I have a site where you can order prints of my photos. Please check it out. I'm a struggling artist and can use all the help I can get. :-)



SouthernBelladonna Photography


Please remember that all my photos are copyrighted. If you want a print, please visit the site above. If you want to use a photo for any other reason (even linking), please contact me first and let me know. Thanks!

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A few things about my photostream:

All my pictures are collected in sets. I believe it's easier to browse through my photostream through these sets rather than just plowing through the pages.

I try very hard to respond to all comments and/or favoriting (I don't think that's a word...) of my pictures by visiting other's photostreams. I may not always have time to comment, but I always look around. I like to see what everyone is up to with their cameras.

I think my photos look better on a black background. If you use firefox, there's a great extension (greasemonkey) that allows you to view flickr on black. There is also a "view on black" toy on fd's flickrtoys.

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Equipment:

I shoot in all digital. I currently have a Canon EOS 40D. It's a great camera. I have several lenses including: a tamron 70-300mm 1:2 macro that I often use with a Nikon #5T achromat attached; a Phoenix 100mm F/3.5 Macro; a Canon 50mm F/1.8 Mk II; a canon 70-200 F/4 L; a Canon 70-200 F/2.8 L; and, of course, IS kit lens.

I have a Manfrotto monopod that I could not live without. An external flash with a LumiQuest mini softbox that is really great. I also have other toys like a reflector, simple lights, and a light box. Two more things I have and that are rarely mentioned: a really good camera bag/backpack and a kneepad. A good backpack can really come in handy, and kneepads can save you all sorts of discomfort - especially with nature photography.

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I also have some photos for sale at a few stock sites.

Shutterstock:


Check out My Shutterstock Gallery Here

Here are a couple more Shutterstock links if you're interested in downloading photos, or maybe selling some of your own work. Please use these links. I get referral credit! Thanks!


Submit Photos to Shutterstock and make $$$!

Download unlimited stock photos!

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BigStockPhoto:

Stock Photos, Royalty Free Stock Photography, Photo Search

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Dreamstime:

Royalty Free Images

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iStock:


View My Portfolio

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And, of course, My Stupid MySpace


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    Sunfell says:

    "Best insect photos around! She gets incredible closeups that capture the beauty and character of the wee beasties that inhabit her area. Bugs and other little critters have never looked so interesting."

    22nd May, 2007

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    Roland13 says:

    "The queen of macro insect world. What beautiful photographs and composition. It is easy to see that each picture is taken with a passion that is directly conveyed to the viewer"

    22nd July, 2006

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    Creative Oculus says:

    "Your works are truly superb. They capture the very essence of wildlife incorporated with nature!!!

    The seriousness in each of your work is present, but they all look like they were done effortlessly. This comes from the naturally talented ones like you.

    You seem to combine your natural gift with passion, and by doing so, you keep having fun while doing your work. What an awesome combination!!!

    Thanks so much for sharing your work to everyone here.

    Caroline"

    21st June, 2006

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    !!MNPhotoGuy says:

    "Belladona is the lover of bugs and things! She makes this world come alive and draws her viewers into that world. She truely is a REAL photographer.

    Keep up the great work!"

    28th September, 2005

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    Cat Faery Shari says:

    "SouthernBelladonna's photos are spectacular! Her subjects are exactly what I'm interested in, and the macro element is superb. I hope to rise to her level of photography in the near future. Thanks for the fantastic photos!"

    16th September, 2005

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    roschler says:

    "Wonderful, amazing, clear crisp photographs of animals and insects. If you love breathtaking close-ups where you can count the leg hairs on a spider, you're in the right place."

    26th July, 2005

Joined:
June 2005
Currently:
Mississippi, USA
I am:
Female and Taken
Occupation:
Photographer, student, Mom
Website:
SouthernBelladonna Photography