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I am usually typing on a computer most of the day, but today I am trying my hand at a new project: My 2011 365-Day Photo Journey. I gained a love for photography when I was required to take a fine arts class for college--I chose photography. The course required a lot of work--Professor Loehr saw to that--but it opened my eyes to a new world. It's been many years since I took that class and I don't know how much I actually remember, but following Laura Delagal's 365 Photo Journey and watching my niece's love for taking pictures has peeked my interested in photography again. Although I don't have a professional camera, I did receive a really nice Sony digital (point-and-shoot) camera from my sweetie for Christmas this year. Going through some difficult times in my life, I thought that undertaking my own 365-day photo journey might be a way to relieve a little stress and have some fun with my new toy. Through this journey I will capture some of life's joy and its pain, but I will also be able to refocus the lens of my life on the many wonderful things that God has created. Well, here goes. Wish me luck!

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Day 124 - May 4, 2011


Although I posted a photo of one of my red and white amaryllis the other day, I wanted to try to get a closer shot of it to see if I could get some more vibrant detail on it.  So, I went back out into the yard, trusty camera in hand and yep, you guessed it, got right down on the flower (you know, in one of those wierd positions where the neighbors probably think--what is she doing?).  Naturally, I had to be careful not to get too close or the entire shot would have been blurry (it's a fine line).  But playing around with the focus I think I managed to get the shot just about right.  I was pleased with my photo, so I decided to post this close-up shot of my amaryllis.  Not too bad for the old point-and-shoot!

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