It dawned on me tonight while on another round of browsing other people's lovely blogs, that I have pretty much relegated most of my posts here to only artisan crafts and that leaves out a few arts that are very near and dear to me. One of those loves is photography. I know there are plenty of photographers out there that are better at this than me but I love it and I love to learn from them. For me, photography lets me grab a moment. It lets me show the rest of the world the wonder and joy I find in others and in the life around me. It's a love I shared with my father before he passed and now I carry his camera with me on my adventures. I am still learning it to be honest. It was like going from a volvo to a Ferrari since he was a professional at this. I sometimes feel like I'm still a little girl fumbling with daddy's equipment as I try to figure out what all the settings do but I also feel like I'm closer to him when I snap off a shot. It always makes me smile.
Almost two years ago I got a chance to take that camera to Ireland for three weeks with one of the most wonderful people in the world, my friend Taylor. I snapped thousands of photos that I'm still proud of. Just recently, I got a coupon from Shutterfly for a free 8x8 color 20 photobook that I could design and I knew it was a chance to give Taylor something special. I organized some of our photos and added them to the book with a story-like narrative telling the tale of two heros on an adventure. She got the book about a week ago and told me it made her cry as one of the best gifts she's ever gotten. It's only fair I suppose...her friendship is one of my favorite gifts too. :)
With all that said, I decided that I should finally share some of my photos with you guys. Feedback and critique is always appreciated as I can't grow if I don't know what I'm doing wrong. It's also nice to know when I'm doing things right so here are a few of my favorite shots. :)
Almost two years ago I got a chance to take that camera to Ireland for three weeks with one of the most wonderful people in the world, my friend Taylor. I snapped thousands of photos that I'm still proud of. Just recently, I got a coupon from Shutterfly for a free 8x8 color 20 photobook that I could design and I knew it was a chance to give Taylor something special. I organized some of our photos and added them to the book with a story-like narrative telling the tale of two heros on an adventure. She got the book about a week ago and told me it made her cry as one of the best gifts she's ever gotten. It's only fair I suppose...her friendship is one of my favorite gifts too. :)
With all that said, I decided that I should finally share some of my photos with you guys. Feedback and critique is always appreciated as I can't grow if I don't know what I'm doing wrong. It's also nice to know when I'm doing things right so here are a few of my favorite shots. :)
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W O W .. These are A M A Z IN G.. I love them, esp the landscapes.. SO breath taking and BEAUTIFUL.. Love it.. : )) Thanks for sharing.. (These are SO pin worthy.. :)) Happeist Of Holiday's to ya.. xoxo.. marilyn
ReplyDeleteThe shots are amazing. I have no advice because I have no skill in that area atall, and I'm also ashamed to say that I've never been to Ireland !!! Just carry on, I'd say x
ReplyDeleteHow stunning your nature shots. It really captures the quiet beauty of these majestic places so wonderfully. I'm inspired by them.
ReplyDeleteYour shots are really amazing. I think you should shoot more and share more of your photographs.
ReplyDeleteHallo Otter,
ReplyDeleteI like your shots. I love photography too and still learning to master it.
Best Regards,
Pingkan
Beautiful shots! I especially love the view of the cows - gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photography, thanks for stopping by:-)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the lovely comments you left on my blog. Have come to check you out and these photos are amazing! I thought they might have been in wales (where I am from) but I see they are from Ireland which is very similar.
ReplyDeletethanks so much for visiting!
Lowri
http://papervinenz.blogspot.com/
Your photos are beautiful! Everything looks so alive. I need to make it to Ireland some day.
ReplyDeleteDon't you love those great Shutterfly bargains?!?!
Oh my gosh. Oh my gosh. I HAVE to go there. Seriously, how amazing is that!
ReplyDeleteThose photos are just perfect.
Thank you for all the kind words! Everyone's immense support has confirmed that I need to keep posting my photos. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! Keep it up i would love to see more!
ReplyDeleteLoved the pic of Keswick Castle. I have a photo with three friends in front down by the pond. It's now a girls school.
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