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SAHMlovingit (aka
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Fun-loving 30 something gal, no real expert with the camera, just snapping my life away in the hope that things will turn out well and I can learn from my mistakes thru the lens....and have lots of fun along the way.
I have an incredible passion for travel and I'm lucky enough to have visited such fabulous places over the years - I only wish I'd gotten into photography more years ago and bought a d-slr back then! I've just bought (April 2008) a Nikon D40 so I hope to start really getting into photography more - work and home life permitting that is.
I enjoy landscape photography (including city shots). I love trying to experiment with the camera from time to time and trying to capture something 'a bit different'. I've made some wonderful Flickr friends and I hope to make a few more.
My Grandad who sadly died at Christmas 2007, aged 90, loved taking photos. He took it up as a hobby, went to classes and a fews years ago his old Nikon camera sold at Christies in London. The passion to learn about photography has always burned quietly inside me and his passing has just released it fully. I have been left a tripod which he kept hold of and used some of my inheritance for the camera.... I hope I can do you proud Grandad.
It's going to take a long time to learn but it's going to be fun :)

Some notes...
* I'm not highly 'technical' with my camera (yet!) but I'm learning and since June 08 I am experimenting more and more off 'auto' and 'scene' modes and enjoying it so much.
* I always comment on my contacts photographs when I enjoy a photo.
* I'm not into spamming all my photos to lots and lots of groups to boost views, comments and favourites. When I do put my photos into groups it's just to share an image that I think is worth being seen.
* I am just more than happy to share myself and images with my contacts and enjoy eachothers streams and make new friends. I do however like to keep my contact list tidy and fairly small...people who have hundreds of contacts can't possibly manage and comment back.
* If you like what you see, feel free to stop by, say hello and leave a comment. I'm very new to all this so would appreciate 'constructive' criticism.
*I'm not an 'Explore Whore'. Having photos in Explore is nice but it doesn't mean they are the best and some people get obsessed by it.
* And remember, enjoy your own photographs - that's the most important thing of all :)
I live in North Wales with my husband Matt and our very unstable dog called Betty (aka Dogface).
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SAHMlovingit (aka Squiz1210)'s favorite photos from other Flickr members (478)
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- Toy with us! 6,251 photos, 826 members
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- Puget Sound "Silent Crisis" Photo Challenge 3,801 photos, 297 members
- *RefleXionS* (Post 1-Award 3) 41,029 photos, 5,512 members
- Flickrs Best (Posted Images must have an Invitation) 82,324 photos, 14,860 members
- Better Than Good - Level 1 (P1/A5) Sweeper in use NO PEOPLE 433,826 photos, 43,849 members
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- Dragon Gold Award " The Best Of Flickr " 412,973 photos, 25,430 members
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- ClanFlickr 47,044 photos, 450 members
- Flickr 888 5,057 photos, 10,748 members
- Old Time People Movers 21,763 photos, 586 members
- Absolutely Stunning 'Scapes ***INVITED PHOTOS ONLY*** 29,511 photos, 8,836 members
- UltimateMountainShots 2,710 photos, 673 members
- "Double Dragon Awards" Post 1 Comment 3 SWEEPER!! 751,159 photos, 28,030 members
- Golden Photographer (Invite Only Images and +10Faves) 27,336 photos, 5,867 members
- **A Big Fave (Invite Only)-Post 1/Fave or Comment 2 504,585 photos, 63,393 members
- **Brilliant~Eye~Jewels** INVITED PICS ONLY! contest: Free Theme 180,350 photos, 22,610 members
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- ^^Platinum Photography Group^^ ~ High Quality Only 239,719 photos, 31,648 members
- National Geographic: Are You Good Enough? Post 1, Nominate 3 925,928 photos, 68,301 members
- Canadian Rockies 21,645 photos, 1,663 members
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- The Ruby Awards/INVITED PICS ONLY!/P1&C2 74,418 photos, 15,388 members
- Scenics, not just landscapes! 122,351 photos, 8,867 members
- Super Shots - Only Invited Photos - Vote Now 255,673 photos, 40,942 members
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- Shield Of Excellence - Level 1 (p1/a5) 329,493 photos, 37,914 members
- Vancouver 132,618 photos, 6,569 members
- Color Photo Award - PREMIER -- Post 1: Give 2 - Get 5: Go BRONZE 169,838 photos, 31,442 members
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Testimonials (2)
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SolarScot. says:
"when anyone asks me,what is the best thing you have gotten out of flickr? i always say," friendship", and with Heather that is what i have cherished most. This lass takes the most amazing shots,she is so passionate about where she has been and what she has seen. take a look you wont be disapointed,there is everything in her stream you could wish to see,beauty,Nature,love,happiness,laughter all here for us to share. i love knowing Heather and Matt and their fab dog, get to know them as well,you,ll love them just as much a s i do"
24th August, 2008
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clairepennphoto says:
"Squiz (aka Heath, Cheddar Campervan, Heathman) is one of my best friends and the person who introduced me to the wonderful world of Flickr! Thank you. :) We have very different styles and I love her take on the world, her landscape shots are superb and use of selective colour here and there is fab. Also, those who are regular visitors to her photostream will know that her angle shots are legendary!! ;-) Keep em coming Ched. We need to sort that 'photo nerds day out', soon. xxx"
20th July, 2008
- Joined:
- September 2005
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