Changing Seasons

Spring is here!  The weather is gorgeous.

I am spending a lot more time outdoors, so my activity has changed.  My indoor fun time of making one-of-a-kind necklaces and practice painting have transitioned into longer walks and gardening. 

I like to think of my walks as treating my two dogs to adventure walks, but I get plenty of photo-taking time in the process, too. The non-year 'round birds are beginning to return to our farm. The spring song that all the birds create is beautiful...and loud. I am ecstatic!  I love birds and I love to take bird photos.

I have also invested in a DVD photography course to help me improve my photographic skills.  The information obtained in the Introduction alone was worth the price of the course.  I am learning so many new techniques. It was also a pleasant surprise to hear about techniques that I already use.  Those which I learned myself by taking photo after photo...a kind of 'on the job' training. 

In addition, I am reviewing my camera manual which is full of even more helpful information.

I know I have a long way to go, but the process is interesting and so rewarding.

May I suggest that you take  a walk and make a discovery in your own neighborhood.  You might just be surprised at what you find.

And, most of all, enjoy!

Where Have I Been?

I cannot believe that I have not posted to this site in...well, years - ugh!

All I can say is that I have been busy doing all the things that I like to do.  I just have not been sharing on this blog.  I hope to remedy that situation...now!

I continue to create my one-of-kind necklaces.  I have so much fun! These necklaces are available for sale in my Etsy shop at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MtnGlen?ref=hdr_shop_menu&section_id=12049176 .        Please take a look as I am sure one (or more) will help you in completing an outfit in your wardrobe.  My newest necklaces are...

Tourmaline Treasure 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/506562587/tourmaline-natural-stonesgemstones?ref=shop_home_active_41

Tarnished Turquoise

https://www.etsy.com/listing/507900793/landscape-stone-natural-stonesgemstones?ref=shop_home_active_35

Ice Flow

https://www.etsy.com/listing/507788689/black-obsidian-tourmalinated-quartz?ref=shop_home_active_36

Southwestern Flair

https://www.etsy.com/listing/507902473/landscape-stone-natural-stonesgemstones?ref=shop_home_active_34

Also, I  am spending a bit more time with my photography.  I love to take photos.  Good thing that my camera is digital.  I can take upwards toward 100 photos on an average day.  Of course, maybe only one of the hundred is noteworthy, but it is worth getting that one photo.  I am still very much a novice, but my current photography workshops are teaching me a great deal.  Now, if I only had a small fortune to spend on a camera upgrade.  Hopefully, in time.

I have just added three of my photos, from a 2016 weekend trip to the Outer Banks of North Carolina to my Etsy offerings as instant downloads.  If the photos prove to be successful, I will add more from my other walks in life, especially from our Shenandoah Valley Virginia farm - my retreat, my respite.  My photos are offered at:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/MtnGlen?ref=hdr_shop_menu&section_id=14429322.  Please take a look and let me know what you think...really!

I also have a few other projects that I am looking forward to pursuing.  Time is always the limiting factor.  But, if I do, I will certainly post my efforts here.

Happy Day today and always!