This morning i'm flying off on a 7 day photographic adventure! I will be with my friend Marcia in sunny California. We will be going to the Salton Sea at dawn and sunset to capture the eerie nature of this photographers dream. We're going into Mexico for a day. We have some desert hikes on the menu and lots and lots of time to talk, walk, cook, look, see and laugh. I have been looking forward to this with much excitement. I haven't been down there to see her, (she only is there in the winter the rest of the time she is here in Portland with me), in almost two years. That means a lot more knowledge and practice of picture taking. As a matter of fact now that i think about it i didn't even have a digital SLR the last time. Wow, great challenges ahead!
I will be on-line all 7 days (hopefully!) and will be catching up on your own blogs rather than posting myself. I have missed reading the chapters of your lives as well as seeing and hearing about all of your newest creative endeavors.
Okay, so I've been hopping all over the blog tonight. I've seen absolutey nothing in the order your posted or intended. Here are some my thoughts after an hour or so of visiting. Love the category section up top. Is that new? It was fun to hop all over the place. I also love the music you've added to the pages, it just brings a whole new dimension to reading your amazing blog. The photos...well, I just can't begin to tell you what your photography does to me. I am oh so inspired by every single picture you post. I've hardly touched the camera since Christmas and now I have the urge to get outside and get to it.
I can hardly wait for our visit. You've been on my mind so much lately, I think it's just been too long since we've had a chance to chit chat. I miss you, I can't wait to see you and thanks so much for inspiring me to get the camera back out.
xoxoxo,
Kelly
Posted by: Kelly | March 09, 2009 at 09:55 PM
Enjoy Robin, have a fabulous time. Look forward to seeing your photographs of these fascinating places. Good luck and stay safe.
Posted by: John Maslowski | March 05, 2009 at 07:03 PM
Hey, lovely self portrait.
Enjoy every bliss filled moment of your getaway to the beach with your friend. I'll be thinking of you hoping you are!
Posted by: Gillian | March 05, 2009 at 07:09 AM
A 7-day photographic adventure. WOW you are so lucky. By the way that image of yours is a reflection in the mirror !!!
Posted by: Thomas | March 05, 2009 at 12:49 AM
I really hope you are having a blast, my friend!
xo
Posted by: Soul Aperture | March 03, 2009 at 03:10 PM
i can't wait to see the jewels of photo's you
bring back to share with us:)
have a brilliant time!
Posted by: maddie | March 03, 2009 at 02:20 PM
So that is where my sweet Tweety went! Well I hope you come back with lots of wonderful photographs for us!
Posted by: Yoli | March 03, 2009 at 06:32 AM
Hope you're having wonderful adventures! xo
Posted by: Paris Parfait | March 02, 2009 at 12:02 PM
Have a great time! I can't wait to see all of the images you will capture!
Posted by: Gabrielle Kai Photography | February 28, 2009 at 03:40 PM
Wow sounds like fun. I wish I could go on a photo expedition.
Can't wait to see what you produce from the trip.
Enjoy!
Posted by: Liss | February 27, 2009 at 04:18 AM
Exciting! Have a great time!
Posted by: pam | February 27, 2009 at 02:56 AM
What a terrific adventure! I think you are the first person that I know that is intentionally going to Salton Sea! Most just drive by on tier way to somewhere else (Baja). I used to live in the San Diego area and often went camping at San Felipe in Baja.
I am looking forward to seeing the images that you will capture!
Posted by: Molokai Girl | February 26, 2009 at 03:06 PM
Wow Miss Robin.... your photos are amazing! I see you were into that cake before taking a pic. :) Have a wonderful trip... hugs to you and the Ziplet. xooxoxoxox
Posted by: TracyMB | February 26, 2009 at 11:32 AM
Have fun! I can't wait to see the photos you will be taking!
Posted by: Annie | February 26, 2009 at 06:25 AM
oh, lucky you! I can't wait to see your pictures, I know they will be amazing! Have a great trip!
Posted by: Suvarna | February 26, 2009 at 03:10 AM
Enjoy your photo vacay! It sounds like a great time. Color me green. =)
Posted by: Toni | February 25, 2009 at 09:24 PM
Oh, have a wonderful time. I'm looking forward to seeing all your pictures.
Posted by: Relyn | February 25, 2009 at 05:47 PM
I just came across your blog. How beautiful! Your photos are breathtaking. Thank you for sharing such beauty with the world.
Posted by: Jennifer | February 25, 2009 at 05:39 PM
Bon Voyage!
Posted by: Kath | February 25, 2009 at 03:50 PM
I AM SOOOOO JEALOUS. this sounds like the adventure of a lifetime...especially for a photographer...guess I will just have to settle for looking through all the amazing photos when you return. I know you will have a wonderful time and i am glad that you two will have this time together to be creative and have fun. Be safe and know we will all miss you terribly.
Posted by: Peggy | February 25, 2009 at 03:09 PM
How exciting! I just watched a documentary on the Salton Sea a few weeks ago. Can't wait to see the pictures!
Posted by: Jamie | February 25, 2009 at 01:54 PM
There is nothing better than spending a glorious week with a wonderful friend -- I envision late nights, good food, eye candy everywhere you visit, and lots of wonderful photo excursions! Can't wait to see what you capture with that third eye of yours while you're gone!
Posted by: jeanie | February 25, 2009 at 12:01 PM
beautiful inside and out...can I hide in your luggage?!
blessings,
ELK
Posted by: ELK | February 25, 2009 at 11:14 AM
Have a great trip and I will look forward to your photos when you return. Now where in Portland are you?
Posted by: Marilyn | February 25, 2009 at 09:33 AM
Ooooo...sounds like you will be having great GIRL TIME!!! Enjoy and take lots of magical photos.
Posted by: Isabel | February 25, 2009 at 09:25 AM