Since I received the Canon Digital Rebel XT and EF17-40mm lens as an early retirement gift, it has ignited a new passion in my life. I thoroughly enjoy capturing everything I see, whether big or small. The beauty of nature, the people I encounter, and diverse cultures always inspire and deeply touch my soul. They serve as the driving force behind my continued photography endeavors! I believe my photos are the best way to express myself.

I'm delighted to have discovered Flickr, a platform that not only allows me to learn and improve from others' shared photos but also adds more joy to my life!

自从我收到了佳能数码反光相机 Rebel XT 和 EF17-40mm 镜头作为我提前退休礼物，让我找到了生活中一种新的激情。我非常喜欢拍摄我所看到的一切，不论大与小。大自然的美景、我所遇到的人和不同文化总能激发我的灵感，深深的打动着我。这也是我坚持拍摄的动力！我认为我的照片是表达自己的最佳方式。

我很高兴我找到了 Flickr 这个平台，它不仅让我可以从他人分享的照片中学习和提高，还为我的生活增添了更多的乐趣！

From 2006

It has been 17 years since I joined Flickr in 2006. The passage of time hasn't diminished my love for photography. However, today, I am no longer obsessed with technical skills and image quality. Instead, I hope to use my lens to capture those moments in life that touch me deeply, whether it's the places I've been, the landscapes I've seen, the delicious food I've tasted, or the people I've encountered. Those precious little moments, I hope that whenever I see them, they will continue to bring me that same sense of awe and inspiration!

自从2006年加入Flickr 已是17年过去了。时间的推移，并没有磨去我对摄影的喜爱，只是今天的我，不再执着于摄影的技巧与质量，而是更希望用我的镜头去记下生活中那些感动我的瞬间，无论是我走过的地方，看到的风景，尝过的美食，和遇到的人。那些美好的点点滴滴，希望任何时候看到它时，还依然能够带给我那份感动！

Updated 2023

Sharon