Discovered digital photography about 3 months ago when I was largely immobile after breaking my ankle, and I was bored to tears. I outgrew the Kodak I had bought after 2 months and after agonizing and researching bought a DSLR - and now I am enjoyin
i was always facinated by my dads Canon FTb. and that camera was bought in 1971 stood up to me playing with it and messing with it when i was 8, i was hooked. i like to travel which is convenient since my husband is in the army and we move ever 2-3 years. i paint many of the pictures i take. ive been all over south america and the galapagos my next goal is alaska.
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming WOO HOO what a ride!
Outdoor/Nature, Sports/Action, People, Fine Art, Snapshot
Mexia, Texas, USA
Computers, Ham Radio, Shooting Sports, Historical Re-incactment, motorcycles
Nikon D70
17-70 mm Nikor G series
70-300 mm Nikor G Series
assorted stuff
Fuji FinePix 3800
Retired Fire/Police - Have done evidence photography in both fire service and police -- free lance (when a lot younger) and weddings, taught basic B & W for community college several times - and still fond of my Nikkormat FTN and lenses for it, b
Two people hooked me on photography, Rob Ellis or PYPS Fame, and Steve Keane, by Media English teacher. I've always been interested in the subject. And just recently got into it seriously.
Canon 40D
Canon EOS 350D
50mm 1.8 MKII lens (still my favourite lens)
70-200mm f/2.8 L IS lens
17-40mm f/4 L lens
18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 kit lens
430 EX speedlite
Stofen Omni bounce diffuser
Gary Fong Lightsphere
Interfit 2 light kit
Natural lighting (still my favourite lighting system)
Sony Cybershot DSC-P10
I have had no training of any kind in photography.
I am a stay-at-home Mum with 8 beautiful children who are very obliging and allow me to photograph them ALL the time!