Mis “Diez” Favoritas . . .

I was recently asked to select my favorite ten photographs. And I have been stressed since then! hehe Seriously! There are so many I like! but suddenly I begin wondering on the ones that I am in love with. That are reeeeeeeally my favorites. And realized that are the ones that tell a deep story to my heart. Beyond photography technique or “rules” or what is supposed to be done… cropping wise or light wise, etc etc . . .

When I notice a moment to be captured, many times, it is not the most technically “perfect picture”  but turns out, that they are the most perfect to me. So today I started with my selection to arrive to my favorite ten. Here is my first selection that I decided to share with you. Then I will just work narrow them down and probably add some color, and some more (not sure . . . I have a feeling that this will be more complicated than I thought it would be . . . )

As you will see, I started with my love ones and of course! with the exception of one, they are all B&W or in chocolate tones…. soooo yummy!!!

Hope you enjoy looking at these as much as I did =)

His Way – Story Telling Day

And of course, he had to express as well. And while his sister was dreaming between bubbles, princesses crowns, gowns, and sparkles, he came with all his viking gear. And it was the sweetest thing ever. And as she got her photoshoot session, he got his as well. Here are two of my favorites. Enjoy!!!

FTL Contest February 2012 – Enchanted . . .

This is a big day for me. I participated of my first contest everrrrr =) I am very excited with the fact itself feeling so proud of myself =)

Many people wished me good luck. I am already lucky and I have already won!! ;-) Finding the Light workshop taught me so many things (in the past I would never try for a shot during a rainy day, now I do with no doubt in my mind ;-) Thank you Detra!). This is one more project/challenge that I wanted to participate to be part of my journey through my 2012. I am so happy I did!!  even though it did not stop raining and the idea of taking my picture outdoors with a nice low sun backlighting went down the hill =S.

It was a day where the rain made us spent time at home reading fairy tales and other super heroes adventures. Meanwhile, I grabbed my famous glass ornaments (to pretend the bubbles), tied them from curtain rod with clear fishing thread, and got the shot I fell in love with ;-) Hope you like it as much as I do! =)

 

4/52 Me’s – 2012 ** Fashionista **

Another week, and here I am trying not to get behind with this “portraits project”. Here is the “Fashionista” version of me. Let me tell you something, the fun thing of doing something like this is that you take pictures having fun. Pictures that you would not take otherwise. It is nice being silly not worrying about the consequences ;-)

Enjoy my baggie pants! (they are new and I LOVE them!)

 

PS, sorry about that face. The reason of the “grainy” editing, is that I did not put any make up on and was not going to show my face in high resolution!!!! hehe   . . . and let me tell you:  there some girls that look better without make up, weeeeeeeellllll that is definetly NOT my case. My eyebrows are too thin (something running in all women in my family), my eyelashes are too light (so you can hardly see them), and I have dark circles under my eyes. And I could continue on and on…  but I will get depressed so I stop here :) . . . hehe . . .  I like how they turned out anyway! ;-)


7/52 Fridays- Animals

ANIMALS

 

. . . and to be honest, I did not do my homework =( I will not lie nor make any excuses because I am a big believer that with organization you can do it. But animals in rainy days, are difficult to find!!!! and my kids had thoooooousands of activities and here I am, making excuses!!!!!!! :0)

So, I decided to participate anyway, and post pictures taken within the last six months. Enjoy some of my favorites. And then, stop by  Liz’s page. I can’t wait to see her work!!!!

 

Tifani- Calculating Exposure PhotographyFebruary 17, 2012 - 9:27 am

Oh, Cris! These images are so lovely. It seems unfair to single out just one, but the sunset is brilliant. I’m so ready for spring and color. Your picture is just the color I need today.

Melissa NosteFebruary 17, 2012 - 10:24 am

Oh Cris, I’m glad you “cheated” a bit. All these photos are fabulous!!! I really love that first shot of your daughter with the horse, seriously breathtaking.

Sarah JoFebruary 17, 2012 - 12:13 pm

All of these are gorgeous, especially the second one. The colors in that silhouette are amazing!

Tracy HFebruary 17, 2012 - 4:25 pm

Such an amazing assortment of photos Cris!! I couldn’t even tell you which was my favorite because they are all beautiful!! Everything about them tells such a story. So glad you posted!

Jackie PFebruary 17, 2012 - 4:29 pm

I love the silhouette but all the ones of feeding the ducks takes me back to my little ones. such fun times! The pink dress one is beautiful and then the bird adds such a mysterious twist to it. Great job!

LisaFebruary 17, 2012 - 6:26 pm

I love them all, but the second is my favorite! The colors are awesome and it’s cool that it’s a reflection of the sky on the water. GREAT STUFF!

KathyFebruary 17, 2012 - 8:40 pm

Cris your images are gorgeous! Even if you think you slacked you really made a spectacular showing. ;)

Renee BonuccelliFebruary 17, 2012 - 9:58 pm

Wow! What gorgeous pictures! I agree – it is difficult to narrow them down! I love so many of them!

carenFebruary 18, 2012 - 11:54 pm

My gosh Cris, this are magnificent. Not sure I’ve ever seen anything quite so beautiful. You’re truly an artist.