jacqueline e. smith photography
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Quota
Well, this blog has had a nice run, but I've apparently hit my limit for photography uploads. I didn't know that such a thing existed. Anyway, since this is a photography blog and I can no longer post photos, I guess this is the end of this particular blog. Maybe it's time I suck it up and get a website. Or at least a new blog with no limit. Anyway, thanks!
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
What I Love About Halloween
1. I love the fall atmosphere that comes with Halloween; the smell of cider, apple, fire places, and of course, all the pumpkin spice. I love the cooler weather; being able to wear jackets and boots and scarves. I love the colors; the yellows, oranges, reds, crimsons, browns, and golds. I love knowing that even in difficult times, we all still have something worth celebrating, that we all look forward to.
2. I love the fun and creativity. I love thinking of costumes and dressing up. I love the idea that creepy things can happen, that ghosts can come back to visit, and there are still things that can't be explained. Anything is possible on Halloween.
3. I love Halloween movies. I love the kid's classics such as "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!" "Scooby Doo on Zombie Island," and "Casper." I love the genuinely scary ones like "Paranormal Activity" and "The Blair Witch Project." I love M. Night Shyamalan's hits "The Sixth Sense," "Signs," and "The Village." Above all, however, I love "Hocus Pocus."
4. I love Halloween music. "The Monster Mash," "Ghostbusters," "The One-Eyed One-Horned Flying Purple People Eater," "Werewolves of London," "Love Potion #9." etc...
5. I LOVE CANDY.
6. I love the idea of magic and witchcraft, though there is no way you will get me to participate. I don't necessarily believe in it, but I sure as heck will not take part in any sort of spell or incantation or ritual. Better safe than sorry.
7. I love carving Jack-O- Lanterns ( http://jacquelinesmithphotography.blogspot.com/2012/10/how-to-carve-pumpkin.html ).
8. I love Halloween decorations; ghosts and spider webs and cemeteries and haunted houses.
9. I love being scared.
10. I love celebrating Halloween with my very own Black Cat!
*All photographs © copyright by Jacqueline E. Smith.
2. I love the fun and creativity. I love thinking of costumes and dressing up. I love the idea that creepy things can happen, that ghosts can come back to visit, and there are still things that can't be explained. Anything is possible on Halloween.
3. I love Halloween movies. I love the kid's classics such as "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!" "Scooby Doo on Zombie Island," and "Casper." I love the genuinely scary ones like "Paranormal Activity" and "The Blair Witch Project." I love M. Night Shyamalan's hits "The Sixth Sense," "Signs," and "The Village." Above all, however, I love "Hocus Pocus."
4. I love Halloween music. "The Monster Mash," "Ghostbusters," "The One-Eyed One-Horned Flying Purple People Eater," "Werewolves of London," "Love Potion #9." etc...
5. I LOVE CANDY.
6. I love the idea of magic and witchcraft, though there is no way you will get me to participate. I don't necessarily believe in it, but I sure as heck will not take part in any sort of spell or incantation or ritual. Better safe than sorry.
For anyone who's always wanted one... |
7. I love carving Jack-O- Lanterns ( http://jacquelinesmithphotography.blogspot.com/2012/10/how-to-carve-pumpkin.html ).
8. I love Halloween decorations; ghosts and spider webs and cemeteries and haunted houses.
9. I love being scared.
10. I love celebrating Halloween with my very own Black Cat!
My Midnight. |
*All photographs © copyright by Jacqueline E. Smith.
How to Carve a Pumpkin
Step 1: Pick out a nice pumpkin and give it a bath. |
Step 2: Decapitate it. ("Awwwwww, you didn't tell me you were going to kill it!") |
Step 4: Suck it up, reach inside, and pull out all the pulp with your bare hands. |
Step 5: Collect all the seeds for your friend who wants to roast them. |
Step 6: Sketch out a cool design. |
Step 7: Instantly regret said cool design when you realize you have to carve it out. |
Step 8: An hour and a very sore arm later, light up your Jack-O-Lantern and admire your hard work. |
Happy Halloween! |
*All photographs © copyright by Jacqueline E. Smith.
Playing With Fire
*All photographs © copyright by Jacqueline E. Smith.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Haunted
In the spirit of Halloween, I took a road trip to a small town called Jefferson, Texas. I'd seen it on an episode of "My Ghost Story: Caught on Camera." It's supposedly one of the most haunted towns in the United States. My goal wasn't necessarily to capture a ghost on camera as much as it was to photograph a cool old town that happens to be haunted and hopefully catch a ghost.
*All photographs © copyright by Jacqueline E. Smith.
Orange and yellow orbs near the lower left corner of the gate. Probably not a ghost, but fun to believe it is. |
Large purple orb around the word "Polk." |
Orb in front of the word "Dallas." |
Not in Jefferson, but still a creepy, haunted building. |
*All photographs © copyright by Jacqueline E. Smith.
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