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I live in a small town in the mountains of Western North Carolina. I love music and art. One of my passions is photography, although I have not had any formal training. I got a new Nikon D90 camera as a birthday present from my family on October 17, 2008. Since then, I have been learning all about settings and techniques.
I typically photograph the environment. I try to capture the things that most of us tend to overlook in our hectic lives. There are miracles of creation all around us, yet we pass them by without realizing just how awesome they are.....whether it be long range views or a single thistle in some forgotten meadow. I am always amazed at the palette of colors Nature (God) has gifted us. Photography, to me, is poetry, stories, moods and moments ... captured for all time. They are priceless.
Being able to share our "captures" with others that appreciate them and getting feedback from people who are actually interested, is a wonderful feeling. That's why Flickr is so wonderful. I have met some of the nicest people on Flickr and am humbled by the talent and professionalism I've seen. I have so much to learn from all of you!
My favorite types of shots are macros. I use a Raynox DCR-250 which attaches to my 50mm lens to get my shots. I know I should use a tripod, but that's not always convenient when you're out and about... so all my macros are handheld. And because most of my shots are in nature, I'm more than often getting wet knees as I kneel in the dew covered grasses.... hence the name "Wet Knee Photography". LOL
And last, I wanted to mention and thank my wonderful family for being so supportive of my new "hobby". They continue to encouraged me to pursue my new passion for photography and to be the BEST that I can be. What more could I ask? I am truly blessed.
Oh, one more thing.......
faster than you can say "diddley-squat"!
- JoinedAugust 2008
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Tracey is one of the most warm hearted people you could possibly meet . Flickr has so many incredible talented photographers to which Tracey is certainly up there in the ranking. Her talents & creativity covering a wide range of unique images which really in my mind show that her imagination & thinking is on full alert… Read more
Tracey is one of the most warm hearted people you could possibly meet . Flickr has so many incredible talented photographers to which Tracey is certainly up there in the ranking. Her talents & creativity covering a wide range of unique images which really in my mind show that her imagination & thinking is on full alert at any given moment which is certainly proven on her Flickr stream. Tracey has a lovely sense of humour with her varied graphics which are all taken in true spirit. She is most certainly getting a buzz from the world of Flickr & we have seen nothing yet . Her talent is nothing short of amazing and her wonderful lengthy comments back to flickr members really shows her camaraderie & spirit. Thanks for being such a great friend & keeping everybody in order within the group. ;o) ...you rock !
Read lessTracey is much more than an outstanding photographer and artist. She is also a wife, mother, and an extremely kind and caring human being and outstanding poet. Tracey composes the most incredible and brilliant poems I have ever read. Without ever meeting her in person, I consider Tracey a dear friend. Her kindness … Read more
Tracey is much more than an outstanding photographer and artist. She is also a wife, mother, and an extremely kind and caring human being and outstanding poet. Tracey composes the most incredible and brilliant poems I have ever read. Without ever meeting her in person, I consider Tracey a dear friend. Her kindness goes beyond just words. As you read the testimonials here, know that they are genuine - just like Tracey. Each and every one of her photographs are exceptional works of art to be enjoyed by all. I always delight in her sharing a part of her wonderful world through her photos.
Read lessI met Tracey here on flickr almost a year ago I guess, but I feel that we have been friends our entire life. She is an exceptional photographer and you will find so much beauty in her stream, but this could never be as much beauty that you will find in her heart. She is an exceptional person and a true heart!! Trace… Read more
I met Tracey here on flickr almost a year ago I guess, but I feel that we have been friends our entire life. She is an exceptional photographer and you will find so much beauty in her stream, but this could never be as much beauty that you will find in her heart. She is an exceptional person and a true heart!! Tracey I am proud beyond worlds to call you my friend!! YEE HAWWW!! Hugs, Brenda
Read lessThere must be something in the air that makes you Southerners such GORGEOUS people to know. What a generous person Tracey is with her time and gift for making people feel so blessed to have her as a friend. Oh how I would love to visit you Tracey. I see your World through your eyes with your divine images, but I wo… Read more
There must be something in the air that makes you Southerners such GORGEOUS people to know. What a generous person Tracey is with her time and gift for making people feel so blessed to have her as a friend. Oh how I would love to visit you Tracey. I see your World through your eyes with your divine images, but I would love to be with you and have you show me first hand. I am so in awe of Tracey's talent with the camera, and boy, you had better believe that this gal has talent. Visit Tracey's photo stream once, and you will keep on coming back! Hugs and Hugs to you!!!!!!!!!!
Read lessYou know when you meet someone and it feels like you've known each other for a lifetime, well that's how I feel about Tracey. We have so much in common including our love of photography. Tracey is an amazing photographer but not only that - she is also a wonderful teacher and so willing to share and give. Her image… Read more
You know when you meet someone and it feels like you've known each other for a lifetime, well that's how I feel about Tracey. We have so much in common including our love of photography. Tracey is an amazing photographer but not only that - she is also a wonderful teacher and so willing to share and give. Her images are inspirational. Tracey is one of the most compassionate and selfless people I have ever had the privilege to call my friend. So Tracey, thank you for sharing your talent, your time and your heart. From your kindred spirit, Ann x
Read lessWell it says for me not to bother with anything rude so forget it LOL How could anyone say anything rude about such a wonderful person? I met Tracey here on flickr back in um in um I don't remember. Anyway, I have known her for a few months but I wish I had known her my whole life. She is among the best photographer… Read more
Well it says for me not to bother with anything rude so forget it LOL How could anyone say anything rude about such a wonderful person? I met Tracey here on flickr back in um in um I don't remember. Anyway, I have known her for a few months but I wish I had known her my whole life. She is among the best photographers here on flickr. If you have the time to view her stream large on black in the slideshow you won't won't be disappointed. On the contrary, it is very relaxing,amazing and wonderful to watch. But more than being a great photographer Tracey is kind,caring, humble,giving,beautiful inside and out and just an all around wonderful person!! Tracey I feel so blessed to have met you and to have you in my life (thank you Mark.). I so hope hope hope to meet you in the flesh one day. Love you! xoxoxo
Read lessOh my goodness....look how many testimonials Tracey has! And I know why~ not only is she an incredible photographer but she is kind and sweet too. I can almost always recognize Tracey's gorgeous images when they pop up in my contacts. They are vibrant, perfectly composed and beautiful. She has such an eye for natur… Read more
Oh my goodness....look how many testimonials Tracey has! And I know why~ not only is she an incredible photographer but she is kind and sweet too. I can almost always recognize Tracey's gorgeous images when they pop up in my contacts. They are vibrant, perfectly composed and beautiful. She has such an eye for nature. I have learned a lot from her. Tracey is also one of the KINDEST people I have come across on flickr. She takes the time to really get to know her contacts. She makes detailed and entertaining comments. Tracey, thank you for being YOU! You are one of the big reasons I enjoy flickr!
Read lessOh, where do I come up with the right words for my dear friend Tracey?? She is by far one of my most supportive and definitely encouraging friends here on Flickerville! I find that a lot of people on here tend to get competitive rather than support & learn from each other, not her...she is always ready to give a pat on… Read more
Oh, where do I come up with the right words for my dear friend Tracey?? She is by far one of my most supportive and definitely encouraging friends here on Flickerville! I find that a lot of people on here tend to get competitive rather than support & learn from each other, not her...she is always ready to give a pat on the back and share her wonderful stories. I just adore her and her beautiful creative photographs. She adds a sense of life to all of her pictures and is always so kind to everyone she leaves comments for. We share the love of nature photography, she always surprises me with her stunning shots! I adore you Tracey and wished we lived closer to one another!!!!! HUGS!!!!! Machel & India
Read lessHow do I love Tracey? HMMMMMM..... Let me count the ways........ 1- She is so incredibly sweet and kind (I saw where she translates her comments into Spanish for one of her spanish-speaking contacts. How incredible is that?) So considerate. :0) 2- She takes phenomenal photos! I can't wait to see what she up… Read more
How do I love Tracey? HMMMMMM..... Let me count the ways........ 1- She is so incredibly sweet and kind (I saw where she translates her comments into Spanish for one of her spanish-speaking contacts. How incredible is that?) So considerate. :0) 2- She takes phenomenal photos! I can't wait to see what she uploads each and every day! 3- She is so fun!!! She always makes me smile (and usually belly laugh) with her wonderful comments. 4- She is very wise (see today's photo, June 9th, 2009). The list could go on and on but I don't want to make her head swell too badly! LOL! I love ya' Tracey! Thank you for being my friend and thank you for being you! *mwah*
Read lessTracey is one of those very special people you only come across very rarely. She has an enthusiasm for life ,nature and all things beautiful. She brings this to her wonderful photography which often leaves me speechless at first sight. Tracey is not just your average photographer she has a God given gift that makes … Read more
Tracey is one of those very special people you only come across very rarely. She has an enthusiasm for life ,nature and all things beautiful. She brings this to her wonderful photography which often leaves me speechless at first sight. Tracey is not just your average photographer she has a God given gift that makes her images extra special. I would describe her work as art and she seems to paint with the camera . the colours, textures and exposure are allways so perfect and the images seem so alive and allways captured and presented as nature intended. Her images are allways posted with either words of wisdom ,some personal event she has experienced or wonderful words of thanks to her Flickr friends. She also has an excellent sense of humour which shines through,I still laugh at her pink hyenas otherwise known as Hyacinths. I joined the Flickr community to become a better photographer,but through it I have met some wonderful people and Tracey is one of the very best. I feel I have known her a long time ,we have never met and probably never will. she will allways be a true friend and I am glad and feel priviliged to have crossed her path. Above all else she is also a wonderful wife and mother as we can all tell from her little anecdotes about her family It is on this note Tracey I would like to wish you and your family my very best for the future . keep posting your wonderful work and as usual take care of you and yours. Alan
Read lessWhere do I start? Given that Tracey is such an incredibly talented photographer, that might seem the logical place. However, the reality is that her beautiful photographs and her thought provoking words that often accompany them are more than pictures. They are a little window through which we can see the incredible… Read more
Where do I start? Given that Tracey is such an incredibly talented photographer, that might seem the logical place. However, the reality is that her beautiful photographs and her thought provoking words that often accompany them are more than pictures. They are a little window through which we can see the incredible person that Tracey is. If I had to pick one word, it's selfless. Time and time again I observe Tracey thinking first of every around her in so many kind and caring ways. A wonderful photographer, a wonderful person, and someone who's friendship I will treasure for a lifetime.
Read lessI am delighted to have met Tracey on flickr. She has been a wonderful contact, who is always ready to offer an encouraging word or a thoughtful comment. I also love to visit her photostream on a daily basis. Her photos are gorgeous and each one holds a creative touch. I look forward to seeing many more lovely photo… Read more
I am delighted to have met Tracey on flickr. She has been a wonderful contact, who is always ready to offer an encouraging word or a thoughtful comment. I also love to visit her photostream on a daily basis. Her photos are gorgeous and each one holds a creative touch. I look forward to seeing many more lovely photos from her.
Read lessla bellezza dei suoi scatti corrisponde alla bellezza del suo cuore! Tracey è una persona straordinaria dotata di una sensibilità unica! siamo molto distanti ma grazie ai suoi modi gentili, tutti i chilometri che ci dividono sembrano svanire grazie al tuo immenso bene! la ricercatezza della luce, dei colori e le accu… Read more
la bellezza dei suoi scatti corrisponde alla bellezza del suo cuore! Tracey è una persona straordinaria dotata di una sensibilità unica! siamo molto distanti ma grazie ai suoi modi gentili, tutti i chilometri che ci dividono sembrano svanire grazie al tuo immenso bene! la ricercatezza della luce, dei colori e le accurate composizioni ed elaborazioni in post produzione rendono le sue immagini pura magia contemplativa per gli occhi e l'anima.. potrei dire che Tracey è una grande fotografa dei sentimenti che fotografa con sentimento! grazie Tracey.. sei straordinaria e non finirò mai di ripetertelo.. sarei felicissima di poterti abbracciare e farti divertire in questa magica città... ti abbraccio con immenso affetto Eva
Read lessI first discovered Tracey's work though the D90 group, but she had been taking great shots way before she got her D90. One of the great things about Tracey's work is that not only are the photos themselves excellent, with great color, concepts and execution, but they often tell a story, or there is a great story behin… Read more
I first discovered Tracey's work though the D90 group, but she had been taking great shots way before she got her D90. One of the great things about Tracey's work is that not only are the photos themselves excellent, with great color, concepts and execution, but they often tell a story, or there is a great story behind each photo. She is incredibly friendly and I don't know how she can respond to all the comments and messages from everyone, but she does it and that's why we all love her (besides her awesome pictures of course). She is really someone who makes the Flickr community a better, brighter place. ~Mike
Read lessTracey is a sweetheart and a talented photographer. I enjoy viewing her works as it opens up my perspectives even more with my own photography. I only wish she lived around here and could capture some of the images we in Western Washington take for granted some times; I just know she'd inspire us all with her art! … Read more
Tracey is a sweetheart and a talented photographer. I enjoy viewing her works as it opens up my perspectives even more with my own photography. I only wish she lived around here and could capture some of the images we in Western Washington take for granted some times; I just know she'd inspire us all with her art! Keep up the great work my friend...Hugs! :-)
Read lessTracey rocks - plain and simple! Her images are not only stunning and inspirational but her personality, vibrancy and encouragement make her and all-around fantastic person and an asset to the Flickr community! Thanks for all of your support Tracey. Keep kicking butt with your photography girl! :-)
Tracey left our store disappointed and sullen, which in turn made Jimmy cry. As the acting store assistant manager while Lou was home with the chicken pox, I tried to inform her that we were a can & bottle recycling center and wouldn't be able to help her repair her ipod. Her story even saddened me, a 20 year member … Read more
Tracey left our store disappointed and sullen, which in turn made Jimmy cry. As the acting store assistant manager while Lou was home with the chicken pox, I tried to inform her that we were a can & bottle recycling center and wouldn't be able to help her repair her ipod. Her story even saddened me, a 20 year member of the volunteer library militia whose job it is to crack down on overdue books (geriatric division). She told us how these inspirational songs in her ipod not only calmed her spirit but gave her the energy to capture the world as she saw it with her camera. One time on a dewy Thursday, she said she was out with her camera, photographing flowers when she looked up and saw a beautiful white unicorn prancing through the tall grass. It was so wonderful she couldn't even photograph it. It wasn't until later that day when she realized she was listening to the psychedelic lyrics of Country Joe & the Fish and perhaps the coffee she made was a bit too strong. Regardless, I felt her sorrow and wanted to help, but informed her we were only good with plastics & aluminum. She never came back and that was 1983. I recently discovered her photographs here and can see how her affinity for classic rock inspires her work. She's a great woman and if you ever get the chance to meet up with her, just make sure you know what's in your coffee.
Read lessTracey photos are so lovely and every detailed is captured she has a great eye in photography I loved her portraiture shots very stunning it comes out right in your face it some how your right there w/her while she's making the shot I'm honored that she's one of my contacts here flickr and a fellow nikonian and as we… Read more
Tracey photos are so lovely and every detailed is captured she has a great eye in photography I loved her portraiture shots very stunning it comes out right in your face it some how your right there w/her while she's making the shot I'm honored that she's one of my contacts here flickr and a fellow nikonian and as well fellow D90 user as well...Tracey keep it up great photos and keep on shooting
Read lessTracey is one of those true flickr friends you'd want to have as a contact. Not only does she take fantastic photos but she is always there to help her fellow flickr friends. Everyday, she takes the time to visit your photostream and make meaningful comments which you will enjoy reading. In addition, she is one … Read more
Tracey is one of those true flickr friends you'd want to have as a contact. Not only does she take fantastic photos but she is always there to help her fellow flickr friends. Everyday, she takes the time to visit your photostream and make meaningful comments which you will enjoy reading. In addition, she is one of the first contacts I look forward to seeing as it is inspiring to see the wide range of photos she takes. Keep up the great work and please continue to be who you are.
Read lessi admire traceys beautiful work she is a very talented photographer i am grateful for her friendship.
Tracey is by far my favourite FlickR member as a fellow D90 Clubber and a friend. Her style is amazing and for an amatuer, the quality of her work is of a professional standard. I love the effort she puts into every shot. Outstanding!
Where do you begin when you are trying to explain how great a friend someone is………… Tracey has been such a dear flickr-friend. She was one of our first contacts and has been an inspiration to us. She always finds the time to visit our photostream and to offer very kind, and supportive, comments. Her pictures are s… Read more
Where do you begin when you are trying to explain how great a friend someone is………… Tracey has been such a dear flickr-friend. She was one of our first contacts and has been an inspiration to us. She always finds the time to visit our photostream and to offer very kind, and supportive, comments. Her pictures are some of the best and we always look forward to her new uploads. She has a special way of composition, making all her photos a pleasure to look at. Thanks for all the wonderful pictures and thanks for being such a GREAT flickr friend! We look forward to someday meeting you and your family in person!
Read lessWhat a wonderful eye Tracey has for photography!! She is very in tune with nature!! She has some of the best nature shots on flickr!! Her shot are from interesting angles and always fresh and crisp!! You never know what she will be posting, she will never have a boring photo site!! I am so happy she is one of my best … Read more
What a wonderful eye Tracey has for photography!! She is very in tune with nature!! She has some of the best nature shots on flickr!! Her shot are from interesting angles and always fresh and crisp!! You never know what she will be posting, she will never have a boring photo site!! I am so happy she is one of my best flickr friends! Tracey is always there with a wonderful comment on your photo's too!!! She is a loving mother of two and a very fun person to know. If you have not been to her photo site you should go now for some wonderful shots!!! Love ya dear friend!!!!
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