sharleenstuart30 minutes in the Life: January 2016
Hard to believe another year has gone by. Our last date for posing was December 28, and so on December 31, 2015, I got up really early and headed down to the beach to watch the sun rise on the last day of the year. I was glad to see the end of it to be honest. It was a tough year all round, with the highlight being Cameron and Kathryn getting married.
There was another high for me. I jokingly asked Richard how much he loved and was it in the area of around $1400. Suprisingly he said yes. So as a combination of birthday and Christmas, and for the rest of my birthdays and Christmases until eternity passes, I was give the money to buy the Canon 6D camera. At my own expense I bought the 70-300mm lens. The zoom lens has always been my go to lens but I will have to start saving soon for the next lens.
Then a friend was selling a lens that I have been looking at for a while. Just as I decided to buy it my little cat was tested and diagnosed with diabetes. I debated whether or not I should get it and finally decided yes. She was very accommodating and by the end of November I had the Lensbaby Composer Pro with the Sweet 35 optic, in my hands. I was dying to go and play with it. After a rather stressful payroll, I decided to get up and head to the beach.
Not being an early morning person, I dragged myself off with a cup of coffee, a chair and my camera bag.
I love the effect of the Lensbaby and cannot wait to play with it some more. The first two images were taken with the 70-300mm and then I switched out to the Sweet 35.
Thank you for joining me for this month’s 30 minutes. This is a circle blog. Please take time to visit my friend Hayley Hay Photography / Lasuanne, Switzerland family photographer and see what she has for you this month. Keep following the circle to see what the other photographers have shared this month. Don’t forget to leave a little love on their pages.
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Amazing images, Sharleen! I love everything about these…the tones, the energy, the focus!
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Thank you so much. I do love the beach but I am not a big fan of the early morning part.
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omg, these images are amazing! i just had an engagement session with a pier like this! I wish i had seen this before, i would have brought the lensbaby to try out!
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Thank you Aniya. I love the lensbaby – I am having a lot of fun playing with it.
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These are just super awesome! I love those pier shots. The zoom and that 35. Can’t wait to see all that you capture this year with your new gear!
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Thank you Karen – we are doing some out of state traveling and the thought of lugging all the equipment is a little off putting but it is hard to decide what to leave behind.
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Ooo these are so dreamy and ethereal! I’m so happy for you and your new gear, Sharleen!! Gorgeous photos this month 🙂
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Thank you Colleen. I am a happy camper with the new equipment. Just wish I had the 24- 105mm. That is now on the bucket list. 🙂
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Love these Sharleen!! I’ve always wanted to try out a lensbaby. These are fabulous!
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Thank you Stacey – it definitely is fun, finding the right focus spot really helps 🙂
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