I rarely leave home without a camera! Not that long ago, I mostly took pics when I was on vacation or at family events. Several years ago, I decided that wasn't enough and was determined to find the beauty around my own town and close by places. I am so glad I made that decision!! I can now spend hours in my own backyard and find plenty to photograph and there are so many interesting places very close by that are so beautiful and I just love to photograph them.