Allergy: Yesterday Laura and I went to visit the Jepsen Prairie Preserve (You’ll see it soon.) to see their vernal pools. As soon as I stepped onto the area around the pools. I started sneezing and couldn’t stop! Did I have tissues with me? No. It wouldn’t have mattered because I could not have brought enough. I had to use my shirt I use as a light jacket. Oh my.
Cold: When I got home, the sneezes kept coming. I finally realized it must be a cold. I’m not sure how this allergy/cold affected my shooting. I looked at my images briefly last night, but didn’t get them into Lightroom.
More: I’m preparing prints for juried competition for the first time at tomorrow night’s Sierra Camera Club meeting. I’m a little nervous. But, it’s all part of the learning and growth experience. I’ll let you know how I did.
Now, back to Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys and their beautiful grounds. This winery has a museum, tasting room, cafeteria, amphitheater and hosts events. When you’re there, it’s time to relax and rejuvenate. That is unless you have an allergy or a cold. Next time I go out, I’m bringing a whole tissue box with me!
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Well done images. Looks like an interesting place to go to photograph.
Hope your cold or what ever it is is under control.
Good luck with the competition.
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Thanks Tim. The cold/allergy is getting under control. No more sneezing!
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Olga, you’re welcome. I know that you are pleased to have curtail the sneezing. It really screws up your photograph unless you want blurred images.
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Good luck with the print competition tomorrow!
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Thanks Steven. I’ve got my entries matted and ready. Once I build up confidence with this club, I hope to enter elsewhere.
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I’m a big fan of open judging. While I may not always agree with the judges, it gives me insight on what they find important – even as it varies from judge to judge. Plus, I get to see other people’s work, which is always exciting for me.
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It’s all subjective. I think it’s important to understand what they look for and learn–as you said! This group has a bunch of excellent photographers in it. I think I’m in for a lot of learning!
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