This week’s i ♥ faces photo challenge theme is:”Jump for Joy!” Honestly, I don’t have many great “jumping” shots…but I love to participate in these weekly challenges and I’m about to leave town for a few days (and I’m not sure how much blog time I’ll have) so I thought I’d share what I DO have. A few years ago, a few friends and I went to see the Durham Bulls – this photo was taken just outside of the stadium. In fact, the entire summer…it was all about hanging with my girlfriends. Nearly three years later and I...

Today was a beautiful day. Although it was still a little chilly, I was determined to take my camera (and my 55-250 mm lens) out for a little practice. My husband suggested we go to the lake. Apparently, everyone else thought that going to the lake was a good idea too…including the DUCKS! Here are a few of my favorites from