I now recognize Margaret's photos in my daily flickr feed, partly because of the balanced light, the clarity, and the subject matter - pastoral scenes often with mist or silvery light, and partly because of the mood of the images. They tend to be calming yet vibrant scenes that make me want to step into the photos and… Read more

I now recognize Margaret's photos in my daily flickr feed, partly because of the balanced light, the clarity, and the subject matter - pastoral scenes often with mist or silvery light, and partly because of the mood of the images. They tend to be calming yet vibrant scenes that make me want to step into the photos and look around. Margaret could be a flickr ambassador, she is a quintessential example of the thoughtfulness and sincerity that keeps me engaged here. I don't pay too much attention to numbers of likes, but I do pay attention to comments, especially comments from people who understand photography and nature, and can reflect on significant photos with insight and enthusiasm. This is Margaret's gift. She has the experience and knowledge to offer helpful or interesting comments. And this, for me, is the key to a sense of community. I highly recommend spending time with her stream.