Nature Photography

 Since my boys are becoming more and more camera shy, I find myself taking more and more photos out in nature.  I have been having fun playing around with my camera and it's settings and think I'm getting rather good at capturing textures and details. 









































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  1. Abby @ That’s Life For YaDecember 12, 2020 at 7:37 AM

    Wow! These photos are gorgeous! I love the kitty cat one, and the mallard ducks! Wishing you a great weekend!

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  2. NatashaDecember 12, 2020 at 9:37 AM

    Wow! The berries with the spider webs, the pine needles with the water droplets, the ice on the lake, the sun shining through the trees, and the frost on the cedars -- it's hard to choose a favourite. These are some AMAZING pictures and you're inspiring me to practice out in nature more.

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  3. onceuponatimehappilyeverafter.comDecember 12, 2020 at 10:56 AM

    Just WOW!! So many great captures. You have a wonderful eye. Hope you are pinning these or saving them somewhere. Well, I guess here!! Love the various degrees of frozen lake. The mirrored reflection in the water. Those tiny, delicate spider webs. Just beautiful. Have you ever done Sunday Stills with Terri at Second Wind Perspectives. She gives monthly prompts then shares her captures once a week on Sunday. I share mine in a single post at the end of each month. Come join us!!

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    1. Joanne December 12, 2020 at 7:48 PM

      I will definitely look into that! Thanks for the suggestion.

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  4. EllibelleDecember 13, 2020 at 1:05 PM

    Your pictures are absolutely beautiful!

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  5. Carol @Comfort Spring StationDecember 14, 2020 at 8:10 AM

    wow - love all the details of nature in your photos, and I believe more folks should photograph pussy cats too. #MMBC

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    1. Joanne December 14, 2020 at 1:38 PM

      I rarely can snap an image of any of the neighborhood cats as they often are in motion.

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  6. Dara @ Not In JerseyDecember 14, 2020 at 8:42 AM

    You live in a great place for nature pictures and these are all lovely!

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  7. Lindsay's Sweet WorldDecember 14, 2020 at 8:49 AM

    These are all beautiful! My favorite is that snow/ice covered leaf. You can almost see each individual snowflake!

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  8. Meditations in MotionDecember 14, 2020 at 9:05 AM

    Wow! You have quite a talent for nature photography. Those photos are frame-worthy!

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  9. Tamar SBDecember 14, 2020 at 12:22 PM

    These are stunning!

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  10. Sammie @ The Annoyed ThyroidDecember 14, 2020 at 6:04 PM

    What fabulous captures! I especially like the ones with the snow.

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  11. Denyse Whelan.December 16, 2020 at 3:40 AM

    I LOVE how nature makes us notice!! Go you with your close ups. Never any snow where we are, but I look for raindrops and effects too. Just so nice to see your part of the world.


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  12. AniDecember 16, 2020 at 4:22 PM

    So beautiful! I love the zoomed in ones the best. I'm excited to see the seasons change through your nature photography. You can really get a feeling for the coming winter in these photos.

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    1. Joanne December 17, 2020 at 5:34 AM

      I'm already planning a photo shoot outside this afternoon! Winter has arrived.

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  13. Joanne December 19, 2020 at 4:33 PM

    Thank you!!

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  14. Create With JoyDecember 19, 2020 at 9:50 PM

    Merry Christmas Joanne - your pictures are just stunning!
    I love them all (but you know which one my eye landed on!
    I'm happy to feature you at this week's Inspire Me Monday Party at Create With Joy! :-)

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  15. Shelbee on the EdgeDecember 21, 2020 at 12:47 PM

    Joanne, these photos are breathtaking! You are a very talented photographer! I can't pick a favorite image. They are all so interesting and beautiful! Thank you for sharing and linking with me!

    Shelbee
    www.shelbeeontheedge.com

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    1. Joanne December 21, 2020 at 2:49 PM

      Aw, thank you. That is such a sweet compliment.

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  16. pilch92December 21, 2020 at 10:15 PM

    Beautiful shots, especially your kitty and the turkey tail mushrooms.

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  17. Anne FraserMarch 5, 2021 at 10:12 AM

    Your photos are stunning. I love the different moods of the lake.

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    1. Joanne March 5, 2021 at 11:38 AM

      Thank you! It really is like a whole new view each day.

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  18. Dee | GrammysGrid.comMarch 5, 2021 at 12:35 PM

    Lots of good ones you have here. Nature makes some of the best shots! Thanks so much for linking up with me at A Themed Linkup 46 for Photos and Videos. Shared!

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  19. CherylMarch 6, 2021 at 2:58 PM

    What beautiful nature photos! I also love taking my camera outside into the garden or elsewhere and capturing closeups of nature. There's so much beauty out there!

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    1. Joanne March 6, 2021 at 4:06 PM

      Thank you! I can't wait for things in the garden to start blooming again.

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    2. CherylMarch 6, 2021 at 5:19 PM

      Absolutely! There's so much about to happen in nature in the next weeks and months it would be a shame not to capture it with your camera!

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  20. Dee | GrammysGrid.comMarch 11, 2021 at 9:09 AM

    CONGRATS! Your post is FEATURED at A Themed Linkup 47 for WW (Weight Watchers) Recipes from my previous linkup for Photos and Videos.

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