New Temple pictures

I did a few temple pictures for Christmas gifts. Shannon and Joey were married in the Bountiful Temple the same time of year that I took pictures there. I really like to make photos look like art, so I faded out the edges with a Photoshop paint brush and printed it on watercolor paper. It turned out very nice! I sent it off to them in time for them to get it for Christmas.

Next, I did one of the Idaho Falls Temple

I did a portrait of my son Kevin and his wife, Angie. I think it turned out rather nice.

Foggy morning on Lake Coeur D'Alene

After Ron left for meetings this morning, I looked out the window and saw FOG. I LOVE fog for pictures. I grabbed my camera, bundled up in two coats, gloves and lugged my camera bag with 4 lenses and, of course, tripod. I've learned that you can't guarantee good sharp pix without a tripod. I walked along the beach of Lake Coeur D'Alene and tried to capture the feeling of muffled solitude, enshrouded by fog. There were a lot of geese and they provided a center of interest. I walked probably 2-3 miles along the edge of the water. It was so still and quiet. Not very many people around. I had my Ipod and listened to beautiful, soothing music to add to the mood. My fingers froze and quit working, so when I couldn't change lenses anymore, I had to go back to the hotel. It took me an hour to warm up. Funny thing is, I didn't feel uncomfortable while I was on the hunt. It was Fun!!!

Coeur D'Alene

I'm with Ron in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, at a Grain Growers convention. I always look forward to going with him because I have time to do things while he's in meetings. The first night we got here, it was raining and the Christmas lights were up. There was a tree lined avenue with lights that I loved the look of. See what you think.