Answer: The one you have on you. For most of us, that's our mobile phone. Sure, there are limitations, but it's still possible to get some good shots! "Jolene's Life in Focus" actually started as an experiment in mobile phone art early in 2010. Long before I ever owned a DSLR, I had my Motorola Droid. So, I …
I’m Back!
After struggling to keep up with my blog for several months, I had to admit defeat and step away for a time. But, I'm happy to report that I've successfully completed another quarter, and I'm taking the summer off! No more teachers, no more books.... So, back to blogging! There's a lot I want to …
Fun with Nikon
Bitterly cold winds blew through Whatcom County a couple of days ago...but no snow. Meteorologists promised, and for a while some flurries got my hopes up...but there was no snow. I had been hoping to take pictures with my new Nikon D90. 30 minutes south in Skagit County, however, so much snow fell that a stretch of …
Chocolate Makes Me Happy
I can finally breathe again after 5 solid days of studying. I think I nearly had a caffeine induced panic attack before my exam tonight. So, I deserve chocolate. And maybe a glass of wine. Or two. I'm not making any promises to be good tonight. It's time to unwind!! P.S. There's one small thing …
Trespassing with Purpose
Andy and I took a long drive through Skagit County the other day for photos - and also to hit up the small shops in LaConner for a belated birthday gift I'd had in mind for a friend. On the road to LaConner, we passed an old barn that had been marked, "no trespassing". Well, if you follow …
Odd One Out
Even in the animal kingdom, there are those mouthy, socially awkward creatures who just don't quite know how to fit in.
Little Hands
This post is an experiment to see if I can upload a photo and blog directly from my phone, the original Motorola DROID. Tonight, I'm at Red Robin in Burlington, Washington with some friends and their children for a birthday. These little hands belong to Rick and Angela's son, Alex. It was amazing - he …
After Dark Art
Tonight I pulled out the new tripod and headed to the marina for my first attempt at after dark photography. Long exposures, low light...what fun, right? Yeah....I have a LOT to learn. I played around until a herd of skateboarders came barreling through and disrupted my quiet concentration. This shot was probably the best attempt, …
Found Fortune
Cell phone photo time! I noticed this thin strip of paper laying face down in front of the door to work this morning. The size and shape told me immediately it was from a fortune cookie, so I grabbed it. After looking at it, I had to wonder - do you suppose this was strategically …
