Snowfall in the morning

It’s quiet here. And you know what? The old adage (from yesterday’s post) was correct. The red sky of yesterday’s morning meant some weather was coming and today I awoke to snow falling. It was just after 6 am and in my sleepy state, I thought of going to get the camera and getting some snowfall photos to use as textures but while I was thinking of it, I fell back asleep.

When I awoke just after 8, the snow had stopped. Here’s what I saw out the breakfast nook window. That shadow at the top center is a stuffed gingerbread man that my husband hung from the light fixture. I think it looks fun.

After a cup of coffee, I changed the camera lens, bundled up and headed outside. My husband had already been out walking and he was still out there somewhere.

After I took this photo, however, I noticed that something was wrong with the camera. My heart started to beat fast because to me, my camera is everything.

“George,” I said. “Stand here and let me try to get this photo.” It didn’t work. I took the battery out, turned the camera off and on, and still this odd sound.

 

I imagined myself losing the camera for up to a month after sending it to Nikon to have it worked on. I also imagined myself spending money I didn’t have to buy a D200. This won’t do, I thought. And besides, the camera is working in manual mode.

I snapped a few more photos and eventually decided to use this one as a new header. I’d love to spruce up the blog somewhat, but not too much. Besides, I like subtlety when it comes to that.

What I figured out in the end was that there was actually something wrong with the lens itself and not the camera. After coming inside and trying out the other lenses, I noticed that the autofocus on the kit lens, the 18-55 is not working properly. I think that’s what it is.

I was thinking of doing a recap of the year, but really would rather work on a puzzle and finish the book I’m reading. It’s Time and Again, by Jack Finney. And next up is From Time to Time. Thanks again to Daryl for sending me these books. And speaking of Daryl, go to that link right now. I love today’s post, and it’s very appropriate for this time of year.

I’d like to thank all who come to visit this blog. When I began it two years ago, I had no idea how wonderful it would make me feel to be able to share my photography with those who stopped by here. I’ve made some wonderful new friends and am so thankful for that.

After I’d been blogging almost a year, I noticed that some people had “follower” widgets on their blogs, so I added one to mine as well. I see that I hit another milestone, so it’s time to have another giveaway. It will be a secret one and if you’ve read this far, here’s all you have to do to enter and what you’ll win if your number is chosen by either Random.org or my husband.

THE RULES

1. Answer this question: “What are you doing tonight on New Year’s Eve?”

2. Leave me a way to get in touch with you, either by leaving your e-mail address or making sure I can link to your e-mail somehow.

WHAT YOU’LL WIN

A standout print shipped directly from my pro lab. I love standout prints and posted about it {here}. I’ll leave this secret giveaway going until New Year’s Day at Noon (EST) and will post the winner in the early afternoon on January 1, 2010. Good luck to all!

 

UPDATE: Someone just wrote me to tell me that my cardinal photo was featured on The Pioneer Woman’s photography site. I added one photo to her Holiday Bokeh photo pool and was amazed at all the beautiful entries, knowing that it would be a chance in a million that she’d choose mine as one to highlight. So this is quite an honor for me. Thanks, tj for letting me know.