Bustle of Beale, and chinese

The first three are photos of Beale Street. I played a lot with a slow shutter speed if you can't tell. I like this first one because it gives the feeling of Beale street- busy and crazy.

These two I just thought I would have a little fun with and run them through my poladroid program. I have a soft spot for polaroids.

And of course you can't leave Beale without a photo of this sign:


This is from the panda exhibit at the zoo. Chinese anyone?

-by Christina

a totally awesome set of feet

These feet belong to a girl named Monster. No, really. An important side note: "Monster" is not her birth name, it is an acquired name, a term of endearment multiplied by, like, a bazillion. These feet have traveled through some hard times, and some great times, interesting and complicated times mostly via swimming, biking, and running...and some free form dancing!

And though this picture is NOT current. I. AM. USING. IT! Period. And for three solid reasons:
1. They are NOT baby feet. Amen.
2. I need to catch up to my own assignments! Good grief.
3. Who cares about 3. Reasons #1 and 2 are good enough.

- Heidi Walter

Catching up-Hands

The weeks are flying by and suddenly I'm way behind! I took this the week "hands" was our assignment with that in mind but thought I might take a few more hand photos before I posted...and...here I am with just one. But, I like it so here it is:

Again, another baby photo. I do plan on non-baby photos for the next two assignments so wish me luck!

by Christina

Words. Letters. Signs. Text.

Our next project involves text...and I'm not talking about a form of cell phone communication. I'm talking about the art behind visual communication. Neon signs. Street signs. Billboards. Adds. Store fronts. Etc, etc, etc. Go out and find you some letters. Mismatched and interesting text. Try to spell your name...or be ambitious and find the alphabet. Spell words that are meaningful to you like, "love." Or whatever.

This project could require a bit of cropping.

Go forth and be creative!
Happy snapping!

Studying Hands

This is my daughter. She is three and very curious about everything. She found this moth in her sandbox and brought it over to show me. Then she asked me to take a picture of it. Then she wanted to see the picture. And then, and then, and then. On, and on, and on. The wonder of discovery continues.
I love her little sandy hands. But I REALLY love that little discoveries interest her so.
Heidi Walter

Yucky YELLOW

This spider lives on the side of our house. He is literally (including legs) the size of my pointer finger! We have an agreement: I don't mess with him. He doesn't mess with me. We both live.
I hope he was complimented that I used him for my Yellow picture. Yuck.
Heidi Walter

More Orange!

This is why God didn't give me boobs! He knew I wouldn't be able to handle the responsibility!
Ha! I went running this morning and wore this orange hat...then I found these two balloons I had blown up for my children to play with! And whalaa! Instantly inspired! This is for laughs only!
Any one laughing besides me?

RED

I love the composition of this picture.
Call me crazy, but I like the mood, and the lines and the red focal point.
Heidi Walter

Baby BLUE's

Use what you have...well, I have babies! Naked babies!
Heidi Walter

Baby Toes... Anything Small is Cute

Babies are so cute and I took these hoping the assignment after hands would be feet! I also thought I needed to post first since you both have kids! And of course I could not pick only one!

Kona-Bound!

Thought you might enjoy seeing these!

Orange

Ha! Orange! I'm back in the game!
Photo by Heidi Walter

Week 9-ish

Feet! I bet you could have guessed this was following our last project (hands)...but our last project was eons ago. My personal apologies. So, feet. I think the population is split 50-50. Those who LOVE feet...like myself, and those who are appalled by them and think they should never see the light of day. So, do what you can with this project! In shoes or out. Painted with polish or covered in mud. On the move or on the couch.

Remember, you are an artist...so approach this project thoughtfully.

Happy snapping!