I can credit one book for helping me move from a rank amateur with lots of interest in photography, yet lacking in technical skills, to an amateur who finally understands how to get the most out of her camera. This… Read more
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What we hear
This week I heard: the return of the crows, “caw, caw”; the dark-eyed juncos (I haven’t seen them yet but I hear them); coyotes howling and yodeling each day and night; an owl hooting outside our bedroom window in… Read more
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The Bright Side
An optimist is the human personification of spring. ~Susan J. Bissonette
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Taking Pictures of Your Dog / Pet
Taking pictures of your dog, cat, or other pets are often similar to taking photos of your children. As promised here are a few simple, yet basic, aspects to keep in mind when taking pictures of your family dog(s). If… Read more
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What are you reading?
“The beauty of the written word is that it can be held close to the heart and read over and over again.” ~Florence Littauer I’m so immersed in my photos I haven’t been doing nearly as much reading as usual…. Read more
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There, yes right there …
I see the beauty there within you. Do you see it in yourself? It’s right there. I’m a tad late posting a photo for you to use as wallpaper. This month I’ve waffled about what two to offer you and… Read more
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Photographing Dogs
As I anticipate the arrival of spring up here, I’m looking forward to the opportunity of photographing more dogs. Last year the most fun I had photographing dogs, besides with my own, was one afternoon when I met a client… Read more
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Cupcake & Spring
Flirt’s “Fantasy Island”: with light lemon icing & smothered in coconut I promised more cupcakes from Flirt plus I thought I’d also share a few thoughts on spring north of 55. In the blog world and on Flickr photos, everyone… Read more