West Seventh Freelance
Photography, seeking, writing…and learning along the way. Want to come along?!
Category: Photography
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The Twin Cities, and other places in Minnesota, enjoy a wealth of cultural diversity. It is my good fortune to work with several families on photo projects.
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As some of you know, I have been a bit ‘under-the-weather’. Today I was determined to switch things up a bit and went on a meander.
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Blogger, Alles Ist Gut/ Mrs. Spider and I seem to be on the same wave length today. While in the garden last night I met this lovely lady. She is a Black and Yellow Garden spider (Argiope aurantia)- apparently quite common!
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I recently discovered Violet Gallery on WordPress; a treasure trove of gorgeous sketches, water colors, and a cat named Malus. One of the posts referenced “Kitchen Witches”. I happen to have one and wanted to share her. She is 25 years old and came to live with me in Rhode Island. My cooking is still…
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The Atlantic was my first; oysters at the same time, somewhere near Wellfleet on Cape Cod. These pictures were taken at the Gulf of Mexico, near Indian Rocks Beach, FL. I love salt water, the ocean, and all the abundant life; every assault by man-made disaster is devastating. http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2013/08/30/weekly-photo-challenge-sea/
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I occasionally write about a group of young people who work for a cafe I frequent, Fresh Grounds. They all have amazing stories of resilience and recovery. They also don’t mind being photo subjects- in fact, the word is out- I am now, ‘the woman who takes pictures’. I often hear, “Will you take my…
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Those of us who live near the Ford Ranger plant in St. Paul, MN have watched the daily demolition of an industrial icon. In 2006 Ford officials announced plans to close the factory, though it operated for three years past the 2008 closure date initially announced. The plant’s final truck was completed on December 16,…
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My neighbor, and friend, Nikki, volunteered to help me set up some practice shots. Lots of giggling- no drinking- except the ginger ale :).
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I am not sure exactly what type of beetle these are, but they appear to be enjoying the morning sun and thistle bloom…
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Disclaimer: It isn’t exactly according to direction; but I learned a valuable lesson about perspective and making a photograph more appealing. Thank you!! In my garden- lots of Black-Eyed-Susan’s…the shot from above is boring. Actually laying in the garden and shooting toward the sky (thank goodness NO garter snakes) is more interesting! http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2013/08/09/one-shot-two-ways/
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