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Expanding My Perspective
As most of you have probably noticed, I love using my Lensbaby lenses to take photos of flowers, and I have been worrying that I will...
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Mobile Fun
My friends call me an early adopter, so they weren't surprised that I got a new iPhone this month. After researching the iPhone X and 8...
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The Happiest of Flowers
I love capturing images of sunflowers because they make me happy. In fact, I learned that they are considered to be the "happiest of...
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Reflections
The other day I picked up my framed photo and took it to the Washington State Convention Center for the six-month exhibition that opens...
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Celebrate World Photo Day
In case you want another reason to celebrate, consider doing something special this Saturday, August 19th on World Photo Day. Korske Ara...
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Summer Walking Tips
We are in the midst of a heat wave in the Pacific Northwest that is projected to go on for another week. To make matters worse, smoke...
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Appreciating Clouds
As a photographer I have learned to appreciate clouds. First, if the sky is cloudy or overcast it produces diffused light, which really...
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Are You a Photographer?
That was the question a woman in my neighborhood asked me this week while I was taking photos of her beautiful flowers in her garden. I...
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Add a Little Texture
Recently I have been asked how I create dreamy images of flowers. A big part of the answer is that I use creative art lenses, such as...
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Walking to Fitness and Health
It is summer and a perfect season to go out for a walk. Although there is increasing evidence that taking a walk brings many health...