You know there are some real advantages to working from home. One advantage are the obligatory breaks outdoors to walk my three dogs — actually they walk me. It gets me away from the computer and outdoors where I can… Read more
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Life laughing at us …
When taking photos of pets or livestock, one of the challenges is as simple as catching them at the right moment. Often that means following along walking, half-jogging, and with the lens stuck firmly in front of your face! … Read more
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Lest we Forget
Today I didn’t make the drive to the city to take in the Remembrance Day ceremonies though I did watch the CBC special plus the Remembrance Day ceremonies from Ottawa. Ever since I was real young I’ve always been touched… Read more
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Photography Tip: Learning about Raw
Are you one of those who keeps wondering about Raw or what Raw is in terms of your camera and taking photographs? Does the thought of using Raw intimidate you? You’re not alone. These days even the point-and-shoot digital cameras… Read more
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October Tea (even in November)
{I realize we’ve entered November but I couldn’t let this go by.} From page 48, Everyday Sacred: A Woman’s Journey Home by Sue Bender: “October Tea One day, in search of something else, I found a book called Wabi Sabi…. Read more
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Autumn in Alberta Mosaic
Most of these photos were taken in September and early October NW of Hythe, Alberta although one or two are near Grande Prairie, Alberta. The colour is long gone up here now and we’re hunkering down with heavy sweaters, parkas,… Read more
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Best Shot Monday
Can a photograph that is not perfectly focused and cluttered with a busy background be a “best shot”? I say yes, if the particular moment caught is priceless. While covering a first birthday party recently, these two guests — sisters… Read more