The Photography of David Terrazas

…I am in complete awe by these portraits by David Terrazas…more can be seen here!

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…I am completely inspired. I would love to be able to take such stunning portraits. I LOVE taking pictures of animals the most, but would love to come up with the guts to start taking photographs of people, and not just people I know.

my little runaways

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…last Saturday early morning at around 3am, my husband and I awoke to a very LOUD kitty yowl. Not too uncommon because there are a lot of cats in the neighbourhood, so we didn’t think anything of it and went back to sleep. I awoke for realz the next morning at around  8:45, walked groggily down the stairs on the search for my kitty good mornings and our porch door to the outside was WIDE OPEN and NO kitties were to be found. I obviously freaked, grabbed a sweater and ran outside yelling their names. No kitties in sight. I ran in and woke Steve up to come and help. I was shaking and in a teary panic. I grabbed a bag of treats and started shaking them like there was no tomorrow. The door is still wide open, and sure enough Tuna comes jiggling on in. (her tummy jiggles when she runs, it is SO adorable) But still no Turtles. Steve went out and starting walking around the block. He found Turtles plopped under a tree, just chilling..took awhile to get him, he kept bolting. Finally cornered him when he went up our neighbour's stairs. We are guessing that that crazy yowl we heard had something to do with their exit...if so, that mean our kitties were out approx. 6 hours. Insane!!!!! Indoor cats with free run of the town. I am so thankful to have them back, i don’t know what I would of done if I had lost them. I did this funny little photo shoot of them right after.

Have any of you ever had a scary runaway incident with any of your pets?  what an awful feeling. But an immense feeling of love and relief once they return. PHEW.

Wacky Walking Spazz Cat

…this video kills me. Cats are so weird, I love it. I can’t stop watching this.

My cats haven’t pulled this strange move in forever, I think it might be a young cat/kitten thing.

Camped

…last weekend my husband and I went camping. Yay! We roughed it a little bit. There is nothing better for us humans than getting completely AWAY from all technology, and being surrounded by nature. So good for the soul. And that is what we did. I turned the big 3-0 (woah, totally crept up on me) last week and that was my birthday wish, no big party girl here, I wanted all the peacefulness & serenity I could ask for, quality time with my best friend and beautiful scenery. And that is what I got. Purrrrfection.

These are my favorite aspects of going camping.

The Road Trip- good conversations, good music and/or talk radio, interesting roadside scenery. It’s all part of the great bonding experience of getting away from it all.

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The Pit Stops- from the fill-ups, stretches, supplies, snacks, beverages (coffees!!!), to the much needed “relief” from drinking all those beverages. And There is always a story that comes out of the pit stops, always. They add to the memory of the whole trip.

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The Destination: arriving, getting situated, unpacked, and exploring your surroundings. The fun begins, you begin to relax and soak it all in, enjoying every second.

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snappybex …It’s game on, once that tent is up.

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iMarfin …doing some straight up chillin’…

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TheCoppertop …exploring the great outdoors. :D

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frankieleon …these have to be the most classic camping food of choice besides marshmallows. ;P

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SmartMarmot …nothing quite like enjoying a sunset while being on a lake. If you were to miss it, you’re nuts.

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Spynx Minx  …polishing off a night with a nice bonfire.

…That was our trip in a nutshell…with these kitties substituting “us”. A lot cuter and more interesting that way. :)

…Any campers amongst you? I am certainly not hardcore…I go like once every year maybe, but always really enjoy it!

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…You want to know what he best part about going camping is?

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…getting home to your own bed!!! Ahhh…soooo comfy. ^___^

Adoring: Carli Davidson Pet Photography!

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…The pet photography of Carli Davidson just tickles me. I am inspired. The moments & faces she captures are pets at their most honest, silly and true. I especially LOOVE her "Shake" series. The faces some of these dogs can get themselves forming is pure comedy. 

There is SO MUCH more Awesome where that comes from at her website galleries, and also check out her Facebook Page.

p.s.- I have been working like a literal dog these past few weeks, excuse my absence. I FINALLY got my paws on a DSLR Camera so I am pleased as punch about that…Hope to get some of my own photos up  soon enough. ;)

FARP Logo Contest!

…for any of you animal lovin’ graphic designers or artists out there, there is a super exciting Logo Contest for the Amazing “The Fabulous Animal Rescue Project”. There is an awesome prize, as well as some wondrous exposure for emerging designers. This is one of the best Rescue Projects on the Net, with all heart of gold contributing artists, photographers and crafters alike. Check out their Etsy store here for all sorts of awesome gifts like pocket mirrors, prints, cards and artwork. The talent and love in this project makes my heart swell with joy. and I may or may not have contributed a few photos of my fur babies. ;)

Here are some of my favies…

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…if you aren’t much of a designer but want to contribute some photography or artwork to the project, go here for more info on submissions! Also check out their Facebook page and Like it! :)

cruisin’ for classics

…I will be purrfectly honest, I know nothing about cars. But I knows what I sees…and I am in love with the aesthetics of vintage classics. I love the shapes, the colors, the interior, the exteriors, the cool names, even the steering wheels. I just am so attracted to them. I want one. bad. to the point where I am currently obsessively looking for a good deal on one, But alas, they seem to be ALL gas guzzlers…or so I’ve been told, and in this economy probably wouldn’t be the smartest purchase for someone who isn’t filthy rich. Can anyone confirm this gas guzzlin’ statement? also are they all money traps? I know they must have some pretty rare parts? Are there any exceptions to this rule? I am bored to TEARS with modern cars..

…I tend to lean towards liking the look of either the cute european little bubs, 70’s rocker mobiles, or camper style vans…even some of station wagons are cool, and they are usually kind of lame. I think I would feel too flashy in a jetson-style cruiser or hearse-esque ride. Any preferences?

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