Desert Weyr Blog
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Fire Suppression
We are miles away from the nearest fire hydrant. Our pond serves as our backup fire suppression and water source. It was used in the big Wake Fire in 1994 as a point for the water bomber helicopters to fight the fire. Prompt: Fire hydrants come in many colors and forms. Make a dramatic portrait Continue reading
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Our Ponds, Plus a Mini-Tour
We have several man-made ponds on our property. They provide emergency fire suppression and irrigation water, plus drinking water for the livestock. This view shows the guest house, shop, and red barn. This view shows the main house and hay barn. And finally, this is our lower pond. It has a liner, so the electric Continue reading
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Dishwasher
If I cook, my husband washes the dishes. He let me put the camera on the edge of the sink for this shot. Prompt: Work the angles today. Make a photo that gives us a unique perspective on an otherwise ordinary scene. Continue reading
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Simple Pleasures
This is a lovely bottle of Terror Creek Pinot Noir. Alas, it is gone now. Prompt: Make a photo today that distills some simplicity from the complexity of the world. Continue reading
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Green Curves
This is my redo of two separate Daily Shoot assignments: DS83 and DS135. These have better curves and better greens, I think. Prompt: Self-assessment is vital to artistic growth. Look through the photos you’ve posted so far. Remake one you’d like to improve. Continue reading
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Black Sheep of the Family
This is Ewe Lamb 218, one of Beatrix’s twins from this year. Prompt: Black can be dramatic. Go for as much black in a photo as you can with lots of oomph, character, and depth. Continue reading
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Waiting for Lambs
Some of the ewes yet to lamb are just huge! Meanwhile, the older lambs are really growing. Just look at that face! These are twin sister lambs out of Beatrix. Lamb gangs are forming up now, too. This ewe was checking out my lamb bag, but I caught her. Plus, a lamb was investigating the Continue reading
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Self-Portrait
I sort of cheated for this. I held the camera, and Ken made sure it was framed the way I wanted it. Sheep are grazing in the background. Prompt: Make a self-portrait, with or without the camera in the frame. Continue reading
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The Lambs and Me
Today, we welcomed a lovely set of twins into the world. As a bonus, here’s a self-portrait, with sheep in the background grazing on our front lawn. Continue reading
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Garvin Mesa Rainbow
I tried several things for my daily shoot today. Mud (it’s been raining), cat fur, and then, the sun finally peeked out, and I got this shot. This is off our front porch. Prompt: Make a photo that you think would work well as computer wallpaper, and try it out for a week! (@padlockd) Continue reading