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
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The Leaf Perspective
As some of you know, I love Shutter Sisters and am continually being inspired, encouraged, and challenged by this great online venue for women passionate about photography. Today Andrea Scher, in her Superhero Photo Challenge urged us to get down… Read more
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Rising, one ribbon at a time
“Dawn is a friend of the muses.” ~John Milton “I’ll tell you how the sun rose — A ribbon at a time.” ~ Emily Dickinson Having lived through cancer and having lost a dear parent to cancer far before her… Read more
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Post of the Day
I just learned and am so grateful to have been included in David McMahon’s “Post of the Day”. David is a journalist and internationally-published photographer. He is also the author of the novel Vegemite Vindaloo. If you pay his blog a… Read more
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Horse Photo Mosaic
Horses symbolize power, vitality and freedom. Cave art from the Ice Ages depict wild horses and cattle as the most important subjects. In fairy tales horses embody prophetic creatures with magical powers. Psychological symbology interprets horses as noble and intelligent… Read more
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Ordinary Miracles
Ever since I was a child I’ve been drawn to the ordinary. There’s always been an innate sense urging me to pay close attention. It’s funny though if you think of it, everything that is ordinary really is rather extraordinary…. Read more
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When you least expect it
It’s so true that we discover some of life’s most extraordinary moments when we least expect it. I had just walked a public labyrinth located in Victoria, BC and was drawn to a colourful and amazingly well kept church across… Read more
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Shutter Sister’s photo challenge
I belong to a wonderful online group called Shutter Sisters. Among the many wonderful and inspiring aspects of belonging to this group is a challenge called the Superhero Challenge. The current challenge by Jen Lemen is, “For this week’s Superhero… Read more