Prince Edward Island
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My love of photography definitely started as a young child. I can't remember a time when I didn't have my own camera. Now I own three. My grandmother took pictures of everything, as do I. It wasn't until I started traveling, that I really found a passion for pictures. I've had several trips to Scotland, as well as adventures in England, Wales, Ireland, Europe and Africa. I can't imagine any of those trips without a camera in hand. It allows me the privilege of recording memories in a fabulous way. I shoot for my dreams (double meaning), and hope someday to figure out how I can make part of my living in a photography-related field, perhaps during my summers off from teaching. For now, it is a hobby I adore and am developing, taking courses and bringing my camera everywhere I go. How could I not, being lucky enough to live in the most beautiful place in the world? I hope some of what I see in these photos shines through and provides inspiration to others. ~ Tara This was taken a short stroll from my house. There's something romantic about weathered fences. This one is no exception. I can't help but wonder, why did it end here? This is one of about a hundred photos I took at the lily pond a short walk from my house. It takes my breathe away each time I visit. It's here that I also stumbled on the Sheep Laurel. The pond is covered in a lily blanket, making me focus again and again, questioning whether it's real or a flawless painting. It's so picture perfect. This lily pond is almost deafening in the summer, with the sounds of frogs and toads constantly "ribbiting". I could sit and listen forever. It's one of nature's symphonies at its finest. What a treat this was. I was watching these semi-palmated plovers strolling along the beach edge. I may have moved too quickly, startling them, as they took to flight in unison. I must have snapped about twenty shots and ended up with this little gem. They certainly are a graceful and pretty bird. The waves in the background make a great accent. I took this one while on assignment. Waldron was working the exhibition and needed a photographer. Off I went, very early in the morning, heading to one of many favourite haunts. This was the first picture of many I took that day. I called it 'Sand Trap'. It won the People's Choice and later went on to get Photo of the Month. Wow. I was so honoured. That day was also my dad's birthday. A special and great day all around. Waldron informed me that people visiting the site from 'away' especially love pictures of round hay bales. I think some of us here appreciate them, too. I loved the yellow and green in front of this one. It stopped me in my tracks as I was driving by. I was pleased to hear it was in the running for the people's choice. It means a lot to have others recognize beauty, where I too, have spotted it. This is another example of nature's colours at her finest. I didn't notice so much the beauty of this one until I looked at it in contrast to its neighbour on the left. They are both shining examples of the variety of our island's fall colours. I never grow tired of looking at them, through my own eyes and that of my camera's. I love this picture. It's definitely a favourite of mine. It was such a treat to be taken here. I had no idea it existed. The sound of the water equaled the beauty of its appearance. The light was just right. I had to climb down a slippery slope, hanging on to the odd branch, in order to get the perfect shot. I was thrilled with the final product. Mother Goddess' photostream on flickr |
This was my first trip to The Big Elm. She won me over instantly. It's common knowledge that I'm most at peace when surrounded by trees. They make great subjects and tell wonderful stories. I can't get enough of this one, as she is truly a hidden treasure. I have been to visit many times.
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