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Posted on April 25, 2016by pbphotoLeave a comment

Below is a blog post I originally posted 9/9/2013 on my original bruniphoto.worpress.com site! I wanted to share it here as I recap some of the beautiful places and events I’ve visited. I will be sharing more of these older posts as well as new ones as I venture into travel blogging full time. More to come on that subject, but for now enjoy the photos from my first visit to the Plainville, CT Fire company Hot air balloon festival. All images are available for sale as prints, canvas, acrylic and cards. Message me at bruniphoto@gmail.com and I will send you a price list. Thanks for stopping by!

-plb

Sep. 9, 2013

It’s been a few years since I discovered the fact that there is a balloon fest practically in my back yard. I use practically loosely, but less than 30 minutes to see such a grand exhibit is nothing. It’s easy to get to, despite the 100’s of 1000’s of other people trying to get there too. Maybe not that many, but it’s very popular. It was well worth any effort. So much so that I announced I would be getting up at the crack of dawn (5am in these parts) to witness the sunrise lift off. Well my kids insisted on going with me, and since hubby was “up” because of the rustling of little feet, he came along as well. No one regretted the early morning wake up call, because it was even more spectacular than the evening before. A big, massive balloon being filled with air via a fan (who Knew?), then the blast of hot air to get the balloon upright, then liftoff. One after another. Sometimes 2 would start to stand tall at the same time. It was a feast for the eyes. Then the skies would be filled with the colorful, upside down teardrops drifting off into the distance. What can they see? How far will they go? When will they land? Where will they land? My kids thought for sure some folks would be waking up to one of these in their back yard.

Needless to say I am so glad I was able to finally make it, and for my kids to witness such a grand spectacle. I highly recommend the morning liftoff. Lots of balloons gong up at once, is something worth the early morning wake up call.

-pb

Up, Up and Away. Plainville, CT Fire Department Balloon Fest

By the seashore, Oceanside, Majestic Sea

Posted on July 16, 2015by pbphotoLeave a comment

Last weekend I was down at Hammonasset Beach State Park with my family. The first afternoon we were there it was a little stormy, and not exactly the kind of weather that draws you to the beach. Usually it’s the bright sunny days that scream sun, sand and surf. In our excitement to be away on vacation for a few days my daughter and I decided to go anyway. No matter the weather there’s something about the wide open sea that is calming and rejuvenating. I’m so glad we went, because it was a complete contrast to the next few days. We practically had the beach to ourselves. Cloud covered sky, calm sedentary ocean, with a sailboat off inthe distance. Not the kind you’d find down at the local marina. This was a ship, set on the horizon. If we hadn’t gone that evening, we would’ve missed this scene. girl by the seashore with sailboat

Sailboat rests on the horizon

Girl runs through the ocean water at the shore

Thanks for stopping by!

-plb

TGIF Fine Art for sale

Posted on March 6, 2015by pbphoto2 Comments

Happy Fine Art Friday! ( I just made that up)

I have a FOMO complex when it comes to photography. I fear if I leave my camera behind I will miss the shot of my life. Unfortunately, I leave behind my camera more than I’d like, but for good reason. I have 2 beautiful kids and I want to share, experience and live their childhood and not just be recording it through the lense. Don’t get me wrong I take plenty of photos, but I decided a long time ago I had to have some separation of “work” and “Life.” That’s why I’m eager to get my hands on a point and shoot. I have my eye on a couple of these retro looking mirrorless ones. Not exactly point and shoot, but much lighter and easier to handle than my Nikon.

Where was I going with this? Oh Yeah! FOMO. I took these photos while on vacation with my family, and I’m really glad I had my “good” camera with me, so I could get closeup to these beautiful creatures and their amazing Horns they carry around with them everyday. Impressive for sure. So I played around and decided black and white would spotlight this particular natural wonder. They’ll be printed using archival quality paper and inks with prices starting at $50 for 8×10. Also, there is a watermark on them that will be removed for printing. A link where you can purchase them will be uploaded soon. If you have questions before then, don’t hesitate to get in touch with me.

Enjoy the weekend!

-plb

Horn Blog Post