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Shooting Firework – 2015

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Helen C

I admit that it was 2 hours before firework time that I hurriedly watched two videos on how to take firework photos, hoping I would become a good firework photographer instantly. One suggests us to try out the camera settings … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th of July

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Helen C

This is a street photo, which I shot at Rochester downtown recently. Happy 4th of July!

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3 Days, 3 Quotes (Day 3)

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Helen C

On this last day of the challenge, again, I want to thank Amy (at The World Is A Book…) for inviting me to participate the “3 Days, 3 Quotes” challenge — post a quote each day for 3 days and … Continue reading →

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Red Ball

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Helen C

My friend JT told me that a huge red ball would be placed in different part of our city for 7 days. A red ball? I shook my head. Immediately I thought of a crowd admiring a huge yellow rubber … Continue reading →

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Peonies and Cee’s Black & White Challenge: Animals

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Helen C

Cee’s Black & White Challenge: Animals Cee has posted many photos from different gardens in Oregon. Every time I saw those photos, I wish I could visit those gardens too. Then, one day, I thought to myself, “Maybe we have … Continue reading →

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Photos, Thoughts, and Questions

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Helen C

Vatican Museum While we were walking to the Vatican Museum, I saw a groom and bride walking on the other side of street. I remember someone (Amy?) had taken a bride and groom photo in Span. Since this couple looked … Continue reading →

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Cee’s Black & White Challenge: Take a New Photo

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Helen C

Cee’s Black & White Challenge: Take a New Photo Cee asks us to take a new photo. Since my husband was out golfing yesterday, I decided to take a walk in downtown and see what I could find. The first … Continue reading →

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Cee’s Black & White Challenge: Heads or Facial Features

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Helen C

Cee’s Black & White Challenge: Heads or Facial Features The moment he looked at me, don’t ask me how, I just knew that my great nephew loves me.

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We Will Not Forget

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Helen C
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Street Photographing while in Italy

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Helen C

We just got back from a 2 week trip in Italy, and had a great time. There are so many things that I would like to share with you, but I need time to digest first. 😉 So, I thought … Continue reading →

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