Photographing nature with a digital camera is a great way to spend time with your child. It is free and it allows them to be creative.
in reference to: Parenting Tips: The Importance of Spending Time with Your Children (view on Google Sidewiki)Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Monday, July 5, 2010
The Beauty In Your Own Backyard
The photos I have included in this post have been taken right in my yard. My son took the photos of the sunset and I took the ones of the leaves and the rose.
Taking pictures with you children is a fun when to spend time with them. It is virtually free and it allows them to be creative. The possibilities are endless!
MY GOOD TO KNOW FACT:
The first permanent photograph was made in 1826 by an inventor named Joseph Nicéphore Niépce.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
The Simplicity of a Summer Sunset at Dusk
After a fun filled Fourth of July day at my sister's house, we arrived home ready to relax before calling it a night. I just happened to pass by our living room window when I caught a glimpse of pink, red, purple and orange peeking through the tree line. Without hesitation I grabbed my camera and went for a walk around the block to get a better perspective of the simple beauty of the summer sky. There is a thick tree line along the road I was on, but I managed to take several pictures that captured the colors of the summer sunset.
This is what I could see:
I could have sat on the couch, but I chose to go for a walk to see the beautiful sky. It is taking advantage of simple things like a sunset in life that will keep us a bit more peaceful and patient with ourselves, loved ones and the world around us.
MY GOOD TO KNOW FACT:
The sky is different colors during the day and at sunset due to the scattering of the colors found on the visible light spectrum through the atmosphere.
Visible Light Spectrum
Saturday, July 3, 2010
After the Flood
Image via WikipediaWe recently had a flood in Rhode Island along the Pawtuxet River. Walking, the river is about 5 minutes from where I live. After the flood receded, I went for a walk along a path that runs from Historic Pawtuxet Village to Warwick Ave. The path follows some of the runoff streams from the Pawtuxet River.
I was on the lookout for something interesting to capture with my camera. With no luck along the path, there was a great find at the end of it.
At the end of the path there was a baseball field. I walked the perimeter of it and came across this cool tree.
Along the treeline on my way back to the path, I looked up to the sky. This is what I saw:
My GOOD TO KNOW FACT:
While R.I.'s state tree is the Red Maple (Acer rubrum), Oak-Hickory is the most abundant forest type of tree.
Remember to never look directly into the sun.
Quartz Crystal
Image via WikipediaPeople always say, "Look where you are going!" Well, when I am walking, I usually look at the ground. Like a rockhound, I diligently look for cool rocks or crystals. One day while on a walk on a local bike path, I found several chunks of rock with quartz crystals in them. Looking closely, you can see many quartz prisms ranging from needle-thin to larger chunks.
ANOTHER VIEW:
My GOOD TO KNOW FACT:
Remember to look at the world around you, not just where you are going!
Heart-Shaped Driftwood found at Napatree Point
Image via Wikipedia
Walking back up the beach, night time was on its way. At the end of the walk, I looked back toward the point. This was the view:
My GOOD TO KNOW FACT :
When driftwood that contains saltwater is burnt dioxins are released into the atmosphere. Since dioxins are carcinogenic the burning of driftwood gathered from beaches is not recommended.
(info. from http://www.mfe.govt.nz/issues/hazardous/contaminated/dioxin-faq/ )
(info. from http://www.mfe.govt.nz/issues/hazardous/contaminated/dioxin-faq/ )
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