I've been playing around with cameras for a long time but I didn't really start to improve until I came here to Flickr. Until recently I was using a Pentax K200 DSLR and a simpler Kodak , and now I have a Canon EOS 40D. I love using digital. Other than slight tweaking with Picasa, I don't post-process.

I am a writer. I have finished my first book and am hoping to get it published. I attend a weekly critique group with a bunch of terrifically talented people. I enjoy life.

PS: Please be aware that all photography is copyrighted © Ellen Gardner. All rights are reserved. None of these photographs may be reproduced and/or used publicly in any way without my permission.

Many of my photos are available on blank greeting cards. If you are interested in buying them or using my pictures in any way, please contact me at: camra_art@yahoo.com