its a "EGG"

                                      A EGG NOT ONLY TASTE GOOD,ITS A GREAT SHAPE FOR LOTS OF FUN CRAFTS. HERE IS ONE!

yup its a egg, works great for a Christmas ornament.

all you need: 1 egg, glue,&glitter

punch a small hole in the bottom of the egg,drain,let dry,put glue all over the egg,and poor your glitter all over,let dry and hang!

*spunky christmas ornament*

                                                    
                               *this is a fun,no mess,cute craft for anyone*


ALL YOU NEED: glue,straws,& a craft ball.

directions: no need for any its simple

                                                                    go ahead try it...

carolyn roberson

she was my momma
she was my sister
she was my best friend
she was my aunt
she was my leader
she was my teacher
she was my role model
she was my hero
she was my right hand
i have so many memories with her wish i could wright every memory down to share with the world. i remember cody an i walking her up the hill at night then leaving and us both crying,worrying abut her passing also so sad cause she was home alone. every storm we had i would worrier sick about her being home alone and scared! she was never scared of anything and she lived years after us worrying about her passing! we cryed for nothing she was a strong outspoken woman who was in a well chair but could get around better then most people that could walk.her only fear was a bird...yes a bird (well anything that could fly) will never forget the time down at the store a bird flew in she backed her well chair into the bathroom so fast and closed the door.didn't open it until us kids got the bird out the store for her. will never forget out creek kids annual camp out we played fear factor and a tone of games staying out late and camping. a normal day for me when she was alive would be get up get dressed and go to the creek stay all day helping her with chores playing cards (phase10) playing games on her computer talking about her life my life her past and my future. late night talks and taking her home up the hill and leaving so sad hated being away from her. would get up and do it all over again.she was the grandma to all the kids in the neighborhood from generating to generation we were all raised at the creek. its a honor to call myself a creek kid. that muddy water is were i learned to swim. remember it like yesterday (if you couldn't swim all the way across the creek and back then you could not swim with out a adult watching you) i remember the day i set my goal and passed it like the big boys i swam all the way across and back :) i caught my first fish in that water was to scared to touch it so i would swing my fishing pole back and forth  un till the fish would fly off. when i was about 2 years old i was leaning over the fish pond looking at the fish and i fell in head first feet flew up and chewing gum flew out into the water, earl carolyns brother saved me lifted  me up i reached into the water grabbed my gum and put it right back in my mouth.i was raised there and my life growing up was wonderful any body who had Carolyn in there life knows where I'm coming from. i was a sassy child growing up. i remember on afternoon she was helping with my home work and i said something smart and threw my head down on my books, she grabbed my hair and started preaching! i didn't do that no more.she would help me with all my projects,she was so creative and smart. on one of my birthdays i got off the bus at the creek (everyday i got off the bus at the creek) and she had cupcakes, chips,and ice cream. it was a small gift from her that meant the most. my 16 birthday she gave me a real pair of diamond earrings the belong to her when she was a teen,best gift ever. two years later i lost one down the bath tub drain,still so sad about that, got my other one in the safe, i wont loose that one. i think about Carolyn all the time i really believe that one day we will meet again and it will be just like old times. a couple of months after she passes she came to me in my dream telling me everything was find she was in no pain and she could walk again and my grandma Sybil in heaven was OK. after that dream i felt so relieved and pleased.that was the best dream i have ever had her spirt came to me! amazing i look up at the sky and smile knowing she is smiling back at me. she is deep in my heart for ever and ever...love you carolyn!

its potty trainning time..

                                                 15 months old went to the potty....YAY
dec-6-11 we put slad on the potty, not knowng he was gonna use it. 5 min later i look and he has. talking bout excited and supprised! i went to clapping and praising him, my first words: (you wont a snack)..haha was so shocked didnt know what to say to the little fella! they sure grow fast didnt know how fast time went untill i had him.

texture thursday

                               i love taking photography of rough egdes, trees,bricks,exc..

this pics are some of my fav..no editing                                           dec-8-11

"ohh christmas tree"

                                        what kind of christmas ornaments do you use?

we have the same christmas ornaments  every year, as old as 20 years, we have ornaments from all over the world that my grandma has collected. our christmas tree means alot in this family.

                                                      when do you put your tree up?
my grandma sybil would always put the tree up thanksgiving day thats tradition. this year i put it up early! this is my favorite time of the year, i go all out with the christmas lights and decorations.

this is slades 1st christmas ornament..

my 1st photo shoot...(davis)

my first photo shoot was nov,26,2011 with great people (my family)

why was i nervous i have no clue, after the 1st couple of shots  felt good, started having fun had the family do all kind of stands. great  day for pics

1st time editing photos was very stressful but after a hour or two i got it, had a ball doing all the pic. took me bout 6 hours to do them all with my new program (photo shop elements) by the way that is great,can do so many things that I'm sure i don't even know of yet. i plan to do many more photo shoots in the future..

                                                         love the tree in this shot!

gardners ceek

when we think of gardners creek we think of (carolyn roberson) she was one of the sweetest ladies you'll ever meet. us so called creek kids have been raised at the creek from generation to generation. my grandmother, my mother,and even i was raised swimming in that muddy water.

today i had the honor to take my 11 months old swimming in the same muddy water,with all the other kids. he really enjoyed his self, i know my sweet carolyn was watching from the heavens above smiling down on him.

he now has the muddy creek water flowing through his vains just like his mom and "all' his other family!

7 ways to become a better photographer..

1. Keep a Notebook . . . or don’t

• Especially in the beginning, I recommend creating a well organized notebook. I still have one that I jot notes in frequently.  You can treat this like a travel log of your experience, a place where you keep notes, set goals, paste trimmings of shots you’ve found that inspire you etc.  You’d be surprised just how many photographers do this.  I’d say at least 50% of my successful photographer friends still have a notebook of this kind and use it frequently. I’ll mention it a bit more as we move on to the other tips.
• It is important to acknowledge that for some, it’s just not their thang and I totally get that.  For some people it adds stress and pressure to something that is supposed to be fun.  If you fall into that category, ditch step one and keep moving on to the other tips in the post.

2. Shoot Frequently

(this is the most important of any of the tips, so if you’re going to choose just one, let this be it!)

Image Credit: Khalid Almasoud

• If you really want to gain confidence, you should be out shooting as much as you possibly can.  Perhaps it’s every day on your lunch hour.  If that’s the only window you have to consistently squeeze it in, fine.  Just be out shooting frequently and consistently.
• NOTHING can replace the benefits of just getting out there and shooting as often as you can. Practice makes perfect after all.

3. Shoot in Different Conditions

Image Credit: Ilkin

• Not only should you be shooting regularly, you should be out shooting in different conditions as often as possible to familiarize yourself with them.  A lot of times as photographers we’re searching for good, easy, flat light that isn’t going to throw us any curve balls (ie open shade or an overcast day).  The reality of photography however is that you don’t always have so much control, so you need to be ready for any and everything at any given time.
• For example: maybe one week you practice shooting subjects that are backlit and the next you go out and shoot in low light.  Just get out and shoot and shoot and shoot and then come home and record what you learn each day in the corresponding section of your notebook.

4. Set Goals

• Is there a particular technique you’d like to learn?  Perhaps there’s a shot you saw and you’d like to attempt to achieve a similar result. Write your goal down in your notebook and keep track of how far you’ve come.
• If you’re really brave (and committed to gaining confidence) I recommend that you set your goal publicly (like on your blog, a forum you participate in etc) so that you feel accountable.  Let people know that you’re working on something new and ask for their feedback and any tips they may have.  Then get out and practice like crazy until you get it figured out.

5.  Read

Above: Scott Kelby Boxed Set

• There are SO MANY great books out there on photography.  Scott Kelby has some really fantastic ones for beginners.  Make a visit to the bookstore or your local library and get your study on.
• Now days there is so much information available for FREE!!!  What Darren has created here at Digital Photography School really is remarkable.  Dig through the archives.  If you don’t find what you’re looking for you can always kick of an email to DPS or directly to one of the writers and give us a post suggestion.  No guarantees, but we really do want to give you what you want and need! We’re here to help you succeed!

6. Ask Questions

• Sometimes photographers have a hard time asking questions. Why do so many of us like to feel like look like we’ve got it all figured out?  It’s baffling.  Asking questions frequently will help you feel certain you’re going about things in the right way and that’s a HUGE step toward gaining lasting confidence.

7.  Change Your Perspective

Image Credit: recompose

Not to get too philosophical, but. . .

• I recently received an email from a follower of my personal blog.  She expressed frustration over the discouragement she feels when she looks at other photographer’s work:  “I keep thinking I’m learning and improving and then I see other people’s stuff and I just feel like the worst photographer ever!” The concept of comparison is not a new one. It exists in every field but I would venture to say that the plague is particularly rampant in this industry.

• My anecdote is this: simply remember that no matter who you are or how celebrated you become, there will always be a zillion photographers better than you AND always a zillion worse. And guess what? It doesn’t matter a bit! Comparison is all about perspective, and that’s something you have complete and total control over. Rather than viewing another photographer’s work and feeling down because you feel incapable of taking shots like that, think “Wow!  That’s a great shot! I’m so glad I now I know that shots like that are possible and I can start practicing and trying to figure out how!” How’s that for empowerment! Word.to.your.mother! Instead of secretly begrudging the attention another photographer is receiving for their work, just think, “Wow, if I work really hard, I could get that kind of attention to MY art!”

Ultimately confidence is a choice.  Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither are our skills as photographers!  But I really TRULY believe that with the tips listed above, you can soar above anything you’ve ever dreamed was possible and enjoy your passion for photography in a whole new way!


Read more: http://www.digital-photography-school.com/7-steps-to-becoming-a-confident-photographer-a-beginners-guide#ixzz1UUaoWNjv

starting a new business

like any other person starting somethng new, im very nervous. I really enjoy taking pictures, i look forward to every new day just to get in the yard with my camera.I found this hidden talent about month ago and have done it since then. I'm planning on starting something in the bigginning of 2012!