Table for Two

Here's to the sunny, inviting streets of Spain. If only there was a way to bottle that sunshine for a dreary Midwestern day.

Anyway, I love this image.

I love how the old man is sitting alone at a table. He's got his cervecita (now probably warm from the heat) and is just watching the people going by. What a life!

Then you have the student walking right by the outdoor seating to get back home. Oh to be a student in this wonderful country again...

Here's to more memories and future images of Spain. :)

Sleepy passenger

I've got to say, I thoroughly enjoy riding the "EL" into town. It brings something different everyday.

Some days it is a fashion show.

Some days it is a cultural experience.

Some days it is a hassle.

Some days it is therapy.

Some days it is breath of fresh air.

All different. Yet always the same.

I like to observe other passengers. What are they thinking? What kind of day are they off to, or coming home to? It is a mirror into the life of others. And, heck, it sure beats being in a car alone on my commute. We are hoping to do more with shots from our rides, so look for more to come in the future.

Blue Sky. Smokey Sky.

I was fascinated by the wistfulness of the smoke being emitted from these stacks; particularly, because it was such a brisk winter day. I'd say that for being captured from the car going at least 65mph, this shot turned out quite well.

Sure makes a statement about pollution and beauty. At least it got me thinking about it. Your thoughts?

A little L.O.V.E

I so prefer this expression of l.o.v.e. over the standard graffiti or etched tree trunk. It is not quite so timeless, but a much creative use of environment.

It is exhilarating to see that even in the dead cold of winter, people are still out and about marking their journey in snow messages.

Here's to more snowy days, preferably without the cold. Cheers!

Single Digits & The Bean

We've both been in Chicago now for over a month and we hadn't explored Millennium Park together until today. Naturally the weather wasn't on our side - it was a crisp 7 degrees and the sun was only shining on the train going there and coming back. Makes you wonder: Why do people want to live in the Midwest? :)

I don't think I could ever get bored of the Bean. I love watching how people of all ages and backgrounds marvel at how reflects can be manipulated to your own personal tastes and likings. It's always fun to see how different everything looks with with a clear sky versus a cloudy sky, a winter day versus a summer day. We should have some fun shots on film that we will most up on here again soon too.

Until then ... this city has so many treasures for the photographer's eye! We can hardly wait until it warms up a little bit (or at least long enough to have our mittens off for more than 2 minutes without getting frostbite) to really start exploring.

Cheap Shots II

Oh Ann Arbor Area Crappy Camera Club, how we miss thee! After all, it was you in such a short time that turned our curiosity of plastic cameras into a much enjoyed hobby.

We are thrilled to have our two images above in the Cheapshots II: Recycled & Reloaded Exhibition.

This was a really neat idea for an exhibition. Find a camera (crappy, of course) at a local thrift store, take some photos (film, of course), and then find a recycled frame to showcase your best shots. Both of the above photos were taken with a camera that hardly broke the bank. At 40 cents, the Vivitar Ultra Wide and Slim was a true bargain. It continues to be one of our favorite "go-to" cameras.

Happy shooting & Happy New Year! :)

It's been a long time!

Sail away with me honey | I put my heart in your hands | Sail away with me honey now, now, now | Sail away with me | What will be will be | I wanna hold you now

Crazy skies all wild above me now | Winter howling at my face | And everything I held so dear | Disappeared without a trace | Oh all the times I've tasted love | Never knew quite what I had | Little Darling if you hear me now | Never needed you so bad | Spinning round inside my head ...

~David Grey, Sail Away with Me

*Just thought we'd post a little something before we all coast into the holiday season. We promise we won't sail away for too long again this time. We plan to be much more active on this blog, as well as on Twitter and Etsy. Stay tuned for upcoming details, posts and listings. Happy day to you and yours! :o)