Today is My Dad’s birthday. Happy Birthday Dad!

Manual: page 175 “Managing Custom Picture Controls”

Inspiration: Bruno Mayor

Fountain from a small park at today’s photo session.

Manual: page 172 “Sharing Custom Picture Controls”

Inspiration: Tammy Loya

With the heat index of 105 these kids have a great idea.

Manual: page 168 “Creating Custom Picture Controls”

Inspiration: Steven E. Gross

The tennis courts in a neighborhood next to us were abandoned after flooding many times.

Manual: page 162 “Modifying  Existing Picture Controls”

Inspiration: Charles & Jennifer Maring

Today’s Thursday Theme was Abandoned, how did I do this week?

Today for lunch I attended an Atlanta Wedding Professionals Networking Luncheon. So today’s photograph is of the dessert provided by Talk of the Town Catering. Yes it was as good as it looks.

Manual: page 162 “Selecting Nikon Picture Controls”

Inspiration: Damon Tucci

I spotted this farm house and barn a few weeks ago but did not have a chance to stop and make a photograph until today. While I was stopped on the side of the road, the front door opened and out stepped a man.  After waiting for traffic to pass, I crossed the street and we had a little chat about the house, how the property had changed, and he told me that they even had a wedding on the property once (I made a little mental note about that fact). The man’s name was Michael; he is a family member of the owner and grew up next door to the farm. I’m not sure but I think the house is about 80 years old.

Manual: page 160 “Picture Controls”

Inspiration: Ray Prevost

Lindsey started color guard which gives me an opportunity to make a photograph while she practices.

Manual: page 159 “Image Enhancement”

Inspiration: Marcus Bell

A pen station complete with blotter, ink and pen.

Manual: page 158 “Entering a Comment”

Inspiration: Harwell Photography

It’s cool what you can find around the edge of a small lake.

Manual: page 156 “Selecting a White Balance Preset”

Inspiration: John Dolan

A statue of a pig outside a department store. I’m not sure why they have a pig there; maybe they knew that I would come along and make a photo of it.

Manual: page 153 “Copying White Balance”

Inspiration: Craig Kienast