Virginia

Be Patient

January 25, 2015 by Tricia Booker Photography

Never cut a tree down in the wintertime. Never make a negative decision in the low time. Never make your most important decisions when you are in your worst moods. Wait. Be patient. The storm will pass. The spring will come. –Robert H. Schuller

Categories: Nature, Photography • Tags: blue, ice, photography, Robert H. Schuller, sky, Sony A7, trees, Virginia, winter

Icy Day

January 24, 2015 by Tricia Booker Photography

An icy day here in Virginia. Thankfully, we didn’t lose power overnight as often happens when freezing rain and trees mix. I ventured outside this afternoon to fill the bird feeders and to catch a few images before the next storm rolls in. It was a busy time in the yard, with a variety of new birds joining the feast. There were more than a dozen White-Throated Sparrows, and even a small flock of Cardinals–that have been elusive this season–stopped […]

Categories: Birds, Nature, Photography • Tags: bird, bird feeders, birds, freezing rain, ice, photography, postaday, postaday2015, Sony A7, trees, Virginia, winter

Weekly Photo Challenge: Express Yourself

January 23, 2015 by Tricia Booker Photography

The question asked in today’s Weekly Photo Challenge was to “Express Yourself.” It’s really an open concept as people express themselves in so many different ways. When thinking about my world, there are a variety of topics that came into mind. I scrolled through the various submissions on the WordPress Daily Post page to see how bloggers were visualizing the theme, and I saw beautiful flowers, children smiling, a muddy water buffalo and even a Belgian statue giving a naughty gesture. […]

Categories: Photography, Weekly Photo Challenge • Tags: artistic, Botany Bay, cameras, express yourself, Nikon D800E, photography, postaday, postaday2015, South Carolina, trees

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

Icy Finish

December 19, 2013 by Tricia Booker Photography

When most people think of December, visions of festive Christmas trees, holiday shopping and spending time with family and friends often come to mind. For me, December means all of that and more: the USHJA Annual Meeting, year-end deadlines, the crush of last-minute holiday orders and a lot of juggling. It all usually trickles to an enjoyable end just before Christmas. This year, unfortunately, a variety of (mostly) unexpected events seemed to conspire together to challenge my natural state […]

Categories: Nature, Scenic • Tags: artistic, ice, iPhone, photography, trees, winter

A Perfect Seat

November 5, 2013 by Tricia Booker Photography

This fall, I monitored the Ginkgo Grove at the State Arboretum of Virginia on a regular basis, just waiting for the opportune time to photograph these glorious trees as they turn golden-yellow. Several times when I thought they’d be at peak color, I arrived to find they were still primarily green with just patches of yellow. The Ginkgo is native of China and long revered for its medicinal qualities, as well as beauty. There are more than 300 trees in […]

Categories: Nature, Photography, Scenic • Tags: autumn, Bench, Ginkgo tree, nature, Nikon D800E, photography, State Arboretum of Virginia, trees, Virginia, yellow

People’s Choice

June 4, 2013 by Tricia Booker Photography

This time, the Magnolia Plantation & Gardens annual spring photo contest is allowing for three submissions, which is an increase of one from previous years. I’d selected my two favorite photographs a few weeks ago, but today as I prepared to send them I realized I could add one more. So, I edited a few images that caught my eye, and I thought it would be fun to ask you all which one of these you prefer. I’ll submit the […]

Categories: Birds, Nature, Photography • Tags: artistic, bird, Magnolia Plantation, nature, Nikon D800E, photo contest, photography, South Carolina, spring, trees

Running With D3s

April 27, 2013 by Tricia Booker Photography

So, which is more dangerous? Running with scissors or running with D3s. If you guessed the latter, you are correct. The wrath of a mad mom watching her equipment travel breakneck up a steep and cluttered incline while a small dog was jumping up and trying to grab the runner’s shorts was pretty intense. And, no, the T-shirt didn’t help his cause. Life is UNFAIR when you disobey your mother, even if you’re cute and contrite. The punishment? After putting […]

Categories: Dogs, Family • Tags: hike, Jack Russell, Nikon D3s, Nikon D800E, photography, running, spring, trees, unfair, Virginia

Spring Reflection

April 14, 2013 by Tricia Booker Photography

Even though the spring flowers are providing lots of colorful inspiration, I’ve thought in black-and-white lately for a variety of reasons. So, as Peppermint and I explored the State Arboretum of Virginia this week, I paused to work on this image. As I walked by this area I noticed a plein air painter set up underneath a tree and focused on this general vicinity. It did look lovely, with hints of green against a bright blue sky, reflections of subtle […]

Categories: Nature, Scenic • Tags: artistic, black and white, Nikon D800E, photography, postaday 2013, reflection, spring, State Arboretum of Virginia, trees, Virginia

Morning Colors

March 26, 2013 by Tricia Booker Photography

I wasn’t exactly pleased to spend the day shoveling snow at the end of March, but I have to admit the gorgeous morning after was worth it. I woke up to an amazingly beautiful sunrise, and before I even went downstairs to let the dog out I grabbed the iPhone off the charger and snapped this one out the window. After peeking outside after the dog, I quickly got the “real” camera and went out in my pjs because I […]

Categories: Nature • Tags: Camera+, iPhone, postaday, snow, trees

Flashback

March 16, 2013 by Tricia Booker Photography

We had a flashback to winter today with snow showers cold rain and gray skies. The Phoebes woke me up, and as I watched them fly around the backyard searching for food I hoped they were having success. With more snow in the forecast tomorrow, it could be tough finding insects.

Categories: Nature • Tags: Camera+, iPhone, postaday, trees, winter

Phoneography Challenge: My Neighborhood

March 9, 2013 by Tricia Booker Photography

This week’s WordPress Challenge fit in perfectly with my week. We had 20″ of snow, and I spent some time outdoors with my iPhone, capturing images around my home and neighborhood during and after the storm. I had intended to take out my DSLRs the past few days, but it seemed each time I bundled up to go outside to dig out, it was simply easier to put my phone in my pocket and combine shoveling with photos. I’ve really […]

Categories: Nature, Scenic, Weekly Photo Challenge • Tags: artistic, Camera+, iPhone, photography, postaday, postaday 2013, snow, trees, Virginia, Weekly Photo Challenge, winter

Sunrise And Sunset

February 14, 2013 by Tricia Booker Photography

We awoke this Valentine’s Day to a beautifully snowy world. It’s been a photographer’s dream week here on the mountain, from this blanket of morning snow to some of the most dramatic sunsets I’ve seen in many years. These images of our driveway were taken two days apart. And although I did edit them both slightly in Lightroom and Color Efex Pro 4 for Clarity and Contrast, the colors are pretty true to life. I was so amazed by the […]

Categories: Nature, Scenic • Tags: artistic, Color Efex Pro 4, Nikon D800E, photography, postaday 2013, snow, sunrise, sunset, trees, Virginia

iPhone Challenge: Nature

February 8, 2013 by Tricia Booker Photography

A few of my blogging friends have established a new weekly challenge that encompasses the iPhone and different editing apps. And because my iPhone is one of my most-used cameras, I thought I’d jump right in and play along. This first challenge is Nature, and due to my frequent walks on the paths of the State Arboretum of Virginia, I’ve recently collected a few images in this theme. This photo was taken in Camera+ and edited using the Clarity filter. […]

Categories: Nature, Weekly Photo Challenge • Tags: artistic, Camera+, iPhone, iPhone Challenge, nature, photography, postaday 2013, trees, Virginia, Weekly Photo Challenge

Survival

February 3, 2013 by Tricia Booker Photography

You would agree that it seems quite cold outside today? So, we are not alone in our opinion of the weather, and I discovered that another species feels this way as well. So, we have a mouse or two (or a dozen) in our garage this winter, and, although I’ve tried to ignore them, this week they chewed their way into the birdseed and dog food bags and made a rather large mess for their diminutive size. Yesterday, we picked […]

Categories: Family, Scenic • Tags: artistic, Camera+, iPhone, photography, snow, trees, Virginia, window, winter

Fun Photo Challenge: Wood

January 24, 2013 by Tricia Booker Photography

I’ve enjoyed working with the Color Efex Pro 4 software this week, and I was inspired to go back into my files. This image was one of those that you take that looks so amazing in real life but then doesn’t really translate through the lens. When I originally worked with it in Lightroom 4, I couldn’t get it to pop, so I set it aside thinking I’d try again. Well, in Color Efex I finally made it happen. In my mind’s […]

Categories: Nature, Scenic, Weekly Photo Challenge • Tags: artistic, Color Efex Pro 4, Fun Photo Challenge, Nikon D800E, photography, postaday, postaday 2013, trees, Virginia, wood

Winter Golf

January 13, 2013 by Tricia Booker Photography

It’s not often we can play golf in the middle of winter in Virginia, but today was one of those rare days. With temperatures in the mid 60s, we took advantage of the break in the snow and cold for an outing at one of our favorite courses. I brought my Sony RX100 along in my pocket hoping for some peeks of sun, but after a few photos I received that dreaded message that my battery was dead. Thankfully, it […]

Categories: Family, Golf, Sports • Tags: Camera+, golf, iPhone, photography, postaday, postaday 2013, Shenandoah Valley Golf Club, trees, Virginia, winter

Ready For Harvest

October 23, 2012 by Tricia Booker Photography

I learned my lesson. I was just running down to Upperville on Sunday morning to pick up one of Cam’s classmates to work on a school project at our house. No need to bring a camera, as it was a quick 20-minute drive to his house and back. Well, I knew it was a huge mistake when we spotted a bald eagle sitting on a tree not more than 10 feet from the road. I realized that even if I […]

Categories: Scenic • Tags: artistic, fall, Farmall, International Harvester, iPhone, photography, red, tractor, trees, Upperville, Virginia

Ginkgo Grove

October 22, 2012 by Tricia Booker Photography

One of the challenges of taking Cameron to school is having to drive past the State Arboretum of Virginia on my way back home. Even though I had a pressing deadline today, I just had to stop in since the Ginkgo Grove is at peak and thus far I haven’t had much luck. Cam and I visited Friday evening on the way home from school, but a bank of clouds on the horizon left me with flat light in the […]

Categories: Nature • Tags: artistic, Blandy Experimental Farm, Boyce, Gingko Tree, Nikon D800E, photography, State Arboretum of Virginia, sun, trees, Virginia

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