Stranger Than Kindness

Stranger Than Kindness, originally uploaded by Design.Her.

Lately I have felt short on words, and as though I have fallen away from my blog a bit. I have every intention of posting, but sometimes the time and expression fails me. However, I woke up this morning earlier than expected, and decided to tackle an idea for a self portrait. Once I had finished running back and forth from one side of the camera to the other, I had fun scaring the dog with my face painted.

Next week marks the return to something that I had once left behind, which I am really excited about. On top of that, I have to study a bit more for the GRE, and work on my portfolio. I have given some thought on trying out more portraits, not necessarily self. However, there are dozens of other things on my to-do list that are much more demanding of my attention.

For those of you that have taken a moment out of your day to read my blurb, maybe you can spare a few more moments to take a look at the inspiration for the photo above.  Video by Fever Ray, the solo project of Karin Dreijer Andersson.  Karin and her brother Olof make the electronic group The Knife, both of which are uniquely innovative. 

Stranger Than Kindness from Fever Ray on Vimeo.

Emerald Eyes

Emerald Eyes, originally uploaded by Design.Her.

You dont know what she means you see
Shes a heart that beats close to me
And gettin back to the way I feel
Her honest word is my only real thing
When she comes to me then I feel fine
And Im not afraid but so gratified
Emerald eyes is a mystery
Shes a heart that beats close to me

Find, emerald eyes in the night
Gleamin shiny and bright
As if covered with silver
Shes still a mystery to me
The way she sails away slow
Makes your day to day life easy

Emerald eyes is a mystery
Shes my place of serenity
And gettin back to the way I feel
Her honest word is my only real thing
Only an honest word, maybe a sky report
Could be a weather bird it was so close to me
Emerald eyes is a mystery
Starin through to the heart of me

Photo number 27 for June photo-a-day. This isn't my favorite self portrait, but I'm trying to change things up a bit.  With the number of selfies that I've taken over the last month, I have been giving some serious thought to doing the 365 project. Knowing myself a little too well, that probably won't happen. However, I have thought about continuing into July for July photo-a-day. Little steps will count toward the big leap!

Joyeux Anniversaire

Joyeux Anniversaire, originally uploaded by Design.Her.

Today is the welcome to another year on this Earth; here comes twenty three! My mom, my sister, and I went to the bosque to take some photos today, birthday balloons in tow. They were remarkably patient with me as we stumbled and walked precariously through the fallen leaves and roughage. We all took some pretty close calls when a seemingly steady surface turned out to be a sinkhole of leaves. They were good sports, and I cannot thank them enough for being such amazing helpers.

Maggie - "How does the photo look Miranda?"

Miranda - "....you look.... cool."

Oh, teenagers.

Not only was today my birthday, but also the anniversary of getting my camera one year ago. The last year of photo taking has been such a great adventure. I have learned so very much and developed a love for photography. I hope my camera and I have many more years of photos.

Farewell to Twenty Two, originally uploaded by Design.Her.

This was taken yesterday to celebrate the last day of being twenty two. 

Reflections of an Artist

Reflections of an Artist, originally uploaded by Design.Her.

Eight more days until my 23rd birthday and I have a few things to celebrate today.

1. My first attempt and success at a self portrait

2. Less than 100 degree weather

*and*

3. Lightroom 3 was released today!

However, the third comes at a price. The version of Lightroom 3 beta I have been using is going to expire at the end of the month which means I'm going to have to fork over more money to Adobe. It'll be worth it though, I love that program!

This is also my 8th photo in the June photo-a-day project.  I know, I know, I still have 22 more days left, but it's progress nonetheless.  Off to shoot some more!