Photo tip #4

Sometimes, you're at a place where the flash wants to fire. And sometimes it SHOULD fire. But these stations had plexiglass on the front of them .... so if I stand straight on and use the flash, there will be a glare.

What to do?

Today's photo tip: If you're using a flash with a reflective surface, stand a bit off to the side, so when your flash fires, you won't get the crazy glare and see the light reflected back at you in the mirror/shiny surface.

Maryland 2010 — pt. 5

There was this magnificent path with the stations of the cross ... I seriously loved it!


It was actually a mosaic, which I simply love!


Seriously, well done!


I could have taken photos of these all day!


This isn't one of the stations, but I still liked it. :)

Maryland 2010 — pt. 4

It just occurred to me I've showed you some photos from my trip to visit Deacon Jeremy at the Sem, but I haven't really shown any photos OF the sem.

Isn't this place stunning!?!!??

And the chairs in front are a super place for a power nap. ;)


Isaac showing me one of the outdoor Altars.


This statue of Our Lady is really beautiful. Deacon Jeremy was telling me because the Sem is fairly close to Camp David that the government actually pays to keep it lit, so they can find it more easily at night. Crazy, eh?