Spring fever

It’s spring fever.  That is what the name of it is.  And when you’ve got it, you want – oh, you don’t quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!  ~Mark Twain    

Crabapple Tree

I saw this tree for the first time in Reynolda Gardens last year. I have an old post with the pictures I took that day http://claudiasentahbaz.com/more-flowers/ The sun was bright and it was the first time I used my Macro lens. This year I was looking forward to see these beautiful flowers again and I got lucky. …

Emily

Last weekend I had a quick photo session with Emi, I met her and her beautiful family 8-9 years ago. During the last year she has changed a lot and she is now a teenager. I wanted to capture the essence and candor of the little girl she is leaving behind and the young woman …

Valentine's week

Last week, I was happy to be back home and decided to bake Chocolate-Lavender cupcakes. I’m going to be cooking with Lavender for a while 🙂 I bought beautiful red roses. As usual I couldn’t take just one photo. I love those folds. I also found some Mums!

New York, Nemo, Mount Pocono

This post is mostly for my family and friends in Mexico. The last snowfall in Mexico city was in 1967. Ali and I traveled to NY early in the morning on February 8th. I thought we might go through lots of turbulence but the flight was very smooth. It was already raining when we arrived …

Childhood memories

I didn’t have the opportunity to spend much time with my Grandparents. One of the few things I remember is my Grandfather’s abacus. I called my Grandfather “Agia” in Cantonese. For several years I have been thinking about his abacus and asking my relatives for it. Finally, my cousin Carlos and niece Jeannett found it …

BR Kid & Vellie

Nicolas and Lovelle are rap singers and wanted bright and colorful photos for their music cover. I stepped out of my comfort zone while editing these photos 🙂 Some black and white photos from another session.  

Thanksgiving at The Tahbazes

I wasn’t sure about posting family pictures here but we had such a great quality time with each member of the family during this trip that I couldn’t resist sharing. It was a memorable time. I am happy and blessed to be part of this beautiful family 🙂 Sometimes it can be difficult to take …

Flowers and dew drops

I thought the bees were dead but even though they were wet they stretched their legs. They were just sleeping. The corkscrew vine was almost gone. Hopefully I will get to see it next year. Life stages.

Morning Glories

I don’t think this was the first time I have seen a Morning Glory but it sure was the first time I took pictures of them. Trying to photograph the details of this beautiful flowers made me feel like a little girl in a toy store. Even while a was editing the photos I was …