tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56450906790243622982024-03-12T20:05:46.220-05:00That Crystal Chick{a photo blog}Crystal Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15114721895340442954noreply@blogger.comBlogger103125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645090679024362298.post-60259263379314088962008-12-12T19:25:00.007-06:002008-12-12T21:27:12.909-06:00New FlashI received my new external flash the other day. I decided to really exercise my brain and I'm trying out "Manual" mode *and* learning how to use this new flash (which is also manual).<br /><br />Around the house:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1GdRQhIlwhHfl4v5TEKnFqZfmZtYdslyeexEdJyYweMXYIhsYj0x5HsgOu3gOiILIyLMmnK4PIMFHi7ly6VM_4h9tF7VPRfdtF-gLf-ddlXDjxXwV3t9h9P4ijXqbPbTLOEO4-PJk9v67/s1600-h/DSC_0079.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1GdRQhIlwhHfl4v5TEKnFqZfmZtYdslyeexEdJyYweMXYIhsYj0x5HsgOu3gOiILIyLMmnK4PIMFHi7ly6VM_4h9tF7VPRfdtF-gLf-ddlXDjxXwV3t9h9P4ijXqbPbTLOEO4-PJk9v67/s400/DSC_0079.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279080320933266162" /></a><br />Aperture: F/5.6<br />Shutter speed: 1/8<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1PJEEPa1OptVP8HEhZFNbUjh4ln4NElvfCTF8_71VS05fbteCOqWTXhiFLRiKNG3xBgwx5CC6iZZ4QUsD3-g9IYfZI9CjdCYDm2DhcFPMAIsu7pLsGktwaHJRJ0z6HXulWjPfg31KrqnF/s1600-h/DSC_0108.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1PJEEPa1OptVP8HEhZFNbUjh4ln4NElvfCTF8_71VS05fbteCOqWTXhiFLRiKNG3xBgwx5CC6iZZ4QUsD3-g9IYfZI9CjdCYDm2DhcFPMAIsu7pLsGktwaHJRJ0z6HXulWjPfg31KrqnF/s400/DSC_0108.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279083378644537682" /></a><br />Aperture: F/5.6<br />Shutter speed: 1/80<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9HDq1BJJTuRDMKzzvFTgw8F9qJv-z_YWG9h5SC66ATB1q7c0WKSqXQXcsBc0cc_kumfSbvVNZJ6TqNttnm5__Fkt2HIFOtx0Ric0kAc9pRk23aePOF_VYb6m19y3HPmjpqeMvIalwuhMf/s1600-h/DSC_0112.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9HDq1BJJTuRDMKzzvFTgw8F9qJv-z_YWG9h5SC66ATB1q7c0WKSqXQXcsBc0cc_kumfSbvVNZJ6TqNttnm5__Fkt2HIFOtx0Ric0kAc9pRk23aePOF_VYb6m19y3HPmjpqeMvIalwuhMf/s400/DSC_0112.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279085857870682178" /></a><br />Aperture: F/5.6<br />Shutter speed: 1/80<br />(I would normally crop my legs out of a picture like this, but I'm just posting these pics straight off the camera.)<br /><br />At my folk's church:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOTZuexxsRVS99XftoOzlGYWSWGB9_R729gPrsXmvr1wi60ldfr1WaKjFV4-fjdl6DzkA6wYk4xLIHOtLxmhL44oK-zaotWoa8hViMOvHcsczmuWndcDuMJHnF_aMGjrlYK8MiA-jlmqRb/s1600-h/DSC_0191.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOTZuexxsRVS99XftoOzlGYWSWGB9_R729gPrsXmvr1wi60ldfr1WaKjFV4-fjdl6DzkA6wYk4xLIHOtLxmhL44oK-zaotWoa8hViMOvHcsczmuWndcDuMJHnF_aMGjrlYK8MiA-jlmqRb/s400/DSC_0191.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279085140905439682" /></a><br />Aperture: F/5.6<br />Shutter speed: 1/200<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNikGjOaYfrh_izIRJHMr1dLGdhgYAJc2Qkq2ukih1lBCrM7FfEtTeI40XsPkxvklkgfHbDmGKPF_6d2jRqZaYrsn7nUGVVS-g-GwC9Gb3pE40KznHhCnM_kc8ThHKcie1Wb2RbbVwkO81/s1600-h/DSC_0189.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNikGjOaYfrh_izIRJHMr1dLGdhgYAJc2Qkq2ukih1lBCrM7FfEtTeI40XsPkxvklkgfHbDmGKPF_6d2jRqZaYrsn7nUGVVS-g-GwC9Gb3pE40KznHhCnM_kc8ThHKcie1Wb2RbbVwkO81/s400/DSC_0189.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279085137664625026" /></a><br />Aperture: F/5.6<br />Shutter speed: 1/200<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy2IWFUKtR-bcQEOQdfXU4zIttmBIdktHyaZTexUIQqr4N7akxyfXRLq3f5MUHGFnBkPLoheVIF3e0BHcsMc36j_3tOADNKrTTMuEP5b2j16Imm3o1UgcL99jc3rROIlP3KI2RDTU5agVR/s1600-h/DSC_0188.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy2IWFUKtR-bcQEOQdfXU4zIttmBIdktHyaZTexUIQqr4N7akxyfXRLq3f5MUHGFnBkPLoheVIF3e0BHcsMc36j_3tOADNKrTTMuEP5b2j16Imm3o1UgcL99jc3rROIlP3KI2RDTU5agVR/s400/DSC_0188.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279085130882265170" /></a><br />Aperture: F/5.6<br />Shutter speed: 1/200<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK9n_qSpoIJJVT_c4-6YKKslSQPgeiAirfp72aiy4xW_1yN9ysevfFNikIpVn_4yYbctOHBpQICQuHp96B1L2UDylgez_CFgQeVIpIzhTHItFcLMD0YyBdIxnAzg5TUFtILgx_V-gZOeq4/s1600-h/DSC_0186.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK9n_qSpoIJJVT_c4-6YKKslSQPgeiAirfp72aiy4xW_1yN9ysevfFNikIpVn_4yYbctOHBpQICQuHp96B1L2UDylgez_CFgQeVIpIzhTHItFcLMD0YyBdIxnAzg5TUFtILgx_V-gZOeq4/s400/DSC_0186.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279085124933608738" /></a><br />Aperture: F/5.6<br />Shutter speed: 1/200<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Op8YtzMoNYUqs_0Cu1iaf-UOVkCMYIk9yhEd8X9goDnHE5iq1WaQhSzudKNrwKG27nNB0lLjOLd8G0cVkVH2y2udhvPyLXJZGMFjtFuCiV3UU3du9fr__fJZ-1aK0THiWf0M0C9ItmYS/s1600-h/DSC_0185.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Op8YtzMoNYUqs_0Cu1iaf-UOVkCMYIk9yhEd8X9goDnHE5iq1WaQhSzudKNrwKG27nNB0lLjOLd8G0cVkVH2y2udhvPyLXJZGMFjtFuCiV3UU3du9fr__fJZ-1aK0THiWf0M0C9ItmYS/s400/DSC_0185.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279085118856804482" /></a><br />Aperture: F/3.5<br />Shutter speed: 1/200<br /><br />I'm sure I don't need to tell you I took about 50 pictures in various shades of darkness and lightness, and this was the cream of the crop. :) You don't get to see the bad stuff. hehe.<br /><br />Next goal: Diffuse flash... keep playing.Crystal Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15114721895340442954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645090679024362298.post-18703859779567048942008-12-03T21:15:00.003-06:002008-12-03T21:24:14.113-06:00Portraits: Individual (Lori)Lori's shoot was a quick one done over our lunch breaks. We went to the Holiday Inn at University of Memphis. I am really having fun exploring all these new locations!! <br /><br />This was my first indoor shoot, and considering I still don't have an external flash, I was really nervous. I had to crank up the ISO, adjust for exposure, etc. If you understood any of that, you'll notice it in the pictures. Lori was a trooper while I fiddled with my settings constantly. I'm trying to resist the urge to ignore bill paying this month and just buy an external flash already! Patience...<br /><br />Ok, onto the pictures! View them all <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/sets/72157610639282323/">here</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3081604700/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3217/3081604700_ef843147b9.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3080767791/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3028/3080767791_e8f7b60db0.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3081606038/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3278/3081606038_21e85235e2.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="" /></a>Crystal Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15114721895340442954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645090679024362298.post-19699007392615144302008-12-03T17:00:00.000-06:002008-12-03T21:15:24.009-06:00Portraits: FamilyTaking photos of people all over the city and surrounding area is really helping me get to know different places. I'm constantly having to think of new locations, and then finding my way there is fun & challenging. This shoot in particular was in Germantown. We had planned to shoot at Oak Ridge Park, but then it started raining. Luckily, it was Sunday and lots of small businesses were closed, so we took shelter under the coverings of those cute little floral & antique shops.<br /><br />Check out all the photos in the <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/sets/72157610470599295/">gallery</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3071538015/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3238/3071538015_00e9f2d690.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3072373422/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3012/3072373422_51e7beab67.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3071537519/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3199/3071537519_bef4d56811.jpg" width="500" height="357" alt="" /></a>Crystal Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15114721895340442954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645090679024362298.post-54314409052690856702008-12-03T11:00:00.000-06:002008-12-03T11:00:00.935-06:00Portraits: Individual (KC)I went out for another early morning shoot on Sunday with KC. It was windy, and we definitely froze our tails off! I must warn you: You should put on your shades before viewing these pictures, this girl's got a 1000 watt smile!<br /><br />Check out the whole set in the <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/sets/72157610455664045/">gallery</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3070588383/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3019/3070588383_b48d555b40.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3071428258/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3166/3071428258_3e1996d1e8.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="" /></a>Crystal Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15114721895340442954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645090679024362298.post-83995729524732930742008-12-03T06:16:00.000-06:002008-12-03T06:16:00.610-06:00Portraits: FamilyI did this shoot in Millington. I haven't been out to Millington in ages. I had to do a little research to find a good location out there for the shoot. This park was huge and beautiful and served our purposes nicely. <br /><br />This was a combination shoot. I did senior portraits for Adam:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3069880314/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3070/3069880314_86979ea591.jpg" width="357" height="500" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3069043319/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3023/3069043319_5bcb2a41c2.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I took some pics of his siblings, Thomas & Emily, too:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3069044417/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3204/3069044417_0d4b4d9015.jpg" width="357" height="500" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3069880702/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3214/3069880702_9a5e3b9e25.jpg" width="500" height="357" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3069882794/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3028/3069882794_f9b7c2afd3.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="" /></a><br /><br />And finally, I took a few shots of Emily & her boyfriend Daniel:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3069047347/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3071/3069047347_98a2b46c92.jpg" width="500" height="357" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3069045151/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3243/3069045151_51bb5ab262.jpg" width="357" height="500" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Lot of great shots from this session. View them all in the <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/sets/72157610454054602/">gallery</a>.Crystal Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15114721895340442954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645090679024362298.post-69067036900769581522008-12-02T11:00:00.000-06:002008-12-02T11:00:00.745-06:00Portraits: MaternityIt's getting more and more difficult to find color backdrops in nature. Luckily, I found some green still around for this shoot. Oh yeah, did I mention this is my sister? Check out the rest of the photos in the <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/sets/72157610450022156/">gallery</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3068865623/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3218/3068865623_0121a5ee5d.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3068865837/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3019/3068865837_1f18f1bb9f.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3069703022/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3157/3069703022_ebe63c81d4.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="" /></a>Crystal Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15114721895340442954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645090679024362298.post-13925259513727364882008-12-02T06:06:00.000-06:002008-12-02T06:06:00.708-06:00Portraits: Individual (Morgan)We did Morgan's shoot early in the morning Saturday. Needless to say, it was a little chilly. And she was nervous. I tend to forget that being on the other side of the lens can be intimidating. <br /><br />Check out her photos in the gallery.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3068403973/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3148/3068403973_8b0fed264f.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3069240750/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3282/3069240750_0877f29827.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3069242444/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3219/3069242444_b1158e251b.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3069242732/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3246/3069242732_1ff2f243a4.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="" /></a>Crystal Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15114721895340442954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645090679024362298.post-19772325706039477692008-12-01T11:00:00.000-06:002008-12-01T11:00:00.896-06:00Portraits: Individual (Leigh Ann)This is on my list of favorite shoots. Leigh Ann was a blast. She has a great personality and will do just about anything. <br /><br />I have tons of faves, but I'll just post a few. Please check out the rest in the <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/sets/72157610371390470/">gallery</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3067049940/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3149/3067049940_5951ec32a1.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3067054098/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3171/3067054098_be4bf474b9.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3068196060/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3293/3068196060_37404a5263.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3068721462/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3218/3068721462_fa2df04aba.jpg" width="357" height="500" alt="" /></a>Crystal Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15114721895340442954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645090679024362298.post-76584611803673072472008-12-01T08:19:00.003-06:002008-12-01T08:27:50.268-06:00Cyber MondayHow many of you are actually doing your Christmas shopping online today instead of working? Come on, you can tell me. It'll be our little secret! <br /><br />I got an email from Borders.com today stating that all their DVD box sets are 40% off. (Coupon code: CM2008). That's the online coupon I have to share. Most of my other emails have been from Express (love their clothes!) or Hancock Fabrics (I rarely shop there). I haven't gotten any coupon codes of value besides the Borders one.<br /><br />How many of you finished your Christmas shopping this weekend? Not me! I didn't do a single bit of shopping this weekend. I'll probably get out there next weekend and get it knocked out. What I did do this weekend... photography! I was taking photos and editing like a mad woman. If you have some time between online shopping & work, check out the pics. I photographed...<br /><br />1 <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/sets/72157610360804490/">couple</a>, <br />3 individuals (<a href="http://flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/sets/72157610371390470/">Leigh Ann</a>, <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/sets/72157610437917102/">Morgan</a>, & <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/sets/72157610455664045/">KC</a>), <br />1 maternity shoot (<a href="http://flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/sets/72157610450022156/">my sister</a>), and <br />2 families (<a href="http://flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/sets/72157610454054602/">here</a> and <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/sets/72157610470599295/">here</a>).<br /><br />If you don't have the spare time to look through all those galleries (really, I don't expect you to!), watch my <a href="http://thatcrystalchick.blogspot.com">photo blog</a> this week. I'll be doing a little write up on each one.<br /><br />So, now it's your turn. Dish out those coupon codes. Share the wealth. What are you buying online today?Crystal Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15114721895340442954noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645090679024362298.post-37701095923036566302008-12-01T05:56:00.004-06:002008-12-01T07:34:54.881-06:00Portraits: CoupleI did a lot of photo shoots this weekend. So as not to bombard you, I'll show them all on my blog throughout this week. I'm pretty sure I'm the only one that has the patience to look at them all in one sitting. <br /><br />Friday I had my first shoot with a couple. Well, a couple without children in tow, anyway. I was looking forward to spending time focusing fully on them. They were nervous though, and that made me nervous. We got some great shots, and had some fun.<br /><br />Here are a few of my faves, view the rest in the <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/sets/72157610360804490/">gallery</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3066595478/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3062/3066595478_365fbc4032.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3065756171/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3072/3065756171_fa193a0de6.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="" /></a>Crystal Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15114721895340442954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645090679024362298.post-57990032887216765402008-11-23T23:00:00.000-06:002008-11-23T23:00:01.495-06:00Photoshop MagicI am by no means an expert in Photoshop, but just like photography, I'm learning more everyday. I love it. (duh!) This is the first time I have used the "healing" tool, and I'm so pleased with the results, I wanted to share it with you.<br /><br />One of the boys in the most recent photoshoot had scratches on his poor little face. So, I put the healing brush to work and it worked beautifully.<br /><br />Here's the "before":<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuylLR5PzGXnFhj7cSAfKGor3H3-jCnIjz4Rh1ZdDzgqzixMVyDueT-bd-hBUEk7AnzOqN6qWaMLI5PaXJT31QMQqzehXWix85LFwDL-SdnUQS_xQjYDEmx2UQJDz_YWy0dV8XkfR8PJ6h/s800/DSC_0035.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272018279085715474" border="0" /><br /><br />Here's the "after":<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9EUL3kmoPCmL6EySSy2_kYgMOnW7ikBSYV-mlmdsHPaSUCXpiUJdJptLq65nYJKnKe8y3V0BA3ROZlBX7WCvh-jMZvKDwTqg1NJ-ArgELUH0XNNXFZDYN344dEFoB2EYJz3pXXhiUv41r/s800/DSC_0035.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272018286252400546" border="0" /><br /><br />Thank you Photoshop for being you! I promise to continue to use you for good and not evil.Crystal Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15114721895340442954noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645090679024362298.post-4256501392798571162008-11-23T17:14:00.003-06:002008-11-23T17:41:55.597-06:00Portraits: FamilyYesterday I raved about cloudy days, and today I had another shoot under the clouds. Except about 15 minutes in, it started to rain. But, you know what? This family was so easy to work with I already had some great images of all of them. Take that, Mother Nature!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3053614699/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3219/3053614699_0bd838d62c.jpg" width="500" height="357" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3053615617/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3055/3053615617_e226c96075.jpg" width="500" height="357" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3054449650/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3171/3054449650_2f03d7f968.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3054450060/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3286/3054450060_90f696eb70.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3053616869/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3275/3053616869_c8cd1d3f24.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="" /></a><br /><br />View the whole set in <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/sets/72157609828447497/">my photo gallery</a>.Crystal Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15114721895340442954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645090679024362298.post-54634573815684471612008-11-22T20:54:00.005-06:002008-11-23T17:42:10.286-06:00Portraits: TweenThe "tween" is actually my boy, but I tried to not be "mom" today and tried to just be "photographer". Truthfully though, I worked him harder than I have worked any of my other subjects. But, I got some fantastic shots that we were long overdue for. Now if only I could get some good shots of me & him. (Self timer? hehe)<br /><br />I shot in Shutter Priority today and really worked hard on getting my exposure, white balance, & ISO settings just right. As a results, I am pleased to say I uploaded a lot of the pics straight off the camera (SOTC), and made notes in the description if I did editing otherwise. I tried to control my crazy Photoshop finger today.<br /><br />As for our location, well, we had several. We got out really early this morning because I wanted to take pictures outside the Malco Paradiso before it opened. We froze our tails off, of course. After that, we just drove around the area. It was pretty sunny first thing this morning. Later in the afternoon, we shot some pictures in the Wolfchase area. It was cloudy out, which I love. I posted more of the morning pics SOTC (or close to it), mostly because I wanted to give the afternoon shots a little more funk.<br /><br />Here is one of my faves, the rest are on <a href="http://flickr.com/krstlchik">Flickr</a>, of course. There are tons of pics in this set (I have to email it to family members so they can order prints!). I don't expect you to look at the whole set, but if ya do, God bless. <br /><br />Let me know what you think of the SOTC ones. I was really nervous about posting them without any post-processing. <br /><br /><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 357px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3284/3050674773_87f6ea052f.jpg" border="0" alt="" /><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Edited to add:</span> For the morning shoot, J's wearing a brown sweater. I shot the entire morning with my Nikkor 50mm F/1.8. For the afternoon shoot, he's wearing either the blue striped sweater or black hoodie, and I shot with the 18-55mm kit lens.Crystal Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15114721895340442954noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645090679024362298.post-5889481519908950472008-11-22T09:18:00.004-06:002008-11-23T17:42:27.239-06:00Coming SoonMy number one man...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTyUUq8XIFaGVS2CF7yi2eIC5C0Q6YQgSw7xClPGOn8VqnmoLib_2lwtzrRd0Ob5i1ngobaanVyO5v3pKVMEG0pf_dkqQiS_kF7-nX8im2FPI-X4ZakeaZW2OlQRlURyyeHyjRgHgW9fM0/s1600-h/DSC_0007.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTyUUq8XIFaGVS2CF7yi2eIC5C0Q6YQgSw7xClPGOn8VqnmoLib_2lwtzrRd0Ob5i1ngobaanVyO5v3pKVMEG0pf_dkqQiS_kF7-nX8im2FPI-X4ZakeaZW2OlQRlURyyeHyjRgHgW9fM0/s400/DSC_0007.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271502237943108226" /></a><br />This is his favorite shot of the day.Crystal Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15114721895340442954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645090679024362298.post-86838811368615884962008-11-21T20:55:00.004-06:002008-11-23T17:42:37.221-06:00Friday Night FunI pulled up some photos of the ones I love most in this world, and played around with contrast, hues/saturation & curves to give my photos a sort of retro look. If I dig out our family photo albums - I mean, the ones where I'm a tween - I'll find that same look in those pictures. Hmmm. Another idea brewing... before I get distracted again, let me share:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3049512774/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3068/3049512774_b8b4ce692d.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="" /></a><br />My favorite dude in the whole wide world - Mr. Sunshine<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3048672935/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3230/3048672935_b6b8483e91.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="" /></a><br />These dudes also own a piece of my heart.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3048645473/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3161/3048645473_3fca61de39.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="" /></a><br />It's amazing how just how much love can fit into one heart. My son, my nephews & my niece ... my cup runneth over.<br /><br />Ok, enough of the love fest. I realize the pics of the 2 boys, and the girl are a little shadow heavy. They were taken in harsh light. But, I do like the retro tones these images have.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3048672667/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3222/3048672667_b5c5e67168.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="" /></a><br />Here's another example of abounding love. Just ask Momma Mel, her heart is bound to be overflowing with love right about now, too.Crystal Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15114721895340442954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645090679024362298.post-25364934603977850572008-11-16T17:31:00.004-06:002008-11-23T17:42:46.620-06:00Portraits: TeenMy first shoot with a teen, and sorry to all that follow, but she'll always be my fave. Ok, maybe that's because she's my cousin. <br /><br />I drove over to Mississippi, and asked where we should go. I drove, she navigated. We started out near some shops, and ended up in Snowden Grove. When we first pulled in, I saw a park area and thought this is completely *not* what I want to shoot today. I've got trees and parks in every shoot so far, and since this was a teen, I wanted to go in a different direction. Then we pulled up to <a href="http://www.snowdengroveamphitheater.com/">the amphitheater</a>. We jumped out of the car and shot so pics in front of the ticket booth. Then, I made her day ... we walked to the gates and busted in! No, not really, the gates were unlocked. There were no "keep out" signs, so we ran with it. How much fun is it to run around a completely empty amphitheater?<br /><br />The weather was perfect, though it could've been a little less windy. And Keely was a great sport. I want more fun teens! I want to do more shoots like today's for sure.<br /><br />View the entire set <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/sets/72157609238767325/">here</a>. I gave them a funky look to go with her punk personality & look.<br /><br />My fave:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3035691763/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3181/3035691763_1ca9037cea.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3036522606/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3026/3036522606_ec588995fc.jpg" width="500" height="357" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3035694213/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3217/3035694213_cd4780425a.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="" /></a>Crystal Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15114721895340442954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645090679024362298.post-7300954873702269782008-11-15T13:37:00.006-06:002008-11-23T17:42:59.319-06:00Portraits: Newborn<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3031999675/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3032/3031999675_1117c2a55c.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Well, I've had a few good portrait sessions, and started to coast and feel confident. And then this week... *grits teeth* oh you precious newborns! in dim lighting! I *need* some new accessories, but it's just not in the budget right now. Besides lighting, newborns are difficult because they, you know, sleep alot. And don't mind you. I am not giving up, you little cutie pies! I will master photographing you!<br /><br />I took <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/sets/72157608064770874/">these pics</a> during my lunch date with Mel & Peanut at the Oak Court Mall.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3032839066/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3053/3032839066_7dae766ea5.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3031998669/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3061/3031998669_08921abd7f.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="" /></a><br />Yo! Call me!Crystal Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15114721895340442954noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645090679024362298.post-6874363729014196682008-11-14T19:33:00.001-06:002008-11-23T17:47:36.081-06:00Candy!I spied these little treats during my photo shoot today at the Oak Court Mall.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3031110664/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3021/3031110664_3d4bb6fc61.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="" /></a>Crystal Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15114721895340442954noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645090679024362298.post-46904165931764707692008-11-14T19:23:00.002-06:002008-11-14T19:25:25.571-06:00FogWe've been having a lot of fog this week. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3030261677/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3149/3030261677_3f52f8d9b9.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="" /></a>Crystal Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15114721895340442954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645090679024362298.post-52422986679304361712008-11-13T18:44:00.004-06:002008-11-23T17:43:16.518-06:00Portraits: NewbornYou may remember <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/sets/72157606713511524/">this photo shoot</a> a while back. Well, look at this beautiful little girl that was hiding in that tummy.<br /><br />Since this is my blog, I'll keep it real for you guys. This was shot indoors with only a little lighting coming in from outside. It was definitely difficult for me. I didn't get nearly as many photos out of it as I would have liked. My equipment and knowledge limit me. But, as always, my subject was a gem. And her momma was just beaming the whole time.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3028780330/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3211/3028780330_2d922f4209.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3027944289/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3001/3027944289_2791eb098e.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3028780002/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3006/3028780002_3d4e92f779.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="" /></a><br /><br />View the whole set <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/sets/72157609022300257/">here</a>.Crystal Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15114721895340442954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645090679024362298.post-56235429822389025072008-11-13T11:43:00.001-06:002008-11-23T17:43:47.068-06:00Coming Soon<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOcRDgX6uj-2A65rczTXkfuLW1CkJZffdJuKWR9f5_9UQK0hODwl0tjBydE0Rhu4UIA7shZTY_6hD-1OooHxybGtLDk3A7o8sqQmiFrb44-gyGZdlbBAc2hKIW0D7USiwkgG2I5Zr7oG54/s1600-h/DSC_0305.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOcRDgX6uj-2A65rczTXkfuLW1CkJZffdJuKWR9f5_9UQK0hODwl0tjBydE0Rhu4UIA7shZTY_6hD-1OooHxybGtLDk3A7o8sqQmiFrb44-gyGZdlbBAc2hKIW0D7USiwkgG2I5Zr7oG54/s400/DSC_0305.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268199294395370434" /></a>Crystal Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15114721895340442954noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645090679024362298.post-90710510406424353372008-11-10T21:56:00.004-06:002008-11-23T17:44:03.451-06:00Photoshop ActionsTonight I was having a little fun with Pioneer Woman's Vintage Action. Is it just me, or does it give these pictures an eery feel?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3021357906/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3220/3021357906_e2b56f2b9c.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3021357568/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3253/3021357568_3134843427.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3021357234/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3062/3021357234_813e368cab.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3020525711/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3050/3020525711_ebdcccab43.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3020525323/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3231/3020525323_d62c0d76d7.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3020524305/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3289/3020524305_2938f27c0c.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3020523929/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3292/3020523929_3ce73fb2b2.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="" /></a>Crystal Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15114721895340442954noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645090679024362298.post-27446207773502998962008-11-10T09:21:00.003-06:002008-11-23T17:48:08.609-06:00MountainsDid you know there are no scenic overlooks between Knoxville and Nashville? I guess they're all on the other side of Knoxville. So, I didn't get to stop on the way home yesterday to take any mountain pictures. Even if I did, from Knoxville to Memphis was under a heavy cloud cover. But, do not fret. I did snag one good photo Saturday morning. The clouds were laying low in the mountains and it was just breath taking.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3019568230/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3043/3019568230_c8f109fbec.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="" /></a><br />Straight off the camera.Crystal Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15114721895340442954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645090679024362298.post-83319539171712194692008-11-09T13:04:00.005-06:002008-11-23T17:44:16.245-06:00Famous London Recording StudioI had the awesome opportunity to take pictures at <a href="http://www.famouslondonrecording.com/">Famous London Recording Studio</a> this weekend. He wanted "close ups" and "moody". I am so thrilled with the results! It is so hard for me to pick just a few to show off here, so you definitely have to go to the <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/sets/72157608793639022/">photo gallery</a> to view them all.<br /><br />The goal of this shoot wasn't to show off the space just yet, but to show off the equipment. He wanted "closeups" and he wanted them "moody". I gave them sort of a retro feel. (Which he says isn't retro at all because that's the "in" thing right now. Who knew?)<br /><br />So, without further delay...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3017401370/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3027/3017401370_683325a92e.jpg" width="357" height="500" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3017403354/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3236/3017403354_8668bd41bf.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3016572569/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/3016572569_5f0ec2829e.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Just to give you the perspective... they've hung striped carpeting on the walls in one room. They call this this Rainbow Room. :)Crystal Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15114721895340442954noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5645090679024362298.post-51051154452602799692008-11-09T12:31:00.001-06:002008-11-23T17:44:39.088-06:00Portraits: FamilyAs promised, here are the pictures of the family I photographed in Knoxville. The little girl is so cute. In the beginning, she'd clap every time she smiled. (She soon got over smiling though and was so over the photo shoot. If she could talk, she'd tell me she had better things to do with her time, I'm sure!)<br /><br />By the way, the lighting was *perfect* for this shoot. I couldn't have been more pleased. The sun was rising over the back of the house, so the front yard had light, but not direct sunlight. My favorite kind. :)<br /><br />View the entire set in <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/sets/72157608775825262/">my photo gallery</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3014039881/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3213/3014039881_e901261af6.jpg" width="500" height="357" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3014875648/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3290/3014875648_e20bc86767.jpg" width="500" height="357" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3014039429/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3038/3014039429_7117bd6bed.jpg" width="500" height="357" alt="" /></a><br />My fave.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/krstlchik/3014873956/" title="Untitled by krstlchik, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3069/3014873956_ec15bf5187.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="" /></a>Crystal Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15114721895340442954noreply@blogger.com0