Hobbies: Art & Photography Landscapes

Being the artistic person that I am...I'm sure many of you will not be surprised of my facination for painting and photography.

While my mother was in the process she found two of my high school art water colors that I absolutley loved. Takes me back 9 years. But still fun to see. I always loved lanscapes.

My mom threw away a lot of stuff in California in the process of moving to Utah, but somehow these two painting never made it to the trash. My mom said when she found them, after discarding my art works, she knew she would have to keep. They must have not made it to the trash for a reason. And honestly, I was quite surprised to see any of my high school art work still around.

Lately, I've realized how much I love sunsets. So one day on my day off I drove around Orem, and Pleasant Grove taking pictures. My mom calls and asks me where I am and what I'm doing.

"Ummm I'm just driving around to no where, taking pictures." LOL

But truly, a picture really is partially planned, partial skill, and mostly great timing. What I've decided was to carry my camera on hand more now, so I can capture these moments more often on camera, and share them with you.

Here is some of my work.

This one is just outside of my work building, on my way home to the car. Lucky moment for me...grabbed my camera. Click! I love this one.

This one is just after the rain, right outside my apt door on my way to work. Rainbow! Click!

Here are the rest I took just driving around Orem and PG. :)

Having hobbies outside of what we already do, is a great way to keep ourselves calm and stress free, and enjoy life. I really find taking pictures relaxing from all the chaos of work and life.

I encourage all of you who claim they have no extra time, to make the time to pick up a few healthy hobbies in your life. I think you'll find yourself much happier and healthier! Much love! ;)

Comments

Tiffany said…

Pretty pictures!! I love them.

August 8, 2011 at 2:03 PM

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