Category Archives: photo

Sally D’s Mobile Photography Challenge: Macro (Dried leaves and flowers)

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Helen C

This is the first time I participate Sally’s challenge, even though I have followed her challenge for a long time. It was after I came to U.S., I saw red maple leaves the first time in my life. Love at … Continue reading →

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What I’ve Learned in 2016

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Helen C

It’s hard to remember all the photos I have taken in 2016; it’s even harder to decide which photos I like better. But I have no problem remembering what I have learned in this year. Coping/Adjusting My husband had a … Continue reading →

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Life is Good

Posted on October 16, 2016 by Helen C

Fall Color Minnesota has beautiful fall color. Some years, like this one, maple leaves fell to the ground before turning red, but sumacs look great. Some years sumacs are so-so, but oak or aspen leaves are gorgeous. I never know … Continue reading →

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A Humble Experience

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Helen C

When I met Yan (From Hiding to Blogging), two months ago, she told me she had become a ShutterStock contributor, and she encouraged me to sign up. Later she sent me a couple of links: a link to her photo … Continue reading →

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CFFC: Smiles

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Helen C

CFFC: Smiles This week Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge’s subject is smiles. I have posted so many of my grandniece and grandnephew’s smiles, so I thought I would put myself in the spotlight this time to make them feel better 😉 … Continue reading →

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One Word Photo Challenge: Child

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Helen C

One Word Photo Challenge (hosted by Jennifer Nichole Wells) : Child We came back from D.C. three days ago, and I noticed this photo challenge. I have never participated Jennifer’s challenge before, but the theme of child brings a smile … Continue reading →

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Developing Your Eye Day Ten

Posted on July 16, 2016 by Helen C

It’s the last day of the course ;-( I want to thank The Daily Post Blogging University for offering these great courses; I want to thank all my wonderful readers for visiting my blog and leaving encouraging words. Now that … Continue reading →

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Developing Your Eye Day Nine

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Helen C

I can’t believe this is the ninth day already. For the past 8 days, the first thing I would do in the morning, other than having a cup of coffee, was working on the course assignments. I am not ready … Continue reading →

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CCY #23 Black and White: The Basic

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Helen C

CCY #23 Black and White: The Basic This is the first time I am submitting to Cee’s Compose Yourself Photo Challenge (I have submitted to her other challenges many times). In this series, Cee gives us a lot good tips … Continue reading →

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Developing Your Eye Day Eight

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Helen C

For some reason, I read the course title out loud this morning, thinking this course, actually, not only has developed my eye, but also sharpened my mind. I smiled, knowing that I had gotten something extra for the price I’d … Continue reading →

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