Self-Portrait

I worked on creating a self-portrait for this challenge on Two Peas in a Bucket.  Since it's pretty much dark by the time I get home from work, I decided to take a try at using my "cheapie" flash - not a Speedlite and not the camera's built in flash.  Better than nothing?  I'm not sure!

I also got a reflector for Christmas, so this was my first attempt at using it.

I set the self-timer, grabbed Teddy and gave this a shot!  (Pun intended!)

Kit lens with flash and reflector.  f/3.5, 1/125 sec, ISO 400

SOOC - You can see where the reflector was place.  I'm assuming that it should have been closer to actually done any good?

EDITED, COLOR -  I removed the stray hair on my forehead and cloned out the shadow on the vase.  Warmed it up too and ran a vintage action.

EDITED, B/W - Wasn't sure how I liked my silver cardigan up against the tan sofa and wall, so I converted the image to black & white.

Breakfast on the move

Normally, Teddy eats his meals in his crate, so he can't go anywhere.  However, over Christmas, he ate his meals in the kitchen.  He gets so "into" eating that he ends up pushing his bowl all over the room.

Seasons Greetings from the Shih Tzu Crew

Deck the Halls

We spent all day yesterday getting the house decorated for Christmas.  Two (artificial) trees again this year ... one in the living room and one in the family room.

For both images, I used a tripod.  I also used my camera's self-timer so that I didn't have any camera shake from pressing the shutter.

 f/22 | ISO 800 | 4 sec

f/22 | ISO 800 | 4 sec

December Daily 2011

December Daily 2011, a set on Flickr.

I have created my foundation pages for my December Daily 2011 album. The papers were all from my stash (patterned paper was purchased at an after Christmas sale) and the covers were made from cardstock (recycled cereal boxes).

Angry Bird

Louie got a new toy ... an Angry Bird!  It makes sounds, which Louie LOVES.

Sheltie Party!

We are dog sitting two Shelties for the weekend.  Two of my Shih Tzu, Louie and Annie are enjoying the houseguests.  However, Teddy, the baby, doesn't really know what to think.  He's not as happy.

It is nice to have some new "models" to shoot!  Just wish daylight lasted longer so I could have more time to play.