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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 15, 2011

Day 135 - May 15, 2011

Purple Althea
I know that I have recently posted pics of my Althea bushes, but I can do so much more with the photos when I take a pic with Melvin's camera.  :-)

[singing . . .]  I'm dreaming of a DSLR . . .  lol 

Seriously, one of these days . . . .  But perhaps the Lord may be teaching me patience and contentment.  It is important to live within my means, which I totally intend to do.  Until such time as I can afford something besides a point-and-shoot, I will use the camera that I have and enjoy Melvin's camera when I can.  I intend to do the absolutely BEST job I can with what God has blessed me with--a camera (that happens to be point-and-shoot and takes nice pictures) and, hopefully, a little bit of talent.  I'm happy with that!

In the meantime, I just love purple!
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5 comments:

  1. Laura Delegal - Leroy PhotographyMay 15, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Beautiful, Cheryl. I love purple too.

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  2. Ruth HiebertMay 15, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Wonderful attitude.This picture is very pretty.

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  3. BekMay 16, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    I love those hibiscus shrubs as well. Mine are far from blooming yet, well, they don't even have buds yet.. love the purple color!

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  4. MichelleMay 16, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Pretty.

    I'm singing the same song and dreaming the same dream...but like you, I'm content with what God has blessed me with.

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  5. UnknownMay 18, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    I think this photo is beautiful! You can learn so much about style and composition and things like that with a point and shoot... then when you get your dSLR some day you will have a head start on learning! They can be quite overwhelming! :)

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