Getting Back to It...

It's time to get back to my own personal photo blog.  As many of you know, my life had a few unexpected turns this year and I switched gears to a more personal blog focusing on Kyle's healing from his injuries sustained in Afghanistan.  It is with such pleasure I start 2011 with a new entry here on K. Olson Photos because he is doing well and is nearly back to 100%.  I plan to have one last post on the Road to Recovery blog but from here on out, it's back to the normal KOP style filled with random photos of every day life.  From rain storms, to tree frogs to road trips to sticks in my back yard; I hope to always see what's out there and present it to you in an interesting and unique light; the way it looks to me.     

Wishing you all the best for 2011 and thank you for your support and for continuing to follow my work. 

A new thing for me in 2011 is time to myself in Charleston.  I moved downtown by Hampton Park last fall and I'm loving it; and it was time for some good photo exploring in my new 'hood.  Last weekend I went for a walk around the park with my friend Kayte and her dog, Bella.  We had a great time and after some candid shots of Bella I also tried for some portraits.  I have been inspired by our overwhelming amount of dog portraits at the studio and wanted to venture for some more outdoor lighting shots in my free time...

Bella runs through Hampton Park enjoying no leash!

Walking down a path in rich afternoon sunlight. 

I liked the shadow Bella was casting in this light - so many choices for cool photos to be made. 

I love the warmth of this photo. 

Ears UP!!!

Winner portrait from the path leading to the gazebo. 

Canadian Geese - couldn't help but shoot a few water reflection images. 

Abstract water reflections as the sun was setting - I pumped up the saturation and contrast here to make this more extreme.