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BellaLago's photostream
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"We seek beauty everywhere, and often pass the time so." -- Valeria Morrone
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Hi! Welcome to my little corner of Flickr.
I joined this community on 1/1/2007, having no idea that within a short period of time, I would gain a whole new outlook on photography, and establish some pretty cool friendships along the way.
I have been interested in photography since I was a kid, when my mom gave me my first camera - a cheap little Kodak that took really crappy shots (I'm sure it had nothing to do with the 7-year-old photographer behind the lens).
I love shooting, and carry a camera of some sort with me every where I go. I currently use a Canon Rebel T1i, as well as a Panasonic DMC-TZ4 point-and-shoot, which sometimes kicks the Rebel's ass. I take photos every day, some of which are posted here, most of which are dumped into my other Flickr account for back-up purposes.
I am a huge nature & animal lover.
I think turtles are the coolest creatures on earth!
I am crazy for the color purple.
Cats rule my life
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I like to maintain a fairly small contact list, but I'm always happy to add anyone who's genuinely interested in visiting and commenting on my stream. With that said, if you add me, and have thousands of other contacts, I most likely won't reciprocate. Nothing personal. Just my preference.
Also, if you play into the Flickr drama that circulates around here, and/or you are rude and inconsiderate to other members of this community, please refrain from adding me as a contact.
The rest of the fine print
I will block you if:
**You steal my photos. Use of them by anyone but me is an infringement of my copyrights and personal property. That means it is ILLEGAL.
**You use a bot to post comments.
**You skip around here dumping my images, or those of others, into your faves, but never comment.
**If you post and/or fave porn, do not add me as a contact or fave my photos.
If you comment on, or add my images to your faves and you don't have photos for me to view, or if this 
is your icon, you will be blocked.
Photos of BellaLago (10)
BellaLago's favorite photos from other Flickr members (6,156)
![chirp... by [rosehippy...patiently waiting for Spring]](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7062/6799326998_fd336954c5_s.jpg)
Contacts (125)
Groups (50)
- March Photo Challenge 930 photos, 132 members
- Mallard ducks 2,041 photos, 301 members
- I ♥ T shirts 16 photos, 42 members
- Mosaic Montage Monday (Photos & iPhoneography) 2,102 photos, 341 members
- DazzlePix MOSAICS & MONTAGES (Photos & iPhoneography) 2,078 photos, 350 members
- DazzlePix MACRO (Photos & iPhoneography) 839 photos, 72 members
- Android Photographer 25,445 photos, 2,418 members
- Spectacular Insects 32,410 photos, 5,015 members
- Silos 1,535 photos, 467 members
- It's Wu Wednesday! 2 photos, 2 members
- "Still Life with Extreme Bokeh/DOF" 7,803 photos, 587 members
- Eye's On The Camera 9,441 photos, 318 members
- Sexy Cityscapes 320 photos, 219 members
- Street Candids 13,780 photos, 555 members
- Click After Click 1,463 photos, 39 members
- Kentucky Thunderstorms 131 photos, 27 members
- Monochromatic Month 591 photos, 138 members
- [OoF] Out of Focus 4,537 photos, 717 members
- Airedale Terriers 2,783 photos, 355 members
- Fungi Friday 226 photos, 50 members
- squirrels 59,447 photos, 9,399 members
- The Rust Bucket 60,063 photos, 6,861 members
- magnetic poetry snaps 395 photos, 150 members
- "The Breakfast Club" 24,520 photos, 3,250 members
- Pacific Northwest Waterfalls 1,747 photos, 343 members
- Droid Incredible Photography 966 photos, 139 members
- HTC Incredible Cell Phone 626 photos, 93 members
- comfort foods 540 photos, 9 members
- B&H Photo 39,779 photos, 5,520 members
- PicADay - Xmas Style 412 photos, 81 members
- Young me Now me 9 photos, 7 members
- shadows 142,917 photos, 17,683 members
- Lights & Shadows 140,095 photos, 10,364 members
- Shoot From the Hip 3,272 photos, 392 members
- For The Love Of Dragonflies 29,345 photos, 3,943 members
- funwithpics 2,279 photos, 28 members
- VW Buses 12,424 photos, 1,612 members
- World of Classic Cars 210,780 photos, 9,168 members
- Down the tubes! 1 photo, 1 member
- + Eating + Drinking ( 吃 • 喝 ) 37,227 photos, 939 members
- Shelby Automobiles 3,810 photos, 449 members
- The Nature Conservancy 390,953 photos, 28,249 members
- Fenced Friday 16,037 photos, 1,711 members
- Trippy Light Trails 8,175 photos, 819 members
- Construction Zone 22,215 photos, 1,950 members
- "Men At Work" 6,829 photos, 662 members
- Rain painting 744 photos, 244 members
- Cows Are Friends, Not Food 2,512 photos, 640 members
- Celebrate the Cow 29,919 photos, 6,918 members
- There Be A Storm A Brewin! 35,655 photos, 4,228 members
Testimonials (8)
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VFR Photography says:
"Since she doesn't always give herself the credit she's due, I shall have to add my two cents worth now... Her photography is always creatively interesting and most certainly inspiring. She is amongst the small handful of my contacts that, unbeknownst to them, pushed me to try any number of different approaches to my photography and rejuvenated my sense of creativity after many years without. The images she shares of the world around her region as well as those of subjects closer to home, are always enjoyable postings to encounter. Add her interjections of humor, thoughtfulness, observations, or even sadness, and the result is all the more depth surrounding each image. My thanks to her for the many smiles, chuckles, and thought-provoking moments that have accompanied the wonderful images she has shared, for it is always a pleasure. Keep up the great work, Bella, and thanks for sharing with us all!"
1st January, 2012
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J-Ri * says:
"the bellz (as i refer to her) is one of the coolest people on "the flick." she always shares interesting and diverse images and always has a good story or two or three or more. she has an awesome sense of humor as well and doesn't have a problem at all making fun of all the silly nuances of this little website we frequent. she also (when you're really lucky) gives out the best "two thumbs up" award the world has seen. she is also the admin for most certainly the greatest and fastest growing group here "wet windshield wednesday." she is pretty awesome, visit her stream, and leave at least three faves.........right now!!!!!"
21st March, 2011
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jeanneg. says:
"Bella is one of my longest and truest contacts on flickr....I love her photos because her warmth shows through on every one. She catches the essence of the subject in each shot and I like her descriptions about her thoughts/what she was doing when she took the image as well; they simply add to the enjoyment. Her images are always beautiful, thoughtful and a pleasure to see each day. Kudos, Bella, thanks for sharing a part of yourself and your talent with us."
3rd January, 2011
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idog~ says:
"i heart Bella, not only because she's such an awesome, funny, kind and generous person but because she also laughs at the lame jokes and silly memories i leave on her stream. i wish we lived closer to each other so i could hear her laugh for real.
this is what i love best about looking at her photos, they always make me think of something from my life..every day ordinary things that a lot of people wouldn't even think to photograph and she does it in her own, unique way. a strong sign of a true photographer is one who can make you think, remember and feel...that is what her photos do for me.
now, if only i can get her to stop changing her profile every other week, then her photostream would be perfect! ;-)"12th October, 2009
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I Love Poppies says:
"Bella is a real credit to flickr for many reasons, her pictures are simply stunning, full of detail and beauty and will enrich anybody that sees them! For me though, it's the beauty of her heart that marks her out as a wonderful human being..... she cares, genuinely and truly, and she will always be there to help with words of support and encouragement.....i've not known her long but she has already touched my life in a beautiful and positive way, i feel blessed to have her as a dear Flickr friend! :-) x"
11th September, 2009
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Јerry says:
"Oh my, what to say about Bella... she is a dear friend on Flickr, and I am so impressed with her talent. She shoots pics from the heart, and it shows! I found her through another contact of mine, and was hooked as soon as I browsed her stream. She is not pretentious, at all. She is generous with her comments, and I look forward to seeing what she might write next! Her pics show her feelings for nature, and what has been given to us, and she captures them perfectly. All I can say is.. I am proud to be called a friend by her.. She is a lovely lady, indeed! Keep up the great work, Bella.. you do rock!"
31st August, 2009
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joesflickr says:
"I'm always eager to see Bella's next capture. She has a superior eye for color, and composition. She naturally captures bokeh, sunlight and the natural elements so many take for granted. Her joy of life is reflected in her every shot and I'm inspired by visiting her photostream. Great work Bella! Keep shooting!"
29th June, 2009
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df369 says:
"When I first came across Bella's photostream a few years ago I knew I would be coming back and back and back. Her photographs capture such a wide variety of everyday life. She always seems to be at the right place and time with her captures. The best part is that you can feel her warmth and kindness in her photographs. Her photographs are guaranteed to put a smile on your face."
19th January, 2009
- Joined:
- January 2007
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