Finally, here's a few from the Aquarium. It was really hard to take good pictures in there with relatively no light and a moving sidewalk... But there's some cool critters!!
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Here's a few more random pics from Vacation. Some of nature,somethings missinglaurel falls falls2
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dead oneshummer, one of my Mom and  Ron and a couple from our trip up the mountain in a ski lift!looking back shadow

Plain and simple. I love taking pictures. They may not all be the best pictures ever, but I love taking them. To me, that's all that matters. But getting good comments, etc. does make you feel good... Here's some more shots from TN. Some flora- ketchup and mustard mossy feet yellows, and fauna-Bears bears 2

Well, made it back from Gatlinburg today. Got some really cool shots, some of which I haven't got yet, as I used my 35mm too... Will get them developed and put on a cd tomorrow... Then I'll share them. Hopefully they turn out. But anyhow, these are of a farm that is right outside Gatlinburg, the Bud Olge farm. Real pretty place...Enjoy!

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I know I've posted this pic before, but I had to put it up again, cause I just got informed that it's in the finals of the Travel category of the International Open Amateur Photography Contest!! It may not be that huge of a deal, I don't know, might be being taken, but nevertheless, I'm excited... Reading Bridge

These little piggies are just hangin out at home!

I am also early on posting this, but I thought of something and will also be out of town later, so...  I am passionate about Working hard, Playing even harder, and still making sure I take time to stop andSmell the roses .

I know there has been discussion before about loading avatars and their size, etc... But. I have the size thing down, just when I change it and it says its changed, its not... Any help??

So, I was bored today and I went outside and checked out the plants...SnapdragonViolet Cutout Fern Cane Seat

On a recent trip to Pennsylvania, I awkoe in my hotel room, opened the drapes, and saw this. Reading Bridge It's the Reading Railroad bridge, I beleive.  The sun was shining just right on the river and made for a gorgeous morning!!

So, it's been quite some time since I've posted anything. BUT. That doesn't mean I haven't been taking pictures! The time spent at my dad's farm allow for some good photo ops. Not only of the animals, but of my dad...  Not all the time in the world to take lots of cool shots, but my pets always offer ample opportunity for snapping shots. The newest addition to our family is Otis the Yellow Lab.. My husband's new best friend, and hopefully hunting buudy!!

Home grown! Nap Time Break Time My Moose Otis Would you stop taking my picture?? Duck dog

Well, I'm still here.  I haven't had the time to take any pictures...Sad, I know.  But, I got a new Canon Rebel XT for Christmas!!! So, I have made some time to at least take it to the farm and get some snapshots of the critters.  Hasn't been real pretty outside so I haven't got to go out and shoot around.  Soon.  Meanwhile, hopefully the critters can make ya smile.  Enjoy.Tito Oscar Housegoat

Well, most of the leaves here in Ohio are on the ground, thatnks to the several nights of COLD temperatures.  But things are looking up, it's supposed to be a little warmer this week.  Here's some of the last of the beautiful leaves of the year.  Enjoy.Fall at Barkcamp

Here's a few shots from a hike in the local State Park, Barkcamp.  Everything in nature is beautiful this time of year.
Poison Ivy can be pretty too!
Pretty curled up leaf
Caught up
Purple berries, I know, weeds...
And, my handsome beast of a dog,Lewie

Last year, my sister-in-law and I took a photography class and we have lots of pictures from then.  Did a lot of bracketing.  I went to this Covered Bridge and snapped some shots of it and the Fence rail leading ot it.  Also went to a local arboretum and took in the sights there.  The Cypress swamp is really neat to photograph. Looks eerie in b&w.
Alos thought I'd include in this post my Magnolia tree:Magnolia tree Magnolia & ladybug and a little flower in the leaves-Peeking thru