Heavenly Haflingers

To find out more about this gorgeous Haflinger Avanti, check out his webpage at http://www.deerhavenfarm.com/ My photograph of Avanti made the centerfold photograph in the March 2008 issue of Horse Illustrated.

Spring in Kentucky

As a working photographer, the pictures I create are usually for someone other then myself, some days it just feels good to go out and just shoot for me. That is exactly what I did this weekend. I went out armed with my Canon 5D Mark 11 and my favorite Lensbaby. I wanted to go out and get my creative juices flowing again. My focus for the mission was none other then the blossoming trees that are painting Kentucky's beautiful landscape.

It's no secret, I love my Lensbaby, http://www.lensbaby.com/ The images that I get out of my Lensbaby remind me of my work with the 4x5 film View Camera that I used in one of my photo classes at college. As I mentioned in an earlier post on the view camera, I loved the effect of the tilting bellows. You can achieve similar results with a Lensbaby for a fraction of the cost of a large format View Camera.

Easter at the Bluegrass Barkery 2010

It has been several years since I have been to the Annual Easter Egg hunt at the Bluegrass Barkery on Clay Ave in Lexington. My husband and I (and two dogs) made it to Clay Avenue by 3 pm to join in the fun. There was the blessing of the animals, a costume contest, and an impressive easter egg hunt!

If you have never been to the Barkery (and you have a dog/cat) you are really missing out. They have a wonderful selection of natural foods for your pet. I am feeding my two dogs some food that I purchase from there store and I can't believe the difference good food makes for my little guys.

Please enjoy viewing more of my photos on the following link, http://jennifermunson.smugmug.com/Client/Easter/Bluegrass-Barkery/11739427_XZNgJ#828644286_h6vi9

If you are interested in purchasing a print, please email me at info@jennifermunson.com

If you missed out on all the fun this year be sure to mark your calendars for next year!

JM

People's Choice Award

Hey everyone,

Please click on the following link to cast your vote for the Equine Photographers Network photo contest, http://www.equinephotocontest.com/peopleschoice.asp Anyone can vote!

JM

View Camera

While I was getting my degree in photography I had to take a class that focused on the view camera. I have to admit at first I absolutely dreaded it. The 4x5 view camera was a heavy camera, not just in bulk but it's mechanisms were clumsy. I don't think I had a moment with the view camera that did not result in bruises. I also was frustrated with the film holders and the complicated process in the developing of the film. You get the point... complain complain. Through the frustration of the view camera emerged a new love of photography. I discovered a new world amongst the tilt shifting lenses and bellows of the beast.

I discovered an artist named Keith Carter, http://www.keithcarterphotographs.com/. His images looked like something that had been locked inside of a dream and just waiting to be released.

I hope to post more of my view camera images.

Stay tuned...

Baptism - A new life

On a chilly day in April 2009, over 200 people were baptized in the murky little pond that sits quietly behind Southland Christian Church off of Harrodsburg Rd in Lexington. I felt privileged to sit in the grass on that sunny Kentucky afternoon, basking in the sun and witnessing this life changing event.

Southland is continuing with the popular pond baptisms this year on April 4, 2010. Here is the link for more information, http://www.southlandchristian.org/news/

"Jesus answered, 'Truly, truly, I say to you,

Unless a man is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God."

(John 3:5)

"Therefore go and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit"

(Mat 28:19)

Churchill Exec Goes Undercover For 'Boss'

http://www.kentuckyhorse.org/en/art/846/