December 31, 2007
I got a new camera for Christmas.

I was rereading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, and decided to try out the ‘macro’ setting. It’s pretty easy to tell if you read the words, but try guessing what chapter this is from.

I finally dyed one of the alpaca skeins! It turned out more ‘melon’ colored than ‘black cherry’, but still looks beautiful, and will still make a great pair with the natural off-white.

Ah, the beauty of lace. I’m loving this scarf more and more as the winter goes on - it’s amazing how it can be both incredibly warm and so delicate at the same time.

It actually snowed on Christmas. My sister Gracie and I were outside revelling in the wintry-ness and a lot of the snow was landing in her hair, so I took a picture of the snowflakes in it.

My mom’s backyard in Portland as viewed from my window, during that blissful hour.

I had a lot of fun running around and taking pictures of the snow…

Sadly, it didn’t last long and had melted within a few hours, replaced by the mundane rain.

Another Wisp photo! I think this one looks like a wave on the ocean, maybe at sunset (which might justify it being pink).
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
December 31, 2007 at 10:36 pm
You’ve got some good macro shots there. That pink scarf is a beaut.
December 31, 2007 at 10:43 pm
I just re-read this passage today! It is one of my favorites in the book. I think it’s incredibly well written and brings Ron full circle from the first book and his feelings about his relationship with Harry and Hermione.
But you didn’t ask all of that did you? =)
Your pictures look fantastic!
January 1, 2008 at 1:36 am
OMG your pictures are amazing. What kind of camera is that? how is it with taking indoors??
January 1, 2008 at 2:56 am
Oh, I love that chapter. I was so upset and anxious after Ron left, but I was so happy to read that chapter. Hooray! And the yarn looks beautiful.
January 1, 2008 at 11:04 am
The new camera looks like it takes really great photos! I love Wisp, so pink and dainty.
Happy New Year!
January 1, 2008 at 3:27 pm
Those three pictures of the snow look very professional! Good job! :)
January 1, 2008 at 4:35 pm
Thanks!
Vanessa - It’s a Panasonic DMC-LS70. Not one of the big professional ones, but still pretty good and a lot better than my old one. The only downside is that it’s 7.2 megapixels, so the pictures take up a lot of memory on our already full computer.
January 1, 2008 at 5:22 pm
i love your photos Mare! we need to meet at chapters or something soon i haven’t seen you since last year!
(lame joke i know!)
Anyway, Happy New Year! here’s to 2008 being better than 2007 for everyone.
January 1, 2008 at 11:28 pm
Yay! I just got back from seeing Enchanted. Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah (you’ll just have to imagine all of the animals in Portland rushing to my assistance)
I haven’t seen you in so long Ruthie!
January 2, 2008 at 12:49 am
The Silver Doe!
Today I re-read the Muggle Born Registration Commission & the Thief. So proud of myself for having previewed those excellent pics @ Chapters. And some time this weekend, see “Once.”
January 2, 2008 at 1:06 pm
What?
January 2, 2008 at 1:44 pm
oh yes! see “once” Mary! It’s a really good movie with the best music! it’s rated R though. Although it’s not bad at all. except for the 50 billion times they say the F word.
January 2, 2008 at 7:35 pm
Found your blog by way of your project in Knitty.com/winter and your work is fantanstic. Keep up the great work and I look forward to visiting your shop one day when I make it to Portland. :o)
P.S. Your sewing is great also.
January 6, 2008 at 2:52 am
Either you take great photos or have an awesome camera (or perhaps it’s both). I have done one lace item, but still haven’t blocked it. I don’t really block, especially lace, so for now it’s just wasting away in my closet :(
January 7, 2008 at 8:55 am
nice camera i need a new one actually!
Happy New Year!
January 17, 2008 at 9:20 pm
ahaaa, that’s harry potter passage is from when right after ron rescues harry from the pool when he tries to get the sword.
your knitting is amazing, btw. =)
January 18, 2008 at 2:45 pm
‘Hi’ from Brazil!
Just found your blog via Knitty. You are very talented! I love your projects and am trying hard knit better and nicer things one day :)
Happy 2008!