Water Fountains #2

Today's photograph takes me back to Woodward Park.  This is the fountain that is in front of the greenhouse.
Photograph taken with Hipstamatic.

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Oxley Nature Center

One of my favorite places to go hiking is Oxley Nature Center.  I didn't go far on the trails today, mainly sticking to the Meadowlark Prairie Trail. Very pretty trail that borders a small pond.
The following photo was taken with Hipstamatic.

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Black and White Monday #1

I am always checking out apps that are similar in nature to Instagram. I posted a few weeks ago that I was really enjoying using an app called Hipstamatic.  oogl is part of Hipstamatic.  Similar in nature to Instagram but for people who are a bit more serious about taking photographs.
The following photo was taken with oogl.

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Mellow Yellow Monday #1

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Taken with Hipstamatic.

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Saturday Signs#1

Taken at Tulsa Zoo. Taking with Hipstamatic.

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Hibiscus

Today we came across some of the largest Hibiscus plants we have ever seen.  My photo's really don't do the flowers justice.
Photo's taken with Hipstamatic.

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Water Fountains

I love water fountains.  This one is at Woodward Park here in Tulsa.  It is inside the greenhouse.  Photo taken with Hipstamatic.

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Woodward Park

I know it seems the only place I ever go on my days off is Woodward Park.  Its true I do visit as least once a week.  I have run out of flower photo's so I had to make a visit to the Greenhouse.  I wish I knew the names of these flowers and plants but I don't.
Today's photo's were taken with Hipstamatic.

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Library

I have always said Tulsa has some of the nicest libraries around.  I remember when our local branch added more room and re-did the outside of the building.  I think its pretty cool.
Photograph was taken with Hipstamatic.

Happy 4th of July

I swear I spent several days going around trying to get a great photo to post for today.  All I could seem to come up with was pictures of flags.  Yesterday at work we celebrated the holiday early.  We really go all out on the decoratiions.  We had red, white and blue everywhere you looked.
I hope everyone has a fun and safe holiday weekend.
Photograph taken with Hipstamatic.

A quick visit to the Park

Today I stopped at Leake Park here in Tulsa.  I haven't been here in years.  I didn't stay long.  It's so warm today it made for a slightly uncomfortable time trying to take photographs.  One thing about this park I always enjoyed was the pond.  What I found though was a pond with stagnant water.  So there didn't seem to be any ducks around so I just grabbed one picture and called it quits.
Today's picture is taken with Hipstamatic using the following settings: Tinto 1884/D-Type Plate Film.

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Greenhouse

At Woodward Park there is a greenhouse. I love visiting here. I try visiting at least once a week or so. They have some really unique plants. I think I've taken a photo of every plant there at least once. The only gripe I have is not knowing what some of them are.
The following photo's where taken using Hipstamatic with the following settings:  Burke Lens/ Blanko Freedom13 Film.

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A Shutter bug

I've been called many things in my life.  Most recently a certain person at work has gotten to where she calls me a Shutter Bug. I believe she means it as a dig towards me but honestly the name is fitting. My favorite things in the world to do is take pictures and read books.
Sometimes at work when we are not busy I can get one of my coworker to let me take photographs of them. This is really my first attempt at taking a photograph of someone using Hipstamatic.

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Caiman Gator

Okay this is not my favorite animal but he is an interesting little guy.  Okay have no idea if its a he or a she.  It is always in the same place every time I visit the Zoo.  So if you really want to know more about this critter check out this page.
This was taken on my IPhone using Hipstamatic settings: Burke Lens/ Blanko Freedom13 Film.

Trip to the Zoo

Sometimes I get lucky and get a Sunday off.  I will usually head out to the Zoo or go hiking.  Last Sunday I headed out to the Tulsa Zoo.  It was hot outside so I didn't stay but a couple hours.  That's usually long enough to make it around most of the zoo.
There is one place I swear no matter what I always take a picture of.  Its this cement head outside one of the buildings.  I can't help it I love seeing the darn thing in the summer time when all the green vines are growing all over it.  I did take pictures of animals but this is my favorite.
The following picture was taken with Hipstamatic using the following settings:  Burke Lens/ Blanko Freedom13 Film.

Lemonade

One thing I have noticed about working with seniors is they like everyone else hate change.  Even when it is just adding a lemonade machine in the dining room they still have to complain.  We had a nice lemonade machine installed today.  Now not only can they get lemonade they can get flavored lemonade.

During lunch I asked a couple of the ladies if they would like to try the new lemonade.  They said no and laughed saying "Kathy we are old ladies and do not like change.  That's okay I told them.  I'm sure someone will want a glass.  Come dinner time we sold them like crazy.  It seemed everyone had to have one.  

The following photography was taken with Hipstamatic with the following settings: Burke Lens, and Blanko Freedom13 Film.

Did someone say "Friday"

Most people get excited when Friday arrives because it's the start of their weekend.  For me I work almost every single weekend.  I'm not complaining because I usually get my 2 days off during the middle of the week.  Weekends are slower at work and we get to relax just a bit.
Todays picture was taken at work and shows the backside of the building,  I work in the dining room and dont get to see the outside except for looking out one of the doors.  I love the shape of this building.  The following picture was taken with Hipstamatic using the following settings:  Burke Lens, and BlacKeys B+W

Back to work blues

I enjoy my job but when my days off are cut to just one day off it's a bit hard hauling myself back to work. I work a 10-7:30 shift every day so it leaves very little spare time for taking photo's.
My husband and I try to get out and enjoy one of my days off by going to the Park or Zoo.
Yesterday we headed to Woodward Park.  The following photo was taken with "Hipstamatic", using the following settings: Burke Lens, Blanko Freedom13 Film.

1 Year of Pictures

I have decided to challenge myself and post 1 one photo everyday for a year.  The photo's will be varied in subject matter. I may take pictures on my phone or camera. If anyone does this on their blog please let me know and I would be happy to list you on my side bar.
The photo I am posting today was taken about a week ago. This is the oldest cemetery in town, Oakdale. There are headstones that date way back in the mid-1800's. I used my iPhone and "Hipstamatic" settings: G2 lens, D-Type plate film.

Hipstamatic

I miss being able to just grab my camera, head out to my favorite Park or hiking trail, and loose myself in capturing the world around me.  I was setting up for the lunch rush on Saturday when I glanced out the side door and noticed it was raining. I snapped this photo on my IPhone using Hipstamatic. This is an app. I've had for awhile but have done very little with. I found it to be very easy to use.
Actually I have to say this is now my favorite app to take photographs with.