weekending by Libertad Leal

"A couple of weekends ago my little family and I woke up at 4:30 AM to drive an hour to Galveston, TX to see (and photograph) the sun rise over the ocean. It was something I had wanted to do for a very long time and it did not disappoint. It was peaceful, beautiful, magical, exciting and by the time we left I felt awoken and alive." -Libertad

Libertad Leal shoots images like this with her Nikon D80 with a 50mm 1.8 lens and spends her weekends juggling quality family time, laundry, cleaning, grocery shopping, family/social commitments, errands, and chasing after a very active toddler. But she always tries to carve out some time for photography.

You can find her on her website Libertad Leal. 

How do you make time for photography?

Today's prompt: music

Sunday's prompt: red

Comments

[Caryn]

Lovely images. I especially like the starfish shot! While I do try to regularly set aside time for dedicated photo safaris (appointment photography?) I also think it's important to always be prepared for the unexpected photo op which is why I love my iPhone so much: http://instamaticgratification.wordpress.com/2012/10/12/286366/

[Marcie]

I carve out time by rising before the sun..and sometimes capturing the moon:
http://www.marciescudderphotography.com/home/2012/10/12/caught-by-the-moon.html

[melissa]

These are gorgeous. I like the starfish a lot, too.

[SherriS.]

Loved these photos!

We recently moved to a different region of our state (tidewater Va) and the inspiration is endless. I make it a priority to find something each week. I've also just starting shooting in manual mode and am proud of the results - most of the shots in this link:

https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=5FE6A453ACC57919!1209

[Gabriele]

Some days I just take the camera and go to see. Really see. http://backontheflooragain.blogspot.com/2012/10/weekend-at-park.html

[Jill]

Amazing to see all the different types of starfishes ~ a beautiful photo.
Here is a red starfish at Luffenholtz Beach in No. California captured last May

http://humbirdhum.wordpress.com/2012/05/08/star-gazing/

[Diane M. Schuller]

Those are really beautiful images!

I definitely make time in my day for photography. Yes, there are some days I don't give it priority but most days I spontaneously take time to go for a walk, a quick drive, or simply head into the yard with my camera.

As for music:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27458974@N00/8081697885/

[Krista]

Beautiful images!

[L. McG.-E.]

Beautiful images. I couldn't resist capturing some flare on Sunday after a thoroughly atrocious week.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/penbleth/8086551452/

And a little bit of blue sky and yellow leaves

http://www.flickr.com/photos/penbleth/8086560864/