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WC: Stretching the Temporary

November 12, 2017November 13, 2017 by Brianna Shade
Brianna Shade
I've spoken before on how much I love candid photography, and I love the fleeting memories they represent.  Nothing lasts long, and we're always moving forward in our lives; the world is constantly changing. (more…)
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TWOI: 11/10/17

November 10, 2017November 10, 2017 by Brianna Shade
Brianna Shade
Happy Friday!!  I fortunately get this holiday off from work, so I'll be catching up on a few items that have fallen by the wayside.  The three-day weekend is a welcome birthday gift :) This week on Instagram, I continued playing with some grid photos (are you liking this new…
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WC: A Glimpse at the Candid

November 5, 2017November 5, 2017 by Brianna Shade
Brianna Shade
As you know, I love landscape photography.  But I also have another love - a completely different genre that doesn't seem to fit into this at all. I love candids. (more…)
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Weekly Challenge: Failing at being a Con Photo Manager

November 27, 2016 by Brianna Shade
Brianna Shade
When I saw the first challenge for this week - "It's not this time of year without..." - I thought I'd have fun with posting some beautiful autumn pictures, odes to squash, or my anticipation of a big family Christmas. [caption id="attachment_8755" align="aligncenter" width="5184"] Ghost Neko were everywhere![/caption] Then I…
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Kumoricon ’15: Days 3 & 4

September 27, 2015October 10, 2017 by Brianna Shade
Brianna Shade
This year's Kumoricon was one of the most exciting yet.  It was our last at the Hilton Convention Center, so I especially wanted to soak it all in.  We had one of the best photographer groups.. lots of great talent and solid work ethics.  It was a relief over some…
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Kumoricon ’15: Days 1 & 2

September 20, 2015October 10, 2017 by Brianna Shade
Brianna Shade
In my last post, I summarized my journey into the geekdom of anime.  I have been to many conventions, and I continue to add more to my repertoire, but my heart and my home lie with Kumoricon.  It's easy to claim this convention as mine.  It's local, anime-specific, and it…
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#NoRegrets. A friend of ours asked if we wanted to join him on a trip he was planning to #Norway. What were we going to do, say no?? We even saved money by camping in the phenomenally warm May weather - did you know it's legal to camp anywhere in Norway, thanks to their "Freedom to Roam" laws?
#NoRegrets. We took a guest who was staying with us on this wild hike to chase down a #waterfall. We had to traverse a tunnel, scramble across a couple rock slides, carefully descend the steep riverbank, and then follow the water upstream to this hidden nook. Fun day? Absolutely! A little crazy? Yeah.. Worth it? No doubt!
#NoRegrets. I had no idea what I was in for when our photo group suggested we hike to the top of #Zion's #AngelsLanding trail. I love surprises, so I didn't look into it. The original ascent was a bit grueling, but the view at the top was worth it.
#NoRegrets. We busted the doors at the #SeattleJapaneseGarden, and it's so good that we did! We chatted up a another doorbuster (and now new friend @jimnix), and for a while, we had the garden all to ourselves. Bonus: there was just enough cloud cover to make for perfect lighting. Photographically speaking, it's always worth getting up early!
#NoRegrets. Even though we were just barely too late for the #predawn light above #SeattleWA, I made the most of the available scene. The fog even later cleared, but I kind of like this eerie shroud.
#NoRegrets. I simply love my big 70-200mm lens. It's wonderfully sharp, and it lets me zoom in close. However, that sucker is *heavy*. And when we're talking a hike scaling up a mountain with loads of other gear already on my back, it's difficult to justify. However, there have been times when I wish I had it. In this instance, I was actually glad to have it in my bag, as I was able to capture this detail shot of #MtAdams. It might be heavy, but I love the pictures it takes.
#NoRegrets. I took soooo many pictures in #BryceCanyonNationalPark. Between the #hoodoos and the snow, the trails and the rich red rock, I was tickled pink just being there! Of course, that meant I had a lot to edit when I got back home, but every shot was well worth the extra work. This world truly is a #beautifulplace.
#NoRegrets. Most #Norwegianviewpoints had little trails spidering away from the roadside placards. My explorative instincts would immediately kick in, and I'd just *have to know* what was at the end of the trail. While others were shooting pictures, I dashed down the path for as far as I dared.. and I was never disappointed.
#NoRegrets. I just couldn't get enough of this #BryceAmphitheater. At all times of the day, it was mesmerizing. We really lucked out on our timing. We were able to catch some snow from a recent storm, but we left just before the area was hit by another. It was even clear enough to hike many of the trails! Now I can't wait to go back and explore the rest.

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