After attending a photography show in Toronto recently and watching slide shows and listening to presentations by professional photographers, some of whom have photo blogs online, it came to me. Why don’t I start a photo blog? An amateur throwing her favourite photos out there to see what the world thinks. And these aren’t going to be photos that have been edited to perfection because I just don’t know an awful lot about that yet. A little cropping, levels, and sharpening here and there, but that’s about the extent of it. So, here’s what I’m going to do. I’m going to try and post a photo every day (or so) and see if anyone wants to comment. I will try and give you an idea of the circumstances and what I was thinking at the time that I took the picture. In return, please feel free to tell me what you think of it. What could I have done to improve it and what editing would you suggest? I am totally open to criticism because I am hoping that this will be an amazing learning experience for me.
By the way, unless otherwise stated, all photos found here have been taken by and therefore belong to me. If you like one of my photos, I don’t mind if you use it for your own personal purposes, but I would really appreciate it if you could make reference to my name and my blog. If you want to use one of my photos for commercial purposes, please contact me.
Thanks and enjoy!
Cindy Taylor
Hi There Cindy!!! For motivation & inspiration have a look at your Liebster Award!!! **
http://xandreverkes.wordpress.com/2011/12/13/tune-in-for-my-liebster-awards/
Hi, Xandre, here I am enjoying another blog site you directed me to. I wonder if Cindy knows how to post her award? I’m still in the dark on that one. Maybe after work, since I’m not supposed to be spending anytime here while on the clock. It’s a just little “break.”
Welcome to my blog SL Schildan!! I am glad you are enjoying it. I, too, take little “breaks” at work, so we have something else in common besides blogging. As far as posting my award I will definitely figure that out later tonight, but right now I am trying to fulfill my goal of finishing wrapping all of the Christmas presents. I will not stop until I am done!! LOL
Thank you from the bottom of my heart Xandre. I have to tell you – I am in a job where I get little or no thanks even after working there for over 23 years, so I am finding blogging so fulfilling because it is like a little community unto itself where everyone encourages and supports each other. I am having fun and learning so much. Thank you for making my day!!!
Hi Cindy. Thanks so much for nominating me for the Liebster Award!! It’s a very nice gesture, and I’m thrilled that you enjoy my photography. Like you said, it’s nice when someone other than yourself to give you a pat on the back. I appreciate it. I need to catch up on the rules for the award, and take care of those, but I do know that thanking you is #1.
So thank you again. And please keep your posts coming!
Best wishes,
Mabry
You are very welcome!! I really enjoy your blog, and I plan on keeping up my blog because I am really finding it a great deal of fun. It’s like one big happy family!!
Hi Cindy. I nominated you for the “Kreativ Blogger Award.” Here’s a link to the entry on my blog: http://lightscapesphotography.wordpress.com/2011/12/23/kreativ-blogger-award/
The “terms” of receipt are included in that post. I know that some folks see this sort of thing as a nuisance rather than an honor and, while I don’t feel that way I can understand why others might, so if you’d prefer not to deal with it, as far as I’m concerned, simply disregard the whole thing.
Regards,
–Kerry
What a perfect Christmas gift – I don’t know how anyone could consider it a nuisance to be honoured by their peers. Thank you so much Kerry!! I am the type of person who doubts herself all the time, so this award reassures me that what I am doing is worthwhile. I will definitely be passing this award on to other blogs, but you will have to bear with me because Santa will make the next couple of days very busy!!
Proceed at whatever pace works for you, Cindy.
Have a great holiday!
Hi again, thanks for checking out my blog, I love your pics, Toronto is an amazing place to get swept up in photography. Keep on taking pics and thanks for sharing your photos.
Thanks and I will be visiting yours for sure too. Have you ever considered putting a widget on your blog so that people can receive an email every time you post something? I always subscribe for emails of my favourite blogs. I an hardly keep up with my emails now, but it’s fun and inspiring to see what other people are photographing
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We need to get you to add the Email sign up in your widgets. This way I can get yours straight to me email so i don’t miss a post. Especially your pictures to guess, I love those!
You know, it’s strange. When I set up this blog I made sure I added a widget so that people could receive an email every time I posted. Many people have signed up, but when I got your message I checked and the “follow” button was gone. It’s back now – thanks for letting me know!!
No problem! I know I’m terrible at looking the other way, this way is great cuz you shoot right to my email..Have phone will travel.
Hi Cindy. I stumbled upon your blog while posting a comment here, http://artismysanity.wordpress.com/
The “photosfromtheloonybin” caught my eye, so I had to check it out! Glad I did.
Thanks for visiting!! I have checked out your blog as well, and I must say your photos are absolutely magical!
Nice work, Cindy. I’m looking forward to your updates and new photographs.
Thank you so much Glenn. In some ways my blog may seem like it is all over the place, but I am trying very hard to keep it interesting and original by not sticking to the same subject all the time. I am so glad you are enjoying it!
Wow, I just subscribed to your blog, and your photos are incredible!! And you are a fellow Ontarian. I live pretty much half way between Owen Sound and Orangeville. Southwestern Ontario provides some amazing photographic opportunities doesn’t it?
Hi! I wanted to let you know that I’ve nominated you for the 7 x 7 Link Award! Thanks for such an enjoyable blog. Here’s the link: http://megtraveling.com/2012/03/09/7%c3%977-link-award/
Wow, thank you so very much!! Like I have said before, I only started doing this blog on a whim, never expecting to get so much positive feedback. I really appreciate this – more than you will ever know!
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