Looking at all the beautiful photos online I am wondering why I am even posting my photos! There is no comparison!! I guess I keep trying because I do enjoy it.

We live on Old Hickory Lake in Mt. Juliet, Tn. There are many different species of birds, insects, and wildlife. We have quite a few hawks and owls living/nesting in our immediate area and eagles and vultures that are nearby. I get kinda frustrated when I take pictures of them because the majority don't turn out. Guess I expect the pictures to be clear and close up, which as you can see doesn't happen!! Anyone that says:"how hard can it be to take pictures of a 'bird' or wildlife" has no idea. I have a lot of respect for people who can do that. Especially the ones who have to 'debug' themselves when finished!

Most every picture that I take/post was taken in my yard, my neighborhood or out a window of my house. There are only a few that were taken elsewhere, which I do add to the description or tag.

I have found that I like taking macro photos the best. I can't believe that I actually like to see what bugs look like up close! I certainly don't want them on me but I don't mind trying to get close to get a picture. I used to run in the opposite direction if I saw a spider bigger than a quarter. Now I run for the camera!

I had no idea that you could see what an individual snowflake looked like until I saw pictures on Flickr. Since then what little snow we get I attempt to take photos of the flakes. My snowflake photos are of only one picture (not several pictures stacked. I wouldn't have any idea how to do that!). I wish that my snowflake pictures were better than what they are, but to be honest I get happy when I'm able to focus on one!

It's amazing to see things in a macro photo. You thought you knew what something looked like....until you see it up close.

I would appreciate any tips or advice with my photos, photo software, etc. If I don't reply to comment right away please don't assume that I'm ungrateful. There are days when I can do very little. I will reply.

Thank You for reading this long entry and for any help or advice that you can give me. I DO appreciate it.

Have a good day!

*I can be contacted at LisaZins@Yahoo.com

**Please don't be offended if as of now (May 2022) I don't happen to respond to a comment as quickly as I would like to. I was diagnosed with cancer and am going through treatment and honestly, my energy has been depleted. 😀