Strawberries Pt. 1: Photo Project

I just got my new remote flash in and decided to take a few low light photos.  As you know, low light makes most photos look like poo, even with a flash sometimes.  The problem is, you can't possibly hold the camera steady enough to not blur or develop some grain in your low light photos.   Or you end up drowning out the picture with a flash that is too bright.

Of course, there are new pocket cameras out  that have special low light settings, but since I (mostly) use my DSLR, I have to go another route to get natural looking lighting for low light.  I use a manual setting and a low aperture f5 and ISO 100.  I use a tripod and remote flash trigger to minimize shaking.  The two don't cost much and if you want to get some beautiful night shots and night cityscapes, they are the best way to go.   

I'm trying to photograph something everyday.  I started a small project on strawberries.  I'm playing around with textures and light and, photo manipulation of color.  Tell me what you think:

Hunch Punch the Holidays!

The holidays are here and that means time for Hunch Punch!

  As a new addition to the Christmas Eve Party that my husband's family throws every year, I was asked to bring something my first Christmas as a Davis.  The first year, I brought a relish tray.  The second year, I tried something new.

  My husband's family aren't big drinkers but they seemed to really like the punch I made for his brother's birthday party, so I decided to make that.   It was quite the hit.   In fact, his grandparents sat by the punch all night.  It's become a new family tradition that I bring the Hunch Punch to all adult family functions.

So now I am going to  share that Christmas tradition with you.  Remember!  This recipe requires Everclear, an 100 proof grain liquor and it  is very strong.  The lemonade will serve to mask the taste of the liquor so be careful not to add too much liquor.  If you use more than half of the bottle of Everclear for this, you are using way too much.  Do not do shots of Everclear.  It is not meant for consumption without a mixer.  Please drink responsibly and be safe for the holidays.