Hi--- Can you guess what this is?

It's something that kids love & some husbands, too.
I think it's an American invention.  It feels very American, anyway.

Well, I just didn't realize LIFE WITHOUT THE INTERNET could be so filled with extra time!
Our old router went out last Friday, so no email, no shopping, no surfing, no spending
hours in my office......so what did I do instead?  
 
Actually, I ended up buying a new CAR!  Didn't exactly save money with all that extra time...
but I do love the car---a 2007 Rav 4 Sport.  It has lots of upgrades, including a automatic
transmission.  That will make it much easier to take pictures while driving at night---
which of course, I am not advising YOU to do.

So today I had to come to Panera to get on the internet to say hi.  Lots more trouble than walking
down the hall.....have you guessed what the picture is & what makes it interesting?
It's a white plastic spoon delving into some blue jello.  It was snack time at Photo Camp, and I loved
the bright colors.
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Just keep looking & you're sure to find some interesting pictures.

Blessings!

        

This is my favorite part of graduation---when it is officially announced at the end of the
service and the kids joyfully throw their caps into the air as they celebrate.

JUST WANTED TO SAY TO ALL GRADUATES OF 2009----CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!

You should be proud of all your hard work and what you have accomplished so far. 
But, don't let that be the end of the story---do something great with your life.
You can help others, go on a missions trip, save the planet,  invent new things, succeed,
fail or start all over again. 

Go for it, especially you graduates of Foundation Academy. 
The sky's the limit.  Make us proud!

See lots of pix from TFA click here

Blessings!

To visit my website click here.

        

Hi---Time for some night moves...with your camera?  I shot this recently while driving down the street
after the Foundation Academy Graduation ceremony.  Teachers had to be there at 6pm and it was
POURING DOWN rain, streets were flooded & everyone arrived soaked to the skin.

That might have been a factor in the main speaker not appearing.  But, Principal Nadia Hionides,
was on the ball and gave a SHORT (which was great) inspiring message.

About 9pm all was said & done and the rain was very light.  So as I drove home, I had my camera
set on the widest angle with a focus point in the middle & everything on automatic.  It was
on my dashboard so it would be relatively steady. I took several shots without looking through
the viewfinder.  (It's kinda hard to look through the viewfinder, steer the car and use a stick-shift
all at the same time.)  These shots are FUN because you just don't know what you'll get-----
some will turn out rather nicely and others will be interesting because of the motion.

I'm, of course, NOT telling you to take pictures while you are driving.  It's really better if you
can be the passenger and actually aim the camera....

Summer is a great time to experiment with your camera and learn exactly what it can and cannot do.

Blessings!

        

Hi there!

I had a hard time deciding which image to show this week, because I have literally hundreds
of thousands to choose from.   Of course, they are not all Blog Worthy....in fact I have a special
folder on my desktop for just such a purpose.  I put pictures I hope are the most interesting into it.

This was taken in Portugal on my last trip to somewhere exotic.  (Obviously, it's been too long!)
The pet was conveniently posing for me with a nice tilt of the head.  What I liked was the
contrast of the furry dog with the smooth hard stone sidewalk (albeit, quite narrow) & street.
The curb creates a nice diagonal line to lead your eye to the doggy.  Always a photo plus.

The real question I had was if all the dogs in Portugal (or even just Sesimbra?) have uneven legs.
The front ones obviously touch the street quite easily.  The back...I'm not so sure...

One NICE thing about Europe is the people take their pets everywhere--okay, little dogs.  I admit
I didn't really see anyone walking a cat on a leash.  But there are so many OUTDOOR cafes, and
they just sit & enjoy with their dog right beside them. 

The BAD thing is that I was in a restaurant in Italy & actually sat beside a dog INSIDE
an expensive restaurant---it had steak.  It arrived in a carrier, but came out to eat little bitty pieces
of meat from a fork wielded by it's doting blond female owner.

Blessings!

        

Hi---Finally got a break today, Memorial Day, from a week's constant rain. (How did Noah do it
for 40 days????!)  

We watched the 20th Annual Memorial Day Concert on PBS.  It takes place on the lawn opposite the
Capital Building in Washington, DC.  It was an excellent Celebration of America in music, drama & visuals. 
They spotlighted some vets, including  a young Sargent named of Jose. What a beautiful example of a
family pulling together, despite his terrible injury in Iraq. 

They did an great job of expressing appreciation for our military and their families.  They have given so much for
our freedom here in the USA as well as in other countries, so they can remain free.

I thank God for all the American veterans and all the sacrifices they have made.  I wish there were more
programs encouraging us all to be more patriotic.  My contribution will be my artwork.  It was originally a
photograph of Old Glory, but has pastel added to it to make the flag more dimensional.

May God Continue to Bless America!
2 Chronicles 7:14

        

 

Hi!  Almost time for school to be out---just a couple of weeks left---before the long, hot summer begins!

We at Foundation Academy are truly thankful for that.

As this year ends, my photography students are being featured with a show at the Beaches Museum

& Historic Center.  Our Grand Opening is Thursday @ 5:30 pm.  Some of the images have been 

manipulated with Photoshop 3 (an old version), but most are the original digital capture.

This image of a rose was taken outside the museum in their small garden area.  It was taken by

Danielle Murray---a very sharp student & artist.  All of my student photographers are in their teens. 

We study photography & shoot on Mondays then work in the computer lab on Tuesdays.  

You'll find some very interesting images.  The BMHC Director asked us to look at the museum in a

new way, so all the images are taken within the buildings & grounds there in Jax Beach.  

Several photos were given to art students who created a larger painting by incorporating 

one of our 4x6 photos.  They show great imagination---but of course, I think the photography

is the superior product....     

Stop in to see the show through the first week of June.  The Beaches Museum & Historic Center

is still located at Beach Blvd & A1A.  Phone 241-5657.  (Yes, I had a show there in January--

but that's when they got the great idea for this show.)

Blessings!

http://www.pamelacasey.com

Click to see images from my world

        

        

The Cotton Patch Gospel

Well, it's a very crazy story, this play.  The facts have definitely been changed to protect whom, I'm not exactly
sure.  Jesus starts off being born in Gainesville, Georgia.  Travels & preaches with followers from Alabama,
Tennessee, etc.  He does have a lot of parallels with the real Bible Gospel at times.  But in this version Jesus
is a part played by many different student actors.  Many of those are female.  Gets a bit confusing at
times.  Keep an eye out for the budding actors David Medina & Jacob Watson.

If you get a chance, support the school by attending the play this weekend (Friday, Saturday or Sunday).  It's not
expensive and the kids & teachers have worked really hard on it.  Call 241-3515 for more information.  My
connection you ask....I teach photography there part time.  Foundation Academy's shiny new campus is
located on Old San Pablo Road, close to Beach Boulevard & San Pablo. It's a small private school with lots
of ARTISTIC OPPORTUNITIES for the students.  You'll want to get in on the arts & crafts festival the 16th!  

Blessings!
http://www.pamelacasey.com   <to see more of my pix
http://www.casey.printroom.com   <to see more pix from the play
 

        

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