What does your Birthday mean?

So I saw this on Meegan's blog and I thought her's was so on that I thought I'd take a stab at it myself. Check it out. What does your birth date mean? Everyone have a fabulous weekend!!!
Alana

Your Birthdate: December 7

You are an island. You don't need anyone else to make you happy. And though you see yourself as a loner, people are drawn to you. Deep and sensitive, you tend to impress others with your insights. You also tend to be psychic - so listen to that inner voice! Your strength: Your self sufficiency Your weakness: You despise authority Your power color: Maroon Your power symbol: Hammer Your power month: July

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

Jodi & Company

Jodi and her family were so fun. Their family is full of vibrant energy. We struggled a bit getting some of the shots we wanted because of the wind, but we may try again on a less windy day for the family shots. I was very pleased at how the individual shots worked out for the kids. They are such beautiful children. So here's your sneek peek Jodi. Thanks for letting me work with your family. I look forward to doing it again.
Alana

AAAACCCK I've been down!

I am so sorry for all of you who follow my blog. I went on vacation for a week and then when I got home I didn't have internet for a week while it has been down. I've been hasseling my internet provider and it took them forever to get it up and running. When they hooked it up they showed me a whole bunch of viruses that I have so I will be backing everything up and reformating my hard drive!! Puke! I hate that part of maintaining a computer. Well, on a more positive note, here is a nice cheery flower to brighten your day! I'm grateful I am up and running. Many photos are forth coming.
Alana

Little details

In your daily travels don't forget to stop and check out the little details. Sometimes the smallest of things can be the most interesting. I love these little pictures of a dragon fly I spotted while at Bear Lake recently with our family. I think family and friendships are just the same. Sometimes its the little details that really make a difference in our lives. The little smile, a word of encouragement, a little note, a simple phone call, the words "I love you" can really make a difference. So at least for today, don't forget the little things.
Alana

Fire in the Sky

"And that desire--the strong desire to take pictures--is important. It borders on a need, based on a habit: the habit of seeing. Whether working or not, photographers are looking, seeing, and thinking about what they see, a habit that is both a pleasure and a problem, for we seldom capture in a single photograph the full expression of what we see and feel. It is the hope that we might express ourselves fully -- and the evidence that other photographers have done so-- that keep us taking pictures."
- Sam Abell

Here are a few that inspire me and keep me taking pictures. I hope they touch you as much as they did me.
Alana

The Big Boys

Opening this elk ranch has been quite the project. I really needed to get some good pictures for our website, so we went out with the big bulls the other night to get some pictures. They are such magnificent creatures. When they run they throw their heads back mouth open and they just prance with their noses in the air like they are superior to anything else around. They just reek of royalty. They are so fun to just watch. Despite the stress we are having a lot of fun with these elk. What an awsome experience to be able to be so close to animals that are so elusive in the wild. Meet the Big Boys!
Alana

We have a new BABY!!!

The kids were so excited (and I must admit I was too) to wake up and find our new baby colt. He is just a doll. These pictures were taken within about 2 hours after he was born. Isn't new life so exciting! I just had to share.
Alana

Early Morning

Those who know me best know I am not a morning person. Knowing that early morning light is magic in the world of photography, its surprising I'm not more motivated to get up earlier. I think I need to try harder to get up and see the world at this most beautiful and peaceful hour. Hmmm... something to work on. Well, I did make it up early the other day. It was the first night we stayed in our new cabin and I awoke early and went outside. I immediately had to run back in and grab my camera. The world takes on such beautiful highlights and shadows as the new light creaps across the landscape. Here are a few of the wildflowers outside our door. Enjoy.
Alana

Our Dream is Alive!!!

Ok, so here is some of the explanation of why I've been so busy. We have been building a new lodge up the mountains. We started digging the foundation May of 2005 so this has been a long project that has consumed a lot of our time. We are finally almost finished. We just have to dig the well this next week and finish up a bit of plumbing and hang the last few light fixtures. My husband and I are opening a new ranch business called Rocky Mountain Elk Ranch. We will be renting out the lodge and offering guided trophy elk hunts this fall. I am currently building our website and it has also taken up a lot of my computer and photography time. I am so excited. I'll post the website address when I get it finished in case anyone is interested. There are tons of details to work out, but we are excited. This has been a dream a long time in the making. If you can dream it and believe it, anything can happen. Here are some of my most recent shots of our cabin.
Alana