Shooting with big and little (cameras)

During our first "glamping" trip of the year, I had a lot of fun switching between my many cameras. In this post I want to share images from my iPhone (the images above the captions) and my DSLR (those below the captions). I love how each camera gives me the ability to capture a moment or a feeling in different ways. I love using my DSLR because of the quality of the images I get, but sometimes it is too much to carry around. The phone is great because I am seldom without it. One of the times I like having my phone with me the most is when I am out for a run. I am in my own groove, can stop when I want or see something and it's already part of my gear for music and pace keeping. I wouldn't have gotten this first shot if it weren't for the convenience of this device.

Finding peace and love.

I found kittens in the window and on a bench

 

lovely textures where every where

I found Beach Way and my way to the beach

and spotted bright pops of color along the Board Walk.

What about you, what are you shooting and discovering these days?

The Big Blue

There is a distinct smell when you pull into a coastal campsite. The moment when the windows get rolled down and the deep breath of non desert air hits your nose is wonderful.

 

It's a mix of salt , eucalyptus and campfire. I love camping in the mountains, but being at the beach in a tent, (or now, in Pop-up Penny) has my heart.

The first adventure that Andy and I were on together was camping on the beach.

We were less then a football field away from the shore.

Maybe this is part of why we come back to the sand and salt together when we camp these days.

Camping on the coast, particularly near Santa Cruz, has lots of great memories.

It is where the kids both put their feet in the Pacific for the first time.

We have come here with friends, battled the late night raccoon parties, and walked with the full moon.

We made some new memories this trip.

Running on the beach, I learned that it takes a lot more calf muscle and core strength then I ever realized.

 

Hanging out with with the Hummels and cracking up over homebrew names and movie quotes.

Watching the kids ride bikes without training wheels and O scoot so fast on this "wheelie bar" that I had to hold my breath as he zoomed down the hill.

There were sandcastles and sandy bums (and ears, noses, eyes, and everything)

There was seashell searching and surfer watching

 

I shot a ton of film (anyone want to come and scan all these polaroids for me?!)

What a great week, more of our adventures to come....

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