Fall

Funny how the last time I posted we were welcoming spring, now, whether we like it or not we have said "bye for now" to summer.

Just like all the trees, flowers, and other plants have started to shut down for the year, and the leaves that are falling after a brilliant change of color, the temperature has become lower, and people are feeling colder.
Of all the seasons people love Fall for the beautiful colors and sometimes pleasant weather. Some Love dressing in warmer clothes, changing their look for the season.
For me, it's time to get ready for Winter (which is my favorite), as I endure the sneezing, and everything else that comes with allergies. I look forward, not the miserable cold, or the terrible snowstorms, but the glistening of snow, and the beautiful shots it will bring.

But for now, I wait.
-Justin

Welcome Spring- We've missed you

Now that the Midwest has finally started to see spring time weather I thought it would be nice to finally welcome spring again.

We had one of the most miserable winters to my recollection. Where as Winter can be a beautiful time for photos, this last season had a lot of grey, mess, and was pretty depressing.

Well I'm looking forward to more pretty sights as this flower this spring. And hopefully it turn out be be as messy as the Winter was.

Till next time.

Rediscovered 4- Memories

Memories are silly, they never show up in the right order...

This photo was taken a little over two years ago, almost a month after the biggest change in my life happened.

Have you ever reflected on an event that changed your life? Do you ever remember it in the right order?

I often think about  the day I lost my mother. I remember the hospital, "the call", even the feelings I had that day still feel fresh at times.

The memories of that day, however, do not always occur in right order. I often remember being waken up by "the call" to go to the hospital after recalling leaving her bedside after she was gone. I sometimes think about talking to the nurse about who she was, after remembering the many phone calls I made to some of the family that day. 
She never got to see this picture, however, looking at this picture reminds me of the good times. Since that experience I empathize more than ever for those of my friends and family who have lost loved ones in death. You are in my prayers.

Hopefully this series will be more frequent and enjoyable. :)
Till next time -Justin

The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park: 100 Acres.

Hello everyone!
This is a shot of INDY Island at  The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park: 100 Acres.

This shot was taken around the end of a nippy but beautiful winter day.

It really is a lovely park and if anyone is in the area, I feel it's well worth a visit. 
I often go there to take nature shots, go for walks, runs, or just to relax on the swings(, Yes, I'm a proud young adult that still loves to swing). The nature park is 100 Acres and located right behind the Indianapolis Museum of Art, It features a nice woodland area with walking non intrusive walking paths, a lake, and a meadow, and if you are feeling a little adventurist the park is located next to a River so there are plenty of untouched areas to explore*.  
You will sometimes encounter some of the wild animal life that visit or live in and around the park, for example, once I saw a doe and her fawn foraging in the woods(quite close to the walking path I might add), she did notice me, however, kept quietly about her business as I couldn't help but stop and watch the two for a short period of time before heading on my way. I've also spotted a couple blue herons at the 35 acre lake within the park, numerous ducks, birds,  chipmunks and squires are something normal hear and see on a nice day, and yes, a nature park isn't a nature park without its insect life, and I would be lying if said I've never walked into a spider's web.
The sights, the smells, and the sounds of the 100 Acres Park have always helped me  to relax. It is also a great place to practice taking pictures, whether you are a professional photographer, a student like me, or just someone with a camera, there will always be something interesting to photograph.
While the bridge of 38th street just outside the park reminds you that you're in the city The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park: 100 Acres is a great place to get away from it all, even if it's just for a little while.

If you live in Indy and haven't been to the 100 Acres Park I urge you to go and enjoy it with friends, family, or by yourself if you feel like it. If you don't live in Indy and happen to be here long enough, stop by, the park's admission is free and it's open daily from dawn till dusk.

I hope you all get to enjoy this place in the future as I do. 
Thank you for your time and I'll talk to you later.
Justin of AJustinPhotos

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For more information about the 100 Acres Park click the link: http://www.imamuseum.org/visit/100acres

For more information about the Art Museum and the whole grounds its self, click the link: http://www.imamuseum.org/

*Please Remember this is a nature park so "nature" is everywhere. Please be careful, especially if you decide to venture into the untouched areas. If there are signs posted, pleases follow the instructions, and use common sense.
I'd rather you be safe and enjoying the beauty than hurt and thinking about it.

Disclaimer: I do not work for the IMACopyright © 2013 IMA. All rights reserved. nor am I an affiliate of the company.
All photography on the AJustinPhotos blog is the work of myself Justin, unless otherwise is indicated.

Time Frame -Rediscovered 2

Time Frame -Rediscovered 2, a photo by AJustinPhotos on Flickr.

I'm back to uploading again. :)

This is the top of a building outside of a community center in Columbus Indiana.

Although I don't really remember where I was that day, I do remember eating an awesome burger with my family and friends. I had never heard of an "Organic Burger" till then, also interestingly I had never eaten a burger with peanut butter on it too, but wow, it was the best burger I've ever tasted.

The one thing I remember the most about that day was not the food or the sights. It was the fact that I was happy being around people I loved, and that they were happy being together. It's moments and memories like these that help you see the beauty of life, genuine love and friendship.

We are all bound by time, so have the responsibility to use it wisely. Learning to get along with other is most certainly not a wast, in the end we'll be happier and so will others. So if you have a problem with someone, make an earnest effort work it out peacefully, if they don't want to do that Let It Go. It's not worth your energy (or health) holding a grudge.

Time is precious don't wast it being mad at people.

-Justin

New LEGO Models

Hello everybody :) I'm going to uploading some LEGO models soon, plus with my photography on Flickr I'll be posting some things. I don't have much to say so...

Here's Conner.

Till next time, I'll talk to you later.
Justin

A Streak of Cloud -Rediscovered 1

A Streak of Cloud -Rediscovered 1, a photo by AJustinPhotos on Flickr.

This is the first in a series of photos that I had forgotten about and have now "Rediscovered". Enjoy :)