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I started one in 2013 and didn't finish. Fingers crossed this time I can make it through the whole year without missing a day!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10881175972835849967noreply@blogger.comBlogger186125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382886935103040677.post-54070972329885159442015-07-31T19:57:00.000+03:002015-08-25T19:58:47.967+03:00Day Fourteen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Everything I need</b><br />
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One of my favourite shots from an engagement shoot tonight at the rapids near Oulu. Koitelinkoski is such a beautiful place to visit but it seems even lovelier when you're in love.<br />
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I will be shooting this couple's wedding in a week's time and I can't wait!<br />
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<b>Jewels</b><br />
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The sun is back! But I found this glistening web at the end of the garden and couldn't resist taking a shot.<br />
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There were bugs and blooms all around today but it was the web that I wanted to pick for today's shot.<br />
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<b>In spite of the weather</b><br />
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Another grey and rainy day here but my first poppy wasn't going to be deterred by the weather.<br />
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<b>Birthday Boy</b><br />
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Today I was lucky enough to take photos of a little boy who had just celebrated his first birthday in his beautiful home.<br />
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He was smiley and curious and an absolute joy to photograph!<br />
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<b>Jam Tarts</b><br />
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I can see this is merely the start of finding ways to use strawberry jam.<br />
Today has been pretty rainy and windy from the get go and so something was needed to entertain small people. Jam tarts are easy to make and taste rather yummy too!<br />
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<b>When did she get so big?</b><br />
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Seriously. My eldest seems to have erupted in the last couple of months. She's 5 going on 15!<br />
Thanks to the newest thing on Facebook I've been told (and shown!) every day recently just how much she and her little sister have grown up. It's as exciting as it is scary.<br />
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We bought them new 'summer' shoes at the weekend - in the hope summer will arrive sometime in August - and when they tried them on it was amazing how grown up they looked. I think it's the laces.<br />
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This picture is also going to be entered into a challenge over at the <a href="http://365project.org/" target="_blank">365 Project</a> website - I'm going to try and participate in a few every month as they're a good way of finding things to photograph and to push myself. This particular challenge is the <i>Six Word Story </i>challenge and is, quit simply, a case of taking a picture and using a title of six words to tell it's story. I'll let you know how this photo gets on!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10881175972835849967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382886935103040677.post-48325549889118278532015-07-25T22:24:00.000+03:002015-07-25T22:24:51.440+03:00Day Eight<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>A Pause</b><br />
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Today we sampled the pie and ice cream I made yesterday. The pie was deliciously juicy and sweet and went really well with the almost sorbet like ice cream.<br />
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I felt very pleased with my efforts, I can assure you! And you can see the remnants on Rosie's chin. I picked this shot of her for today's photo because I love her expression in it. Usually when she sees the camera I get the same overly dramatic and highly cheesy grin that her sister used to do and it was nice to get one of her mid-conversation where you could actually see her lovely blue eyes.<br />
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There was glorious sunshine this evening so after gorging ourselves on strawberry related goodies, we went outside so the girls could run off some energy before bed. Rosie rode her tricycle and Evie dashed about madly playing tennis for the most part.<br />
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<b>The Day of Jam</b><br />
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So, over the course of today the 10kg of strawberries were turned into jam, ice cream and a pie.<br />
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<b>Fun with friends</b><br />
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Today we had a picnic in the park with a dear friend who now lives in, the very exotic, Abu Dhabi.<br />
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It was hot and sunny - hence my rather sweaty and flushed children - there were ducks and pretty flowers. Who could ask for more?<br />
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<b>Summer means strawberries</b><br />
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I couldn't resist. One of our local stores was selling crates of strawberries at a ridiculously low price and they looked soooooo good. Don't you think?<br />
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So now to find some strawberry recipes to use them up before they turn.<br />
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My original plan, after some last minute baking this evening, was to show you a lovely shot of some freshly baked cookies in the evening sunlight.<br />
<br />While I was scooting around on the floor, trying to find the best light, I realised I wasn't entirely alone. Heidi, our 7 year old labrador, was under the table. Watching. Closely, I might add. Just in case something were to fall within reach of her mouth.<br />
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Today was a hectic day and it meant taking photos was the last thing on my list today.<br />
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I'm in the throes of trying to boost my photography business and today was a day of marketing and website updating and all sorts of fun things like that. Fun but not very good subject matter for photos.<br />
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I found a bud! (Actually I found five!) Looks like I'll have roses if nothing else this summer!<br />
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Something a little more abstract for today.<br />
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The horrible weather means this summer has been a bit of a slow starter for my garden. My sweet peas and sunflowers <i>are</i> making a valiant effort but I think it'll be well into August before we see anything from them.<br />
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Today was the first warm, sunny day we've had in a while. This summer hasn't been the best, the wettest for sure but by no means have we had the hot weather we were all expecting. So, having promised the girls they could have the paddling pool out when the sun came out...we had the pool in the garden today.<br />
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New costumes for two growing girlies too. If you look back to the posts from my first project you'll see just how much they've grown!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10881175972835849967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382886935103040677.post-119543719846853452015-07-18T20:16:00.000+03:002015-07-19T20:17:59.122+03:00Could we start again, please?Here we go again!<br />
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After never quite finishing my first attempt at a 365 project, I'm giving it a second try.<br />
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I learnt so much about myself as a photographer the last time, I can't wait to see what the next 12 months brings me as well as all the awesome photos I'm sure I'm going to end up with!<br />
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As a photographer, I've come a long way since 2013. I now have my own business, small but growing all the time, and this summer sees me working my first weddings as official photographer here in Finland. How awesome is that?!<br />
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Anyway, I'll be sharing my first photo with you all very soon and please do share your thoughts and comments along the way.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10881175972835849967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382886935103040677.post-3576196498784129362013-08-10T20:58:00.003+03:002013-08-10T20:58:51.019+03:00An UpdateWell, for those curious among you...I am alive!<br />
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I'm back in Finland after a wonderful summer in the UK. The last few weeks of the trip flew by and spending time with friends and family took (rightful) priority over editing and uploading photos. But! Photos were taken, in the thousands, and I'm slowly beginning to work my way through them and will upload them as and when they're ready.<br />
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Warning you now...many butterfly shots coming your way. ;-)<br />
And my first ever shots of lightning!<br />
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Stay tuned!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10881175972835849967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382886935103040677.post-74257859623922839402013-07-27T00:08:00.000+03:002013-08-16T00:08:58.883+03:00Day One Hundred and Fifty-Nine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There were some very busy bees in the garden today. Managed to snap a couple while they 'worked'.<br />
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My Dad has a flourishing vegetable patch at the bottom of the garden and there's been something of an explosion of courgettes - he's not alone though. My Mum tried to give some away to the neighbours but everyone seems inundated! All the more for us then, and very delicious they were too!<br />
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<b>Stars and Splashes</b><br />
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Another sunny day so another chance to break out the pool. We're definitely having a brilliant summer weatherwise!<br />
Both Evie and Rosie love the water, it's nigh on impossible to keep them out of it, in fact I'm convinced they're both part labrador!<br />
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<b>Blushing Rose</b><br />
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I love the hint of pink on the edge of these petals.<br />
There are some truly gorgeous flowers in my Dad's garden.<br />
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I think if all chores could be this much fun, life would be a lot more pleasant!<br />
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<b>Eight Months</b><br />
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I honestly can't believe how quickly the time has flown.<br />
Rosie is now eight months old - trying to crawl and currently adding to her budding tooth collection on a weekly basis (or so it seems!) We're definitely seeing more and more of her own little personality coming through which is awesome!<br />
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"Not entirely sure what I think of this show..."</div>
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"Sometimes, Daddy, you don't seem as tall."</div>
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"Wait a minute, I'm <i>how</i> old now?!"</div>
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Looks like we have two girls with fantastic characters...we're very lucky.</div>
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<b>Sculpture Park</b><br />
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We visited another nearby place I've heard of many times but never been to, until today that is. The Yorkshire Sculpture Park. I'll admit, I'm no expert on sculpture but what there is to see is very interesting. There was also a family event happening so plenty for the little ones to enjoy too.<br />
Have to admit though I found some of the more natural sculpture more my cup of tea.<br />
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<b>Normanby Hall</b><br />
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The lavender in the gardens at Normanby Hall were swarming with bees and butterflies, I was really stuck between choosing this shot of a busy bee and another of a butterfly enjoying some shade.<br />
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I was rather spoilt for choice really!<br />
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We even had a peacock come to join us when we stopped for some cold drinks and a break from the sun and managed to find some gorgeous feathers to bring home too.<br />
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It was a blisteringly hot day again though, almost too hot really to enjoy the day but I would definitely recommend it as a place to visit if you're in the area.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10881175972835849967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3382886935103040677.post-36673041141821946572013-07-18T21:07:00.000+03:002013-07-22T21:10:09.571+03:00Day One Hundred and Fifty-One<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Time Flies</b><br />
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Can't believe we've only a few weeks left of our time here in the UK!<br />
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Today we visited more dear friends in Birmingham who we met over in Finland who now live down in the Midlands and family on the way back up the country.<br />
Lovely day!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10881175972835849967noreply@blogger.com0