I love a good story - whether it be through a photograph, a book, a poem, a letter, or music.

  

I'm a Midwest-girl who now lives on a farm in rural Missouri. I find I best express myself through creative writing and nature photography. My nature photography includes wildlife, macro, fine art, sunsets, abstract, and landscapes. I also do some domestic animal and farm photography.

 

As a child, I didn’t need to be told to go outside and play. I was already out there climbing trees to get closer to the birds, chasing butterflies to get a better look at their beauty, or walking through the woods hoping to catch a glimpse of some deer and squirrels. Strongly influenced by my outdoorsman father, I desired to not only learn more about Nature, I wanted to fit in and be a part of it.

 

I wanted to experience the wonder of Nature… to speak with and understand the wildlife, to be overcome by the beauty of a flower’s details that most people don’t notice, to recognize the birds by their song… to experience it all on a level that others seldom do.

 

That love of Nature, and desire to fully appreciate it, is brought into my photography. While attempting to photograph what I love, I’ve formed a stronger bond with my subjects. That bond is one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve been blessed with in my life.

 

There are no words to explain the feeling of a mother fox and kit allowing me to photograph a tender moment between them or a Stripe-Winged Baskettail dragonfly allowing me to photograph it from all angles to get the sun reflecting off its wings. So often after one of these photography experiences, I realize I have been holding my breath.

 

This is why I love photography. Not only do I hold my breath; Photography allows me to hold the moment… the sounds, the sight, the emotion, the wonder. I am often proud of my photographs, but I am always grateful for the experience. When photographing Nature, I see with my heart. When you view my photographs, I am opening my heart to you.

 

Let me open my heart to you. "It's My Nature!"

 

All of my images are copyrighted. Please do not use my photos for any use without my permission. If you are interested in any of my images, please feel free to contact me. Your mutual respect and consideration is appreciated.

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  • JoinedSeptember 2006
  • OccupationTelecommunications Customer Service Representative
  • HometownSmall Town in Ohio
  • Current cityRural North-Central Missouri
  • CountryUnited States
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Photos of Misty Dawn

Testimonials

Rapid Crib (deleted)

Some people walk into your life and leave an imprint on your heart that lasts forever. I have found Misty to be one of those individuals. Misty, you have been a contact of mine for nearly two years and you have always provided a kind comment and constant words of encouragement. Even when I have posted images of sub par… Read more

Some people walk into your life and leave an imprint on your heart that lasts forever. I have found Misty to be one of those individuals. Misty, you have been a contact of mine for nearly two years and you have always provided a kind comment and constant words of encouragement. Even when I have posted images of sub par quality, you have always managed to find and speak of something good that you could find with my photos. I want to thank you for teaching me to how to view the world through eyes that only you could show me. I think the most important thing that you have taught me about my photography was to believe in myself and to capture the moment by first learning to feel it with ones soul. I have found you to be one of the kindest and most giving individuals that I have ever known in my entire life and I think that point is made obvious to anyone who's path you cross. You are not just technically a very good artist and photographer, you are the type of individual that only some people will ever have the opportunity to know and call a friend once, if ever in a lifetime. You have walked through the face of adversity a number of times and on every occasion you have risen to an even higher standard in your life's goals and achievements. I believe your success in overcoming some of these obstacles is the reason that you are able to reach out a loving hand to others that are reaching back to you. I have found you to be one of those individuals that only sees the glass half full and not half empty. You are a credit to yourself, your family, the friends that you have gathered along the way and to the Flickr community. And you are not just a fine photographer, and author of written word,  you are a lover of nature and a lover of life itself and you are a survivor. I admire you with all my heart and it is my pleasure to know you and call you my friend.

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November 2, 2012
grandiose song (deleted)

Misty's photography is such a pleasure to view. She obviously has a love and passion for nature and she has a gift of capturing nature's beauty for sure. Her images really touch the heart and make you stop for a moment. Seeing details never seen before or a gorgeous sunset and ponder being there. I love to view what n… Read more

Misty's photography is such a pleasure to view. She obviously has a love and passion for nature and she has a gift of capturing nature's beauty for sure. Her images really touch the heart and make you stop for a moment. Seeing details never seen before or a gorgeous sunset and ponder being there. I love to view what new images she has uploaded, surely to amaze me with her skills! I especially like the humor she includes with playfulness to some of her nature images! Misty I so admire your talent,keep sharing your wonderful images. You are a true artist in every sense of the word!"

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August 17, 2011

Oh Misty, where do I start? You photos take to a place where I can seldom get to.......back to Nature. Whether it's wildlife, or a Macro of a flower, you are absolutely Blessed to live where you are....and don't mind sharing it. Being in the 'burbs where I am, it's seldom I can get much of anything, but I can always… Read more

Oh Misty, where do I start? You photos take to a place where I can seldom get to.......back to Nature. Whether it's wildlife, or a Macro of a flower, you are absolutely Blessed to live where you are....and don't mind sharing it. Being in the 'burbs where I am, it's seldom I can get much of anything, but I can always to to your Stream and find myself and my younger days..... Thank you for sharing the Beauty!

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May 12, 2011

Misty is one reason why Flickr is great. With this lovely lady you get to see her fine pictures and above all you get her friendship too. I am sure if we lived closer we would meet for a coffee sometime, chat and take a few shots. I thought I had written a testimonial for you long a go. Long over due but better l… Read more

Misty is one reason why Flickr is great. With this lovely lady you get to see her fine pictures and above all you get her friendship too. I am sure if we lived closer we would meet for a coffee sometime, chat and take a few shots. I thought I had written a testimonial for you long a go. Long over due but better late than never :o) Tony (hug)

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May 6, 2011

"Of all the wonderful artists on Flickr, Misty Dawn is one of the best. There are a handful of photographers whose work I seek out here & her work is in that select group. One of the sweetest people I know, she always offers encouragement and confidence-building comments. Her love of life & nature is apparent in her… Read more

"Of all the wonderful artists on Flickr, Misty Dawn is one of the best. There are a handful of photographers whose work I seek out here & her work is in that select group. One of the sweetest people I know, she always offers encouragement and confidence-building comments. Her love of life & nature is apparent in her photos. She has a fantastic eye and is able to show her subjects at their best. It is easy to see that her photos are absolutely beautiful. Misty is one of my favourite contacts, & has been since I recently joined Flickr. Kind regards, Bob

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February 28, 2011
susan says:

I have only know Misty for a short time and the moment that I met her, I was instantly drawn to her photos. She has such a love for nature, people and animals.....wow...does she ever. She sees the beauty in everything and takes that image will full heart. I love viewing things through Misty's lens. Her comments ar… Read more

I have only know Misty for a short time and the moment that I met her, I was instantly drawn to her photos. She has such a love for nature, people and animals.....wow...does she ever. She sees the beauty in everything and takes that image will full heart. I love viewing things through Misty's lens. Her comments are true and honest from the heart, so up-lifting and full of spirit! She has so many friends and people that admire her here on Flickr! I know when you view her photostream, you will be instantly hooked like me, and you will long for more. She is such a free, kind spirit. I am truly blessed to have her in my life as a true Flickr friend, and one that I hope to meet in person someday, because she is a person that you will instantly gravitate to. Thank you Misty for your warm, kind compliments on my very new photography. You have given me so much confidence. I love that we have become wonderful friends in each other, and it can only get better!

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January 21, 2011

Misty’s love of nature shines through loud and clear with her photography. From the tiniest of insects to the largest of bulls, Misty loves them all. Her nature shots, which take a backseat to no one’s, plus her sense of humour make her stream a favourite place to visit. She has an excellent eye for things most would o… Read more

Misty’s love of nature shines through loud and clear with her photography. From the tiniest of insects to the largest of bulls, Misty loves them all. Her nature shots, which take a backseat to no one’s, plus her sense of humour make her stream a favourite place to visit. She has an excellent eye for things most would overlook, and the skill to turn it into a gem of a photograph. Congrats Misty on a wonderful stream and keep ‘em coming!

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December 16, 2010
Carl says:

Misty has been a flickr contact of mine for quite awhile, however i now count her as a 'friend' .... she is one of those treasured flickr members that take the time to visit and comment on their contacts pictures regardless of whether they have recently been visited by that contact. Her comments are always kind, though… Read more

Misty has been a flickr contact of mine for quite awhile, however i now count her as a 'friend' .... she is one of those treasured flickr members that take the time to visit and comment on their contacts pictures regardless of whether they have recently been visited by that contact. Her comments are always kind, thoughtful and encouraging and her friendly nature shines through! Her photographs are simply gorgeous! She has an obvious affinity with her subjects..... animals, birds, insects, flowers.....her stream is a nature lovers delight! I love visiting and immersing myself in her beautiful world! Keep up the great work my dear friend! :-) Love Carl xx

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November 22, 2010
Unique Knot (deleted)

MistyDawnS, she was one of my very first blogging friends when the both of us were just beginning to blog, which was over three years ago. I have watched Misty grow over the years and blossom into an outstanding photographer and a truly wonderfully honest and caring person. She's one of the kindest people that I know… Read more

MistyDawnS, she was one of my very first blogging friends when the both of us were just beginning to blog, which was over three years ago. I have watched Misty grow over the years and blossom into an outstanding photographer and a truly wonderfully honest and caring person. She's one of the kindest people that I know, and I am honored to call her my friend. Thank you Misty for all of your encouragement, and I am so glad that you are sharing your photography with all of us to see. You're an inspiration.

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November 13, 2010
Brave Potato (deleted)

Misty was one of my first contacts after I joined Flickr; She has been a friend and someone who cares about others, nature and wildlife. Her Photography is superb and her photostream is just chuck full of refreshing photos of nature. I especially love the Trio. I also like looking at her farm scenes, as well her deer p… Read more

Misty was one of my first contacts after I joined Flickr; She has been a friend and someone who cares about others, nature and wildlife. Her Photography is superb and her photostream is just chuck full of refreshing photos of nature. I especially love the Trio. I also like looking at her farm scenes, as well her deer photos as it bring back memories of my days on the farm. Her photography is some of the best I have seen. If you go in for a look at her photostream have some time because her photo’s will capture the heart and soul and you will want to look at all of them. Misty keep up the photography you have some real winners there. You’re a Blue Ribbon winner to me. Your Friend Robert

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October 1, 2009

misty dawn is a fantastic photographer with some wonderful shots of wildlife flowers animals from cows to her beautiful collies. Aswell as the above she also has some beautiful american landscape shops giving you a great flavour of what its like in america and what a beautiful country it is. the only photo's she woul… Read more

misty dawn is a fantastic photographer with some wonderful shots of wildlife flowers animals from cows to her beautiful collies. Aswell as the above she also has some beautiful american landscape shops giving you a great flavour of what its like in america and what a beautiful country it is. the only photo's she would not be to keen to add too are her four tornado ones

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July 29, 2009

Misty Dawn defines the word "photographer." A photographer doesnt just take pictures. A photographer adds a little piece of their heart and soul into each picture and in Misty's case, humor as well. A true photographer can take the most mondane subject and make you see and appreciate its beauty. I feel priveled… Read more

Misty Dawn defines the word "photographer." A photographer doesnt just take pictures. A photographer adds a little piece of their heart and soul into each picture and in Misty's case, humor as well. A true photographer can take the most mondane subject and make you see and appreciate its beauty. I feel priveledged to have met someone so genuine and true to themselves that it is contagious. Please take the time to appreciate Misty's work and the upbeat personality that makes her the great person and friend she is. Thank you, Misty.

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July 25, 2009

Misty is a cool gal and so happy to have her as a friend!! She is a very enthusiastic and friendly person and her cheery comments makes me smile. :) I always enjoy looking at her photos that have brought great details in for a closer look. She has a great knowledge about the subjects that she photographs, so I am al… Read more

Misty is a cool gal and so happy to have her as a friend!! She is a very enthusiastic and friendly person and her cheery comments makes me smile. :) I always enjoy looking at her photos that have brought great details in for a closer look. She has a great knowledge about the subjects that she photographs, so I am always learning something new. I appreciate you, Misty!!

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July 20, 2009
Gary says:

I'm not all that good at this testimonial stuff, but every once in a while, you meet someone that you just HAVE to acknowledge. MistyDawn is one of those people!! I haven't known her long, but she has a wonderful talent for finding such beautiful things in the most overlooked areas. Her images reflect her life and h… Read more

I'm not all that good at this testimonial stuff, but every once in a while, you meet someone that you just HAVE to acknowledge. MistyDawn is one of those people!! I haven't known her long, but she has a wonderful talent for finding such beautiful things in the most overlooked areas. Her images reflect her life and her feelings....a life that is full of kindness and compassion!! Her comments are always sweet and filled with her wonderful insight!! I HIGHLY recommend becoming Misty's contact........because she is more than that.....you will soon change her to a 'friend'!! I have changed her to a friend......because she really is one!! Thank you for sharing your moments, Mist!!!

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June 25, 2009
temporary desire (deleted)

"Misty, I just wanted to tell you how happy I am to see you back on flickr!! You are an amazing person and wonderful photographer!! I met Misty on a forum that we were both members of. She is one of the sweetest and kindest persons that I have met on the internet and I am so glad that I have gotten to know her!! Mist… Read more

"Misty, I just wanted to tell you how happy I am to see you back on flickr!! You are an amazing person and wonderful photographer!! I met Misty on a forum that we were both members of. She is one of the sweetest and kindest persons that I have met on the internet and I am so glad that I have gotten to know her!! Misty you are a very talented photographer and I look forward to seeing more of your photos!!"

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June 9, 2009

Whenever I need cheering up, Misty Dawn's photostream is the place to visit. Her photographs of birds, insects and flowers always seem to show an innate sympathy with the subject, and this is just as much the case with her delightful pictures of domestic animals. Misty's creatures always have their own obvious person… Read more

Whenever I need cheering up, Misty Dawn's photostream is the place to visit. Her photographs of birds, insects and flowers always seem to show an innate sympathy with the subject, and this is just as much the case with her delightful pictures of domestic animals. Misty's creatures always have their own obvious personalities, captured by a sensitive photographer who seems to find everything in a state of simple joy and delight, and yet maintains the technical accuracy in perfect detail. I'm sure I'll be coming back here for a long time...

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June 8, 2009
Steve says:

Misty has lots of style and creativity on her page here, its always a joy to see what shes going to come up with next.. Steve

June 4, 2009

MistyDawn is a photographer who has developed a style all her own. She can find beauty in the world around her and along with that, humor. It's always a pleasure to browse her photos as they always bring out a smile. Keep posting, my friend and keep making us smile. 8v)

August 19, 2007
John X says:

Wow, Misty! Thanks you for all the support you have shown me here..I'm still fairly new to Flickr (as well as photography), so it warms me to be getting any kind of support here. Your pics are fantastic, but I wanted to give you an "overall" thank you here, so...... THANKS!

July 29, 2007

What can I say about Misty? She's the kindest, sweetest, funniest person I know. She can find the beauty in just about anything. A love for all animals makes her one of my favorite people. Oh, and her pictures are great, too!

July 3, 2007
agreeable bee (deleted)

MistyDawn is a photographer I like very much. This because of her obvious love of tenderness. I always find it very special to see love shine through pictures and MistyDawn's are full of it!

June 27, 2007

Misty Dawn - what a lovely name. It has always been a pleasure to browse through Misty's picture collection.It ranges from pictures of C&W singer Martina McBride to stunning portraits of Misty. Living in the beautiful countryside brings Misty very close to nature and the thing's she love, take a look at her picture's, … Read more

Misty Dawn - what a lovely name. It has always been a pleasure to browse through Misty's picture collection.It ranges from pictures of C&W singer Martina McBride to stunning portraits of Misty. Living in the beautiful countryside brings Misty very close to nature and the thing's she love, take a look at her picture's, see a newly born calf take it's first steps, an orphaned baby lamb, stunning sunset and sky pictures as well as some of her farm pets. You will want to come back again and again to check out Misty's pictures, and please leave her a nice comment. Thanks for your friendship Misty and I look forward to more and more of your pictures. *-* Joe Cashin *-*

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June 21, 2007