FIre Prevention Week

The fire department in the town south of us had an open house today for the beginning of Fire Prevention Week. I like going to their small downtown area, it gives me a good excuse to have lunch at the Shamrock Pub. Not that I really need one, I do try to eat more than burgers and fries.

Above is a simulation of taking a car apart to get the passenger out.


Cathy October 3, 2010

September Boat Trips!

I had the chance to do an autumn lighthouse tour on Lake Michigan and the next day Lake Huron. Sounded good when we booked the tour in early summer. Unfortunately the weather turned cold and windy. Our trip on Lake Michigan was canceled. On Thursday the weather improved and the boat left Mackinaw City heading first to Mackinac Island and then out to Lake Huron. It was fun while the boat was going slow around Round Island Light, pictured above. When the boat got going out in Lake Huron it was bitter cold.

I have never used the hood on my jacket before, I had to pull it up over my hat and tied it on to keep the wind out of my ears. All and all, the trip was great. Our last day in Mackinaw City was my birthday, we got a chance to see the old fort and go out to an old mill. We celebrated later at an Irish Pub.


Cathy Sept. 10, 2010

Mouse Trouble! No not that kind of Mouse!

Iceberg off of L'Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland




No, not the kind with whiskers and a tail. The kind you use with your computer.

I love the iMac my partner helped me purchase last Christmas. The 27" screen is wonderful for graphic work.

But the wireless mouse eats more batteries then my cat Finn eats cat food. What to do? I ordered a USB wired mouse, but I miss the ability to scroll up and down with ease. It isn't an Apple mouse so it isn't as efficient as my wireless one. So I located the battery charger I bought to use with my Dimage camera and started charging. It took about 6 hours to get them fully charge.

So far, so good. I will see how long these batteries last before I have to recharge them. At least I won't have to buy more.

Cathy 8/ 27 / 10

Vintage Style Photography

Vintage Style Photography seems to be the rage on Etsy and other online sites. Sometimes I love it, and other times I don't. I would love to hear other opinions on the subject of a vintage look added to digital and film images.

From Ireland With Love

I have visited many parts of our beautiful world, fun places that I would love to go back to. One of my favorites is traveling by car through Ireland. I haven't been there in several years. But I would go there in a minute if my partner said "Let's go!"

This photograph is of my favorite castles and pub! Bunratty Castle and Durty Nelly's.

Bunratty Castle & Durty Nelly's

Cathy - 8 / 6 / 10

Metallic Paper Something New For Me

I am just beginning to print some of my images on metallic paper. I like the slight 3-D effect it gives and the pearl like look it give your image. Unfortunately, you can't see how great it looks on this Zebra Butterfly. It just doesn't translate to your computer or Etsy shop.

I shot this Zebra butterfly in South Dakota in a wonderful butterfly house. I have photographed them in the wild down in Flamingo in the Everglades. I textured and created the fringe edge on this image.

Cathy 8/1 /10

Come Visit Me At Grant Park

All those in South-Eastern Michigan, come visit me at Grant Park this weekend, Hahn St. & Van Dyke in Utica Michigan

Last week was the kick off for Celtic Cat summer shows. Here in Michigan we are looking forward to a great summer.