The sleep-walking photographer

Farmer Bob's field in late fall.

All good photographers fret over their photos. They try to get the lighting right, the perfect pose and a tack sharp image. While I love the challenge, sometimes I would like to care just a little bit less. The big camera comes out for the money shots…graduation, a first of something, a special award etc. There's much to be said for the high quality, high meaning photo that makes your experience and commitment indispensable. But sometimes in a quest for lower blood pressure, it's nice to realize now and again that quality and the need for a deeper meaning is optional. Enter the iPhone.  It's part of what makes photography fun and spontaneous. Instigram alone has proven that there is also a special place in my heart for the half-baked photo. It's here you can find perfection in imperfection or meaning in just about every possible moment in life.  It's is here you can show care but in a way that understated and optional.  Many of these shots represent  the subconscious photographer in me, like a sleep-walker, taking pictures when they are hardly necessary or planned. They're random but in the same breath, all have their own special place.

A penchant for drama..

Photo and effort for a friend!

A Lost key thankfully found!

Kate's a taxi.

I was taking a close up of the bark and Oscar jumped into the frame.

Paging Drs. Schulten

Our kid making himself useful

A bike ride for any mom in early June is liberating.

The Lion King

On a ride to grandma's house.

On a hike with Miles.

A ball stuck on Mile's tooth.

Kate brings Miles to the Dari Serv

At the Turkey Trot. Pie put on the roof otherwise Miles would have eaten dessert early.

Post call and post race topped with a big breakfast at IHOP, is a recipe for food Coma.

A girls first close look at a Van Gogh

On a winter run from school

When I need to buy milk, I make this photo my Iphone screensaver

I want this bathroom from the Mandarin Hotel in Chicago.

There is nothing more that a girl could ever need. 

The Bean

I Have no idea why I took this picture. I must have been  sleep-photographing.

My beautiful ghost.

Surprise, were going on a cruise. The kids had to unscramble the letters.

Kate loves Sephora.... really I try to.

Witness...he does clean.

I think I have only one "selfie" Thank goodness for all of us.

Sunrise over Monterrey, CA

Gunther helps Kate with a project.

Good thing the girls have spiderman there to protect them from themselves.