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This week's featured artisan is Jeliza and her photography is really beautiful!

Good Memory

"A photograph is usually looked at - seldom looked into." ~Ansel Adams~


Do spend some time this summer with a child: broaden her/his view of the world as well as enjoy each other's company.  

New Camera Arrived!

The camera arrived early this a.m. and I have only taken a few shots from the window.  Mind now, too, that the window is not very clean on the outer side of the pane (this means some window washing is due).
By the way, the pole beans have really filled the trellis, haven't they?  I hope to pick some tomorrow.
However, the new camera has higher definition capabilities and so far I am impressed.  I am just using the "click and shoot" option and will have to research and experiment with the manual options.  I will give further feedback in a few days after I "play" with the camera some.  Who said that men are the only ones who have their technical toys?

The picture on the left was shot with the new camera, and the one on the right was shot with the older one.  Click on each for a closeup view and compare.  The light conditions are different with each one, but really, the overcast sky conditions of the right picture should have produced better details.

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Can't Wait

I ordered a new digital camera yesterday and can't wait for its delivery!  My older one just doesn't cut the mustard with me.  Looking at photos taken with the newer cameras made me realize that my photos can be so much better with a newer camera that produces better quality images.  I cannot afford the top-of-the-line camera, but I tried to get a good camera within my budget.  Now, I need to finish some projects to take photograph and, of course, take new shots of my granddaughter, family, pets, garden, flowers, outdoor scenes, ... well, just have fun taking photos!  Can't wait!

I had to insert this:  a photo of the first picking of yellow crook-neck squash along with two Ichiban eggplants from our garden!!!  Were they delicious!