Hoarfrost today

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Sometimes waking up to a winter Minnesota morning is pretty . . . especially when there has been a hoarfrost I tried to resist taking pictures but I took some anyway — if for no other reason than to show them to you . . . my blog friends in warm climates with beaches and … Read More

Favorite Photo Folder

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Went browsing through my favorite photos file tonight  — and found this one DIY Guy, Kale, Dirk (another DIY Guy) Three of several very special guys in my life Dynamics: DIY Guy:    The oldest of the “brothers” (as in brother-in-laws) Kale:           The youngest cousin (DIY Guy’s & my nephew) … Read More

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Ain’t got nothin’ but trees . . . and snow to the East and to the West but they sure make pretty cards . . . and that                    is really                                   … Read More

A new gadget . . .

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Recently I bought a gadget — this gadget converts 35mm slides and film to a digital photo…and I am llllll-ov-in it! Our printer/scanner does the same thing – but it takes a lot longer and is more complex to use.  This baby is a cinch to use. I’ve been going through slides I haven’t seen … Read More

RoMANtic!

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Remember my friend Colin?   Maybe I’m taking a great risk of “overdoing it”  — as in giving him too much coverage, but trust me, this one is worth it! In Colin’s words: This (video) was created for Emily Wilson, who is the sister of Sarah Wilson, a girl I met and became good friends … Read More

Learning

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I’m learning to shoot on manual – with my “big girl” camera. I took these pictures last night out one of our back windows.  I just opened the window (screens already out) and shot the pic. It’s a little blurry — but at least it isn’t completely dark — or completely washed out. You can … Read More

Blue Eyes

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efore Melissa moved away to the far away land of Omaha, she asked me take some photos of her sweet little boy, Foster. It was nap time for the little guy, but he held it together for us and put up with my nonsense.  His eyes really ARE THAT blue! (just like his momma’s) He … Read More

Catch up night…

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Spent the evening catching up on all the photo editing I’m behind on . . . My laptop has been giving me grief lately, making editing a major pain.  This order is just about done…one or two more pics to go…then on to the next order — and then I’ll be done!

Make the best of a rainy day . . .

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Rain on your wedding day could be a disappointment. But it could also be an opportunity for some amazing photos… The bride is a former college roommate of Cara’s. I think these are the best wedding  photo composition I’ve ever seen. Location, location, location … not just important in real estate. This one….. is my … Read More

Just a few more

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For some reason, these pictures of my niece have turned out to be some of my favorites. I love the cross processing effect But it’s more than that.  There’s just a fresh look on her face. Something pure and innocent.