Waiting for Santa
posted by micki at 12/23/2006 10:50:00 AM
Saturday, December 23, 2006
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- Name: micki
- Location: United States
No digital photography here folks. Only film, all the time. No post processing. I shoot it, I have it developed, I scan the print, I post it. It is hoped that you would respect my ownership of the images posted, despite the ease with which you could copy them. If you would like a true photographic print of any of my images, please contact me at goodiesbaker@yahoo.com and I will be happy to provide you with one. Weapons of Choice: * Minolta 7000 * Minolta 9000 *Minolta Dynax 9 * Konica Minolta 70 *Minolta x-700 * Minolta AL-F Rangefinder *1958 Minolta Autocord *Holga *holgamod Holga *PIX Panorama Toy Camera *Polaroid One Step Close Up Lenses: Too many too list, just read the stats for each shot I post Scanner: Epson 4990 Perfection Photo Favorite Films: * Kodak Tri-X * Fuji Superia * Ilford HP5+ -- Goal: To make the best exposure possible, on film. A Theme a Day *Sunday – Take A Guess *Macro Mondays *A Glimpse of My Town Tuesdays *Wednesday's Colors *Thursday's Critter *Unique Film and/or Camera Fridays *Saturday – Anything goes
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Camera - Konica Minolta 70
Film - Fuji Superia ISO 100
Shutter Speed - 0.5 seconds
Aperture Setting - f-2.8 Aperture Mode
Lens - Minolta 50mm
Scanning Method - My scan from my cheap little hp officejet 5510v all-in-one copy/scanner/faxer/printer
It is hoped that you would respect my ownership of the images posted here on Shutterbug Underexposed, despite the ease with which you could copy my photos. If you would like a true photographic print of any of my images, please contact me at goodiesbaker@yahoo.com and I will be happy to provide you with one.
Wow, what a busy day yesterday!! I baked cookies, made a pie, made flatbread for meatball wraps (quite yummy, I must say) and made a batch of soap. I’ve been putting off the soap making until the last minute and finally had to do it. We’re almost out. I haven’t bought soap in eight years, maybe more. Anyway, I’ve been putting it off because it can take so much time to mix the concoction up. Yesterday I didn’t have the time, so when the lye water was at proper temperature and I had the oils and fats at their proper temperature, I combined them, mixed them with the hand mixer for five minutes and set the pot aside. Usually I mix it for much longer, but no time to do that this time. So, I stirred with a wooden spoon every half hour or hour for five minutes and before I knew it, it was ready to pour into the mold. (When it’s as thick as pudding, it’s ready to pour.) Then I remembered the cake pan I usually use as the mold had a turkey in it. So I had to find something else. I did. Now my soap is drying under the sink and I’ll cut it into bars tonight or tomorrow. In three weeks I’ll be able to use it.
In the middle of it all, we noticed a deer in the yard, then another, and then another. In the end, there ended up being five at a time, with a very large one coming in and out of the scene, so there may have been six, all does. We’ve never had more than three, so this was quite a sight to see. It was raining out, so the exposure was long. I only took one shot, because of all my cameras, only one had color film in it…ISO 100. At the same time, squirrels were scampering about and a woodpecker was hanging on the feeder right next to the patio doors. Quite the scene. Living in the woods is pretty cool.
Everyone enjoy your holiday!! My warmest wishes for the best one yet!
Good job Santa is not hindered by a weight problem, when you think of all the goodies left out and consumed. Nice shot, have a great holiday Micki with
the family.
It sounds like you live in a magical place and I admire your resourcefulness. Soap making..what a wonderful skill.
Merry Christmas to you and yours.
That one makes me feel all warm. Beautiful photo. Thanks for the nice comment. Merry Christmas to you!
Have a nice christmas!
Wow what a day! Sounds like a wonderful spot to live! I dig the photo. When I was kid we left beer and pretzels for Santa :-)
Now, that’s a lovely little reminder of the childhood wonder of Christmas . . so warm and full of expectation.
Holiday Greetings to You and Yours, Micki.
Oh,don't give too much milk to Santa :D
very nice image Micki!!
Nice, warm holiday image. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas.
Oh you are a master of many trades my dear Micki! Love homemade soap..lavender please! I actually buy homemade soap from a family in Paisley ontario Canada and that is the birth place of ~*miss Paisley*~ who you well know!
~*Peace love and joy*~ to you and your family in the woods..hugs NG
You never cease to amaze me Micki! I wish I had your energy. I heard that Santa was lactose intolerant so we leave him a nice hearty Shiraz and some stuffed mushrooms:).
Great shot! Merry Christmas!
Phil
http://nycblogspot.blogspot.com/
Love the warm colors and nice dof! Merry Christmas and wishing you a great year ahead!!
Wow! I love this post! Both the picture and the story!
1) Meatballs wrap.. Never had one, but it sounds GREAT!
2) You make your own soap!? That's amazing!
Have a GREAT Christmas, and I hope Santa is good to you and your whole family!
Merry Christmas Micki! Have you been nice this year? ;)
Very nice. Merry Christmas, Micki! :-)
Abe www.boxfoto.com
Very funny Christmas shot Micky
Have a great Merry Christmas with all of your family.
all the best
Have a very merry christmas micki :)
Have a great Christmas.
All the best
John [moonhead]
My mom used to make soap, in ball form, and candles when we were growing up. I never quite got that bug in me but thought it was pretty cool at the time.
This is a perfect photo for the season. There is electricity in the air, particularly when little children are about. We saw some very excited little ones when we went out to dinner last night with the family. It brought back loads of memories when I heard one mom remind her rather overly excited little boy that "Santa was watching!".
Have a very Merry Christmas with your family Micki. It's been so wonderful to get to "know" you through your pictures and wonderful stories here on your blog.
Such a warm capture of an iconic seasonal scene...
Lovely, nostalgic photo!
Happy holidays!
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