12-31-13 Global Babies

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2013 12-31 Global Babies by Watertown, South Dakota, photographer Scott Shephard I guess it's appropriate that the final post of 2013 is a photo of our grand daughter, Glenyce Jane, whose arrival on June 2 was no doubt the biggest event in the life of the Shephard/Brass family this year. As everyone who has a grandchild has told me, she has been a blessing and a true marvel.

This photo wasn't staged and is the result of a little luck, as is so often the case in photography. Deb was intending to read this book to little Glenyce but Glenyce decided she would rather taste it instead. And I happened to have my camera ready.

Having traveled only to South Dakota and back from her native city of St. Paul, Glenyce isn't yet a "global baby." But given the nature of the world and the inclinations of her parents, she will certainly be cosmopolitan, which literally means a "citizen of the world." The world is lucky to have her. She is, of course, smart, beautiful and everything else that grandparents say about their grandchildren. :-)

Canon 5DIII 1/100s f/2.8 ISO800 100mm

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12-30-13 Jack Frost

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2013 12-30 Jack Frost by Watertown, South Dakota, photographer Scott Shephard When you look closely at the amazing details of a frosty window it's not hard to understand why someone chose to personify the creator under the name of Jack Frost. Ever since I was a child, I've been fascinated by the seemingly random yet ordered patterns of the kind seen in this photo.

Unfortunately, due to improved window glazing, this kind of window frost is less often seen. But fortunately my son and his family live in a venerable older home in St. Paul, MN. They may not appreciate the heating bills but I appreciate the beauty of Jack Frost's art.

If you would like to see more of this series (8 more photos) click here.

Canon 5DIII 1/60s f/5.6 ISO100 100mm

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12-29-13 Tropical Rain

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2013 12-29 Tropical Rain by Watertown, South Dakota, photographer Scott Shephard We arrived back in Minneapolis last night from a week in Mexico. The temperature was a balmy 27 degrees F. But in Watertown, SD, it is -14.

And so I thought it was appropriate (and maybe even good for the soul) that I should post a photo of a tropical plant covered with rain drops that I saw yesterday morning at the resort we were staying at. But in spite of the 94 degree temperature difference, I am happy to be on the way home.

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12-27-13 Our Pool Side Friend

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20131228-064021.jpg There were several iguanas at the resort in Mexico where we spent the last week. They liked bananas and posing in the warm Mexican sun.

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12-26-13 Window Light

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2013 12-26 Window Light I am taking a bit of a break from writing and in the process giving you at bit of a break, as well. Enjoy the photo. And how about a famous photographer quote?

“Photography is like stealing. You rob someone of a moment that exposes something essential about their character, their soul, if you like. There are people who are very conscious of that, who find that terrifying. The thought that everyone, friend of foe, can get so close to you, look you straight in the eye and judge you without having any control over it or being able to respond. A part of them has become the property of the photographer.” ― Esther Verhoef, Close-up

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