I'm a mother of a son and two daughters, grandmother of six. Love reading, especially history and biographies but also like mysteries and some adventure. We have a family of cats who share our home. I'm a Christian and am active in our church. Also enjoy traveling, especially to historic sites.

I'm sorry to say I don't know much about photography but I'm trying to learn. For me, the joy of it all is seeing the world around me in a new light, especially the beauty of nature and the wonderful creation we are so blest to live in. The eye of the camera has shown me so much more than I ever saw through my own eyes alone and I believe the hand of the Creator is very evident in all that I'm seeing.

I'm also enjoying the friends and acquaintances I've made here on flickr. They have shown me places and things I would otherwise never have gotten to see. And, best of all perhaps, is learning that people are people and, whatever part of the world we live in, no matter how far apart we are, when it comes right down to it, we are more alike than we are different.

Thanks for sharing your part of the world with me and I hope you'll enjoy seeing a little of mine. May God bless you.

Photos of Betsy J... (3)

  • TILT - Skies worthy of a double take! by Saint Claire Studio (waiting for spring)
  • ...unter Tränen.... by lisa-skorpion
  • Reality by lisa-skorpion
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  • Sing by Joy's Snap Shots
  • Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis by Howard's Flickr Birdspot.
  • Hallowed Ground — Arlington National Cemetery by richpope
  • narcissus by snowshoe hare(catching up)
  • camellia by snowshoe hare(catching up)
  • The National Archives Wed 25 Jan 2012 (37) by smata2
  • Trying Out for Santa's Sleigh by metherit
  • I Really Do Not Like You by metherit
  • There's no business, like snow business! by rowrlm
  • Winter Trail by psmphotography
  • Male Red Shafted Flicker in Flight by metherit
  • Evening Teasel by metherit
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    Joy's Snap Shots says:

    "Betsy was one of my first contacts here on Flickr. Her photography is beautiful, as she captures the part of the world she lives in. Her wonderful personality shines forth in the kind comments she leaves on mine and others photography! I'm so happy to have this fine Christian believer as my friend and contact here on Flickr! Joy C."

    12th July, 2009

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    brynmeillion - JAN says:

    "Besty has been a very very special flickr friend, and one of my first contacts - she has some wonderful pictures of Florida her home, her gardens and her special family. She has a very good eye for the beauty in this world and i was most geateful to see how wonderful Florida was before we went for a holiday by seeing Betsy's work.
    It has been and always will be a pleasure to know you and i thankyou for your support.."

    22nd March, 2008

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    Tigger, Retired & Living the Life o' Riley says:

    "Grandma BJ and her family are friends of mine and I look forward to seeing them when they come to visit me at Sugar Mill Gardens! She takes nice pictures of me--oh, and the ones she takes of the flowers there are really wonderful too! Purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!"

    17th May, 2007

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    Gail Hicks says:

    "Grandma BJ is always there with kind words for all her Flickr friends.....a wonderful photographer an eye for the beauty that most do not see.....a most gifted person I am glad to call a Flickr friend....Gail.............(l_inda_gail)"

    1st April, 2007

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    ╬ Tiger Lair ╬ (Away) says:

    "Grandma BJ is probably THE first friend I made on Flickr and one of those that showed me the ropes of navigating Flickr! Her flower and pet photographs are top notch, and I enjoy her pictures very much! Thanks Betsy for being such a great friend and neighbor!"

    29th November, 2006

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    Ms Ladyred says:

    "I finally found some time to write and share my thanks to Grandma BJ for being such a great Flickr Friend!

    Not only is she a wonderful and creative photographer, but she is always there to provide a nice comment and show her appreciation to others on their pictures.

    I hope you will take the time to view all of her captures and share in her beautiful world that's full of pleasantries!

    Thank you for being my friend"

    5th December, 2006

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    gurrygudfinns says:

    "What a wonderful way to start the day by looking in on Grandma BJ's flickr page! Lovely blooms, cute kitty photos, what more does one need? All good wishes to Grandma BJ :)"

    24th July, 2006

Joined:
January 2006
Hometown:
Scranton PA
I am:
Female and Taken
Occupation:
R.N., now retired