Photowalking Event (Jordan River Parkway location)

There were two walks I took part in on Saturday; the first was downtown SLC and the second was at the Jordan River Parkway. I'm not always super inspired or creative when it comes to nature pictures. Like I said before, I'm drawn to people and for good reason. But, I thought I'd share my favorite flower picture and what I did with it. I think it turned out pretty cool...

After some basic editing...

Played with it a little...

And finally...

I think each has it's own feel and I love it.

Worldwide Photowalking Event

Last Saturday, I had the opportunity to "walk" with some of the greatest photographers in Utah. It was a Worldwide Photowalking day, where over 30,000 photographers worldwide set out together in their own cities to walk (and take pictures of course). It was a hot, miserable day, but fun none the less. I always enjoy the time I'm able to spend with my fellow photographer friends and I ALWAYS learn something new. I didn't take a whole lot of pictures, I was there to watch and learn mostly. Suzannes neice came along with us and I being drawn to take pictures of people more than buildings or nature had her model for a few. As you can see, she's a gorgeous girl and as sweet as the come! I love her!

To view the rest from my walk click here.

Eureka!

Last weekend, I was invited to come along on a "Mini Photowalk" to Eureka, UT. What an incredible (kinda) ghost town. Apparently, this town used to be as big as Park City. It thrived on Gold and when the gold mining ran out, the town died with it. It's got some incredible little, old shops that seem to be the main street of town. It's so sad to see, but it appeared as though they may be trying to bring it back to life. There was so much there, and so many great places to take pictures. It's a gold mine in the fact that there are SO many cool places to shoot. I could have spent the WHOLE day there. I know we'll go back, it's just so cool there. Here are a few faves...

With or without texture... either way she's gorgeous.

Photowalking Utah, Cactus and Tropicals.

Saturday, I got to meet up with my fun Photography group at Cactus and Tropicals.  There we took pictures of flowers and plants.  I tried for a different approach.  I wanted to capture things others might not notice or photograph as much as the flowers.  A few from my perspective...

Photowalking Utah, Gardner Village

I joined up with a group called Photowalking Utah through Flickr.

They have an event each month and this month happened to be 

at Gardner Village.  I decided to go since it's only around the corner

from my house.  I met up with a few "groupies" and they helped me

with a couple things.  Things I hope to try out soon...