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This photo turned out fairly well, but I missed "the shot' I really wanted. We were driving down the road and the sun was peeking though the clouds. All those pretty rays were coming through, you can see it in your mind right? Well, I had to pull over and try to get the camera out and the filter on, and geez, it was over in that short bit of time. How annoying?!!! Take a look at the other photo I posted too. I really think it might have been one of those surprise photos if the light wasn't in there. It was really interesting, so I posted it too. These were the only two photos I took today, unlike some days where I take about 50-100 and have to pick one from. Slim pickings tonight! 

(this photo was actually taken first, my settings were all wrong, and it looks like it's a sun during the middle of the night - bizarre)

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Yes, I know this one is late, but I am just happy with the fact that it was taken yesterday. Today's is not far behind!

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A nice change of pace sitting down to find things to photograph – outside – while the sun was shining. Have I mentioned I cannot wait for summer and the warm weather and the longer days?! Today was a nice break in the bad weather stretch we've been having, and a reminder that spring will get here. Hopefully soon.

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As I drive around these days, all I can do is think of what to take a photo of today. It's good and it's also kind of annoying. Not because I don't want to take pictures, or continue on this journey, but because it's too cold out there to get out of my car. I am not a cold weather person in the slightest! But (and yes, I started a sentence with but) I did it today. I made myself stop and take advantage of the fact that the sun had not set yet, and took some pics. I stopped back at the location I took photos of earlier with the gate. I think it's going to be my go-to place for another 351 days.

This mansion is going to be the first place I go to because:

1. It is right on the way to pick my son up from daycare
2. There are lots of things to explore and photograph, and 
3. It is about the only place I can get to before the sun actually sets.

These photos were taken at about 4:45 tonight. I am happiest with the first photo, but the second you can see how low the sun is in the sky and there are some fun rays there. I will definitely try this type of shot again. I want to learn the best way to get contrast in the trees while not blowing the color out of the sky.

Yes, any and all suggestions are welcomed and encouraged!

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Today it was insanely cold here, but still we went in search of a great photo. It wasn't exactly a sunset of extraordinary beauty, so that wasn't really an option. With the sun dropping fast along with the temperature, it was time to act quickly!

A little drive around town lead us to an old mansion and having never been there before, it was perfect. Not at all what I was expecting. Can't wait to head back during the day where there is much better light and  a better exposure to work with. Here's a hint of images to come from this locale.