Well...

It feels like forever since I've posted something. I've just added a few photos below. They didn't jump out at me but you never know. It's a learning process. I feel I've been coming to a standstill with what I want to do. I have endless inspiration but I need to channel it productively. Where to start. Well...I don't know. I've been told to give myself assignments. I can't really do that. I have to find my subjects. Those unexpected moments. Captured. I guess my inspiration comes from the unexpected. Why did explorers explore? To discover. That's what keeps me going. But I really believe I have to give myself a solid base to stand on. I don't believe I'm there yet by any stretch of the imagination. But it's coming. Slowly. This ride is fun though. I've just recently been getting back to regular outings. And it feels great. Work has been very busy for me and I found it was starting to drain my creative energy. But I have seemed to rise above and thwart the demons and carry on. LOL. And with summer just around the corner, it is great timing. Time to get into high gear!

My biggest challenge will be coming soon though. April 29th. A wedding. Yikes. It's very important to me. It's for a very special lady. I've somehow been priveledged to capture very special moments of her life through my lens. Now the ultimate test is here. She asked if I would do some photos of her wedding. Nothing too dramatic but I was hesitant towards doing it. This is a tremendous responsibility for me. And I do not want to let her down. But certain events have persuaded me into doing this though. So here I am, scared to bits, going into what is becoming a mounting task. None the less I am prepared, ( I think... ) and excited. I've done some tests for it and they have turned out wonderful. With the help of a certain product rep who has allowed me the use a 17-55mm 2.8 lens for awhile, I am ready to tackle Everest! With kind permission of the bride-to-be, I will request to post a few photos on here when the wedding is over. If you don't see any on here...you know I've given up photography...LOL.(cringe)

By the way...this "17-55mm 2.8 lens" that I have on my "NIKON D70" (shameless plug!!) is absolutely stunning. I won't want to give it back. Actually I just might have to keep it. I am currently accepting donations to the "Help Mike Fund." LOL. Just kidding. (But I won't stop you if you get the urge to support my habit...LOL. Geezzz...I'm kidding...) I hope to post some photos with it later this week. I've just fiddled with a few shots around the house and they have left me stunned as far as quality goes. This is a fine bit of glass. Hehehehehehee. I'm absolutely giddy with excitement.

Well...sorry about rambling on for a bit. I do this every now and then. It keeps me sane. I think. Anyways...I hope you enjoy my blog if this is your first time here. And to those kind folk who do visit my site on a regular basis, I thank you very much for your kind and generous comments. They are all greatly appreciated. You have no idea the amount of pride you have given me with your kind words. Thanks again and please continue to enjoy.

Mike.