I truly think that there is more beauty in imperfection than perfection, for it is the imperfect things that truly make us beautiful. --me
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Apr 22, 2009

My New Camera

For those who have asked:

My new camera is the Olympus E-520.

This image is from flickr, it is not my own.

I am in love with it. It has everything that I loved about my film cameras only it is digital. I like that it is lighter weight than a lot of the Nikons and Cannons that I researched. I gave it to my cousin who has the Nikon D60 to take the family pics at the wedding and she commented on how much lighter the camera was compared to hers.

I am itching for some free time to really go out and use the camera in nature. I can't wait to go on my first walk with it. But I have to finish the wedding pictures first, then I can get back to my normal picture taking.

Apr 20, 2009

Should be back to posting soon

I am in the process of weeding through 600+ photos that I took for my brother's wedding. I hope to have some highlights to show you all soon.

Apr 13, 2009

Give Away

Sorry I didn't post this sooner. I was at my mom's longer than expected working on flowers for my brother's wedding this weekend. But "better late than never"...is a good motto, right?

Using the random generator at random.org the winner of the
5x7's is Tricia at Bluff Area Daily
and the
4x6's is Stacey at Addicted to the Click

I will be contacting the two of you shortly so that I can get them mailed out by the end of this week. Thanks everyone and I will be doing something like this again in the future.

Apr 11, 2009

Update

I realize I have been neglectful of posting. I hope to be back at it real soon. Life is hectic. So much is going on and I am missing my downtime working on my blog. Yes I know it might be crazy but this is how I relax - blogging. It gives me the opportunity to work on my photography and share with others. I shall be back shortly once things calm down from getting things ready for my brothers wedding next week. I am in charge of flowers and photography. I will probably be sharing some of those images with you as well so you have some things to look forward to. Also on a bonus note, I got my new camera with my tax return. I look forward to playing with my new toy - first adventure is the wedding then on from there.

Don't forget about my give away. I will announce the winners Monday night.

Apr 7, 2009

My Give Away

It is really simple I will be giving away two prizes. I will choose names from those that leave a comment saying they would like to win. I will be giving away one set of 5x7 prints and one set of 4x6 prints.

All I am asking that you do is:
1. leave a comment on the original post.
2. If you mention this give away in your blog and tell me about it I will give you a second entry. (You can only win one of the prizes although you will be doubling your chance to win.)

I just ask that you leave your email address (in this format lady7298 at gmail dot com) so that I can contact you if you are the winner. I will also post the winners on a seperate post on April 13th the one year anniversary of this blog. The images that I will be giving away to the lucky winners are pictured in the original post.

They are a few of my favorite images that I took last year. I hope my winners enjoy them as much as I do.

To enter please visit the original post and leave a comment there.

Apr 3, 2009

Gobble, Gobble




A few images of the turkeys out at the Chippewa Nature Center in Midland. The only birds that I was able to watch the day that I was out there. I was afraid that I wouldn't see any birds when I got out there and saw that the main building was under a remodel. We decided to go ahead and drive around back to the homestead farm, sugarhouse, and schoolhouse area. I look forward to when the bird viewing room is accessible again so I can see more of a variety. Also my favorite little walking path is not easily accessible right now either. Being able to walk along the trail again will be nice, also.

Apr 2, 2009

The Last Freeze



Hopefully this is one of the last icycles that we will see for quite a while around here. I am ready for warm weather to be here to stay for a long stretch of time.

My give away

I was sitting hear reading through my google reader and it hit me. I FORGOT TO POST ABOUT MY GIVE AWAY. So I will post the rules now. It is really simple I will be giving away two prizes. I will choose names from those that leave a comment saying they would like to win. I will be giving away one set of 5x7 prints and one set of 4x6 prints.

All I am asking that you do is:
1. leave a comment on this post.
2. If you mention this give away in your blog and tell me about it I will give you a second entry. (You can only win one of the prizes although you will be doubling your chance to win.)

I just ask that you leave your email address (in this format lady7298 at gmail dot com) so that I can contact you if you are the winner. I will also post the winners on a seperate post on April 13th the one year anniversary of this blog.

The following are the images that I will be giving away to the lucky winners.




These are a few of my favorite images that I took last year. I hope my winners enjoy them as much as I do.

Apr 1, 2009

Breaking Up



I will post the details about my give away later tonight.

My First Blogging Recognition

My First Blogging Recognition
from Louise at Potted Frog

My Second Blogging Recognition

My Second Blogging Recognition
from Mom of 4 at Our "Lil" Family

My Third Blogging Recognition

My Third Blogging Recognition
from Pam at The Conley Family