This site has evolved over time and currently is about nature conservation, wildlife and landscapes. Not every post has a narrative sometimes it’s good to take a minute and enjoy the view in front of you.
Nature was where I began my photography journey. My professional photography career began long before digital cameras, sd cards, computers and software my tools were manual cameras, manual focus lenses, film and darkrooms. As I built my client base I worked as the darkroom technician for a newspaper, also at a photo lab exclusive to professional photographers and freelanced for a large metro photography company all of which gave me a fuller understanding of the business of professional photography which helped me develop my own photo and business style. I was able to experience many venues through my work I shot portraits, weddings, events and sports. Having a camera in my hands is second nature to me.
I’ve made a complete circle returning to the roots of my photo journey spending time in nature it’s where I find peace in times of turmoil such as we are in now and it gives me joy to share snippets of my experiences with you. Remember to take some time to stop and smell the roses all we are is dust in the wind.
Patty Charles 
You have some beautiful work.
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Why thank you Bob!
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Beautiful pictures and beautiful blog.
How do you link your photos to the 365 challenge? I could not find that info and nobody responded to my question after I joined…..
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Thanks Marina for looking around my blog. I’m happy you enjoy my photo’s ;->
I’ve sent you an email with the information you requested for joining the 365 Challenge – glad you decided to join in the fun.
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Interesting blog. I hope to wander in here every so often and have a gander
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Thanks hope you see some inspiration along the way 🙂
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Looking forward to seeing your photos.
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Thanks for subscribing to my blog Anita 🙂
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Love your photos – have enjoyed following your posts as they come out. I have nominated you for the versatile blogger award as I enjoy your posts.
http://traveldestinationbucketlist.com/2011/10/26/versatile-blogger-thanks-for-readiing/
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Wow! Thank You!!! 🙂
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I have included you in my list of Versatile Bloggers. keep up the great work !
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Thank you so much!!! 🙂
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Because of your beautiful photos and inspiring me to try different things I want to award you the Liebster blog award! You can read more about it on my permanent page at http://paintedmeadows.wordpress.com/liebster-award-december-2011/ I hope you have a wonderful holiday season!!
Rhonda-Lynne
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Awwww, thank you Rhonda, the inspiration has been mutual throughout this past year!!!!! 🙂
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Thanks for visiting my site…I’ll be back!
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Thank you JM! See you real soon.
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Thanks for coming by my first Wordless Wednesday. I’ve been looking around your blog and enjoying your photos. They are just beautigul.
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You are most welcome Janet! I enjoyed your blog. Thanks for poking around here, glad you enjoyed my photo’s.
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You said you were confused by my last Post Patty, am I allowed to ask what confused you please?
Email me,
Ron
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please check out my today’s post, about awards and more… I’ve mentioned you there ’cause you’ve nominated me once ~or twice~ and to show my respect for your work 😀
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Thanks for stopping by my blog http://reflectionsofchina.wordpress.com/ and for the likes, they are appreciated 🙂 You have a great site going on here, well done 🙂 Cheers Mark
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I found your blog via H20 and I’m glad I did, the photos are not what I take but their composition and your knowledge of it is fantastic. I’m now a follower and hope I can learn from your shots. Mine are on a Blog which I recently started I leave you with a link in case you’re interested.
http://visitstothepark.wordpress.com/
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Hi,
Just drop you a comment and say thanks for visiting and liking in my blog the other day.
Hope you enjoy and get benefit from it
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I HAVE FOUND YOU AGAIN. THESE PHOTOS ARE WONDERFUL. I’M GOING TO EMAIL YOU… SASSY
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Happy New Year!
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Thanks for following our adventures in sailing and photography. We share a few passions: birding, macro work, and appreciate your interest!
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Congratulations!
I have nominated your blog for the Real Neat Blog Award.
More about this nomination is at
https://dearkitty1.wordpress.com/2015/11/09/real-neat-blog-award-congratulations-to-all-nominees-3/
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