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March 19, 2007 — winterwoman

Ever since I can remember, I’ve wanted to be a photographer.  Here I am “shooting my sister” using the case from my mother’s camera:

Shooting my Sister

When the price of digital cameras came down, I indulged in a Kodak Easyshare…  I took a lot of nice photos with that simple and inexpensive camera.  Here’s one of my favorites:

Skunk Cabbage Green

When I turned fifty, I indulged my desire to get a digital SLR - the Canon Rebel XT, so most of my more recent photos are taken with that.  I’m not sure which is my favorite photo with the Rebel.  Maybe I haven’t taken that shot yet (ha ha).  But here is the most viewed shot from my Flickr site:

Garter Snake

So anyway… I’m a photographer, yeah.  I’m also a naturalist and program director at an Audubon Center, a mom, a Girl Scout, and… well, you know… all those hats that women wear.

Self PortraitI love winter, which is why my friend Wanda gave me the name WinterWoman.  I write this blog because taking pictures and writing about them helps me remember the things I am learning on this journey through nature.  If you enjoy it and maybe learn something here, well, that’s a bonus, isn’t it?

Thanks for stopping by.

9 Responses to “Profile”

  1. Sue Says:
    March 21, 2007 at 10:42 am

    This is great… a new adventure has begun

  2. Jim Stewart Says:
    March 28, 2007 at 10:11 am

    I am very impressed with your blog…. I think it’s great for a person to enjoy their work. I would be honored if you would select one of my shots on flickr for your blog. I’ll be checking in from time to time.

  3. Brian Tang Says:
    April 9, 2007 at 11:03 pm

    I checked out the dragonfly in flight! Looks good on your blog!

  4. Jim Berry Says:
    June 11, 2007 at 3:56 pm

    Great site Jen! I was not aware of your impressive photography skills. I’ll be back to your site often.

  5. Sue Freeman Says:
    June 14, 2007 at 9:30 am

    Hi Jen,
    I love your photos & your appreciation of nature. I’ve written 14 guidebooks to outdoors recreation in Central & Western NY, trying to get people face to face with their natural surroundings. Have you tried photographing the vegetation near waterfalls? It can be beautiful. “200 Waterfalls in Central & Western NY” would give you lots of options. Check it out (& all my other guides) at http://www.footprintpress.com.
    Sue

  6. Steve Locke Says:
    August 1, 2007 at 4:40 pm

    What beautiful pictures —- I happened on your site by chance and also visted another site on your blog roll “Nature Woman” and happened to check out January 2007 -she has posted a picture of the “As You Like it Inn” –the great great Aunt Abbie she speaks of is my mothers grandmother. My mother is approaching 85, but is very interested in hearing from Pam - if you know her e-mail address we would be interested in trying to establish a connection. Thank you

  7. naturespaintbox Says:
    January 11, 2008 at 4:21 am

    I love your site and we share a similar passion for nature and photography. I couldn’t find anywhere on you blog a method of contacting you by e-mail and wondered if you would like to swap links with me? I have already, if you don’t mind added your wonderful site to my blogroll at http://www.lesley-smitheringale-fine-art.com but if you object I will most certainly remove it.. Let me know what you think. Kind regards, Lesley

  8. Stacie Says:
    January 11, 2008 at 8:47 am

    I am from Central NY. My aunt lives in W. NY. Near Jamestown. I love nature, photography, writing and blogging. I am enjoying your blog. Mine is at http://www.everyday-reflections.com.

  9. Gary LaMountain Says:
    March 9, 2008 at 10:29 pm

    I live in upstate New York (Albany area) and enjoy gardening and nature. I like to read some bogs when I’m online and I stumbled on to yours a few months ago. Now I find myself stopping back once or twice a week to visit. I enjoy reading your stories and viewing your pictures. P.S. I like the new format.

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