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Lets see... what about me...

I am a single mommy who, like most mommies, is obsessed with my daughter. She is the reason I spend so much money on this darn Nikon D50... that I still have yet to figure out.

I am in the military and station in California, which is where I am from. I have been in the military for about 4 years, and REALLY want to get out after these last 2.

I LOVE photography, but im really no good at it. I would love to get good at it, but I just never have the time to sit down and "study" this camera. Oh well.... maybe someday.

3 Nov - Recently had a few pictures stolen... and am NOT liking that one bit! Just about all of my pictures and for Friends and Family view... until I figure something else out.

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PhotoTwist... lamont belvin
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Groups (50 50)

Beyond Snapshots 6,842 photos, 658 members
It's a Mom's Life 3,714 photos, 527 members
How would YOU edit this? 238 photos, 631 members
Amatuer - Challenge yourself 134 photos, 45 members
10 Things Others Say About You! 34 photos, 130 members
Leigh Taylor Textures 984 photos, 2,113 members
52 Weeks of a Child 117 photos, 17 members
Session secrets 555 photos, 1,563 members
Life's Treasures 429 photos, 152 members
Life's close-ups (flowers, insects, animals) 23,004 photos, 1,192 members
The Cat's Meow 15,139 photos, 1,479 members
✿Flowers!✿ 108,979 photos, 8,555 members
Nori 748 photos, 114 members
Story People 3,306 photos, 713 members
Nikon Girls ROCK! 72,896 photos, 2,942 members
Millenniums Best Kid Pics 13,642 photos, 1,215 members
Nikon Girls vs. Canon Girls/Canon Girls vs. Nikon Girls 3,718 photos, 180 members
**Nature (Flowers, Trees, Animals. etc) 61,567 photos, 1,631 members
Just TOO Cute! ~ A Place for Children and Pets 41,990 photos, 5,582 members
Damn Hell Bathrooms 4,792 photos, 974 members
CatchLight 17,801 photos, 2,581 members
The Floating Project 1,139 photos, 384 members
Smile... It's Friday! 391 photos, 146 members
BokehPalooza 27,758 photos, 1,670 members
Kids...between 0-100 13,728 photos, 1,007 members
CHILDREN's MOSAICS & BEAUTIFUL CREATIONS 9,859 photos, 864 members
Bokeh: Smooth & Silky 740,403 photos, 50,401 members
Nature and People Photographs 4,880 photos, 414 members
Inspiration Through Art (Formerly the Littlest Heroes Project) 604 photos, 736 members
TOP QUALITY IMAGES ONLY 52,020 photos, 3,228 members
Nikon D40/xD70/sD80/D90/D200/D300/D700/ D3/s/X 386,621 photos, 13,888 members
GIVE ME A FRIENDLY SMILE 18,458 photos, 2,705 members
Funny Baby & Kids 53,624 photos, 6,443 members
Yorkie Award (Best Yorkshire Terrier Photos) Invitation Only 350 photos, 295 members
ALL CATS ALLOWED!!! 192,942 photos, 17,454 members
yorkie dogs 5,861 photos, 612 members
big friends group 4,156 photos, 1,295 members
Fun with Tutus 2,265 photos, 698 members
Adobe Photoshop CS (all CS versions) 181,194 photos, 12,967 members
Photoshop Support Group 172,729 photos, 31,183 members
Nikon D200/D300 Users 301,663 photos, 11,869 members
bokeh whores 187,752 photos, 10,206 members
Diyosa's Free Actions 185 photos, 168 members
Secret Life of Shadows 2,313 photos, 770 members
30 SECRETS IN 30 DAYS 6,175 photos, 1,261 members
That’s Getting Up Close! 74,244 photos, 4,794 members
This is Maldives (TIM) 956 photos, 397 members
Mosaics and Collages 10,928 photos, 1,358 members
The biggest group with only cats 31,909 photos, 2,790 members
Your best photo on Flickr 52,324 photos, 2,981 members

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Testimonials (6)

Trish McCoy says:

"Melani I've been viewing your work for a while now and have seen you grown so much in your photography. Your images give such a great journalistic view into you beautiful life. I'm glad to know you here and look forward to viewing more images through many years to come. I'm loving watching your work grow."

25th May, 2008
K.Renee' says:

"Takes very, very good pics! She's a sweety, who'll answer your questions about photography, and will direct you to a great book! Not like those who won't help out a newbie! It's obvious that she's a great mother, who adores her daughter (as you can tell in her pictures and captions)! It is my pleasure to call Melani my flickr friend! Hopefully, our paths will cross one day!"

23rd May, 2008
[ Tee ] says:

"I am truly happy to have met Melani here on flickr. It if my only hopes that one day our paths will cross outside of flickr. The love and joy she has through her photography for her daughter is wonderful. Her photography expresses what a mother and daughter should be like. Her daughter is beautiful. While I am waiting for our paths to cross, I will use flickr as a way to continue to watch her grow as a photographer. Thanks for being a friend Melani : )"

13th April, 2008
Melanie A. says:

"We not only share the same name but a mutual love of photography. Melani is such a warm person- who always has an encouraging word and is so open with her photography. I feel blessed to have a glimpse into her world with her beautiful little girl. I am a better photographer for knowing her and seeing the life she reveals in her pictures."

9th April, 2008
-Teddy says:

"On flickr I have met many great people but there are some who I can call truly a friend and that can be found in Melani. To see in her photos how she loves her daughter is truly an inspiration. I hope you will come to know this wonderful person through her stream and become her friend."

26th March, 2008
Smileywt says:

"Melani has the natural ability to capture the love and joy in all of her pictures. I enjoy seeing the love displayed through photos for her lovely daughter Kayla. Not only is she is a devoted mother, she is also a Soldier. Army Strong!!!!!"

26th March, 2008