Day 365: Photography Journey

Well, this is the last post of my 365 Days Project.  I thought the best way to finish it was with a photo of my Diana Mini camera.  It's a bitter sweet feeling though, in a way I'm happy but a bit sad because this project is coming to and end.

Looking backwards I can tell you, it was very hard some days to find inspiration (seems like it comes and goes as it pleases).  Even though I found several obstacles I overcame them and learnt in the process, which I think is the idea of this kind of projects.  There were also a lot of pleasant surprises.  I could boost my creativity and try new things and approaches.

I'm also happy because I could document, in a way, what happened to us during this year, which places we visited, happy moments, sad moments, feelings,...

To start this project was one of the best ideas I ever had!  It was an amazing photography journey! Thanks to everyone for being a part of it and for following me during this year :)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! I hope 2015 brings you lots of success, happiness, new projects, love, friendship, harmony and all of what your heart wishes for!!!

Nikon D90 (18-200mm  f/3.5-5.6) - 1/15s  f/8

Day 364: Bombones de Quaker

Aaawh!!!  You should see my face right now... I'm so tempted to lick the screen hahahahaha  This bonbons are a delicacy and they are super addictive (for anyone that have sweet tooth like myself).  I think each of them has at least 500 calories.  They are made of oats (finely ground), sweet cacao, butter and dulce de leche (yes, in Argentina we use dulce de leche as much as Americans use peanut butter).  The final touch is rolling each of them in shredded coconut.

Since we move to the US this is the first time that these bonbons taste almost like the ones that I used to make in Argentina.  Basically the problem is the cocoa, you need a very sweet cocoa and is very hard to find.  Luckily, I found it at Crate & Barrel (seasonal double chocolate cocoa).  Unfortunately they shop ran out of that cocoa because they bring it only for special holidays :(

Next time, I'll buy a lot of cans and store them for future bonbons :)

Now you probably understand why we will need to start a diet next year... and there is still New Year celebration!!! Luckily I don't think we'll eat this much because we won't be at home, we'll be enjoying a Spa in San Luis Obispo.

We still have some (around 6) of these on the fridge... mmm... hopefully my will will be strong enough to make them last until this evening :P

Nikon D90 (18-200mm  f/3.5-5.6) - 1/10s  f/10

Day 363: Alfajores de Maicena

Enough of salty food, now it's time for sweet treats!! My favorite treats hehe  These are called Alfajores de maicena, they are kind of a cookie filled with dulce de leche (kind of caramel but better).  The cookie is soft with a hint of lemon.  Each bite releases an explosion of flavor and texture in your mouth! mmm I'm starting to droll over the keyboard hehehe

This delicious treats were made by my lovely hubby :) Thank you for taking the time to prepare them! :D

If you are wondering... do we have at least one small bite left? Of course not! We ate them all!!! :(

Nikon D90 (105mm  f/2.8) - 1/15s  f/10

Day 362: Picada

Just looking at this photo makes me want to eat!! hehehe It's almost noon here, so I'm already hungry :P  Unfortunately we already ate these so there is nothing left to be eaten...

We found this delicious pepperoni and calabrese salami at Whole Foods, if you like this kind of meat you have to try it!! It was super tasty! Best appetizer ever!!

Nikon D90 (18-200mm  f/3.5-5.6) - 0.8s  f/10

Day 361: Yummy hummus

I can't believe we are so close to the end of the year! I only have 4 more posts to write.  It seems like yesterday that I started it! This year went by so fast!

Now, let's get down to food!!! hahahaha  Homemade dry tomatoe & basil hummus with mini toasts....mmm it was so good! You can tell I love food, right? hihi

It was a bit tricky to prepare the hummus though since I didn't have a stand blender, but I could manage :)  

Thanks a lot hon for being my Guinea Pig with the hummus! (on the other hand...you were quite anxious to trying it out hehehe).  Truth is... it doesn't matter... you will always be my official food tester! :D

Nikon D90 (18-200mm  f/3.5-5.6) - 1/8s  f/14

Day 360: Branches & Leaves

Good morning!! How was your Christmas? We had a wonderful one! We ate a lot though... I guess the first thing that we will do next year will be start a diet hehehehehe

The food was sooo good!! And we prepared everything from scratch :) It was a very special Christmas.

I wanted to post one more photo of nature, but this will be my last photo of this kind of this yearly project :)

Nikon D90 (18-200mm  f/3.5-5.6) - 1/320s  f/14

Day 359: Merry Christmas!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!! It finally arrived!!! Did Santa bring you nice presents? It seems like we were nice this year because we received a lot of presents hehehehehe

But, I must say that the most important things I received were love, care, harmony and peace. Thanks hon for giving me all of that always!!

I hope this holidays brought you the same!!

Have a warm and special Christmas!

Nikon D90 (105mm  f/2.8) - 1/6s  f/9

Day 358: Presents

Tonight is Christmas Eve!! Yay!!! In Argentina it's customary to open the presents at midnight :)  I must tell you... is so tempting to open the presents before that time, since you see all of the them on the Christmas Tree, but one must control the urge hehehe

Be strong my followers, midnight will arrive before you start pulling off your hair!! hihihi

Only hours until Christmas!!)

Nikon D90 (105mm  f/2.8) - 1/25s  f/7.1

Day 357: Let's dip!

This is one of my favorites dips, it's call Aioli, is made with eggs yolks, garlic, bread, mustard and spices.  It's super yummy and a bit strong :)

If you are a garlic lover, this dip is just for you!!!  But be careful... it's spicy!

1 day away from Christmas!!!

Nikon D90 (18-200mm  f/3.5-5.6) - 1/40s  f/10

Day 356: Stuffed mushrooms

This was the first time I made this dish :)  According to my hubby it was very good hehehe (but in general he likes my cooking...).

2 days away from Christmas!!!

 Nikon D90 (105mm  f/2.8) - 0.4s  f/9

Day 355: Red and Green

Cooking time started today!!! Everything needs to be ready for Christmas Eve. There is so much to do and so short time! Anyway... it is also important not to rush and take the time to prepare the food with love and care! :D

The following posts will be about... FOOD, of course!! hehehe

3 days away from Christmas!!!

 Nikon D90 (105mm  f/2.8) - 1/6s  f/7.1

Day 354: Frosty

For today's I made an abstract :)  This photo was very challenging because the frosty melted very quickly but luckily I got almost what I wanted :)

4 days away from Christmas!!!

Nikon D90 (105mm  f/2.8) - 1/13s  f/7.1

Day 353: Pine

What better way to celebrate the proximity of Christmas but with a close up of a pine fruit.  I love the texture, it's so beautiful, it seems to be made of stone, right?

5 days away from Christmas!!!

Nikon D90 (105mm  f/2.8) - 1/250s  f/14

Day 352: Candy House

Hey, hey, hey!!!  I've returned!!  I was sick since last Thursday :(  Boomer! I got a cold with sore throat :(  Luckily I'm much better now, still have cough though... hopefully I'll get rid of it soon :)

This house is close to our place and I wanted to take of photo of it since the day I saw it hehehe This house remind me of the witch's house in the Hansel & Gretel fairy tail :P  Just in case, I'll stay far away... hihi

6 days away from Christmas!!!

Nikon D90 (18-200mm  f/3.5-5.6) - 1/160s  f/11

Day 351: Ghost Town

Hello, hello!! The countdown to Christmas starts today!! (at least for me) hehe We are only 7 days away!!! Yay!!

With the awful weather that we had lately, nobody seems to want to go out.  Everyone (that can) stays at home, warm and cozy :P  (me included hihihi)

Nikon D90 (18-200mm  f/3.5-5.6) - 1/50s  f/10

Day 350: Christmas Tree

It was so hard for me today to take the photo I wanted.  It seems quite simple, right? Wrong! I guess some days I'm more inspired than others... I feel so tired lately, maybe it's because the end of the year is almost here...

If you go out, take an umbrella, it's pouring again!

Nikon D90 (18-200mm  f/3.5-5.6) - 1s  f/14

Day 349: Christmas Wreath

Since we moved to the US in 2010 I could spend time discovering new things and new passions because I had a lot of free time.  Photography was the most important discovery.  Thanks to my hubby's support and encouragement I started this beautiful art.  I realized that I love to take photos and express my creativity through it :D

Besides of photography I discovered that I also like to do things with felt and fabrics. The wreath that you are seeing was made by me from scratch (except for the plastic balls, I bought them at Michael's).

Nikon D90 (105mm  f/2.8) - 1/6s  f/13

Day 348: Christmas Spirit

Christmas is soooo close!!!  I can't hardly wait!! I wanted to celebrate the merry spirit of Christmas photographing ornaments related to this happy holiday.

Nikon D90 (105mm  f/2.8) - 1/6s  f/14

Post 347: Busy morning

On Saturday we went to a Star Trek Convention in Burlingame (it's a 50 minutes train ride). We left home before 8am (so sleepy) and without any breakfast yep, we wanted to be the first ones there.  This was our first Star Trek Convention.  We were very excited (we didn't disguise though...). 

We found a small Cafe called "Le Croissant Cafe" a few blocks away from the train station, so we rushed inside and enjoyed a delicious breakfast before heading to the convention (as you can imagine we were quite hungry after spending 1 hour on the train).  I must tell you, it was the best breakfast ever! While we were having breakfast 2 vulcans entered the place to have also breakfast hehehe Star Trek was in the air... :P

We had a great time at the convention! The photo that you are seeing was taken from a bridge that goes up the 101 Highway.

Live long and prosper! (like Spock would probably say...)

Nikon D90 (18-200mm  f/3.5-5.6) - 1/160s  f/13

Day 346: Leaves

Happy Friday!!! It's only 12 more days until Christmas!! Yay!! It's a happy time! What are you going to do this holidays? Something special?

We'll have a romantic dinner for Christmas :)  Happy, happy, happy, happy!!!

Enjoy your weekend!

Nikon D90 (18-200mm  f/3.5-5.6) - 1/60s  f/11