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What do you Like to Photograph?
April 17, 2017 - What is it that grabs your attention? We all have different things we’re interested in. Some of us like food photography...
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Wildflowers
April 09, 2017 - It was kind of dreary and looking like rain as the day first began. That quickly changed to sunshine and blue skies thou...
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My Life ... in Still Life
April 02, 2017 - What an interesting journey this has been. My first knowledge of still life was when I was doing watercolor painting. No...
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Still Life on Chairs
March 23, 2017 - Still Life on Chairs... I never realized there were so many different ways you can do still life. I suppose it's obvious...
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Cards for Sale!
January 09, 2017 - I'm super excited to announce that I have cards for sale!
The art of letter writing or sending special little notes thr...
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What to do With Your Mounds of Photos
January 07, 2017 - Wow! We made it through another great and busy holiday season. Do you have any idea how many pictures you took? I don't...
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Christmas Photos
November 30, 2016 - It's December! Capturing moments in life is the tagline for my photography business and I'm here to encourage you to do...
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Creating a Template in Photoshop
October 18, 2016 - Creating a template in Photoshop is super easy once you learn the steps. There are many sites out there that you can joi...
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My Still Life
September 23, 2016 - My Still Life... Peace is what you tend to think of when you think 'still life'. My life is nothing but still. I have th...
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The Dreaded Self Portrait
April 16, 2016 - Believe it or not, the 'dreaded self portrait' is the perfect description for 'selfies' taken by photographers.
Most of...
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Resizing An Image
April 13, 2016 - With all of the photos we share, resizing an image is such a common question. I'm hoping to make this process as simple...
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What's In My Bag?
April 04, 2016 - What's In My Bag is a pretty common post. I thought I'd join along with the crowd on this one and tell you what's in my...
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Which Cherry Blossom Picture Do You Prefer?
March 30, 2016 - Just doing a little survey to see which cherry blossom picture you prefer. Spring is such a great time to get out and ge...
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Favorite Fonts for You!
March 28, 2016 - Today seems like a great day to share with you some of my Favorite Fonts! Fonts are fun to use in all sorts of different...
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Quick Portrait Photography Tips
March 26, 2016 - Today I want to share with you some quick portrait photography tips. Portraits is my favorite type of photography. My go...
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My Photography Story
March 15, 2016 - I thoght I'd do something a little different today and tell you all how I got started in photography. Taking pictures, c...
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Travis & Erika
March 14, 2016 - Gorgeous day at Spanish Oaks Ranch in Santa Margarita, California
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inspiration for today ... day 12
July 31, 2015 - You will seek Me and find Me
when you search for Me with all your heart.
Jeremiah 29:13
A verse couldn't be more true...
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inspiration for today ... day 11
July 10, 2015 - Live in peace with one another.
1 Thessalonians 5:13
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Brittney & Joel
June 10, 2015 - A Las Vegas wedding...
No pictures to show the day...
A meet in Shell Beach...
Beautiful love to share...
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inspiration for today ... day 10
April 02, 2015 - The Lord your God is with you;
the mighty One will save you.
He will rejoice over you.
You will rest in His love;
He...
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inspiration for today ... day 9
March 27, 2015 - Love one another as I have loved you
John 13:34
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inspiration for today day 8
March 17, 2015 - What we have once enjoyed we can never lose,
All that we love deeply
becomes a part of us.
Helen Keller
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inspiration for today ... day 7
March 13, 2015 - The wildflowers are beautiful this year! We've had a pretty good amount of rain and now get to enjoy some of the beauty...
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inspiration for today ... day 6
March 11, 2015 - Your ears will hear a word behind you,
"this is the way, walk in it",
Whenever you turn to the right or to the left....
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inspiration for today ... day 5
March 09, 2015 - The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever.
Isaiah 40:8
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inspiration for today ... day 4
March 04, 2015 - God's Word is the anchor to our soul, it is life giving, it is filled with hope. It will refresh you as you dive yoursel...
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inspiration for today ... day 2
March 02, 2015 - In Your presence is fullness of joy.
Psalm 16:11
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inspiration for today ... day 1
March 01, 2015 - Do not let your heart be troubled. Believe in God, Believe also in Me.
John 14:1
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this I love ... day 28
February 28, 2015 - photography... I love...
Thank you for joining me on this 28 day journey!
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this I love ... day 27
February 28, 2015 - Miranda ~ Mercedes ~ Marina
Three incredible blessings God gave to me. I am so thankful for my girls. They each have th...
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this I love ... day 25
February 25, 2015 - It doesn't seem to matter what it is... there seems to be a picture in just about everything...
And I want to take pi...
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this I love ... day 24
February 25, 2015 - They capture my eye wherever I go, whether they're old and broken down and new and standing ta ll.
Atascadero - San L...
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this I love ... day 23
February 23, 2015 - Joan - Carolyn - Marie - James
these I love...
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this I love ... day 22
February 22, 2015 - Need I say more...
these mountains I love...
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this I love ... day 21
February 22, 2015 - Blue skies, water, sunflowers, outdoor activities...
summer I love...
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this I love ... day 20
February 20, 2015 - Some might say this is a weakness of mine. I love craft supplies. And I make things out of and with them.:) They never g...
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this I love ... day 19
February 19, 2015 - Just imagine yourself sitting here
in complete silence
enjoying the fresh air
the view
peaceful places I love...
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this I love ... day 17
February 18, 2015 - They float across the sky not in any particular form or way. Some are big and puffy, others are light and airy. Sometime...
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this I love ... day 16
February 16, 2015 - How many varieties can there possibly be? How many different looks?
This sweet little tree had captured my eye so many...
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this I love ... day 15
February 15, 2015 - Atascadero. I do love this little city here on the Central Coast of California. I don't live there but I consider it my...
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this I love ... day 14
February 14, 2015 - Happy Valentines Day!
Hearts
this I love...
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this I love ... day 13
February 14, 2015 - The view are incredible.
Looking to the west, To the south, To the east and then to the north.
I've shown you the...
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this I love ... day 12
February 12, 2015 - I believe I started collecting miniatures when I was a young girl. I know I've always loved small things. My family and...
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this I love ... day 11
February 11, 2015 - Who doesn't love flowers...
These are just a few of the types of flowers I love...
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this I love ... day 10
February 10, 2015 - A walk on the beach,
the sound of the waves,
sand under my feet,
a cool ocean breeze,
the wonder of God's creation....
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this I love ... day 9
February 09, 2015 - On a dirt road
and up the side of a hill
is this place I call home
See you on another day
where you'll see the lon...
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this I love ... day 8
February 08, 2015 - Mang Jung hi is the birth name for this Korean woman. When she met the man she married, he gave her the name Cindy Lee....
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this I love ... day 7
February 07, 2015 - A cup of hot tea on a rainy day...
Just as simple at that...
This I love...
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this I love ... day 6
February 06, 2015 - Up in the Shaver Lake area if you take a 30 minute drive out Dinkey Creek Road at the end of that road you'll find this...
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this I love ... day 5
February 05, 2015 - Seven incredible blessings. Being a Mom and raising my girls was such an amazing thing. When they all grew up and left h...
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this I love ... day 4
February 04, 2015 - So, now you know it.
Orange.
It's bright.
It's happy.
It makes me feel like summer.
This color I love...
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this I love ... day 3
February 03, 2015 - If you knew the number of times I raced out of my house, camera in hand, to look at and photograph the sunset you'd know...
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this I love ... day 2
February 02, 2015 - If you know me, then you know this my husband. We've been married for 36 years... crazy! And a miracle. I thank God for...
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this I love ... day 1
February 01, 2015 - Twenty eight day of things I love. I'm excited about this blog journey because it will be full of things I love. I know...
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my 365 a journal day 275
October 02, 2014 - In life we come across many people, they all impact our lives in one way or another. Vicky is one of those people whose...
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my 365 a journal day 257
September 14, 2014 - The Lord is with you when you are with Him.
And if you seek Him, He will let you find Him...
2 Chronicles 15:2
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my 365 a journal day 255
September 12, 2014 - One day long ago God told me to combine my love for photography with my love for card making.
Here is a set of beautifu...
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my 365 a journal day 254
September 11, 2014 - Sweet little Anna turned one! I've had the pleasure of photographing this family several times now and always love the t...
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my 365 a journal day 246
September 03, 2014 - I always love an opportunity to go to the beach to do portraits with someone who is beautiful on the inside and out. Gab...
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my 365 a journal day 245
September 02, 2014 - Labor Day weekend is a great time to get away... that is if you can manage to get away from the crowds! Kind of an impos...
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my 365 a journal day 222
August 10, 2014 - The earth is the Lord's and all that is in it.
1 Corinthians 10:26
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my 365 a journal day 198
July 16, 2014 - Listen to yourself and in that quietude you might hear the voice of God.
Maya Angelou
Landscape photography by Carol...
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my 365 a journal day 190
July 08, 2014 - One of my most favorite places on this earth.
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my 365 a journal day 181
June 29, 2014 - "The Lord will
fight for you, and
you have only
to be silent."
Exodus 14:4
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my 365 a journal day 169
June 17, 2014 - We do not remember days,
we remember moments.
Cesare Parese
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my 365 a journal day 162
June 11, 2014 - The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.
Pablo Picasso
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My 365 a journal day 161
June 10, 2014 - Yesterday was one of those days where I had some time to kill, so I stayed in town and did some wandering. My final dest...
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my 365 a journal day 159
June 08, 2014 - Sunday Inspiration...
Do not fear, for I am with you;
Do not anxiously look about you,
for I am your God.
I will str...
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my 365 a journal day 155
June 04, 2014 - A b l a c k a n d w h i t e d a y...
My backyard is becoming a garden.
My kind of garden.
Paths take me through so I...
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my 365 a journal day 154
June 03, 2014 - An incredible flower.
I've always loved it in it's bright yellow state with the beautiful brown center
but the early s...
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my 365 a journal day 148
May 28, 2014 - Some days the morning light pulls me away from everything I'm doing. Today was one of those mornings.
If you've followe...
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my 365 a journal day 145
May 25, 2014 - He renews my life He leads me along the right paths for His name’s sake.
Psalm 23:3
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my 365 a journal day 141
May 21, 2014 - Standing at the corner of El Camino Real and West Mall, right at Sunken Gardens there are a few old buildings you can se...
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my 365 a journal day 138
May 18, 2014 - I shall delight in Your commandments, which I love.
and I shall lift up my hands to your commandments,
Which I love; A...
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my 365 a journal day 127
May 07, 2014 - When you venture off of the main highways you'll be certain to find some incredible views. No high cliffs in this vast a...
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my 365 a journal day 125
May 05, 2014 - A favorite drive of mine... Shell Creek Road offers the hope of wildflowers in the Spring. I missed it this year althoug...
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my 365 a journal day 123
May 03, 2014 - If you have a close friend, you understand...
If you don't, I pray you find one.:)
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my 365 a journal day 121
May 01, 2014 - April showers bring May flowers...
We didn't have alot of rain and we don't have alot of flowers... but here are some I...
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my 365 a journal day 120
April 30, 2014 - For it is God who is at work in you, both to work and to will for His good pleasure.
Philippians 2:13
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my 365 a journal day 119
April 29, 2014 - So, what do you do when you're stranded at the airport....
do a little talking with God
call your husband
call AAA
p...
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my 365 a journal day 117
April 27, 2014 - A gentle answer turns away wrath but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15:1
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my 365 a journal day 106
April 15, 2014 - The Lunar Eclipse... I am so not a late night person but last night I was intrigued by what was happening in the night s...
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my 365 a journal day 103
April 13, 2014 - Sunday Inspiration...
The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever.
Isaiah 40:8
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my 365 a journal day 99
April 09, 2014 - It's spring!... and I have this beautiful flower growing in my yard. Almost a miracle. It's dry where I live and flowers...
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my 365 a journal day 97
April 07, 2014 - Digging back in the archives for these, although just edited today. Last year I had the opportunity to go to Texas and p...
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my 365 a journal day 95
April 05, 2014 - The simplicity of nature always catches my eye.
The one who knows me the best loves me the most.
Tom Gaddis
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my 365 a journal day 94
April 04, 2014 - We've been waiting and waiting and honestly I really didn't think it would ever happen, but we finally have green hills...
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my 365 a journal day 92
April 02, 2014 - My photography job takes me in so many different directions sometimes. For the past two months I've been helping out a f...
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my 365 a journal day 91
April 01, 2014 - Wisteria... a favorite flower of mine. This beautiful plant is not blooming in my yard although there was a time that I...
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my 365 a journal day 80
March 28, 2014 - When we first see them it's an exciting event. Spring has come! They are beautiful in their first stages.
Standing ta...
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my 365 a journal day 79
March 26, 2014 - One of my favorite things here on the Central Coast are the vineyards. I love them in every season.
This is the Pomar J...
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my 365 a journal day 77
March 24, 2014 - Driving down the road headed towards town my eyes go back and forth across the landscape, always scanning... not really...
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my 365 a journal day 76
March 23, 2014 - Sunday Inspiration...
... be imitators of God,
as beloved children.
Ephesians 5:1
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my 365 a journal day 75
March 20, 2014 - ... New Growth...
Last year I had the most beautiful sunflowers. I let them dry and saved the seeds.
Some of the s...
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my 365 a journal day 74
March 19, 2014 - After the dryness and lack of color in winter the pink of the blossoms on the trees make you feel like life has suddenly...
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my 365 a journal day 73
March 18, 2014 - This is a great group of women who are a 'Crisis Management Team'. They have been trained and are here to help in any cr...
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my 365 a journal day 72
March 17, 2014 - This past fall my friend Donna and I, who is also a photographer went over to an adorable little Garden Shop in Santa Ma...
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my 365 a journal day 71
March 16, 2014 - Sunday Inspiration...
For here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city that is to come.
Hebrews 13:14
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my 365 a journal day 69
March 14, 2014 - We live in a beautiful place. It's quiet and peaceful. A good place to ponder life and all of what it involves.
Beside...
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my 365 a journal day 68
March 13, 2014 - So, today has absolutely nothing to do with photography but it does have to do with my 365. In trying to live a healthie...
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my 365 a journal day 67
March 12, 2014 - A recent trip to the Tenderloin in San Francisco and then a walk through the park in Paso Robles. The homeless are every...
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my 365 a journal day 66
March 10, 2014 - Jim and I have always loved traveling the backroads. This was a trip with the whole family... just a weekend one at that...
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my 365 a journal day 65
March 09, 2014 - Sunday Inspiration...
No one has ever seen God;
but if we love one another,
God lives in us and His love
is made...
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my 365 a journal day 64
March 08, 2014 - It's a beautiful building with incredible detail. After being damaged in the earthquake from several years ago the build...
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my 365 a journal day 63
March 06, 2014 - It's Thursday. I'm sick. A new book just arrived in my mailbox today. What better thing to do than relax and read.
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my 365 a journal day 59
March 01, 2014 - So, I just stopped by Joebella for a cup of tea and a visit with friends and was blessed with the opportunity to go behi...
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my 365 a journal day 56
February 26, 2014 - Out of the corner of my eye in the dark morning I could see a shimmer of light. The dark sky is a welcome sight on this...
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my 365 a journal day 54
February 24, 2014 - Peace is always beautiful.
… Walt Whitman
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my 365 a journal day 53
February 23, 2014 - Sunday Inspiration...
Because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even whe...
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my 365 a journal day 52
February 22, 2014 - W a t e r c o l o r B r u s h e s
I was born into a family of artists. My Uncle Milford Zornes was a watercolor artis...
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my 365 a journal day 51
February 21, 2014 - Pray for rain.
The Atascadero Lake & Creek Photos taken in 2010 and the winter of 2011-2012
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my 365 a journal day 50
February 19, 2014 - The wind and the clouds have a language all their own. Sit, watch and listen and you'll be totally taken away by the pea...
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my 365 a journal day 49
February 18, 2014 - Another great day in the beautiful state of California. As you can see this is the Golden Gate Bridge from Conzelman Roa...
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my 365 a journal day 48
February 17, 2014 - It's been awhile since I've looked into California missions, well except for the little visit to the San Luis Obispo Mis...
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my 365 a journal day 46
February 15, 2014 - One minute we're above them, then we plunge into them.
They begin to surround us. First we have light. Then thick gray.
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my 365 a journal day 45
February 14, 2014 - Just a little pink for your Valentines Day!
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my 365 a journal day 44
February 13, 2014 - Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
A little information on the mission taken from Wikipedia
Father Serra sent an expedi...
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my 365 a journal day 43
February 12, 2014 - Texture. Door. Detail.
What can I say. They interest me.
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my 365 a journal day 42
February 11, 2014 - Well, I've had the opportunity to take all of the older granddaughters out for a fun day in town but this is the first t...
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my 365 a journal day 41
February 10, 2014 - Some of the oddest things in this world capture my attention. They're always worth a picture to me. I had gone to this f...
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my 365 a journal day 40
February 09, 2014 - Sunday Inspiration
You sent abundant rain, O God, to refresh the weary land.
Psalm 68:9
Just as God sends rain to r...
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my 365 a journal day 39
February 08, 2014 - A N D R E J A M E S
Every Gramma needs an Andre. The sweetest grandson a Gramma could ever ask for.
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my 365 a journal day 38
February 07, 2014 - Faithful is He who calls you...
1 Thessalonians 5:24
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my 365 a journal day 36
February 05, 2014 - I love old buildings. This building is in Shandon California. If you know anything about it I'd love to hear.
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my 365 a journal day 35
February 04, 2014 - You guessed it... I got to go for a ride in a big rig... something I've done a few times in my life. One of the pluses (...
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my 365 a journal day 34
February 03, 2014 - James Taylor's music has always been a favorite of mine... and my husbands. He's got that kind of music that you can hav...
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my 365 a journal day 33
February 02, 2014 - Let my teaching fall like rain and my words descend like dew, like showers on new grass, like abundant rain on tender pl...
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my 365 a journal day 32
February 01, 2014 - We could never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joy in the world.
Helen Keller
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my 365 a journal day 31
January 31, 2014 - Stormy mornings.
Cloudy skies.
Cold outside.
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my 365 a journal day 30
January 30, 2014 - I took a walk through San Luis Obispo the other day and had some fun capturing a couple of street scenes.
Each shot is...
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my 365 a journal day 29
January 29, 2014 - The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mode but the true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring...
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my 365 a journal day 28
January 28, 2014 - Just a couple of January scenes... all three taken in 2013.
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my 365 a journal day 26
January 26, 2014 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:13
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my 365 a journal day 24
January 24, 2014 - The drive from Atascadero to home is one I do pretty much daily and as you can guess I've taken pictures all along the w...
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my 365 a journal day 23
January 23, 2014 - H a r m o n y C a l i f o r n i a
Harmony is one of my favorite little spots here on the Central Coast. It's near the o...
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my 365 a journal day 22
January 22, 2014 - A little bit of black and white for you today...
Highway 41 between Creston and Atascadero
City Hall in Atascadero
Oa...
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my 365 a journal day 21
January 21, 2014 - We had our Forever Girlfriends Team Retreat this past weekend at Camp Emmanuel Heights Conference Grounds.
Here's a lit...
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my 365 a journal day 19
January 19, 2014 - Sunday Inspiration...
“For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven,
And do not return there without watering th...
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my 365 a journal day 18
January 18, 2014 - The first thing I saw when I walked into my backyard were these amazing little green shoots popping up out of the ground...
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my 365 a journal day 17
January 17, 2014 - Today is the first day of our team retreat. We talk, we plan, we eat, we laugh. It's always alot of fun and we get so mu...
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my 365 a journal day 16
January 16, 2014 - On the Central Coast of California is the beautiful little town of Atascadero. This is just a little stroll through the...
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my 365 a journal day 15
January 15, 2014 - T hey lived in Betteravia (I don't know if it was a town back then or just a place but it is east of Santa Maria Califor...
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my 365 a journal day 13
January 13, 2014 - Though the fig tree should not blossom And there be no fruit on the vines, Though the yield of the olive should fail And...
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my 365 a journal day 12
January 12, 2014 - Sunday Inspiration Life is full of choices. We make them every day. The scripture here talks about a very important choi...
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my 365 a journal day 10
January 10, 2014 - There's something about the look of the vineyards in the middle of winter. I like it. The dry branches. Some with a few...
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my 365 a journal day 9
January 09, 2014 - The narrow road winds through the barren hills and seems to go on and on. Every once in a while you'll go around a curve...
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my 365 a journal day 8
January 08, 2014 - Alright, ready for our walk... I'm so glad you decided to join me.:) On the west side of th house there is a little butt...
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my 365 a journal day 7
January 07, 2014 - People.
In December I had the opportunity to go to San Francisco and do a photobooth at the YWAM base in the midst of t...
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my 365 a journal day 4
January 04, 2014 - So, it was a beautiful Wednesday afternoon and my friend Donna and I went out exploring, cameras in hand. Santa Margarit...
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my 365 a journal day 3
January 03, 2014 - Sometimes life gets a little hectic and you need to just get away for the day... or even just a few hours. Yesterday I h...
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my 365 a journal day 2
January 02, 2014 - It's interesting to me that I would choose barns as my photo selections for the day. I'm not really partial to them alth...
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my 365 a journal day 1
January 01, 2014 - This is my prayer Lord... Lead me in your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation, for You I wait all th...
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52 weeks 2013 week 13
December 30, 2013 - It was a gorgeous morning in Morro Bay. A perfect day for a photo shoot. These sisters and their husbands met at a centr...
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from morning til evening
December 16, 2013 - This was a lighting day today for me... As the sunlight hits the front of my house in the morning it's so beautiful I ha...
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52 Weeks 2013 Week 11
December 06, 2013 - At the end of the road and the end of the day you're sure to find some beauty.
This peaceful location is just calling f...
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Tips on Thanksgiving Photos
November 25, 2013 - Hello there and Happy Thanksgiving week to you! I've put together a few tips on Thanksgiving photos and what to look for...
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52 Weeks 2013 Week 10
November 19, 2013 - So we took a drive over to the coast and then headed on up. We only went up to San Simeon. It was a beautiful day.
The...
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Adding a Quote to Your Image
November 11, 2013 - Adding a quote to your image is easier than you might think. Let's walk through a simple tutorial. If you have any quest...
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Art Journey
November 08, 2013 - A new journey has begun in my life...
it's an art journey.
Art has for most of my adult years been a part of my life....
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52 Weeks 2013 Week 9
November 04, 2013 - "Don't walk behind me;
I may not lead.
Don't walk in front of me;
I may not follow.
Just walk beside me and be my fr...
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Our God Reigns
October 31, 2013 - How lovely on the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who announces peace and brings good news of happin...
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Family Portraits
October 30, 2013 - So, when was the last time you had portraits done? It's that time of year... the weather's getting colder and we're head...
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52 Weeks 2013 Week 8
October 28, 2013 - But baby it's cold outside...
... the perfect day for candles, a cozy fire and some warm potato soup!
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52 Weeks 2013 Week 6
October 14, 2013 - Taking portraits is a personal thing.
Capturing the beauty in women is a passion of mine.
This week... Hilary.
Sp...
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Get Quiet Before Him ...
October 11, 2013 - Getting quiet before God... something we all want to do. Something we all put off at times. He has so much He wants to s...
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52 Weeks 2013 Week 5
October 08, 2013 - The sky is an incredible thing. The clouds offer a continuously changing scene for us. We capture it with our eyes and s...
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52 Weeks 2013 Week 4
September 30, 2013 - In a family with seven grandchildren, the one boy can sometimes feel all alone. Andre is such an amazing boy! He is nine...
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Summer's End
September 25, 2013 - The end of a season... what does that really mean. One part of us goes dormant until it's time again I suppose. That usu...
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52 Weeks 2013 Week 3
September 24, 2013 - Atascadero has many beautiful spots but this historical building and the Lewis Avenue Bridge are truly one of the highli...
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Lavendar
September 22, 2013 - Today is a lavendar sort of day...
Read the words and let them soak into your soul.
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Let's Make Memories Together
September 17, 2013 - Gift Certificates are available and only have to be purchased by the date shown.
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52 Weeks 2013 Week 1
September 09, 2013 - 52 Weeks 2013 is my new project. A set of photos once a week for your viewing pleasure. Check back or sign up to receive...
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Photo Sale!
September 06, 2013 - I'm having a sale on all of my flower photography! Click here to see my whole selection. Enter the code 20percent at che...
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Sequoia National Forest
September 03, 2013 - The beginning of our three day journey into the mountains...
The sky was filled with smoke from the fires in the neighb...
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Aubree
August 30, 2013 - Cute girl... fun photo shoot! This is why I love photography!
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My Backyard
August 29, 2013 - I'm loving my backyard more and more. The flowers are so pretty. Yesterday I painted my table. It was a gift from my sis...
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Be Still ...
July 20, 2013 - I think I love the ocean. It's an incredible place.
I love the roaring of the waters. I love God and I love His Word.
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week 52 glorifying God day 2
March 15, 2013 - 52 weeks!
Consider how the wild flowers grow. They do not labor or spin.
Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his s...
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week 52 glorifying God day 1
March 11, 2013 - 52 weeks!
God gave me the desire. He gave me any talents that I have. He is continuing to develop those talents and cha...
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week 51 patterns day 1
February 19, 2013 - 52 weeks!
Patterns. They're everywhere.
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week 49 photography art day 2
February 09, 2013 - 52 weeks!
Just outside of Paso. The hills roll, the vineyards grow and the buildings stand in their glory.
Whether the...
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week 49 photography art day 1
February 05, 2013 - 52 weeks!
Watercolor was the medium I used. I'd take my camera out and take pictures of amazing scenes and then try to...
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week 48 black and white day 3
February 01, 2013 - 52 weeks!
An incredible spot. I drive by this place so many times during the week. The view is always different. God pr...
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week 49 black and white day 1
January 28, 2013 - 52 weeks!
My stop was to photograph the grapes but I shot the fence instead.
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week 48 blue day 3
January 24, 2013 - 52 weeks!
The sky was so blue. The clouds so impressive. This week had to include photos from my trip to Texas a little...
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week 48 blue day 1
January 21, 2013 - 52 weeks!
Not my favorite color
but one that you see everywhere.
Blue.
Skies.
Water.
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week 47 january day 5
January 18, 2013 - 52 weeks!
In the quiet morning hours, in the hustle and bustle of life, in my garden in the cool of the day... our Lord...
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week 47 january day 3
January 16, 2013 - 52 weeks!
There are summer and fall
vineyards
and then there are winter
vineyards.
They each have their
beauty.
T...
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52 of me? week 23
January 12, 2013 - My daughters do pictures of themselves like this and for some reason one day this past summer I thought I'd do the same.
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week 46 do you see what I see day 5
January 11, 2013 - 52 weeks!
The vineyards are barren now and the air is so crisp. It was a good day for a ride though. I use to hate thes...
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week 46 do you see what I see day 4
January 10, 2013 - 52 weeks!
Gift shops, restaurants, specialty stores, wine tasting, olive oil tasting, coffee shops, bakeries, cheese sh...
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week 46 do you see what I see day 3
January 09, 2013 - 52 weeks!
What beauty and peace these rolling hills provide. I drive by hills like these every day of my life. I live i...
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week 46 do you see what I see day 2
January 08, 2013 - 52 weeks!
The grass is green, the fenceline long and the view, well it goes on forever - in all directions. Shell Creek...
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week 45 where my car takes me day 5
January 04, 2013 - 52 weeks!
A road much traveled for me and everchanging colors and view. This is at the corner of Highway 41 and Webster...
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week 45 where my car takes me day 4
January 03, 2013 - 52 weeks!
An unlikely place - although who am I to say one place is more unlikely than another to find a shot. I was he...
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week 45 where my car takes me day 3
January 02, 2013 - 52 weeks!
Over the past ten days I've been to this train station four times. What a special time for us to get to spend...
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week 45 where my car takes me day 1
December 31, 2012 - 52 weeks!
At my house it was sunny. But as I headed in, taking a different route than normal the fog started to close i...
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week 44 december day 3
December 28, 2012 - 52 weeks!
It was a cold and rainy day as I walked through the streets of Paso Robles. I could have just raced to my des...
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week 43 winter day 4
December 20, 2012 - 52 weeks!
Winter around my house is a little frost on the fence tops and a pile of firewood right next to the door.
We...
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week 43 winter day 3
December 19, 2012 - 52 weeks!
It's December. Their baby is due in January. We planned the photo shoot and then the rains came down. We had...
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week 43 winter day 2
December 18, 2012 - 52 weeks!
Winter in the part of California that I come from is barren trees, cloudy skies and green fields.
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week 42 harmonious day 5
December 14, 2012 - 52 weeks!
Cozy and inviting. Coffee and tea. Delicious little treats. Shopping, crafting.
H a r m o n i o u s l y in H...
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week 42 harmonious day 4
December 13, 2012 - 52 weeks!
Colored glass, warmth, fire, bright lights, arts, craftsman, breakables.
Walk through their door and that is...
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week 42 harmonious day 2
December 11, 2012 - 52 weeks!
I love this bicycle! Today I couldn't decide which angle I preferred so I put both up. Maybe you could help..
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week 42 harmonious day 1
December 10, 2012 - 52 weeks!
In a quiet little village on the coast of California as you wander through you'll find many a site that captu...
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week 40 at the bay day 5
November 30, 2012 - 52 weeks!
This seemed to be a fitting photograph for the last day of 'at the bay'. Born a Tognazzini to Milford and Cin...
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week 40 at the bay day 2
November 27, 2012 - 52 weeks!
Looking out over the waters, noticing all of the detail as the sun sets I can't help but think about what's b...
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week 40 at the bay day 1
November 26, 2012 - 52 weeks!
Yesterday, along with my husband Jim went over to Morro Bay for a short little celebration of our 34 years of...
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week 39 a fall day day 2
November 20, 2012 - 52 weeks!
Earlier this month I decided to take a little drive over to the coast. My hope was to get some beach shots. I...
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week 38 november day 5
November 16, 2012 - 52 weeks!
I was busy editing photos and just happened to glance behind me and see this amazing light coming through the...
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week 38 november day 4
November 15, 2012 - 52 weeks!
If you live anywhere on the Central Coast of California you saw this amazing sky last night. The colors were...
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week 38 november day 3
November 14, 2012 - 52 weeks!
It had been awhile since I'd been to the beach... I just had to go this one morning a week or so ago.
Click...
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week 38 november day 2
November 13, 2012 - 52 weeks!
Hats for the homeless... a great November project. The number of homeless people seems to increase every year...
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52 of me? week 19
November 11, 2012 - I don't really play the piano. Struggling along through a song is more like it. This beautiful piece stands tall in my l...
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week 37 thankfulness day 5
November 09, 2012 - Three beautiful granddaughters. They are sweet and adorable and I love every minute I get to spend with them. I am so pr...
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week 37 thankfulness day 4
November 08, 2012 - 52 weeks!
I'm so thankful for this man. This month we celebrate 34 years of marriage. It's been a tough road for us. Th...
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week 37 thankfulness day 3
November 07, 2012 - 52 weeks!
On day 3, I'm very thankful for Andre and Anikah. They bring lots of joy to their Gramma's heart.
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week 37 thankfulness day 1
November 05, 2012 - 52 weeks!
Sweet Layla. A little outing with Gramma so her Mommy could take Cara to the doctor ended up in almost a full...
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52 of me? week 18
November 03, 2012 - Yep, that's my foot down there. Sitting in my car on a break.
Playing around with my camera,
whether it be my phone ca...
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week 36 paso robles day 4
November 01, 2012 - 52 weeks!
Down Spring, turn on 13th toward Park Ave. Turn left on on Park Ave and look to your left and there is where...
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week 36 paso robles day 1
October 29, 2012 - 52 weeks!
Why not start the week out with my favorite coffee house. When you visit Paso Robles this stop is a must! The...
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week 35 orange day 5
October 26, 2012 - 52 weeks!
How many times have you driven by an old worn out home without a thought. This empty place was once someone's...
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week 34 orange day 4
October 25, 2012 - 52 weeks!
As I drive up my driveway my eyes are always drawn to the west, especially in the late afternoon/early evenin...
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week 35 orange day 3
October 24, 2012 - 52 weeks!
They're all around us.
Some in a little better shape than others.
What do you find when you open the door o...
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week 35 orange day 2
October 23, 2012 - 52 weeks!
Umbrellas drenched in rain...
taken in the Trader Joe's parking lot on a rainy morning.
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week 35 orange day 1
October 22, 2012 - 52 weeks!
Baskets full of oranges seemed to be a good way to start out my week of 'orange'. Check back to see what othe...
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week 33 koinonia day 5
October 12, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
Standing on the deck outside Hillside Chapel the view in beautiful. The trees, the buildings, the walkways...
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week 33 koinonia day 3
October 10, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
Three days and 39 women. What an amazing time we had! So much laughter. So much fun! Laughing, talking, cryin...
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week 33 koinonia day 1
October 08, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
Early in the morning. It seems that everyone else is asleep. I quietly leave my room and head over to the lod...
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week 32 california day 5
October 05, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
Jim and I took a trip over to Fresno this summer and as usual took as many side roads as we could... you'd be...
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week 32 california day 4
October 04, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
They are incredible. When you drive back in to some of what seems like the farthest point and then you can se...
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week 31 high school grads day 1
September 24, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
Courtney. To see all of her pictures click on 'Home' and under the Galleries section you'll find her.
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52 of me? week 12
September 22, 2012 - Not much to say about a picture of myself...
me in glasses
smudged makeup:(
probably a typical look.
Do you have ide...
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week 30 random day 5
September 21, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
...
There is beauty in everything,
as we look deeper and longer it can usually be found.
...
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week 30 random day 3
September 19, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
My favorite flower! I stuck some seeds in the ground a while back and up they came! My first time ever to gro...
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week 30 random day 2
September 18, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
Linne Road... I'd been on it so many years ago, but only a little way out. My girls and I use to go berry pic...
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52 of me? week 11
September 08, 2012 - My tripod, a chair, my reflection in the mirror. If you take a look at the few things over on the dresser and in the bac...
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week 29 memories day 5
September 07, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
For some reason when I saw this little fan I got a little emotional. It means nothing to you, but to me it br...
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week 29 memories day 2
September 04, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
I don't remember when it all started but it is a memory that I treasure. Grandma's cedar chest sits at the en...
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week 29 memories day 1
September 03, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
It's been so many years now since the 'Invasion'. There were eight of us that invaded their home. My three gi...
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Tips and Treats Week 9
September 02, 2012 - Over the last year or so I've begun to play around with brushes in Photoshop. I'm amazed at some of the things you can d...
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fifty two of me? week 10
September 01, 2012 - I took this one back in June. Having my picture taken is something I'm really not that comfortable with. It's easier whe...
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week 28 shell beach day 2
August 28, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
The air was crisp and damp. The sun was quickly fading yet so bright in front of me. I walked over to the edg...
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fifty two of me? week nine
August 25, 2012 - One of the most challenging parts of this project for me is getting shots that are not of my face and not close up... no...
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week 27 sierras day 3
August 22, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
Always a favorite for me. We love the little store. The trees are amazing. The roads are so inviting.
At the...
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week 27 sierras day 2
August 21, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
The creek may be called Dinkey... it's anything but that! The rocks are huge, the ponds can be deep. It's an...
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fifty two of me? week eight
August 18, 2012 - Knowing I wanted
the photo done
when the light was
shining through the trees,
I picked the exact spot.
Once the tri...
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week 26 summer day 5
August 17, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
Summer
This has been a wonderful
summer for me.
I've been able to spend
time with my
grandchildren and t...
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week 26 summer day 3
August 15, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
In California summer means beach. Montana de Oro, Avila Beach and Morro Bay each offer a different type of be...
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Tips and Treats Week 7
August 12, 2012 - One place where I've gotten so many great tips on either photography or editing my photography is on YouTube.
Here's a...
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Tips and Treats Week 6
August 05, 2012 - Planning a Day of Photography
Maybe you're going on a trip, headed to a family event or just having a picture taking da...
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week 24 walk that way day 5
August 03, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
A good ending to 'walk that way'... my grandchildren walking up my driveway. What alot of enjoyment they brin...
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week 24 walk that way day 4
August 02, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
At the north end of Morro Bay at the end of a little neighborhood is a small parking lot. When you park there...
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week 24 walk that way day 3
August 01, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
Up the hill on a pavement path, then there is the bridge. It's beautiful. The only one of it's kind in our to...
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week 24 walk that way day 2
July 31, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
Guessing the location would be impossible, people use them everyday. They go up and they go down. A fitting s...
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week 24 walk that way day 1
July 30, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
It was a fall morning. We were given a weekend away and had specific locations to choose from. Santa Cruz was...
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Tips and Treats Week 5
July 29, 2012 - Here are a few tips I've learned that have helped me and will hopefully help you get better photos.
Get down to their l...
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fifty two of me? week five
July 28, 2012 - Spending the day at Santa Margarita Lake with Jim. It was a tough day. He was in lots of pain and in recovery mode. I wa...
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week 23 sunrise-sunset day 5
July 27, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
The heavens declare the glory of the Lord!
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week 23 sunrise-sunset day 4
July 26, 2012 - Looking South...
Looking West...
52 Weeks!
Everywhere I looked it was absolutely amazing. Nothing I could put toget...
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week 23 sunrise-sunset day 3
July 25, 2012 - This drew me out...
It was amazing...
The sky was incredible...
I couldn't walk away...
Every minute the sky and c...
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week 23 sunrise-sunset day 2
July 24, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
Three photographs. Two days. Beautiful and different.
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week 23 sunrise-sunset day 1
July 23, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
s u n s e t
taken july 18 2012
8:03 p.m.
This was an amazing week for photographing the sky and very unusu...
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fifty two of me? week four
July 21, 2012 - Sitting out back, relaxing on the patio enjoying the view... actually not. My tripod is standing behind me about eight f...
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week 22 santa margarita lake day 3
July 18, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
Besides the lake there are little treasures everywhere. I guess they're weeds, but they're interesting and de...
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week 22 santa margarita lake day 2
July 17, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
The weather was perfect at Santa Margarita Lake. We enjoyed some fishing, some photography and a picnic dinne...
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week 22 santa margarita lake day 1
July 16, 2012 - The panorama of Santa Margarita Lake
and the three photos used to create it...
52 Weeks!
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fifty two of me? week three
July 14, 2012 - Just me... self portrait of a woman in her fifty third year.
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week 21 streets of mexico day 5
July 13, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
From the front and then from the back patio. Interesting architecture and a beautiful view.
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week21 streets of mexico day 4
July 12, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
We whizzed past in the van. I had just enough time to pull my camera up to my eye and snap a shot. The street...
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week 21 streets of mexico day 3
July 11, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
This shot caught my eye like no other. It was a scary picture. The wires seemed to be so out of control, yet...
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week 21 streets of mexico day 2
July 10, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
There was all of the crazy busy stuff and then there were these buildings that looked so pretty with their li...
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week 21 streets of mexico day 1
July 09, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
It seemed like craziness everywhere, but maybe that's because we just stepped off the safety of the cruise sh...
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fifty two of me? week two
July 07, 2012 - Feet? Well, it fit with the theme I'm doing on my 52 Weeks! project. This morning as I realized that this was the day, I...
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Fireworks!
July 05, 2012 - 4th of July at Barney Schwartz Park, Paso Robles California
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week 20 feet day 3
July 04, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
Adorable feet belonging to some adorable little children. They run, they skip, they giggle... grandchildren a...
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week 20 feet day 2
July 03, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
In the cool grass, in the middle of the day... relaxing and just enjoying.
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week 20 feet week 1
July 02, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
This week has all the possibility of being fun and interesting week...
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fifty two of me? week one
June 30, 2012 - This is a scary project for me... a little intimidating. I love photographing other people. Photographing myself is a hu...
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week 19 portraitography day 4
June 28, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
A day in the life of a bride...
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week 18 etc day 7
June 24, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
It was a cool evening in Atascadero. The water was still and the colors beautiful. The lake was busy with peo...
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week 18 etc day 6
June 23, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
A new favorite spot of mine to do portraits. The gardens are beautiful. The architectural details of both the...
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week 18 etc day 5
June 22, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
Who even knows how many vehicles and people cross this beautiful old bridge everyday without even giving a th...
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week 18 etc day 3
June 20, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
The central coast has quickly become known as "wine country". Today the featured winery is Tobin James, locat...
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week 18 etc day 1
June 18, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
Looks like we have a new neighbor. They seem to have moved their car in before they built a home.:(
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father's day
June 17, 2012 - My Dad, Milford Marvin Tognazzini, born May 7, 1934 to Marvin and Virginia Tognazzini in Santa Maria California.
Dadd...
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week 17 central coast day 6
June 16, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
A day at the lake with the man I love. He's been through alot. We've been through alot. It was a great time t...
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week 17 central coast day 5
June 15, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
A favorite of mine to photograph. I love each season. Most of these photos were taken over the last couple of...
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week 17 central coast day 4
June 14, 2012 - When you come out to see me, this will be one of the last views you see on Highway 41. I live just beyond those hills....
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week 17 central coast day 3
June 13, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
There's just something about a barn out in the field. I'm so attracted to scenes like this. This particular a...
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week 17 central coast day 2
June 12, 2012 - Every once in a while a photographer has to do a little photography trip on their own. Well, I guess I do it quite a bit...
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week 17 central coast day 1
June 11, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
Yesterday I had a photo shoot in Morro Bay. This shot seemed to be a perfect one to start off my week of shot...
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Week 16 Atascadero Day 6
June 09, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
Spring in Atascadero. If you decide to go for some frozen yogurt or visit one of the shops at the Adobe Plaza...
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Week 16 Atascadero Day 5
June 08, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
It's a peaceful place. A place where people gather. A place where you can be on your own but surrounded by ma...
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Week 16 Atascadero Day 3
June 06, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
The trees are amazing! On a hot summer day when you make the turn onto this road it's like a dream. So beauti...
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Something Special
June 05, 2012 - Do something special for you! That is my word for the day. You are important. You are unique. I've done many sessions fo...
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Week 16 Atascadero Day 1
June 04, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
It's an empty beautiful old building on the east side. There's a tall fence around it, I suppose to keep peop...
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Week 15 Natural Abstract Day 5
June 01, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
When you wander with your camera in hand you're sure to see some of the tiny details in the midst of the larg...
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Week 15 Natural Abstract Day 2
May 29, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
Standing on the edge of the lake, looking across the water, my mind wanders as I look for something a little...
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Week 14 Cabo Day 5
May 25, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
As the sun sets on the beautiful sand blown beach the footprints are no more. It's peaceful and incredibly be...
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Week 14 Cabo Day 3
May 23, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
The wind was blowing sand all over the beach, hitting against my legs. I took a plastic bag and wrapped it ar...
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Week 13 Fallen Trees Day 1
May 14, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
Some of the most beautiful things on this earth are overlooked because they've lost their original beauty or...
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Week 12 Moms Day 7
May 13, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
Happy Mother's Day to my girls!
I love each of you.
You're each a beautiful and amazing woman.
I am so pro...
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Week 12 Moms Day 5
May 11, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
Mothers & Daughters
What a connection we have!
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Week 12 Moms Day 4
May 10, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
C ourageous
H elpful
I ncredible
L oving
D elightful
R eal
E nergetic
N oisy
Without children we woul...
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Week 12 Moms Day 3
May 09, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
These three girls have brought so much joy to my life! They are each amazing in their own special way. I'm ve...
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Week 12 Moms Day 2
May 08, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
Just a couple of adorable babies. They bring so much joy to us Mom's.
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Week 12 Moms Day 1
May 07, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
Excitement
Sickness
Uncomfortable
Pain
Joy
Amazement
Love
Proud
Helpful
Listening
Advice
Love
Alw...
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Week 11 People Day 6
May 05, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
This was a fun portrait session, done a couple of months back.
Sisters having fun!
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Week 11 People Day 5
May 04, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
Today seemed to be a good day to do something a little off the wall... the thumbs of the Dad coming out the e...
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Week 11 People Day 4
May 03, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
With a week of people I have to have one day be my best friend Marcie. We've known each other for 25 years. S...
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Week 11 People Day 3
May 02, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
A bride is one of the most beautiful creatures. Amber and Nick were married almost two weeks ago. What a grea...
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Week 11 People Day 2
May 01, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
The subject is people. This is Alisha.
What a beautiful place her family has.
A great location for family p...
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Week 11 People Day 1
April 30, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
Senior Portraits of Virginia was part of this weeks photography. We went over to Pismo Beach and Montana de O...
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Week 10 The Ship Day 6
April 28, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
Stairs, rails, lights, freshly washed decks... lines and circles everywhere.
When you stop to take it all in...
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Week 10 The Ship Day 4
April 26, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
The inside of the ship was stunning! Lights everywhere. Circles and dots everywhere. It was a glamorous but r...
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A Great Little Video on Shooting Portraits
April 25, 2012 - I'm always looking to improve my photography. This afternoon I ran across this great little video and I thought you migh...
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Week 10 The Ship Day 3
April 25, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
Walking around the deck in the early morning hours with hardly a soul out was an incredible time for me on th...
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Week 10 The Ship Day 1
April 23, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
It was pretty cold on this early morning venture to see what sights I could see. The wind was blowing harder...
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Week 9 Almost Free Day 7
April 22, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
Week 9 Recap
This week has been fun. I had a great vacation and these people were a bit of a highlight for m...
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Week 9 Almost Free Day 6
April 21, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
A heavy load of pottery on a hot Cabo San Lucas beach is the last thing I'd want to do. I guess it's a way to...
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Week 9 Almost Free Day 5
April 20, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
Okay, so walking around selling shirts, jewelry, etc. seems kind of okay, but when I saw this guy walking aro...
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Week 9 Almost Free Day 4
April 19, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
It was hot, we were all lounging on the beach having a great vacation and all of these people were walking ar...
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Week 9 Almost Free Day 3
April 18, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
I got a thumbs up with this photo. We're in Mexico! What was I thinking. He asked for $5 since he let me take...
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Week 9 Almost Free Day 2
April 17, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
Lady! You wanna buy? Almost Free!
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Week 9 Almost Free Day 1
April 16, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
Our goal was to relax on this beautiful beach in Cabo San Lucas. We spent quite a bit of time to get over to...
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Week 8 Spring Day 7
April 15, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
Week 8 Recap
Thanks for looking this week. It was fun to look for something different for spring other than...
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Week 6 Roads Day 2
March 27, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
My preference is to go on a drive with someone, but sometimes you have to go alone. This was one of those alo...
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Week 6 Roads Day 1
March 26, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
Sitting on the side of the hill watching the cars go by. It's an out of the way spot, a pretty little place w...
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Week 5 Heavens Day 3
March 21, 2012 - 52 Weeks!
God's creation shouts out glory to His Name.
His beauty surrounds us even in the driest locations.
He looks...
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