Project365: Day 61

As a thank you, Anne brought me an adorable Georg Jensen key fob.

(200mm, f/6.30, 1/40, ISO 500, no flash)

Project365: Day 60

I adore this little family.

(50mm, f/3.2, 1/320, ISO 250, no flash)

Project365: Day 59

The newlyweds, Mr & Mrs. Robbie & Hannah Hamill

(80mm, f/5.6, 1/13, ISO 1000, no flash)

Project365: Day 58

It's always nice when your friends enjoy taking photos as much as you do. Then they don't complain. :-)

(52mm, f/6.3, 1/125, ISO 100, no flash)

Project365: Day 57

One local was incredulous that I "made" Anne take public transportation around LA.

(116mm, f/6.0, 1/400, ISO 500, no flash)

Project365: Day 56

A relaxing dinner at home was a nice change after eating out so much on the road trip.

(25mm, f/4.0, 1/10, ISO 500, no flash)

Project365: Day 55

We spent my last day off of work at the beach and then getting massages. Lovely.

(18mm, f/9.0, 1/60, ISO 100, no flash)

Project365: Day 54

This was our attempt to capture the "Welcome to California" sign on the way home from Arizona. We didn't realize the camera was still in manual focus.

(135mm, f/6.0, 1/640, ISO 320, no flash)

Project365: Day 53

Road trip day 4 was a drive from Flagstaff to Sedona and Red Rock country.

(25mm, f/5.6, 1/250, ISO 160, no flash)

Project365: Day 52

Our 3rd day of road-tripping included watching the sun rise over the Grand Canyon's North Rim. Awe-inspiring.

(18mm, f/10.0, 1/50, ISO 100, no flash)

Project365: Day 51

Our second road trip day included exploring beautiful Zion National Park

(50mm, f/1.8, 1/4000, ISO 125, no flash)

Project365: Day 50

Our first road trip day included a stop for lunch in Las Vegas with Anne's friends Elin & Morten.

(18mm, f/3.5, 1/4000, ISO 640, no flash)

Project365: Day 49

Peonies and candlelight add to the hygge of the evening meal.

(50mm, f/1.80, 1/15, ISO 640, no flash)

Project365: Day 48

When I suggested Mexican food for dinner, Anne's one request was to experience a strawberry margarita like she did on her last visit. Her wish was granted.

(50mm, f/1.80, 1/10, ISO 1000, no flash)

Project365: Day 47

Anne has come for a visit from a land far, far away...Denmark

(50mm, f/4.5, 1/25, ISO 640, no flash)

Project365: Day 46

Dad rode his Victory Jackpot down to meet Kir & I for a Father's Day breakfast.

(18mm, f/3.50, 1/1600, ISO 100, no flash)

Project365: Day 45

Charlie Chaplin sits guard at an entrance to the Bradbury Building.

(18mm, f/4.50, 1/15, ISO 640, no flash)

Project365: Day 44

Movie night at home with Denise & Matt was complete with favorite candies.

(50mm, f/5/00, 1/4, ISO 640, no flash)

Project365: Day 43

I love washing my hands in the downstairs bathroom with the White Ginger scented soap.

(50mm, f/1.80, 1/60, ISO 250, no flash)

Project365: Day 42

Rama & I tested a recipe for Strawberry Lemonade Bars. The verdict: good enough to eat, but not necessarily craveable.

(50mm, f/4.50, 1/30, ISO 640, no flash)

Project365: Day 41

When I move, my roommate just may find her charming blue teapot missing...

(50mm, f/1.80, 1/160, ISO 250, no flash)

Project365: Day 40

A fun cocktail ring I picked up at Forever 21 for under $5.

(200mm, f/6.30, 1/40, ISO 320, no flash)

Project365: Day 39

A friend recently completed his first movie score.

(50mm, f/4/00, 1/100, ISO 640, no flash)

Project365: Day 38

A tour of Downtown LA started on the Metro

(52mm, f/4.80, 1/400, ISO 200, no flash)

Project365: Day 37

Although the flower's purple-pink color was beautiful, I love this in black & white more.

(155mm, f/6.00, 1/60, ISO 500, flash fired)

Project365: Day 36

Reading these would be much faster and easier (not to mention cheaper!) than the 5-year program I'm about to start...Think the state would license me?

(50mm, f/2.50, 1/200, ISO 640, no flash)

Project365: Day 35

Fresh cherries make for a delicious appetizer.

(50mm, f/2/00, 1/320, ISO 800, no flash)

Project365: Day 34

I've always loved these coasters at Kelly's house; so rustic and chic. (Snapped while playing with our new D80s.)

(50mm, f/2.00, 1/8, ISO 800, no flash)

Project365: Day 33

One of the perks of living in LA is free test-audience movie screenings. Last night I saw The Secret Life of Bees (Good!), due out this October.

(I could also call this image, "Bad Photo. Funky editing required.")

(18mm, f/3.50, 1/200, ISO 320, flash fired)

Project365: Day 32

A visit to DSW Shoe Warehouse inspires the shopper to hunt for the craziest (oft times ugliest) shoe out there. My friend Lauren and I thought this pair could win the title.

(50mm, f/2.50, 1/125, ISO 160, no flash)