Susan Elkin Photography Blog
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Nov

22

More to Share With You

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A friend of mine asked me if I would like to be part of a women’s writers group and I said, “sure.” Well, this past Monday we met for the first time. One of the four women decided to back out. I did write to encourage her to discuss her feelings about leaving.
I also [...]

Oct

19

Awards for Others

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Whately Diner © Susan Elkin
Awhile ago I received an award for being a courageous blogger and I never passed on the honors. Please check out the Writer’s Review where you will find the rules, see how to on this gift and also pick up a banner to display on your site. These last [...]

Jul

15

“And Here She Is….”

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Thank you for continuing to give me feedback. I feel quite supported by each of you. Often times I feel shy about writing on my blog because I’m not sure about what I have to offer you. I feel, as time passes, I’ll come to realize what I can give.
It would be [...]

Apr

23

Reflections VI

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One chilling wintry day I looked outside the window to the enclosed glass paneled front porch and saw the panels appear to be concaved and contain “eye-like” formations on the glass panes. I asked Diane to stand where she is to create a wildly mysterious human effect.

Reflections VI © Susan [...]

Apr

21

Reflections XVIII

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I asked Diane to stand behind our porch door. I was struck by the branches appearing to “grow from” Diane’s body. As I looked at this beautiful image I felt it needed something to ground it.

Reflections XVIII © Susan Elkin
I asked Diane to hold the edge of the door with her right hand. [...]

Apr

20

Lucky Nails V

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On Main Street, of my hometown, is this abandoned storefront that I found interesting to photograph. I was captured by the concept of beauty in contrast to its unattractive appearance.

Luck Nails V © Susan Elkin
The mirror reflections of the woman’s face creates an intriguing illusion of beauty which remains. As we [...]

Mar

21

Welcome Humankind

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Susan Elkin welcomes you to learning about who she is now and who she is becoming. Today I’ve come to realize that ideas come in fragments and as time passes the whole thing begins to unravel, and then its entirety reveals itself. Very soon, my ideas begin to relate to each other.
- Susan [...]