Giving it a shot...: May 8, 2010

May 8, 2010

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Mallard Lake

A bit late on my post, but this will be my contribution to Weekend Reflections. Mallard Lake is a section of Oak Opening Metropark.

*This reflection is inspired by Weekend Reflections thanks to James at Newtown Area Photo. Click on the link to see other wonderful reflection shots!

8 comments:

UnknownMay 9, 2010 at 6:58 AM
Beautiful reflections Yolanda.
Costas
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ClytieMay 9, 2010 at 8:20 AM
Fantastic reflection! I love this wonderful quaint bridge - and it's reflection!
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toledonativeMay 9, 2010 at 8:44 AM
Great shot of Mallard Lake! I love the reflections. I'm so glad we have the Metroparks here in Toledo - so much inspiration for us both!
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AndrewMay 9, 2010 at 8:45 AM
Amazing reflection!
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SerendipityMay 9, 2010 at 9:36 AM
Fabulous reflection :)
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GallowMay 9, 2010 at 9:38 AM
I can really see an improvement in your photography since you started. The butterflies are stunning.

This photograph has a Japanese type of quality. It's just stunning.

I'm so glad that you took the 365 challenge, and have come such a long way. Well done.
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DijeaMay 9, 2010 at 4:03 PM
Gorgeous.
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BreannaMay 10, 2010 at 7:39 AM
Great reflections! You've helped me to start looking for reflections when I'm taking photos! Thank you!
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A New Year

Back in November, 2009, I promised myself that I would give this a shot until the first of the new year. Here it is a new decade. I was hoping to improve my skills by having a photo daily. Looking back over the past few months, I believe that this journal has helped me in more ways than I can describe.

One of the days missing - December 4th - was the day that I was diagnosed with cancer. If you've been reading, you may have read a few references to my illness in some posts. I plan to continue my project, cancer or not. I may even talk about it a bit more here. I don't want to change the "tone" in my photography (or this blog), but I am here to tell a story through my eyes, my feelings, my emotions. I will be running the gamut of them.... some days fear, sadness, anger, indifference, gratitude and love. I'm hoping it has some impact.

My journey to recovery has begun - I am in the midst of a rigorous treatment plan consisting of radiation and chemo therapies. I still have several weeks to go, and have my good days and bad. There may be some days I may not feel up to taking photos or writing, but I'm working on finding my balance. I can tell you that I still find peace and therapy in what I'm doing with my camera and this journal. In some regards this may be one of the things to help me through. I don't want to be defined by this illness, or my journey to overcome this illness.

Even more than my contribution to this space, I take pleasure and inspiration by viewing and supporting fellow bloggers with passion for photography. Please have a look at these sites and spaces and see the talent that has sparked my interest in sharing my work and thoughts.

So whatever comes of this page, or me... I am giving it a shot as best as I can. It's a journey, and I am pretty tough. So come on the journey with me, and hang out with me while I take my shots :)

Giving it a shot...

May 8, 2010

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