Things I Find Cool – Page 39 – Daffodil Hill Photography

Goodbye To My Favorite One Stop Photo-Op

There are few things I love to shot: Nature, old vehicles and rusty things. There is only one place I could get all three and now it is gone. Hopefully the old truck is getting a make over and will be back in new clothes.

I was really looking forward to this Spring to see what blooming things popped up around this old truck. But life is ever-changing I will keep my eye out for my next favorite one stop photo-op. Here are several I have taken and posted here from my favorite one stop photo-op. Enjoy My Friends!

I simply like this because.... — I simply like this because….

One Cool Rat Rod

One of the nicest Rat Rods I have see: Low, old and way cool! — One of the nicest Rat Rods I have ever seen: Low, old and way cool!

On a Rat Rod it is all about doing whatever works. Check out the cool door hinge pin on this one.

One From An Old Friend

As some of you may know my beloved Canon Powershot S3is is now deceased. I have purchased a used Canon Powershot SX10is and look forward to the season to come for more photo ops. In the mean time I have been cruising through my old shots to fill the gap till the-things-that-bloom arrive this Spring. Here is one I took with the S3 in the Summer of 2011.Enjoy!

Taken with my now deceased Powershot S3is.

My Favorite From 2012

I love the contrast between the hardness of the rusty post and the soft touch of the flowers.

The journey for me and my Family in 2012 was a difficult one. Not that it was impossible, or worse than all others, yet it was a crazy ride. The one thing that keep me going was my Faith. For me if there is not bigger picture then this life seems rather silly and unfair. Unfair not to me but to those men, women and children in this world who live with unbelievable hunger, are used for profit and many other situations of repression.

This photo sings to me of the difference between people, places and the human journey. For me, as this picture simply works because of the differences, I hope we as the Human race can work it out as well.

Ten Random Pictures From 2012

As a new season of life begins I look into the mirror of the past. I reflect on “that which has been” and all the questions it brings with it. One of the questions is simply why do I enjoy photography so much. On the surface I must admit I simply want to be in the moment. Upon further reflection I believe this is counterbalanced by another dynamic: The need to share with others.

In that spirit here are Ten Random Pictures From 2012. Enjoy!

Old Fence Post On Our Place

This is an old fence post on our place. I took this a few years back and found it while (trying to) clean up my photo collection. Enjoy!

The Star Which They Had Seen

Basking On A Chilly Day

One On The Fly

The opportunity to get a few shots in before work comes by rarely for me but today was a bonus day. Not only was I able take a few moments to take some pictures but it was at the lake! Here is one on the fly!

Taken with my sister-in-law's Nikon D40 — Taken with my sister-in-law’s Nikon D40

Old Doors

The Bride, myself and two of our best friends, finally got the chance to go and enjoy my belated Birthday dinner today. We were originally going to go the big city but I choose instead to drive a couple of towns over and enjoy a slower pace. We ate in an old Tavern that was built in the late 1700’s. It was amazing and Very cool! The following pictures are from this little side trip in life. Enjoy!