Cross Country at Rebecca Farm – Part I

August 1, 2016August 1, 2021 ~ Nichelle ~ 2 Comments

While the novice show jumping was going on, cross country was also in full swing. My attention span kept jumping back and forth, and I found myself wishing I could be in two (or three or four) places at once. The cross-country course is huge and rather demanding. Most spectators park themselves on "spectator hill" … Continue reading Cross Country at Rebecca Farm – Part I

Fair Food

July 30, 2016 ~ Nichelle ~ 10 Comments

I had my polymer clay out again today, and was inspired to sculpt some food you might find at a fair or horse show. The little corn dogs are my favorites: Can't forget the ice cream! Annnd now I'm hungry. >_<

Show Jumping at Rebecca Farm – Part II

July 26, 2016August 1, 2021 ~ Nichelle ~ 1 Comment

My DSLR has several automatic modes. While I prefer to shoot in manual for uh, near everything now, finding the right balance of shutter speed, aperture, ISO levels and so on is challenging for me, especially when I'm out of my "studio" and faced with subjects that do not stay still. Part of me thinks … Continue reading Show Jumping at Rebecca Farm – Part II

Show Jumping at Rebecca Farm – Part I

July 24, 2016August 1, 2021 ~ Nichelle ~ 3 Comments

Yesterday I spent the majority of the day watching the Event at Rebecca Farm. Late last year I purchased a zoom lens for my camera, and I've been eager to put it to the test. Getting practice with action shots is always good too, and with horses as the subject is even better! I took … Continue reading Show Jumping at Rebecca Farm – Part I

It’s Breyerfest Time!

July 17, 2016June 19, 2020 ~ Nichelle ~ 8 Comments

And once again... I'm not going. Instead, I'll be reading blogs and lurking on forums and Facebook, looking for photos and all the excited posts over the surprise model, as I do every year. Someday I will get to Breyerfest. I don't do crowds and heat (both = grouchy Nichelle) BUT, because it's Breyerfest, I'd … Continue reading It’s Breyerfest Time!