Friday Last day of vacation

I actually took a week of vacation this week instead of just 3 days. People saying OMG Mark are you sick? No just helping out for Jessie's sweet 16 party.We have girls spending the night and a house and a half of people for tomorrow. Spent some time in Ludington Mi. at the beginning of the week. Met two very interesting photographers (brothers) that do local landscapes and area photography.  Toddandbradreed.com .  They produce very good work and have workshops. I know they are MAC people. Seeing their work has given me a spark to be creative. I took lots of sun set, boating photos. The USCG had a cutter in port that was being repaired we did not partake in the tour but it was cool seeing what our tax dollars go to. Of course a  Ludington trip would not be complete with out a trip or 2 or 3 or 4 to House of Flavors. A local ice cream parlor and restaurant was fantastic. They specialize in ice cream and roasted turkey.
This was the first vacation I actually felt like I relaxed, you should try it there is nothing better.

The link below are photos from Ludington.

http://homepage.mac.com/markspoo/Michigan%20Vacation%202010%20Spoos%20on%20the%20move%20Ludington%20Mi/

I have decided to slow down and do things to bring out my creative side. Stay tune for photos and more blogging.

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Behind the camera weekend

I have been behind the camera all weekend and if I have not been shooting I have been editing. Started Thursday with most likely the hardest photos I have ever taken. Not technically more emotionally. One of my co-workers has cancer and has just been admitted into hospice. For a firefighter who is 37 to be hones THAT SUCKS. I as asked to do some group shots of the Addison guys, the Hometown guys and his motorcycle guys. Photos were fine just was very hard to post process them. Friday was house burns and old golf course that is being re-developed.
It is was cool (no actually hotter than hell). Saturday was photos of my daughter for here sweet 16. Mom is big into photos and it was fun shooting them. Sunday back to the burns for more fun.

The photo to the right is Jessie. Not bad for standing in the Fox River. No flash just having some fun. I would love to do more if I can. I do need some wireless triggers however.
On top of all the photography fun I helped out at the River Grove Duck race. Nothing like being in the Desplains River for 3 hours collecting ducks.

I hope this give you an idea of my week. It was busy and fun and exhausting all at the same time. Stay safe.