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Somehow a couple friends persuaded me to take kayak lessons. I blocked it out of my mind until the day of the lesson… and even managed to block it out right up until we walked to the shore. For … Continue reading Kayaks and miniatures make big adventures
An associate is traveling to Monterey Bay, California next week. That inspired me to dig up some old photos from my trip to Monterey Bay. Plus, I figured everyone needed a break from my macro photography bonanza. This was before … Continue reading My favorite place
Here’s a little creature I found on a cactus at Copper Breaks State Park. I was especially excited because it gave me an opportunity to use my new macro lens. The beetle looks fake. Side profile. Camera: Canon EOS 5D … Continue reading Cactus Longhorn Beetle
There wasn’t a plan. We just drove until we came upon Lake Ray Roberts. We finished admiring the lake and I managed to take a photo of a woman carrying a basket of fish. My friend Tore was explaining that … Continue reading Catch of the day!
An unexpected change of plans led to quite an adventure. My friend Tore and I considered several options but I was inclined to go to Denison… it’s an obvious choice, given my name is Denise. We made several stops along … Continue reading Wildflowers, motorcycles and feet in the sand!
I was recently invited to the Scarborough Renaissance Festival in Waxahachie, Texas. It is a photographer’s paradise for colorful costumes and unusual sights to see. Take a look… Here’s a blacksmith at work. You can see the end of the hammer … Continue reading A photographer’s paradise!
In August 2009 I was on a vacation in Vienna. Among the many sights was this outdoor flea market. There was one piece that caught our eye – it was big, it was wooden and it was heavy. Yet to … Continue reading Outdoor Flea Market
Today’s Random Object is provided by Karina Ramirez! ————————————————————— I examined the pen Karina selected for Random Object Wednesday. It was a gift she received to help her remember her time in Ecuador. I happened to have a map so … Continue reading Random Object Wednesday: Memories of Ecuador
I enjoy taking photos of anything and everything. Some objects seem mundane but taken at the right angle, with the right background and attention to detail, the mundane can become interesting. Here’s an example: This photo was taken at a … Continue reading With a little interest anything can look good in a photo!
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