The My Four Hens Project 52 theme this week is weather! We’ve had a lot of rain in Austin this week. Mid-week, Jenny told me about these tiny mushrooms that had sprung up in the front yard. Of course, I dashed out immediately, even though it was drizzling, to capture one for this week’s theme. This little…
Wow, okay… I’m going to apologize ahead of time for this overwhelming post. I’ve just finished up the most amazing workshop I’ve ever taken… Shooting 301: Composition and Creativity taught by Sarah Wilkerson at Clickin Moms. You’ve heard me speak of it numerous times over the last six weeks and I’ve even shared a few images along the way. But…
Thanks for sharing these, Holly. They are both beautiful and impressive.
Sally
Oh my goodness. I am seriously drooling over these photos. LOVE them all!
Holly, these are lovely–glad you got some images for your portfolio, too. And glad you loved the class!
Holly such amazing work!! I loved seeing all of these images put together, broken down into weeks. It also really really makes me want to take this workshop – though I am not ready yet but it gives me something to work on. Simply stunning work – the dramatic light is amazing and you are so lucky you have such willing subjects. I cannot wait to see where your photography moves to next with all that you’ve gained from this course.
Holly these are simply stunning, you should be so proud of yourself! It’s clear you poured your heart and soul into this class. Wonderful review of the workshop too, it really is just as good as everyone says!
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The mosquito hawks are out in abundance with all the rain we’ve had lately. This little guy made his way into my mom’s house last weekend and was chilling on her chair. He was very kind to stay put while I ran home to get my Brolly Box and Speedlite. This insect is also known…
Holly, these totally gross me out, but I love them at the same time. Your blog is so beautiful!
OMG! i am so in love with your macro. even if this is a creppy bug. it’s gorgeous. great job holly!
You really are the macro Queen Holly! Now spill, what is a brolly box and I’m in awe of your sharp focus here, I never seem to be able to close down my ap enough to get everything in focus. Great job! x
You are very brave! That is one shot I have yet to take! Nice job!
Thanks, ladies! Rebecca, a brolly box is a collapsible umbrella that goes over your Speedlite off-camera. Because I used studio light, I was able to use a wider aperture! Here is the link to the one I have: http://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-White-Reflector-Studio-Brolly/dp/B0023FDJ0S
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We call it a Daddy Long Legs in England….
Not a big fan of them I have to confess, and certainly couldn’t have got this close, but I am in awe of your macro as ever Holly!
I would probably never ever shoot a bug with it, but I’m getting desperate for a macro! These are stunning!
Oh Holly, so creepy, but so COOL at the same time!
I am jealous of your POV, too!
Jackee from CM
This week’s theme from My Four Hens for Project 52 is blue and what better subject to use than bluebonnets! We’ve had a lot of rain this spring here in Central Texas and the wildflowers are so happy. I’ve been location scouting and found some amazing patches of gorgeous blooms. In fact, I did my first spring…
you’re so lucky! we don’t have anything in bloom yet but with the weather the way it’s been, i’m sure we will soon enough. 
So pretty! I love bluebonnet time Great job!
I’ve been working on an update post about Dominic for almost a week but he’s been sick with a mild case of the flu and was out of school most of the week. So I promise it’s coming! We are on week 2 of the Strattera and I’m seeing an improvement, especially with the angry…
Oh Holly, what a beautiful photo! I can’t tell you how so very happy this makes me to read! For a long time Callum was at a school that frowned on meds for kids (and vaccines) on principle, not on a partiular case-by-case basis, just as a generality. We had friends there who had a daughter who was on ADHD meds (a rarity, trust me), and they said put it so poignantly: If your child had all that going on in her brain, and you had a way to quiet it, wouldn’t you? So happy you guys are finding your way down a better path.
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Beverly - I have always personally found mushrooms to be quite gross looking, but this one is really subtle and makes for a great still. Actually, it looks tremendously fragile! Great shot.
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angela king - i love it! it looks exactly like a tiny little umbrella.
Cary - So cute
I can almost see the tiny fairy huddled under it 