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More on Day Dreaming

When I day dreamed about Joi Photography I saw a canopy and shows, but being a part of art exhibitions and a member of a gallery were never part of the story. Partly because I didn’t know how the entry process worked until after the business started.

I am very excited and honored that Fire in the Sky has been selected for my 4th exhibition, Halls of Art XVIII at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. The exhibition opens on November 16th with a reception from 6pm – 8pm that is open to the public. If you cannot make it opening night the exhibition will be up until May 24, 2017.

 If Fire in the Sky isn’t the piece of art you’re looking for to add a little joy to your life I’m sure a work by one of the other artists selected will be, so stop by the Hampton Roads Convention Center and add a little joy to your life with art. 

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Day Dreams

Before I stared Joi Photography, when I day dreamed about what it would be like to own a photography business I always saw myself at art shows and craft festivals engaging with festival goers and collectors in my tent. When Joi Photography finally became a reality I soon realized that canopies (not tents) are expensive, so acquiring one became a future goal instead of an immediate part of Joi Photography. Thanks to my wonderful Dad giving me a canopy and tables the future is now.

This weekend you will find me, my canopy, and hopefully my Dad, at the Chesapeake Bay Art Association’s 2016 Ocean View Art Festival. Come out to the beach and add a little joy to your life with art.

Chesapeake Bay Art Association’s 2016 Ocean View Art Festival

Saturday, Oct. 29th and Sunday, Oct 30th (rescheduled due to Matthew)

10 AM to 5 PM Both days

Ocean View Beach Park

100 West Ocean View Avenue

Norfolk, VA 2350

Stop by space 77 and add a little joy to your life with art. 

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Joi Photography at the Peninsula Fine Arts Center

Joi Photography is honored to be one of the 164 artists to be a part of the Peninsula Fine Art Center's Biennial 2016 Exhibition.

During the Exhibition Joi Photography items will also be available in the Gallery Shop.

Center Hours

Monday: Closed

Tuesday - Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM

Sunday 1 PM - 5 PM                                                                                                                                 

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Joi Photography at the Peninsula Fine Arts Center

Joi Photography is honored to be one of the 164 artists chosen to be a part of the Peninsula Fine Arts Center Biennial 2016 Art Exhibition. The exhibition will be open May 21 - June 26 in the Ferguson and Ranhorne Galleries. 

During the exhibition other Joi Photography items will be for sale in the Gallery Shop.

Center Hours                                                                                                                              Monday: Closed Tuesday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday: 1-5 p.m.

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Joi Photography at Blue Skies Gallery

At  Blue Skies Gallery you can always meet an artist. On May 22nd Joi Photography will be one of those artist. Stop by the gallery at 26 South King Street in Hampton to meet me and other member artist. 

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New Avatar

My new avatar was made by the wonderful Jerry Gammon. Check him out at http://jerry-gammon.artistwebsites.com/index.html?tab=images. 

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Little Feet

When I first started this blog I said I wasn’t going to post pictures of Kande, but she’s just so darn cute it’s hard not to share her with the world.

“A house isn’t a home without the ineffable contentment of a cat with its tail folded about its feet.” L. M. Montgomery

Ok, That one isn’t cute, but it’s interesting. How does she get her toes so far apart???

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Country Gate

“Perseverance is a great element of success. If you only knock long enough and loud enough at the gate, you are sure to wake up somebody.” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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Score II

Score 100,000,000,000,000,000 for patience.

I was looking forward to last night’s eclipse, but it’s been a very dark and stormy week in my part of Virginia. During the afternoon the weather looked promising, but by evening the clouds had returned. I went out anyway hoping Luna would occasionally peek out from between the clouds.

She did!!!

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Score!!!

Score 1 for always having my camera with me.

I typically park under a tree at work. I haven’t been to this site for a while, so I didn’t realize the tree I was parking under was a pear tree. It’s dropping fruit, so now I park next to the tree. Today as I was getting into my car I noticed a squirrel on the fence post in front of the car eating a pear. I’ve never seen one eating fruit. I grabbed my camera, but by the time I got it together he was on the move. I chased him down the fence,

(Not very sharp. My brain was working too fast.)

to the ground,

and up into a tree. 

Since he was carrying the pear it wasn’t that hard to keep up with him.

Score 2 for dumb luck.

Since he was just chewing I decided to switch to video…

https://video-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hvideo-xtp1/v/t42.1790-2/11875974_10153545217047485_878504718_n.mp4?efg=eyJybHIiOjQ4OSwicmxhIjo1MTJ9&rl=489&vabr=272&oh=e24b7d3dd44ee43cadaca4bae43fda0f&oe=55D51D1B

just as he dropped the pear. Wonder what he was saying as his prize fell to the ground?

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Making it Rain

I was walking through my parent’s yard when I spotted this guy.

I love mushrooms and fungi (fun guys) of all kinds so I couldn’t go inside without a few photos. I wasn’t satisfied with them and remembered a wise man said, “Everything looks better wet,” or something along those lines, so I pulled out a sprinkler…

and made it rain.

At 34 I’m still not old enough to be left home alone.

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Week In Review

A few shots from the past week. 

Monday morning’s sunrise at Buckroe Beach in Hampton, VA.

Selene, by María Gamundí, sits in the Kettle Pond at the Mariner’s Museum Park. 

It stormed a lot this week. I didn’t see the sun until Thursday. 

Outlook Beach is my new favorite spot. 

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Cat Day

I know today is Mother’s Day, but my mom doesn't like having her picture taken and doesn't want the few she allows posted online. Plus the cat was especially cute today.

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Snow Day

It’s rough going in Hampton Roads right now.

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HRDPC Beginners Bootcamp

The leaders of the Hampton Roads Digital Photography Club create a supportive and fun learning environment. I joined the club in the first time in 2009, but had to stop going soon after. I have been back with the club since May. I missed the classes and the people. I cannot believe how far I have come in such a short amount of time.

The club meets Tuesday nights, but yesterday there was a special Beginners Bootcamp led by Wayne Berry. I am not a beginner, but there was still plenty to learn. As a bonus I was able to help others during the mini photo walk after the lecture and hands on.

The club welcomes photographers on all levels are welcome. It doesn’t matter what kind of camera you have as long as you use it. Come learn, share, and have fun.

http://www.meetup.com/Hampton-Roads-Digital-Photography-Club

http://www.hrdpc.com

http://www.wayneberryphoto.com

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Happy Birthday, Nana

Today would’ve been my grandmother’s 92nd birthday, but she passed away 20 years ago. When a baby gassed she said they were “shooting ducks.” I don’t know where that comes from, but I love it. As I was watching local news coverage on Florentijn Hofman’s Rubber Duck when it was near here last May at The Chrysler Museum I knew I had to go and shoot the ultimate duck in her honor. The next morning I got there just after sunup, but there was already a crowd, so I went back the next morning at first light.

I have never seen so many goslings as there were around The Hague those two days. People of all ages said, “The Duck with ducks,” every time geese swam by. If I had heard an adult say it one more time…

The day before I watched this guy hunt for a long time and as soon as he grabbed something he turned away from me to face two other photographers who happily made lots of images of him gobbling down his prize.

Occasionally a real duck walked by, so I had to shoot them too.

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Rain, Rain Don’t Go Away

I’ve always wanted to shoot the rain, but it drove all my previous cameras crazy. They couldn’t figure out what to focus on. It was supposed to be raining yesterday at dawn, so I was going to sit in one of the picnic shelters at Buckroe Beach and see what I could get from my new Canon 70D. Of course it wasn't raining when I got up. For the first time I was disappointed that it wasn’t raining when I was planning to go out to shoot. I went anyway and got pictures of the waves and rocks. It started to rain while I was out there so I scurried to my car as fast as I could.

No rain in the forecast until next Sunday. Anyone know a good rain dance?