September has been a busy month for us filled with growth, change and some pretty big adjustments. The first week of the month was all about wrapping up summer and preparing for a new school while the second week was filled with last minute preparations for high school, first day nerves, traveling and saying good-by to my Grandma Emma. This third week brought a welcome chance to catch our breath, settle into new routines and start planing for the rest of fall and winter 2015.
Sunday was a quiet day out of necessity. I was tired, there was a lot to do to get ready for a new week and at 10:00 pm I realized I hadn’t taken a photo for this project. I quickly looked around for a suitable subject and found Finn curled up at my feet waiting patiently for bed. Monday afternoon Ryan brought home new music to practice for his first pep band performance at the next football game and Tuesday I stopped to snap this pretty green leaf by the side of the road.
Wednesday was probably our last warm day of the year and I couldn’t let it pass without one more comfortable walk along the beach. Through the next few months we’ll be shivering in the cold wind while standing in the sand but I’ll still bring Ryan along to throw rocks and hunt for shells as we watch the birds and sea creatures hunt for food. Thursday morning I realized the sun was barely up over the horizon and noted our early dog walks are going to be happening in the dark very soon. This photo was one of three this week where I also tried adding a random flash choice along with the lens and filter changes in order to bring more light into the image. Friday morning was another flash opportunity and the happy discovery that the green stripes on Ryan’s backpack glow in the dark. Since he is standing on a dark street waiting for his school bus at 6:35 am every bit of light and reflection adds a layer of security. A busy Saturday ended on a nice note as we walked to a school BBQ with long-time friends and finished the evening at their house enjoying good food, great company and a few bottles of wine. 🙂 We spotted this pretty row of sunflowers on the walk and everyone graciously waited for me to get out my phone, shake Hipstamatic to set a new combination and snap a quick picture.
Each photo was taken with my iPhone 6 using Hipstamatic’s “shake to randomize” function then posted without any additional editing. If you like a particular combination and want to try it at home just click on the image to see the lens, filter and flash used. For variety I continue to add new lenses and filters so if you want to try Hipstamatic but are unsure how to start let me know and I’ll do my best to answer your questions.
Northwest Frame of Mind 
Love the photos you take with your iPhone 6 Hipstamatic shake. I have been having a bit of fun with the apps for adding effects to photos for Halloween on iPhone 6.
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There are endless ways to have fun with apps, Ruth. I hope you post some of your Halloween ones soon. 🙂
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Lovely set of shots for the week, Lisa. Just Do it, that’s a song I’ve never heard of but it sounds like an energetic song. So he plays an instrument in the band? That is so cool. Take care on your walks in the darker morning and hope it won’t be too cold too soon 🙂
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Thanks for your comments today, Mabel. I think the really chilly mornings are still a few weeks away but it’s the dark that’s got me planning for lights and reflectors now. Ryan plays the trumpet in pep band at school games and french horn in his concert band. He’s a busy guy. 🙂
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It sounds like a very busy time. Don’t give up on the warm weather yet. You might get lucky. 🙂
Nice photographic series.
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Nice composite! Love the doggie!
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Thanks, Rusha!
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lovely photos of the past week, Lisa… hope you get to enjoy some more warm weather in the coming days… and I hope the new school will be going fine 🙂
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Our afternoons should be beautiful this week so I’m not complaining yet. 🙂 So far so good with school too, Ryan seems to be really happy with all his changes. Whew. 🙂
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Lisa, enjoyed the set and your description of the way the changing season affects your lives.
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Thanks so much for your comments, Sally.
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Waiting for the school bus at 6:35 am? Oh my my, that’s early.
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I think it’s a terrible time to expect teenagers to be awake, packed, fed and standing outside. 😦 Not to mention pretty early for all the parents who have to get them ready…
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For sure. Teens benefit from later start times. They’re practically zombies at that hour. 🙂
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Beautiful images via iPhone, Lisa! I just wonder if you guy are getting any rain?
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Not as much as we need, Amy. 😦 It sprinkled a little yesterday but everything is still very dry.
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After reading about this from Allan (Ohm Sweet Ohm) and seeing the results everyone was getting from it, I downloaded the app. But I have to figure out how to use it. Sigh. One of these days. Lovely results you have here and thanks for the heads-up on the shaking.
janet
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If I can help with any questions Janet please let me know. 🙂
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Thanks.
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Love, love, love your photos, and how they just fit in to letting us see a little slice of your days.
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Thanks so much for your visit and comments, Angeline. 🙂
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busy month indeed! lovely photos Lisa! 🙂
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Whew, it’s been a full few weeks!
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