MIA ?

Yes, I have been away from blogland since last year. But I haven't been focused (ouch) on just relaxin'. I've also been doing lots of R&R, as in research and reviewing. And I'm happy to announce that as a result, I'm expecting a new arrival shortly. And you'll have to bear with me, 'cause I expect I'll be doing lots more learnin' as I get better acquainted with her once she's here.

Now with all the traveling and visiting over the Christmas/New Year season there wasn't much opportunity to share some of the (photographic) fun I had prior. Let me share a few shots I made at the local Coconut Festival a month ago.

And whether you're Irish or not, here's a blessing for you for the new year just begun:

May the raindrops fall lightly on your brow.
May the soft winds freshen your spirit.
May the sunshine brighten your heart.
May the burdens of the day rest lightly upon you.
And may God enfold you in the mantle of His love.

(Day 330) Wheel phun

Phriday Nov. 26, 2010

On our way home tonight we saw that rides for a fair were being set up. I hadn't taken my camera bag with me (I know, ABC - 30 lashes for me) but my excuse is that I had planned to go out after we got home to make some night photos. Instead, I went home, got the camera, and headed back out here to make a few shots. Since it was Phun Phriday I took some liberties with one shot and used free software I found on the internet that allowed me to play with the colours. I liked this result better than the original. I think people will have wheel phun on this ride once it opens.

(70-200mm  f9  1/5 sec  ISO800)