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Month: January 2011

cheap stuff | new to me | photography

Test Roll

Bymichelle January 30, 2011July 27, 2022

Tested my Yashica Electro 35 G.  Other than having to really concentrate to see if it’s focused and to be patient as I try to get a meter reading,  it…

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new to me | photography

Blurred and Bent

Bymichelle January 30, 2011July 27, 2022

I guess you can see that I finally got a composer.  I love it.  The cheap, DIY-er in me wanted to make one with a toilet plunger (never underestimate the…

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books | lensbaby | linkage | photography | thinking out loud

It’s Not Black and White

Bymichelle January 27, 2011July 27, 2022

I remember bringing photography books from the college library home to my rented room and spending the afternoon leafing through them.   I know that I’m just one of millions who’s…

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animals | photography | thinking out loud | ttv photo

Pecking Order

Bymichelle January 25, 2011July 27, 2022

As I’m headed down the road to being a crazy cat lady anyway, I may as well post pictures of my animals avoiding the cold by taking over our home….

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photography | polaroid | stuff

Birthday Toms

Bymichelle January 25, 2011July 27, 2022

I feel really spoiled this year for my birthday.  Having a birthday so soon after Christmas usually means you should consider help taking down Christmas decorations as your gift.  And…

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Christianity | photography | thinking out loud

A Long Walk

Bymichelle January 23, 2011July 27, 2022

I had intended to write something about God changing His mind for this post.  Pretty hefty topic and I don’t think I’m up to the task, so I’ll just say…

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photography | stuff | thinking out loud

Perfume Run-Thru

Bymichelle January 22, 2011July 27, 2022

I got some new perfume for my birthday.  My sister and daughter are jealous of me.  I love it… even if it is called Viva La Juicy.  It makes me…

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new to me | photography

Pinhole View

Bymichelle January 21, 2011July 27, 2022

I put a piece of cardstock with a pinhole in it behind my diana adapter and lens in an attempt to get something of a toy lens look with my…

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photography | ttv photo

Lo Fi Loser

Bymichelle January 21, 2011July 27, 2022

I feel kind of guilty.  I have two rolls of 120 film from my Diana that I’ve never had developed.  It’s one of the coolest things I ever got as…

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Christianity | family | thinking out loud

And Behind This Door…

Bymichelle January 20, 2011July 27, 2022

These doorknobs are from my grandparents pre-hurricane house, the one they lived in for more than 50 years.  That’s the one that smelled of Carter Hall tobacco and comfort food….

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