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60 with 60 Recap: What I’ve Learned from My Photo Challenge

September 26, 2011
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I’m happy to report that I have successfully completed my self-imposed 60 with 60 photography challenge.  In this challenge, I aimed to post 60 photos using a 60mm prime lens. My hope was that by imposing limitations on my gear, and by having a numerical goal, I would tap into a new vein of creativity [...]

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Beauty and Neglect

July 29, 2011

The jasmine blossoms try their best to cover up the peeling white paint Yes, another haiku. I couldn’t resist! This jasmine-covered archway stands in front of a yard near our house. I love that it tells such a story of hope and decay, beauty and neglect. As always, please feel free to share you own [...]

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Lacecap Hydrangea

July 28, 2011

I’ve always been partial to lacecap hydrangeas. Have you ever looked closely at a lacecap blossom? It’s like having two-flowers-in-one. There are the itty-bitty individual florets in the center (i.e., the lace) and the beautifully-colored larger petals around the perimeter (i.e., the cap). Wishing you a day filled with opportunities to stop and notice the [...]

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Book Review: Low Cost High Impact Photography

March 8, 2011

The words “minimalism” and “photography” are perfectly encapsulated in the work of photographer/blogger Steve Johnson (husband of The Minimalist Woman Meg Johnson). He brings a clear eye and a minimalist sensibility to his photos that give them a serene, timeless quality. Steve has just released a wonderful new e-book, Low Cost High Impact Photography. His [...]

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One shell, three ways

March 4, 2011

I have been dreaming of warm weather and tropical beaches. A friend gave me this shell from Mexico and it inspired me to experiment with different processing techniques. If I can’t be in a sunny place, at least I can focus on something that was! (And just in case it’s difficult to distinguish: it is [...]

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Floral Photo Update

March 2, 2011

Hi, and Happy Wednesday! I thought you might like to see what I’ve been up to lately. I seem to have been re-bitten by the ‘ol shutterbug. I’ve been thoroughly enjoying reconnecting with my camera, learning new techniques, and taking awesome online classes here and here. Sometimes, I use textures: And, sometimes, I use fancy [...]

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Elegant Simple Rose

November 12, 2010
White Rose

Portland is officially known as the City of Roses. (It is also affectionately known as Stumptown, Bridgetown, Rip City, P-Town, and PDX). Last week, my husband and I took a leisurely walk around our neighborhood and I was amazed to see roses still in full bloom. In November! I snapped a few pics and wanted [...]

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Floral Sunshine

October 29, 2010
floral sunshine

I have been traveling this week and have not been able to post as often as I would like. So, I am sharing a burst of floral sunshine with you instead! I took this picture last week and it lifts my energy each time I look at it. I hope it lifts your energy, too. [...]

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Mindful Photography

October 22, 2010
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I have been revisiting photography as a mindful activity. I find that taking photos, especially macro photos, is an excellent way to slow down and appreciate the present moment. There is nothing like focusing the lens of a camera on a small detail, realllly close, to help me, well, focus! And the congruency of minimalism [...]

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Minimalist Photography Collection

October 12, 2010
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I recently came across the most beautiful collection of minimalist images depicting, of all things, game pieces.  Photographer Steve Johnson has created this collection as part of his new online minimalist photography store. To be perfectly frank, I was not super-enthused when I saw the title of the collection.  Games? But then I clicked on [...]

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