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9.15.2014

Monday's Musings - If There is no Struggle, Frederick Douglass Quote

by Mary Denman Instagram: maryfdenman

As many of you know, I've had a very difficult past year, losing loved ones very close together. It turned my life upside down. It's made my life a struggle at times.

Recently, I came across this quote from Frederick Douglass. The line, "If there is no struggle, there can be no progress," really struck a cord with me.

I want my life to be easier.
I don't see struggle as a good thing.

That's why this quote hit me.
I started thinking about it.
Is it true?

Wordless Wednesday - Sandpipers

by Mary Denman

Welcome back for Wordless Wednesday!

Today's shots include a sandpiper with his eye partway closed.

Join me on Friday for Photography Tips.

My past three Friday Photo Tips were on:

What's a Focal Point and Depth of Field?

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Click here for Part 2 - Depth of Field

Using Zoom on Your Camera to Blur the Background
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I got a bit behind last week due to dental issues.
Hope to stay on top of them this week.

Thanks for dropping by!

Enjoy!

Mary Denman Photography

6.03.2014

Wordless Wednesday - Starfish!

By Mary Denman

Welcome back for Wordless Wednesday!

This lovely starfish decided to come up for a quick photo shoot before heading back into deeper water while we were on vacation recently.

Join me on Friday for Photography Tips where I will be talking about using your zoom feature to create a blurry background behind your subject.

My past two Friday Photo Tips were on:

What's a Focal Point and Depth of Field?

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Click here for Part 2 - Depth of Field

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Mary Denman Photography of the top of a lovely starfish

Mary Denman Photography of the underside of the starfish

Mary Denman Photography of my tallest child letting the starfish walk on him

5.14.2014

Wordless Wednesday - The Beach

Welcome back!

Sorry I've been off schedule, we've been on vacation with limited internet...

I'm traveling today so it may take me a while to respond.

Join me this Friday for learning about the focal point in your pictures.

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5.13.2014

Monday's Musings (on Tuesday) - Learning to Live Again After a Loss

Last Mother's Day, I was in shock. My mother had passed away two weeks prior. I was numb, trying to comprehend that she was gone.

This year, I wasn't in shock. The emotions of missing her threatened to overwhelm me. It's hard to keep living when someone you love so dearly is gone.

But we had planned a vacation right after we got our son home from college, before he started work for the summer. We planned a trip to the beach. Over Mother's Day weekend.

I'm really glad we did, even though it was bittersweet.

But I learned a great lesson.