Darlene is such an important and powerful force in the photoblogging community. I can't say enough about what a generous, inspiring and loving person she is, and her beautiful spirit reflects through whatever lens she is using at the time. She also has become one of my favorite writers. I always look forward to seeing … Read more

Darlene is such an important and powerful force in the photoblogging community. I can't say enough about what a generous, inspiring and loving person she is, and her beautiful spirit reflects through whatever lens she is using at the time. She also has become one of my favorite writers. I always look forward to seeing her blog and journal, as well as her photos here on Flickr. I feel honored to call her a friend.

Darlene's beautiful 'eye' is profoundly arresting when you step into her photo stream. There is a rich offering in her work ~ a delicate and magical mix of poetry, playful contemplation and staggering truth. I am completely spellbound by her ability to frame that specific and elusive detail which illuminates her effe… Read more

Darlene's beautiful 'eye' is profoundly arresting when you step into her photo stream. There is a rich offering in her work ~ a delicate and magical mix of poetry, playful contemplation and staggering truth. I am completely spellbound by her ability to frame that specific and elusive detail which illuminates her effervescent wonder in finding beauty in the ordinary and transforming it into rich narratives. Darlene has a gorgeous and generous heart with a dramatic flair for living and sharing life with passion. I simply love her and am honored to call her one of my very closest friends.