Oklahoma Sunset

And here it is. This is the sunset I had mentioned in the previous post. It was so spectacular that we pulled over on the side of the road to take the shot. 

Beth had just gotten her camera and was just as excited to get out and take these. The white balance setting really brought out the contours of the clouds. There were rain streaks, and the wind was picking up. It looked like we were going to really be in for something. We got out of there before it hit, but about 10 minutes later the wind picked up the dust and blew it around so strong that you couldn't see more than 100 feet. It never rained hard, but we had golf ball size rain drops. it was all done in less than 5 minutes. 

Old Truck

Here we are back in Oklahoma for Josh's wedding. We had just finished up the rehearsal and we were all waiting around while the pastor was finishing up with the happy couple. with camera in hand I decided to wanted around the church grounds for a shot. This truck screamed "Take a picture of me". So I did. I have always envied other peoples photos of old trucks and tractors and the like, so I figured this was my chance. Very little editing was done to this pic. i did a bit of cloning to remove some distracting features, but I didn't mess with the color. I was using my camera with the white balance set to flash. I forgot to change it, but discovered that the flash setting is good for pulling out the definition in the clouds. 

    On our way to the rehearsal dinner, the clouds lifted on the horizon to allow the sunset to peek underneath the cloud deck. It was a spectacular sunset, but that's for another story. 

Epcot 2005

We took our first large family vacation in February of 2005. Not only was it my first time at Disney World, but my first time flying. It was an exciting trip. Each theme park seems to have a centerpiece that makes for great photo opportunities. To get this shot at the big Epcot ball, I had to lay flat on my back. At one point some lady actually stepped over me, but as you can see it made for a nice shot. 

   I actually thought I had lost this picture. I was new to saving and organizing digital files on the computer and for a few weeks I thought it was gone. I did find it and I'm now in control of my files.

AHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The whole family went to Bengstons Pumpkin Farm back in 2005 to check out all the seasonal festivities. Everyone wanted to go through the haunted barn, except for me of course but I went anyway. Neither my dad or mom like them either, but they went in. With a vague understanding of how haunted houses work, I kind of felt my way around and avoided most of the traps set for me. I had just passed a floor sensor made to set off the surprise and knowing my mom was right behind me, I waited for her  to be scared. Apparently I took the shot at the perfect moment. She hates this picture, but I feel a calling to share it with everyone I can.