Golden Gate

Took this the other day from Vista Point. Gorgeous day. I tweaked it using DxO and printed it on high quality satin paper and it looks great. Can't wait to frame it.
I need to purchase a backdrop. I have everything else I need for studio work. Enough lights and I even have models lined up. So, that'll be my next purchase. Now if only I'd sell something to put $$ back INTO the bank. I know it will happen eventually.
That's all for tonight.
Don

Aurora

I used to do fair amount of sailing. I've sailed all over the Caribbean and even sailed from Italy to Antigua on what was at that time the worlds largest privately owned motor sailing yacht. But the best time I ever had sailing was on Clear Lake in N. California on an 18ft. Teak Lady. A beautiful tiny boat made completely out of teak. Here I live practically on the shores of the San Francisco Bay and I've never sailed it. Maybe someday I will. Who knows what's next?

I opened up a store selling greeting cards, postcards and a wall calendar via CafePress.com. It's called Don's Store and if you get the chance check it out.

This picture was taken from the docks in San Francisco. I used my new DxO software to enhance it a little. DxO is great. So easy to use and the finished product always comes out just right.

That's all for tonight.

Don

Well, mom is doing better they say. I'm so glad. It was a real roller coaster of a week I tell ya. Every call I got I was sure was THE call. We almost lost her. But, she's Irish and all that goes with that.
This little girl was at a BBQ I attended last summer. She was having a bad hair day but didn't let that stand in her way of having a great time. She was very curious about my camera and so hung out near me for a while and I was able to get a few good shots of her. Too bad she had food all over her face, too. This is the least offensive of all the shots.
I'm kind of bugged about the high number of visits I'm getting to my website yet no sales. What is up with that? If you have been to my website could you please tell me what I'm doing wrong? I just don't get it. Maybe I should offer matting and framing? The price will go up substantially if I do that but maybe that's what the people want. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
That's all for tonight.
Don

Red Is For Love

I was in Cincinnati this past weekend for my mother's 9oth birthday celebration. This is one of the many dozens of roses she received.
It was a very nice weekend with my siblings and other relatives. My mom is very fragile and frail and I only got to visit with her one on one briefly. That's okay. We know we love each other.
My brother called today to tell me that she has taken a turn for the worse and is at the hospice. All I can do from here is pray.
I'm sad.
That's all for tonight.
Don

Nasturtiums

More fun with DxO.

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Playing with DxO and came across this photo from last Summer. I miss Summer. I'm tired of the cold and wet.
DxO really makes a difference on some of my pics and barely touches others. I guess the others were good to begin with. I plan on touching up all the photos on my website so I can offer the best product possible.
Getting ready to go to Cincinnati this coming weekend for my mother's 90th birthday party. Hope to get some good candid shots while there.
That's all for tonight.
Don

The Frill of It All

Since I'm not getting very many visits here I kind of lost interest in it. But, I'm back and wanted to post this photo which I used DxO software to edit it. It turned out really nice, I think. I'm using a free sample version of DxO for now but will probably end up buying it. I like the results I'm getting and I need all the help I can get. Hope you enjoy this photo.
That's all for tonight.
Don