Hand Car Regatta - Santa Rosa 2010

On sunday went over to the the greatest steam-punk event of the year !
This is the 3rd year and each year it seems to triple in size.
I was using my 35mm 1.8 lens which I'm still getting used to but I'm pleased with how most of my pics turned out.
It was an interesting challenge to have the fixed lens , not rely so much on zoom like I usually do ,
more careful of my compositions.
Luckily at an event like this it was easy to approach people since everyone was so happy to have their picture taken .
This is an event not to be missed , mark your calendars for next year if you are in the bay area :)

first rain

yesterday was the first rain of the season
the air is so clean , and the sun has returned too :)

cosmos

monday morning..

a few more pics from around the house :)

Mon Petit Chou ♥

She gets cuter every day..

late summer flowers

around the house

yellow yarrow

I never thought it would happen to me ... but I'm really starting love yellow

Back to School - Bookmarks

I've just added these new sets of bookmarks to my etsy shop ,

I'm also having a End of Summer Back to School SALE.
I'm giving a free set of 3 bookmarks with every purchase of an 8"x8'/8'x10' print or larger for a limited time.

To inspire lots of reading for the new School year and for those who aren't in school and love to read ... like me :)