I’ve been watching Sandy paint for a couple weeks now and am just amazed at the process involved. As you might know she’s doing a similar project as I am, where she is creating a painting a day for a year. This looks a whole lot easier then it actually is. Where I spend maybe an hour a day looking for the best shot, taking it, processing it, writing about it and posting it. It takes her many times longer and requires a great deal more creative process then me. It’s really an amazing feat. (btw you can check her website at http://www.sandydemontigny.com/ (shameless cross posting hehe) ) As you can imagine I’m pretty green with envy. (hmm maybe that’s a good idea for the picture tomorrow? heh)
The weather is biting cold, vacation has started, done a ton of shopping, started drinking Eggnog Lattes… It must be Christmas time!
And that means going away to see our family’s. This year we’re headed to Vancouver to see my folks for a week. Should be nice, the weather there is a roasting 0°C – Compared to Edmonton’s -25°C + Wind Chill (and boy is it windy today!). I’m really hoping to be able to get out and do some photowalks with my new lenses as well as try some new techniques. It’ll also be nice to connect with Jeff and Ash again, it feels like years since I’ve seen them. Christmas around my parents house is always interesting too, usually it’s like grand central station, with all our extended family coming and going. I also usually bring back a cadre of friends to sleep in my Parent’s basement, this year however, it’s just Sandy and I. Mostly because I think we’re looking for some much needed rest and relaxation. It’s been a tough and busy couple of months and I know I could use the break.
In any case, I probably will be somewhat sparse in my photo updates but I will definately be taking lots!
Also, feel free to check out my new website layout : http://www.gtez.com I’d love some feedback and critiques. Bear in mind It’s still a work in progress as I slapped it together in about an hour last night.
I hope if you’re reading this you’ll have a happy and safe holidays.
Best wishes from Sandy and I.
-Jess
