JessaLu Knits (and Spins!)

…on Sunday.  I hope you don’t mind that it’s late, but I had to wait until it was nice and dark out to take these shots.

We drove through the Badlands tonight on our way home and noticed how cool everything looked under the full moon.  After we set up our camper at tne KOA, we drove back and pulled out the camera and tripod.  ;o)

How did I do this?  I put the aperture at f4.0 and held the shutter open for 20 seconds each shot.  These shots are the coolest photos I’ve taken so far - and are my personal favorite.  They kind of make me feel like I’m getting the hang of this…  ;o)

…try at pyrotechnic photography.  This one was a multi-exposure shot (I held the shutter open and covered the lens between shells).  I think they’re pretty cool - let me know what you think!

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Thanks for all the well-wishes regarding Lumpy’s injury - he’s fine, except now he has an untanned patch on his forehead around the wound…which is actually pretty funny, hehehe.  I haven’t responded individually to your comments yet because I haven’t really had a chance to sit at the puter - but I do want you all to know they are very much appreciated.  :o)

p.s.  I used the tips in this post for the photos.

Those of you who know me ‘in real life’ know that I am constantly balancing on the edge of sanity.  I like things the way they are, don’t like big changes a whole lot and when things in my life are teetering on the tightrope of control, I have difficulty staying calm.

This trip might push me over that edge.  Seriously.

So, let’s go down the checklist, shall we?

Magical wristbands that help keep puke-age at bay…check.  Laptop with games loaded…check.  DS and games…check.  Spinning wheel…check.  Knitting picked out…not yet.  Clothes for a week…check.  Marshmallows…check.  Shiny girly-pants safety glasses…check.

Spring Forward Fireworks socks?

check and check. [Raveled] I felt using the July Jimmy Beans Lorna’s Laces ‘Fireworks’ yarn was fitting.  ;o)

I think I might be ready to go…and this will be my last post before we head West.  I will be posting photos from the trip on my Flickr account if you’re interested.  I have some big plans for fancy fireworks photography. ;o)

See you on the flip side!