Work work work, but it's been my desk job. I did manage to escape the office for a day and visit the butterfly house at Cox Arboretum. However, a storm had torn one of their screens and all but a couple of the butterflies escaped. They are working on repopulating the house and there were some caterpillars and little tiny butterfly eggs to be seen. They predicted the population would be high again by the end of August. I have also assisted at two more weddings since my last post. That has been exciting on many levels. First they are a very big learning experience. Of course I make mistakes, but I'm working with someone who is equally if not more interested in developing my abilities as she is with my actual results. Second it is really fun to be surrounded by and a part of all the happiness, fun, and support that is abundant at a wedding. Many times I find myself reflecting on my own wedding and marriage during the event. And lastly, you get the opportunity to take some really cool photographs that people are going cherish for a long long time.
Fourth of July happened since my last post as well and I got the chance to take some photos of the fireworks display held in Downtown Dayton from my wife's office building. It was a great vantage point and perfect for my infant son who was able to enjoy the show without the thundering booms that may have scared him or made him uncomfortable.
Here is my favorite image from the butterfly house visit, it's probably my personal favorite flower picture I have ever taken. It's soft and calming when I look at it. And then also one of my favorite fireworks shots, mostly because of the red, white and blue.
