I remember my Mom was excited to reach her 65th birthday because she thought she’d not make it. I don’t know why, but when that day came, I made her a nice party. She lived to make it to her 87th birthday. So here I am doing this post on my 76th birthday.
It’s fitting that this is on the WPA Rock Garden, in Sacramento, because I do love shooting macro. And, I’m happy that I can still bend down and get up to take a picture of a tiny flower or bug. However, age does have its restrictions like no more hiking up mountains, etc. Carrying heavy equipment is difficult too. I often say that I started photography 20 years too late!
I got my first camera, Nikon d3100, in June of 2012, didn’t know what ISO was, didn’t understand the exposure triangle and shot on auto and JPEG for a while. This journey has been fantastic. I’ve learned a great deal and my photography has progressed.
I recently looked through the photo book I made about our cross-country trip in 2013. After looking at the photos, I told Richard we needed to go again because I can take better pictures now! He refused!! However, they are good enough to jog a memory.
So here I am, 76 and loving it. My chosen hobby fills my soul and writing for my community’s monthly newsletter keeps me in touch with my original passion.
Enjoy the macros and close up images from the Rock Garden.
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Best wishes and hope you are enjoying the day (while we enjoy your photos 🙂 ) !
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Thank you! I enjoy your photos too!
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So much fun looking at macro shots! Thanks for sharing your photography and friendship!
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Thanks Marlene. Wish you were with me that day!
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Happy Birthday to you. May you continue to enjoy getting down and close to those bug and flowers.
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Thanks Tim!
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A belated happy birthday wish from us…..so glad you found your passion……we enjoy your photography so much! Love, Lynn and Elaine
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Thank you Lynn. I’m glad you’re enjoying my images. I hope you and Elaine are doing well. Love, Anne
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I hope you had a very Happy Birthday Anne…. and many, many, more! Love your photos!
Beth
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Thanks Beth. Enjoy your travels and keep posting!
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Happy, Happy Birthday, Anne! And thank YOU for the wonderful photos through the years – making my days brighter – and have many more wonderful years to come.
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Thank you so much `N!
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Happy birthday, Anne!!! I hope you enjoyed your day as much as I am enjoying your macro shots! Here’s for a lot of more years of birthdays and photos!!! 🙂
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Thank you so much Mercedes!
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Happy birthday, Anne!!
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Thanks Mackenzie. You must be busy getting ready to move!
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