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Photography: Updates from my Backyard

Just popping in from the land of editing to share with you a few quick shots taken with my iPhone in the backyard yesterday. I also want to share exciting things happening:

  • My short story collection book has a name and an ISBN number.
  • I’ve hired an artist to create a book cover and it should be done in February.
  • Yesterday, a kindergartner told me I was pretty.
  • I’ve decided on a new photo project—portraits of strong women. I’ve got the first three models/friends booked and I’m excited to see how this grows.
  • Tonight, I’m going to an art event celebrating Rebels, which is the exact energy I want to bring into this year.
  • Bubbles and sunshine filled my yard again.
  • I recently got Lightroom. My photos might look a bit different as I figure out how to use this new software, but I’m excited for a new challenge.
  • My camellias and daffodils are blooming.
  • My 5-year-old nephew is obsessed with gnomes and it’s the best thing over.
  • Tomorrow I’m taking my daughter to see Ramblin’ Jack Elliott and I get to wear my old cowboy boots.

The world feels like such a mess, so I hope you forgive my need to celebrate all the things. Tell me something good happening in your backyard today and I hope you have a fantastic week.

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  • These photos were taken with my iPhone and edited using Lightrooom.

56 thoughts on “Photography: Updates from my Backyard”

    • Thanks! It’s a bit overgrown and wild, my yard, but that’s how I like it. My bunny likes it too. I think I’m going to wait until the cover is complete to do a full announcement. I’m so excited, but I also have so much work to do.

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    • Thanks! I’ve been so lost in the publishing stuff I’m behind in nearly everything else. But I should have a preorder link and book cover to share this week. I’m so excited.

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  16. What a lovely list of wonderful things and beautiful pictures!
    So…I’m staying out of the back yard and warm in the house since it’s only 1F right now….but the one thing I’m looking forward to today is time with my grandson. 💞

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  18. That is the best news about the book – can’t wait to read and review it.

    Huh, you didn’t know you were pretty?

    Strong women – do you follow The Attagirls on X?

    Oh, the water feature, #2. I don’t have a backyard, just the sea to look at.

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    • You are so kind! You’ll find your name in the acknowledgements page of my book. I’ve always appreciated your steadfast support of my writing. I don’t follow Attagirls, but I will now.

      And I’d trade my yard for the sea any day.

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