Author Archives: Helen C

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About Helen C

A retired computer programmer who loves writing and photographing, and has managed to publish a YA novel "Jin-Ling’s Two Left".

Tequila Sunrise (NaBloPoMo Day 28)

When my daughter was a second grader in elementary school, I discovered Tequila Sunrise at one social gethering. The drink is easier to swallow, comparing to other drinks. And I liked the yellow, red colors. I would stare at it … Continue reading

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Her Passion (NaBloPoMo Day 27)

Watching my daughter cooking the Thanksgiving meal was like watching a good artist creating a piece of art. Her concentration, her obvious enjoyment of every moment… everything indicats to me that she has a passion in cooking/eating gourmet food. She … Continue reading

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XDrive Photo Lesson 16 – Contrasts (NaBloPoMo Day 26)

This is my submission for XDrive Photo Lesson 16 – Contrasts. Shortly after I started looking at other photographers’ photos online (a few years ago), I became a big fan for some photographers; I wowed at every photo they posted. … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving (NaBloPoMo Day 20)

Before I forget… Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! I have to wish you a happy Thanksgiving now, because I’m taking 4 days off. Four days off from NaBloPoMo – is that allowed? You probably wonder… 😉 First, let me … Continue reading

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My so-far Journey in Learning Photographing (NaBloPoMo Day 19)

When I grew up, not many people had their photos taken, not to mention owning a camera. Photo day was a special day. We dressed for the occasion. I remember feeling different (excited?) on those days. When I was a … Continue reading

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XDrive Photo Lesson 15 – Backlit Photography (NaBloPoMo Day 18)

This is my submission for XDrive Photo Lesson 15 – Backlit Photography. All photos were taken with Nikon D750. I noticed that I often had a good laugh when I worked on XDrive assignments. Laughing at myself, that is. We … Continue reading

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SMNPPA Print Competition Event (NaBloPoMo Day 17)

Last night, I attended The Southern Minnesota Professional Photographers Association’s (SMNPPA) Print Competition event. I didn’t submit any photo for the competition; I just went to find out how it worked. There were about 20+ people in the room. In … Continue reading

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A Professional Photographer? (NaBloPoMo Day 16)

We walked into one local camera shop one day and had a nice talk with one photographer who is working there. At one point of our conversation, my husband said to Dave, “We are amateurs, not professionals.” Dave looked at … Continue reading

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An Empty Box (NaBloPoMo Day 15)

An empty box showed up in our front yard. The wind brought it here. Should I pick it up? Nah, the wind will take it away soon, I am sure. 😉 Thanks for visiting my blog.

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XDrive Photo Lesson 14 – Post processing #2 (NaBloPoMo Day 14)

This is my second submission for XDrive Photo Lesson 14 – Post Processing. I decided to try post processing again: (1) randomly process like I always do (2) do it in Raj’s way. 😉 Here is the original photo: With … Continue reading

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