I began a blog to share my gardens...
but somewhere along the path I've discovered...
I really do love the thrill of capturing an image.
I really do love the thrill of capturing an image.
And it tickles me when someone else delights
in the scene I create.
in the scene I create.
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| Alpine Meadow in September |
Thanks for your strong entry to the GGW contest. Really nice cropping allows you to fill the frame and have a precise focal point. I think a slightly lower down camera position might have allowed those main flowers (Rudbeckias ?) to be taller and fill up that side a bit more with your story."
~Saxon Holt, Photographer
When the voices of children are heard on the green
And laughing is heard on the hill,
My heart is at rest within my breast
And everything else is still.
~William Blake
And laughing is heard on the hill,
My heart is at rest within my breast
And everything else is still.
~William Blake
"This photo teaches us a lot about thinking outside the box, ah … er,
garden! This is a fun and endearing moment, and the accompanying poetry
(William Blake !) sends the whole thing off the chart of our
expectations. I really like the orange glow, the black silhouettes, the
highlighted edges and the three quirky poses. A Silver Medal award to
This Grandmother’s Garden shot of her grandchildren in silhouette. This
is a photo that moves beyond the ordinary and makes art out of the
ordinary.”
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| Columbine in the Wild Meadow |
I'm just a Picture Taker, not really a photographer
and I have so much to learn...
but I'm lovin' every step of my journey!
Throughout this new year,
I'll be sharpening my picture taking skills...
maybe I'll actually learn to use my camera properly.
Who knows?
Maybe I'll graduate
to become a camera-person someday.
"It takes a lot of imagination to be a good photographer.
You need less imagination to be a painter, because you can invent things.
But in photography everything is so ordinary;
it takes a lot of looking before you learn to see the extraordinary."
I think I better spend a little time
working on my imagination, too!
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| Bird Seed |
Throughout this new year,
I'll be sharpening my picture taking skills...
maybe I'll actually learn to use my camera properly.
Who knows?
Maybe I'll graduate
to become a camera-person someday.
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| More Please |
"It takes a lot of imagination to be a good photographer.
You need less imagination to be a painter, because you can invent things.
But in photography everything is so ordinary;
it takes a lot of looking before you learn to see the extraordinary."
~David Bailey (b. 1938), British photographer
I think I better spend a little time
working on my imagination, too!
Welcome to my gardens!
Your visit here is cherished
and your comments sweet nectar that keeps me posting.
Click on the *optional link to your website on the comment form
to leave your blog's address... so I can visit you!
You know I'm not the best - I just snap photos and it's either clear or grainy. :) Maybe someday I'll have time to study up on it but I do appreciate a great photo.
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Beautiful captures Carolyn. Lovely quotes too. The photo of the kids is my favorite. I remember the top two also.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are stunning now, don't know how you could improve.
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Funny Cher, you're better than you think you are. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's my favorite, too! Beautiful memory of fun visit to a few of my grand-kiddos.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Judith. First step is to really learn my camera... it can do much more than I'm allowing it to do.
ReplyDeleteYou always take great photos, I love what you have shared with us.
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Just a picture taker who has an artistic eye...I love the lst quote as I believe it does take so much more to find that extraordinary shot and then capture it...I hope to learn to use my camera properly too
ReplyDeleteGreat photos Carolyn, the sunset one of the children is fantastic. I think you already know how to use your camera quite well.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jen. That means a lot to me.
ReplyDeleteI think I recall that you and I both have been saying that for awhile now. Let's make this the year!
ReplyDeleteThat pic was taken right after I got my new camera... I think I just got lucky. It is a pretty nice camera, but mostly I use it like it's a point and shoot. It can do so much more.
ReplyDeleteOh Wow Carolyn, Your photos are already stunning, I look forward to seeing more of them...
ReplyDeleteGood for you! Your pictures are lovely. I've been wanting a new camera for a while. I hope I do as well as you.
ReplyDeleteAnd I look forward to your visiting again sweet friend.
ReplyDeleteOne step at a time, one foot in front of the other... thanks for coming!
ReplyDeleteSunset magic is more than a picture!
ReplyDeleteI'm just a picture-taker, too. I love that last quote. I never thought about how painting could be easier than photography, but yes, now that I think about it, I agree. Congrats on the Silver Medal. All of your photos are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are beautiful and this post is so inspirational. I find as I blog I want to take better pictures so I can bring my readers into the story.
ReplyDeleteHmmm, I think you are already a camera person! :D
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Beth P
Wow, I am so impressed with that second photo! It is truly special! I am not a photographer, either, and I also have been thinking that maybe this will be the year I learn all that my camera can do. I really should, because I love taking pictures almost as much as I love gardening.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Carolyn. I always enjoy your photos. They take me to a dreamy place--always a treat!
ReplyDeleteYou are right! To me it is a beautiful memory with grandchildren I adore. They live so far away.
ReplyDeleteThank you Holley... so nice to know another "Picture Taker".
ReplyDeleteThank you Shirley... follow the steps as they are presented to post. It really isn't hard but different from blogger.
ReplyDeleteYou are sweet. Hugs right back!
ReplyDeleteLet's form a "Picture Taker" club and commit to learning our cameras!
ReplyDeleteOh I want to go to that dreamy place... sounds inviting!
ReplyDeleteI love columbine and its grace in a fully green garden! I mostly like flowers in white color so that is why again describing about white one but all other remaining pictures are nice too !
ReplyDeletethe first two photos really are that amazing!! Actually I love all of your photography because ah yes, you are a photographer!
ReplyDeleteFantastic.. All the things I love...Gardening, flowers. & taking photos/ I won't say photography yet...maybe when I've learnt how to use the new camera I bought for my other half !!... I want to be able to take better pictures instead of aim & shoot. Your photos are lovely, however for me the one that stands out the most, is the silhouette of your grandchildren and deserves the silver award you were given, Well done. Love the idea of forming a photo club then perhaps I'll learn where I'm going wrong.
ReplyDeletebest wishes Barbara
I'm so happy I've found your blog. from Judith at 'Lavender Cottage.
Thanks Carolyn, I've been researching new comment platforms and will likely start using Disqus on my blog soon too!
ReplyDeleteDisqus is making big changes next week and I'm not sure I will like them. Stay tuned.
ReplyDeletehmmm, okay I'll wait and do more research. I want to encourage more comments and discussion on my site too. Some of my friends don't want a google account and don't like being "anonymous" either.
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