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Mar

15

Snow Sculptures

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Yesterday, I went hunting for remaining snow sculptures as the winter nears its end, momentarily. Spring has begun to whisper in the wind ‘I’m very near, just a few more weeks and flowers will be bursting with joy and delight.’ I could feel the air changing so I seized the moment to capture more snow [...]

Mar

2

Lots of Snow Is Here….WOW

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Lots of soft, powdery textured snow arrived early Monday morning. I think around 10 inches.  During the beginning of a snow storm I enjoy taking a ride in my car.  I get this feeling of – survival mode, being in my auto-bubble as I ride along the street packed with snow. My little humble Chevy [...]

Feb

25

Have a Photo Shoot, tonight.

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A candidate for public office where I live asked me to take several photographs for a brochure that’s being printed soon. Tonight has been chosen because there will be a group of people gathered with the candidate. I was told group shots were needed as well as a portrait of him with his family. I’m [...]

Apr

12

Apple & Zebra

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Hope what I choreographed for the A & Z Two Things Challenge is successful. Please share with me your response. Thank you for taking the time to look. ~~ Susan Elkin

Apr

4

Factory By Canal

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This image is part of a series I did during the early morning hours. I was always intrigued with this factory landscape and its water reflection greatly enhanced its wonder. Tell me your thoughts. Thank you. ~~ Susan Elkin

Jul

24

Thematic Vision – Phase I

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KoKo VI © Susan Elkin Today, I received my new business cards. I’m quite delighted in how they came out – thank all of you in participating in this journey together. I can hear the applause all the way over here in my living room. Sue, you posted a most intriguing question to me the [...]

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 helpful to [...]

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 know, there’s [...]

Mar

27

The Tunnel

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Just before night becomes day, I saw this beautiful cinematic quality of place before me and captured this image. The quality of the blue sky against the glow of the yellow street light reminds me of a movie set. Tunnel I © Susan Elkin There are sights we see everyday that can jump out because [...]

Mar

22

Part of My Night Light Series

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  Streetscape IV © Susan Elkin After a heavy rain storm I went searching in my car for an interesting photograph. As I drove by the nail store I noticed this purple glowing reflection splashed onto the sidewalk. – Susan Elkin