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Saturday, January 26, 2013

good little things






my photo appeared in this book! the image is of my husband chuck standup paddleboarding the owen's river, in the eastern sierras, california. through partially frozen water, i paddled my kayak, to get this photo. taken with a vintage pentax super me, and black and white ilford film. our mountain ~ river adventure was written about here. thank you very much photographer's forum!
a new shawl just off the needles, more photos to come, it's so very coldfoggyrainy outside i am happier just now to stay indoors...

(shawl blocking the other evening)

p.s. chuck has a new website for his photography, we're very excited about it. it can be tricky to get it just the way you'd like. if you would like to have a look, go here. my favorite is stock list, africa is in there! i hope you are staying warm and cozy this weekend. xoxo

45 comments:

  1. Wow that is so cool! And it's such a great shot of your husband. Looks like amazing photography runs in the family.

    I can't wait to know more about your beautiful shawl!

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  2. That shawl looks amazing!! Congrats on the photo in the book, how very exciting. And the website, wow, it looks great! So many wonderful things shared today :)

    Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

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  3. Well done clever lady! Now I NEED to know more about that shawl... soon! X

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  4. It's a beautiful photo, Lori, congratulations! And that shawl!! Stunning. The greyish purple is so lovely.

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  5. Wow Lori, that picture is amazing!!!!!!! Wow!!!!

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  6. So much goodness in this post and I am sitting here in SC just smiling! How wonderful for you dear Lori and for your Chuck, everything is just so beautiful. I am off to check out Chuck's site so I hope the rest of your weekend is just as amazing as this post!

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  7. That shawl is super, I love the colours. Congrats on your photo being published, good job! The VW emblem arrived here safe and sound, thank you so much. I think I'll put a magnet on the back of it and put it on my fridge..I love everything VW...it was very nice of you to send it to me.

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  8. lori ann, I just love the shawl; the colors, the pattern, it's perfect! And,a big congrats for your photo being published. I think some publisher should have you do a book of all your photos...I know,I'd buy it, XOXO

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  9. PUBLISHED!!!! Not surprised! I'm waiting on a book of Lori Graham's Photography.
    And the shawl.... Girl your talent just ozzies out of your little fingers♥

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  10. amazing photo----and love Chuck's website! What talent in that family of yours!!! Your shawl is absolutely stunning....is this the one you just started a couple weeks ago?????????? It's magnificent!

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  11. yeah! that photo is amazing. and your shawl,looking forward to seeing it all spread out. ok, so that last photo.. is that a model of your house? the picture is very deceiving. lol

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  12. Love it all! Going to check on rav for more on the shawl.

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  13. How great Lori, that your amazing photo is published! You are so talented with photographing and knitting! Your new swhal is so beautiful! x Teje

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  14. What an amazing photo Lori. Congratulations.
    Visited Chuck's new website, It's great, he is so talented.
    Love the shawl, how fast do you knit!!
    Wonderful shot of your house, it looks like something out of a children's fairy tale book.
    -18° here this weekend, kids sick, so absolutely no reason to do anything other than stay in doors, play board games and knit.

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  15. Wonderful pictures! I will visit Chucks new site after posting!
    Wonderful shawl!
    I can't believe how fast you knit...
    We have around -5 her and I have the flu... been inside since thursday but now it is starting to bore me so I am probably getting better, finally!
    Take care!

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  16. oohh delicious colors on that shawl, just gorgeous. I keep falling asleep over my knitting these days - it's awful.

    CONGRADULATIONs on the photo - it's a wonderful one with a great camera but its your eye that really makes it perfect.

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  17. Oh Lori, your shawl is amazing. The colors are perfect. Congrats on having your picture published ;) Please consider doing a post with some of your favorite photo tips and fav. lenses...equipment.

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  18. This is thrilling! Congratulations, my friend. :)

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  19. Beautiful photo Lori! Well done you and well done Photographer's Forum for recognizing your talent.
    Don't get me started on your beautiful Leaves...just fantastic!

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  20. Oh Lori! That is so cool!! I'm just all smiles for you.

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  21. Wahoo! I am thrilled to see you getting the accolades you deserve for your talent. It is a outstanding photo~
    xx
    julie

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  22. Congrats to you, Lori. That is an awesome photo! And the shawl is so pretty! That last image of it being blocked looks like a peak inside a tiny little dollhouse. So neat and perfect. Wishing you a wonderful day. Tammy

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  23. Well deserved Lori! You are truly one of my most favorite photogs...love how you see the world.
    Love, Love your new beautiful shawl- the colors and pattern...swoon.
    (Thank you so much for your encourageing words too...)
    xo

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  24. What a great photo it is Lori! Such an honour to be in this book. Congratulations!! I will check out your husbands website

    Happy new week,

    Madelief x

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  25. Great website, great photo's, VERY sporty pair you are!!

    Madelief x

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  26. Well done you! I remember that post - it was so beautiful. I have just enjoyed some time on your husband's website - so many stunning images there too. You must come over here and see what you can do with our landscape xx

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  27. Congratulations!!!!! You are so talented and I'm glad that someone else thinks so :)

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  28. I thought I commented yesterday, but I don't see it here. I was having comment issues. So I'm back and in case you didn't get it the first time... Congrats on having your picture published! It is such an amazing shot! Also your leaves looks fantastic I can't wait for more pictures!

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  29. Congrats, that's really cool! Gorgeous photograph!
    And Chuck's website looks neat as well, I'll have to browse some more once I'm done commenting.
    Have a great start to the week!

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  30. What a wonderful accomplishment. It must give you a little thrill to see your photos in print for all to enjoy! thanks for sharing Lori.

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  31. congratulations!! to you and your hubby!!!
    xxxx Ale

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  32. You've finished already! Lori you must knit soooooo very fast!!

    Hugest congratulations on your photo making it into the Photographer's Forum year book, and to Chuck on launching his new website :D

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  33. Aww this is such a nice post. Chuck must love that photo: both the natural world and him look pretty darn gorgeous!

    I feel like you do about chilly damn dsys. I want to stay in and do whatever. The difference is your sun will soon bring warmth again and my yard will hold it's frozen snow until mid march or beyond :-)

    Congrats on the book and the shawl, Lori. Tsup xo

    Love
    kj

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  34. Congrats Congrats on getting your stunning photo in the book!! Wow..how cool is that!!And your shawl..makes me feel cozy just looking at it!! xoxo Cat

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  35. congratulations on your contribution to the photography book! the photo is amazing.

    the shawl is beautiful. it looks so cozy and sophisticated; the colors are wonderful.

    the photo of your workroom looks like an ideal doll-house room! that is what i thought it was until i recognized it as yours. :) what a dreamy place to create in.

    xo

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  36. congrats! your photo that made it in the book is BEAUTIFUL and full of wonder.
    looking forward to having a looksie around your site. seems enchanting!
    Thanks for visiting me and the sweet comment.
    XO
    C

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  37. ummm. p.s. we live in Goleta.
    just went to that super cute quilting shop in carp over the weekend.
    my husband is a photographer and shows every Sunday at the SB artwalk.
    small world.
    XO

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  38. How absolutely wonderful!! Congratulations on your published photo AND your beautiful shawl.

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  39. congrats lori!

    and the shawl is divine. looooove that color.

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  40. How wonderful Lori, congratulations....your work is stunning, and the shawl exquisite !

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  41. Congratulations Lori - it is a really stunning photograph. Couldn't help noticing the cute Twin picture in there either. And is that your Leaves of Grass??? Finished already! It is beautiful :-)

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  42. Wow. What beauty. Nice job. I'm sending a high five your way.

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  43. Your photo is stunning and quite beautiful...
    Your shawl looks beautiful too. The way you have photographed your room makes it look miniature, like looking into a dolls house and very lovely indeed.
    Stay warm and dry.
    Much love

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  44. Congratulations on having your shot published in a "Best of Photography" book! It's certainly not the least bit surprising. I think ALL of your shots should be in a Best of book! That shot is incredible. Exquisite textures and composition!

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xoxo lori