A Few Favorite Photos...

Blog, oh blog- how I've neglected you...

Cantalouper has been keeping me pretty busy, as well as preparing for a new baby- two things that I'm glad are keeping me busy! As Jen & I get ready to create a space for our little one, I contemplate some photographs I might like to use as reference for drawings or paintings- or to just hang as they already are. Here are my favorites:

Sunset on Edisto Island II, 10/02/08 Photo: Charles W. Parzych III

Sunset on Edisto Island, 10/02/08 Photo: Charles W. Parzych III

These two were taken during a trip last year with Jen's dad Pat to Edisto Island, SC. We had just been "crabbing" during late afternoon, off of one of the docks. As the sun set, I felt a need to try and preserve the beauty and serenity.

Sunset on Edisto Beach I, 09/30/08 Photo: Jennifer L. Parzych

Sunset on Edisto Beach II, 09/30/08 Photo: Jennifer L. Parzych

Sunset on Edisto Beach III, 09/30/08 Photo: Jennifer L. Parzych

These last three were taken by Jen, as we walked on the beach. While I was trying to take it all in physically & emotionally, Jen had the idea to take it in digitally as well. I'm glad she did.

Carp 10/22/2008 Photo: Charles W. Parzych III

Carp II, 10/22/2008 Photo: Charles W. Parzych III

Carp III, 10/22/2008 Photo: Charles W. Parzych III

Carp IV, 10/22/2008 Photo: Charles W. Parzych III

Carp & Duck, 10/22/2008 Photo: Charles W. Parzych III

These last few were taken at the Botanical Gardens in St. Louis. We had the idea to feed the carp/goldfish, as there was a dispenser nearby where you could purchase food. I liked the way they seemed to materialize from the depths through the ever-changing patterns and textures the water provided. Little did we realize that the local ducks also like the food. I managed to get a few shots of carp before the ducks took over.