The theme of the WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge this week is Monochromatic, or having multiple tones of one color. I am particularly drawn to monochromatic photos for their subtle beauty and strong composition. I took this picture while vacationing in Captiva, Florida. At first glance, most would think this is simply a black and white photo . […]Read Post ›
Summer is in full swing . . . the sun is shining, the ocean is sparkling, and people are smiling. It’s that feel good time of year, and I don’t want to miss a moment . . . which is why my blog posts have been few and far in between these last couple of months. […]Read Post ›
Beautiful natural light is a photographer’s dream. It can quickly take any shot from ordinary to extraordinary when captured the right way. A simple subject can become illuminated in a such way that the photo appears magical. Last weekend, I had the great opportunity to take a photography class focusing on embracing natural light. We […]Read Post ›
The theme of the WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge this week is Close Up, or getting really close to your subject. Also known as macro photography, close-ups allow you to see things you may otherwise not see . . . and I love it! I remember capturing these water-drops on an early spring morning. The overnight rain […]Read Post ›
Inspiration is a beautiful thing. With inspiration comes passion, excitement, and an urgency to create and achieve goals. Being inspired is such an exhilarating feeling . . . it is the motivation to jump out of bed in the morning with a smile. For me, photography is my passion. I love it. For the past couple of […]Read Post ›
The theme of the WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge this week is Half and Half, or an image that has 2 parts. This challenge was a bit tricky for me. Having a clear dividing line in the composition of my photos is not common. However, when it does occur, it can result in a very interesting and […]Read Post ›
You ever have the feeling you are being watched? You can almost sense someone’s eyes following you. Instinctively, you take a quick look around and discover that no one is in sight. So, you just shrug it off and go on your way. But, what would happen if you took a closer look at your […]Read Post ›
We lost a best friend last night. Actually, even more than a best friend . . . part of our family. We picked up sweet Harry as a bouncing pup over 13 years ago at Logan Airport in Boston. It was the day after my husband and I had returned from our honeymoon, and from […]Read Post ›
The theme of the WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge this week is Muse, also known as something that provides enthusiasm for an artist, poet, etc. Something that provides great inspiration. Meet my muse . . . “Daffodil.” Weighing in at a solid 125 lbs, my gray Newfoundland is a big girl, with a big heart, and […]Read Post ›
Have you ever been somewhere so beautiful that you can actually feel your heart and soul bursting with true joy? I have been lucky enough to have seen many spectacular places in this world, but my most recent adventure simply rises above them all. Ten miles off the rocky coast of Maine, lies a teeny-tiny […]Read Post ›
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