Monthly Archives: May 2009

Macro Class From Elliot Stern

Today I took a few hours to participate in a workshop given by Elliot Stern and some of his posse The Blue Ridge Workshop including Ramona, Brian, and Ray. There were a dozen or more of us at Green Springs Gardens. The weather was fantastic! I had a great time — this was my first...

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A Baby Bird!

As I predicted, we had baby birds. There are two, I think. I can’t really get close enough to make out what’s in the nest. This one was sort of resting on the edge and so I was able to look through the branches with a 105mm and get the shot.

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Bird Nest In The Backyard

When I got home, I was taken to the back where a dove was sitting on her nest. I could get sort of close but the tree branches were very thick and I did not want to disturb her. So, I slowly approached, got a couple of shots and then slid back out. I imagine...

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It Never Rains In Southern California

I just spent the long weekend with my relatives who live in Orange County, CA. We drove hither and yon so I could take a snap or two of the sites — it was sort of a scouting trip. The whole family will be heading back there sometime in the next few weeks. I had...

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The Birthday Has Begun

What a great surprise! Ted showed up for the weekend!!! How wonderful. So far, the day has been great. Was startled to see what my sister and her husband sent! But it was very cute if not quite so tasteful! Altho it looks quite tasty!!

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Another Baseball Snap but no real “photos.”

Can’t seem to spring any free time to just look at stuff and do a photo. My birthday is Monday but I don’t really have a free day until the 21st. Tonight I went to Kirsten’s dance, Kyle’s baseball, Kelsey’s concert and then a meeting at the church. I am beginning to wear down a...

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