October 2013 – Ruth E. Hendricks Photography

Senior Picture Halloween Costume Via Laura

If you follow the blog through FB, you probably already saw Laura’s Halloween Costume for her party at work.

I thought it was creative and would make a fun post. She is a “Senior Picture”

Here’s she is- as photographed by a coworker (Lori, she thinks) Not a terrific photo credit but that can be rectified tomorrow.

Laura sports her supervisor’s actual High School Senior Photograph, held by paper clips and ribbon.

The look-alike sweater from JC Penney.

(didn’t want to post on the blog until her supervisor said she didn’t mind 🙂 I think she’s a good sport for allowing it)

October 31, 2013October 31, 2013 by Ruth Categories: Guest Blog, People at WorkTags: Columbus OH, Halloween Costume, Halloween Party, humor, memories, postaday, Senior Photo, senior picture, travel, workplace, yearbook 10 Comments

Lost Toys

The first one is from my sister in NYC who sent this phone photo of a toy she saw in the street for two days. Thanks Mary.

And then last night after the 100th Bday party I saw this little bunny rabbit and I asked the receptionist and she said it was someone’s lost toy.

Two lost toys in one day.

October 30, 2013 by Ruth Categories: PhotographyTags: childhood, found objects, lost toys, photography, postaday, stuffed animals, toys 5 Comments

Happy 100th Birthday Dr. Julian Lewin

Wow! This evening I attended a 100th birthday party for my friend Joan’s father.

I brought my camera and had the privilege of photographing him as he blew out the 100 numerals on his cake.

He really liked the books of unexpected animal relationships.

The cake looked pretty and was enjoyed by all.

Born October 29, 1913 Happy 100th Birthday!

Blowing out the candles

Reading the cards

The animal book with the unlikely pairs Reading with granddaughter Molly

With Rusty the long haired Dachsund They really enjoy one another! And sporting his new jacket to wear to the symphony

A lovely party! Grandson Luke is holding Rusty.

October 30, 2013 by Ruth Categories: PhotographyTags: 100th birthday, birthday cake, Birthday Party, candles, dachsund, family, friendship, party, postaday 8 Comments

Getting to be Glove Season

A found still life down in the Strip District on 33rd Street. I was just teaching texture last week and then I found this scene after the fact.

Looks as if these were washed up onto some shore.

Gloves and Gravel might be a better title. Do you know where your gloves are?

(Okay Rob, Kristin and Kathryn I know you don’t need them in Florida or Hawaii and other warm climate followers- Enjoy your warm weather!)

October 28, 2013 by Ruth Categories: PhotographyTags: gloves, gravel, photography, Pittsburgh, postaday, season, still life, travel, weather 8 Comments

What I Must Look Like to Others

While sitting in Pamela’s with Erika’s family I saw someone out of the corner of my eye. I was waiting for two eggs over easy- but pulled out the phone.
When I looked out the window I saw this guy shooting in the alley.
Wondered what he saw.
I have shot the same alley at night.
He was intent. Took his time. Shot quite a few. He seemed to stay in the same spot and did not kneel or step to either side- but I thought to myself that this must be what I look like to others around me.

Have a good week.

October 27, 2013 by Ruth Categories: PhotographyTags: alley, breakfast, city, iPhone photography, neighborhood, Pittsburgh, postaday, Strip District, urban scene 9 Comments

Late October Rose

This afternoon my friend Ann taught me how to knit a sock on two circular needles. As we knit, we drank some unusual organic herbal coffee (from a tea bag, no coffee beans involved) with a drop of almond milk.
Using two circular needles took time to get the hang of it. When I got home, I watched a video by Cat Bordhi on YouTube as a follow up. It’s good to learn new things.
So the double pointed needles are taking a break. I’m thinking about knitted gifts, wondering why I didn’t start in July- there’s not a lot of time before the holidays. We all know the family is eager to see what grandma has knit this year. Ha!
As I left Ann’s porch, I saw this stunning rose in a lovely light. Ann saw me stop on the steps and I called through the glass – “I’m photographing your rose!”

Thanks Ann. For the knitting instruction and your beautiful rose- almost November.

October 26, 2013 by Ruth Categories: Garden, knitting, photo of the day, PhotographyTags: autumn, Cat Bordhi, flower, friendship, knitting, postaday, rose, tea, youtube 12 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Horizon

Apparent horizon or visible horizon. The line where the earth meets sky.

We’ve got plenty of buildings and trees that block the clean line around here.

First up – Coney Island Horizon

Another clean line separating earth and sky in Cumberland Ohio at The Wilds

Charleston West Virginia Horizon

Hardy Virginia Horizon

Pittsburgh Rainy Thursday Afternoon

On the road to Virginia Horizon

New York City Horizon

And a vertical taken in traffic at the red light Pittsburgh PA

Okay, that’s a pretty good sampling of horizons.

Starting to get too many choices to put up. I’m stopping now and going to bed. I thought about going into an external hard drive and finding British Columbia or Okanogan WA but it’s late.

NIght.

October 25, 2013 by Ruth Categories: PhotographyTags: car, city, Coney Island, New York City, postaday, skyscapers, traffic, travel, Virginia, weekly photo challenge Horizon, West Virginia 10 Comments

The Mango Vendors – NYC

Photographed last June when I visited my sister.

Mango Vendors on the sidewalks of New York City.

And here is a link to an article Fruit of her labor is to put kids through college by Roslyn Kramer

October 24, 2013 by Ruth Categories: PhotographyTags: food, food cart, fruit, Mango Vendors, New York City, peeling fruit, photography, postaday, Roslyn Kramer, sidewalk, street photography, summer 8 Comments

Style

New York City street shot from when I visited my sister last June.

I was photographing people engaged with their technology- they weren’t paying any attention to me or my camera I think this woman was trying to get into the shade a bit to see her phone screen, reduce the glare.

Thoughts on style…………decorating, home, fashion, hair, writing-

What’s in style these days?

Have you ever been out of style?

Did you ever cramp anyone’s style?

Do you know anyone whose style is stuck in another decade? or maybe their style is making a comeback?

Who decides what’s in style or out of style?

What is your style?

October 23, 2013 by Ruth Categories: PhotographyTags: clothing, fashion, hair, home, home decor, in style, New York City, out of style, postaday, sidewalk, signage, street photography, style 10 Comments

Back Sleeper and the Rule of Thirds via Anna

Are you a back, side or stomach sleeper? Anna texted me and sent this photo and said the lion is lying the same way as Henry (Airedale Terrier) Maura (almost 5) her sister, asked her other grandma if this is how she sleeps!

See the different positions and suggestions at the Mayo Clinic Site about sleeping positions. Back sleeping is supposedly good for back pain relief but not so great for snorers.

Photographed by guest blogger, granddaughter Anna (10) , at the Columbus Zoo Wednesday afternoon. It’s always fun for me when my family contributes to the blog effort.

Last week I was teaching the HS photography students about the Rule of Thirds and even made a grid on a transparency so they could see the lines splitting up the picture frame , get the idea. Information on how they could compose the strongest photograph by knowing about this concept of composition.

The Rule of Thirds comes to mind immediately when I look at Anna’s photo. And she wasn’t even in the class.

So went to check out The Lion Sleeps Tonight, original by Solomon Linda 1939 but covered by many famous singers.

October 22, 2013July 2, 2022 by Ruth Categories: Airedale Terrier, Animals in the City, Guest BlogTags: airedale terrier, back sleeper, Columbus OH, Columbus Zoo, family, guest blogger, iPhone photography, photography, postaday, rule of thirds, sleeping positions, The Lion Sleeps Tonight 10 Comments

Month: October 2013

Senior Picture Halloween Costume Via Laura

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Lost Toys

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Happy 100th Birthday Dr. Julian Lewin

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Getting to be Glove Season

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What I Must Look Like to Others

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Late October Rose

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The Mango Vendors – NYC

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