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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...
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Exploring Seattle's Neighborhoods
Once a month or so my good friend Dina and I take a walk in a different area of our region and combine it with brunch. Today we went to...
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"One Picture Promise"
"One picture promise " is what my friend Rick Sammon, Canon Explorer of Light, said in a recent video. He offered a quick tip to getting...
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Always Learning
Today was perfect for taking photos of flowers. The sky was overcast, so I grabbed my Sweet 50 lens, but when I got outside I discovered...
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Be Mobile
I came up with this post title, "be mobile," because for me it captures the importance of moving, walking, and taking photos. All of us...
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Island Walking
I do most of my Camera Walking in urban places, so it was a nice getaway to go to Whidbey Island on this holiday weekend to rest and take...
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Step into Spring
Spring is the time of year when flowers blossom and days get longer making it a good time to jump start your walking routine. We know...
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Cherry Blossom Time!
This is the time of year that the cherry blossoms are exploding with color - a great Camera Walking opportunity! Here in the Pacific...
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See In A New Way
"See in a new way" is Lensbaby's mantra, which I completely endorse. They produce great lenses to capture the dreamy and creative side of...