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There is this location that I travel by often and every time I pass I think I must stop and photograph. Since the days have been so mild this December I finally took my camera and spent some time! I have this attraction to moss. The lush green color, the texture and how it grows from anywhere. Add an old tire and a cool looking tree and you get the photos below. This tree reminded me of a book I read as a kid.  If you are interested in any of these images as prints contact me or check out my Etsy Shop. May you all have a Merry Christmas (snow or moss) 

As the holidays are quickly approaching, it's hard not to get caught up in the Christmas atmosphere. I must confess, however that I always get spoiled! I am fortunate to have what I need and during the holidays would much rather give than receive. I am grateful for all of the love and support that surrounds me and really need nothing more. This is the time when I try to do the little things like donate blood to the American Red Cross or donate my hair (which I'm about ready to do again) or grab a name off a tree and purchase gifts for a child. It's no secret, however, that Santa has always been good to me. This year is no exception. As I have been delving deeper and deeper into my photography passion, I see more and more gear I would like to obtain. A lighting kit will show up under my tree this year! Due to the fact that I wanted to check to see that the kit was all in tact and in tip top shape, I set up a little photo shoot. I will share some of my fav...

I often wonder why on my days off nothing gets done... then I think back on the day and how it unfolds and I realize. The morning starts out productive enough. Austin and I go for a morning walk. After returning and having a bit of breakfast I am motivated to start my chores. I collect the garbage and take it out. On the way back in I notice how beautiful the light is shining through the leaves. I stop and admire... then I run inside and grab my camera, naturally! I snap a few photos and then decide I need to look at them right now. As I'm looking through the photos, I decide to edit a few... then all. I soon realize my lens is dirty! After chatting with a few friends and calling B&C Photo in Elmira, I hit the road to get my camera there before they close. They cleaned my camera for me as I waited, and I was back in business! I absolutely love the texture and lighting of the leaves above! I now have a clean len...