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I've finally joined the bajillions of Bloggers! Stop by and see what's been on my mind... www.lawathasglass.com.
Empty nester, mother of two terrific kids who are no longer kids at all, rather they have grown into wonderful adults whom I am extremely proud of, and I'm not just saying that because they're my kids. : )
I have always loved photography, used my husband's Minolta SRT101 and Yashica Mat124, Minolta X-700, and a very old Leica.until I got my first digital several years ago, a Casio QV2000. After my husband accidentally dropped it on the garage floor, I got a Kodak DX7630 which took decent photos but didn't allow a whole lot of manual control. Finally Santa gave me a Nikon D50 for Christmas 2005 because I was good... very very good!
In addition to photography, I also love working with glass. There are stained glass and fused glass sets on my flickr page full of glass pieces I have made.
I've been keeping busy lately running a little glass business from my home-based studio. My favorite place to sell is on Etsy. Mostly full of fused glass pendants, I also have stained glass, notecards and photography in my shop. They can be seen at www.lawatha.etsy.com. I also have a new shop at DaWanda en.dawanda.com/shop/lawatha
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lawatha's favorite photos from other Flickr members (3,928)
Contacts (416)
Groups (50)
- The Villages, Fl 68 photos, 9 members
- B&H Photo 39,511 photos, 5,654 members
- Peachpit Photo Club 807 photos, 491 members
- Customer Ponds 6 photos, 6 members
- In the Memories' Book (Textured Images - INVITE ONLY!!!) 18,527 photos, 1,750 members
- Flypaper Textures 10,052 photos, 1,192 members
- Bella's Monthly Challenge 13 photos, 18 members
- Moth Magic ( Post 2 Comment 2 ) 4,788 photos, 525 members
- Coastal World and Water Views (CWWVG), ^ 50,000 Photos:-)) 47,605 photos, 1,982 members
- Creative Photo Group_ BASIC (P1-C3) 456,506 photos, 29,228 members
- St George Island Florida 1,097 photos, 110 members
- Whatever the weather 225,325 photos, 15,305 members
- Strange Weather 96 photos, 68 members
- Lockheed F-117 Stealth Fighter 484 photos, 182 members
- The Northwest Law Enforcement Association 9,560 photos, 273 members
- Flower Art, not photography 8,799 photos, 865 members
- Nikon addicts 2,325 photos, 235 members
- Your Story, My Story 1,014 photos, 83 members
- Tampa Bay Photography Club 960 photos, 84 members
- Dogs with socks on their paws. 55 photos, 38 members
- INTERNATIONAL COLLECTION OF COFFEE CUPS 2,503 photos, 652 members
- Artists Unite Community 797 photos, 48 members
- CHOCOLATE - CHOCOEARLY - CHOCOALWAYS! 288 photos, 99 members
- FlickrSoup for the Soul 561,746 photos, 14,680 members
- NATURE'S - CREATIONS post 1/award 2 96,000 photos, 5,336 members
- Foto da sogno/ Dream photos NEW CONTEST 10,732 photos, 908 members
- Better Than Good - Level 1 (p1/a5) -- NO people 440,022 photos, 44,061 members
- Excellent Photographer Awards ADMIN INVITE only / Post1/ Award3 66,400 photos, 12,725 members
- Jalalspages Silhouettes/Shadows/Reflections (Comment 2) 3,405 photos, 623 members
- Damn! I Wish I'd Taken That!!! (Invite Only) Post 1-Award2 . 181,032 photos, 22,497 members
- A Little Fabric, A Little Chocolate {Swap!} 2,125 photos, 519 members
- Nature and Nothing Else (Post 1 - Award 3) - No Flowers! 16,947 photos, 2,620 members
- Fantastic Insect "Invite only" 7,233 photos, 1,844 members
- DIGIFOTO Pro 407,769 photos, 14,119 members
- Creative Glass Guild of Etsy Treasuries 0 photos, 41 members
- Artists of flickr! 183,791 photos, 6,734 members
- Green with Envy 5,260 photos, 301 members
- Creative Glass Guild of Etsy Challenge 3 photos, 70 members
- The David Attenborough group 23,275 photos, 953 members
- There Be A Storm A Brewin! 37,477 photos, 4,328 members
- Colorado Thunderstorms 1,973 photos, 359 members
- visit with nipper 128 photos, 20 members
- Fresh Etsy "No Relist Campaign" 1,497 photos, 72 members
- LET'S HAVE FUN!!! 258 photos, 109 members
- + + Indie Boutiques! 912 photos, 924 members
- In the name of DOG!! (NO LIMITS) 51,262 photos, 2,126 members
- Super Cute Dogs ( post 1 - comment 3) 4,607 photos, 514 members
- Everyday is SUNday! (POST1-COMMENT2) FLORAL FAVORITES PARTY! 110,095 photos, 12,197 members
- DaWanda: Zeig was Du zu bieten hast! 6,207 photos, 264 members
- I Heart Your Craft & Art (Post 1, Award 4) 21,520 photos, 1,607 members
Testimonials (11)
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shoozles says:
"I can't believe I have not done this yet!
LaWatha is one of my favorite people. I think it is rare to find a person on line you connect with so well you just know you would be wonderful friends even in near proximity :)) I have said it tons of times so glad I met you :) Hugs Shoozles"16th May, 2009
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Garion88 says:
"Since I am nearing my first flickr anniversary, I feel it is time to recognize those photographers and community members that have inspired and wowed me with their work and friendships throughout the year; LaWatha has done all those things and more. She is a true credit to the flickr universe. Thank you for your caring ,good will, and of course your great image collection!"
1st January, 2007
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{ Lori } says:
"LaWatha is a real good spinner!
and, her photos are all 13's, even if the national geographicy leaves don't "pop"!
Goooood Niiigth that's a lot of groups!"27th October, 2006
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Sterling Johnson says:
"Look at her photos, She'll say something like, "What's an F-stop?" or "What's this button for?" DON"T BELIEVE HER! With photos this great there is NO WAY that she hasn't been doing this professionally for at least 30 or 40 years. If you look up the Pulitzer Prize winning photos of the last 20 years, I'd bet at least a dozen of them were her's. Even if the attributed name is different, notice the composition? Yeah... Just like Lawatha's. See the keen use of the depth of field? Just like Lawatha's too. Uh huh... The sharp contrast? Again, just like Lawatha's. Yeah, You know what I mean. The nerve of some people. You've heard of Pool Sharks, and Card Sharks, right? She is a Photo Shark! When you view LaWatha's photos, know that you are looking at the real deal."
21st October, 2006
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cwisehart says:
"LaWatha is a great artist with an intuitive sense of what "looks" good. I rate her as my favorite photographer and that has nothing to do with the fact that I call her Mom! I think great snapshots are all around us but it takes a special person with a gifted eye to seek them out and capture them. LaWatha certainly has that gift."
7th September, 2006
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CharlieBrown8989 says:
"Lawatha
I have noticed that she is very keen to learn & improve herself in the area of digital Imaging.
The saying is that if a person willing to educate & learn everyday, then that would make one a great professional Guru in the future.
Now her quality of shots are getting better & better everyday!!
I am totally impressed!! Please visit her more & discover.....
I appreciate your everything....."11th August, 2006
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.Melian. says:
"It photographs it of Lawatha reflects us the nature just as is, can feel the smell of the flowers and the murmur of the sea, is so natural that causes submerge you you inside its fotogracia. Thanks by sharing with us that Gift that you have.
Perdon, mi ingles no es bueno, utilizo un traductor"14th July, 2006
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Jumpin'Jack says:
"How to describe LaWatha, now I got the privilege to know her better? I believe the shortest and most accurate description is to say: "She cares."
I mean really cares. About people she knows, her family and friends, about nature. And, of course, about the Flickr groups she administers. And she invests lots of her time and effort into everything she cares about.
What she doesn't care about, are people looking for trouble. But when such people pick on her, they forget she's got many friends and the trouble they're pushing into might become more than they were bargaining for...
About her photos: Well, no doubt they're better than mine. But that's just because she's got newer and better camera than mine. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
(And I swear I know absolutely nothing about her 50 year old Leica and any stunning photos she might have taken with that Leica as well.)"5th June, 2006
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CinDLin says:
"Lawatha is one of my newer flickr friends. I always look forward to seeing what she will post next. Her photos are always diverse, interesting and exciting. When she visits my stream her comments are always genuine and sweet. A flickr fave of mine for sure!"
4th June, 2006
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parl says:
"A diversely colourful photostream that is well worth a swim through and a wonderful dog named Casey!
What more could one ask for?
Cheers LaWatha!"3rd June, 2006
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Rosa Ashby says:
"Lawatha is such an upbeat person. Her photos are outstanding and colourful and beautiful and excellent.
She has a stream of fantastic shots. Just take a look, she is quite creative.
I am so glad I have her as a contact. SHe is a constant friend and helps out in tight spots.LOL.
Please have a look, you wont be disappointed."29th May, 2006











