A while ago Photojojo advertised a set of colour camera filters which I just had to have… simply because I thought they were adorable and came on a little ring and well, I had images of rainbow photos.

Buy the Color Lens and Flash Filters at the Photojojo Store!

They took a while to send and so Photojojo included a little surprise in my package – one that basically ensured they’d have my business and recommendation from here on out…

That’s right… a dinosaur. I pretty much danced around the house with my new dinosaur when I discovered it.

Did I mention I’m a dork?

Anyway! I was very excited to get the filters and broke them out to use right away.

I had fun, my crazy model had fun… and I haven’t touched them since.

If anyone can tell me what I can use them for I’d be greatly appreciative.

NOTE: If you are Kirsten, Courtney, Bethany or Brett, do NOT read this post. And thank you.

Since it’s coming up to December I thought I’d make a list of the crafting things I’m working on and the ones I need to get done for Christmas. Like I said, if you’re listed above, don’t look!

• Brett’s Serenity Scarf – 14/11/10
• Sanctuary Fingerpuppets – 8/12/10
• Courtney’s Totoro – 8/12/10
• Courtney’s Moose Hat – 8/12/10
• Lisa’s undecided – 8/12/10
• Helen Magnus doll – 8/12/10
• Kirsten’s socks – 25/12/10
• Renae’s Scarf – 25/12/10
• Beth’s Totoro – 25/12/10
• Peanut Elephant – 26/2/11
• Beth’s Patchwork Blanket – 26/2/11
• Lucy’s Granny Stripe Blanket
• Hannah Rainbow Ribbon Scarf
• Woodland Enchantress Cross Stitch
• Crocheted Baby Blanket
• Wizard of Oz Cross Stitch

Okay I’ll confess, I know nothing about cars. At all. But I do like to look at them when they’re all pretty and shiny… please don’t tell any car aficionados I said that.

If my 365 project has taught me anything, it’s to appreciate ANY new location. I think I have photographed my backyard from every location and as such I now revel in going somewhere new – even if it is only being set free in someone’s backyard.

Of course, my aunt and uncle have a particularly interesting backyard…

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And then the best part of someone else’s backyard? It comes with it’s own family of people, in this case my cousin Tom.

I’m sure I’ve mentioned this before, but my sister Beth has the funniest face to photograph. As soon as a camera is pointed in her direction her face does not hold a single expression for more than a minute. Makes for much fun.

These two photos were taken within seconds of each other.

With my new job, sometimes I need a bit of a time out, somewhere nice and quiet. So on my way home, I occasionally stop my at the pier at the local wetlands – it’s one of my new favourite places.

With the way the trees curve up and around the lake it’s like this wonderful little bubble of calm. The sun hits it just right and there’s the perfect amount of breeze passing though.

Best of all, I’ve yet to see another person there, which makes it feel like my own special little place. So after a bad day I pick up a coffee on my way home and go and sit with a book for an hour or so.

Of course now that I’ve told you this, feel free to drop by, but you have to promise not to tell anyone!

One of the things I love best about sporting a larger more professional camera when out and about is the assumption people make that you’re someone important. When I walked around taking odd photos with my little point and shoot, I was just that weird girl taking photos of trees and people’s shoes.

Now, however, I’m apparently someone important – and people have no problem approaching me to ask. So far in the two and half months since I’ve had Athena I’ve been a professional photographer, a reporter, a council worker, someone affiliated with the police, a landscaper and an architect. Everyone someone makes one of these assumptions I briefly consider playing along… but always chicken out at the last minute.

The last time this happened was at a local skate park. The kids there had it in their heads that I was someone apparently high up enough in the council to get their park extended. Despite my claims to the contrary they all told me why this would be a good idea and even considered starting a petition.

Photo outings are far more fun these days.

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