This past Labor Day weekend was such an awesome birthday extravaganza! I was so excited to see my fiancé, Michael! I haven't seen him for about a month so this was very important to me. On Saturday we went to The Frist Museum to see the exhibit, Art Deco Automobiles, Sensuous Steel. This exhibit was so cool! I love going to any and every Art Museum, but this brought on special curiosity since I love the Art Deco era. If you don't know what Art Deco is, continue reading. Art Deco was a period that reigned specifically in the 1920's and 1930's in France and then slowly appeared in American culture. It's inspired by bold, rich patterns geometric shapes and extravagant detail. The Frist Center in Nashville TN, The Chrysler Building in Manhattan, and many buildings and hotels on Ocean Drive in South Beach, Miami are sterling examples of this beautiful period called Art Deco. This period was built upon new and industrial steel and everything transportation. I really enjoyed the exhibit and seeing the luxurious and new age cars they invented.
My fiancé then surprised me with staying at The Opryland Hotel. As we unpacked in the room, he asked me if I would get some ice so he could make some ice water. I got up and searched high and low for some ice. This convention center is huge, so I felt lost for a brief period. As I got to the room, I peered in and noticed a box on the bed! I didn't expect a gift! Honestly, just having him there was more than enough! I started tearing up and as I opened the box, I noticed a slight picture on the box of an SLR camera! He bought me a Nikon D-90! This camera is so exquisite! The clarity in the macro lens is exceptional! you can see the difference in some of the pictures below, some were taken on an Iphone 4s and the others on the Nikon D-90. The lens shutter is super fast! We just did a test run at The Opryland Hotel. I really enjoy taking shots of things here and there. I took a couple black and white photography courses in High School and College, but I really want to get back into it! I can't wait to start my hobby again! He specifically told me to work on my SLR NOT Instagram! Not that Instagram is bad, it just takes away from the beauty of what a photo can truly look like when you incorporate work into a picture. My Aunt Caydie has always inspired me in her beautiful work as a professional photographer! It is such an awesome hobby I hope will never die! On Sunday we ate at Monell's! This classic southern hospitality gem was built in 1880. Best Southern Fried Chicken around! I feel like I'm staying at Forest Gump's mama's bed and breakfast! I was sad for the weekend to drift away, but in anticipation for my future! What a great holiday weekend! Future beautiful pictures to come!
