I'm an amateur photographer and enjoy taking pics of the outdoors, flowers (because they are easy), sunsets, landscape and people especially my niece and 5 nephews and family. I have so much fun doing this. It gets me moving and outdoors as much as possible.

I have a lot to learn about taking photos. I have a Canon Powershot S5 IS which takes pretty good quality photos but is not an SLR. I really got it for the zoom (12x). I can set things manually on this camera and that's my next step to learn how to take good night photos, waterfall shots, etc.

I also love the variety of great photos on this site. It's a feast for the eyes and soul.

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Photos of Cher12861 (18)

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  • Peace On Earth!! by Brian/Jane
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  • Prière pour Mickael by Domi Rolland 
  • Plage by Domi Rolland 
  • Vacances by Domi Rolland 
  • Toi et Moi by Domi Rolland 
  • Secret Moments by {CarLee}
  • For My Friends, February 14, 2011 by BreakingWindPhotography
  • Hawaiian Sisters by THROUGH_HAWAIIAN_EYES
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  • Going Down by Sherrye/RebelRouser
  • Among Friends by Lala Lands
  • “It is the artist's business to create sunshine when the sun fails” Romain Rolland by nushuz
  • “If I had a rose for every time I thought of you, I'd be picking roses for a lifetime.” Swedish proverb by nushuz
  • Evening Sparkle by floralgal
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    BreakingWindPhotography says:

    "A long time ago I joined Flickr. One of my earliest contacts and friends was Cheryl! I viewed one of her most beautiful scenes and knew I wanted to be one of HER friends. And she still is! ;-). I love every single photo she posts on Flickr for us to view, many of them are so beautiful that my eyes water up. Her flowers are incredibly impressive, her wide angle scenes are gorgeous, and the colors are always so awesome, bright, and beautiful! Every day that I go to Flickr I try to find her photos first, just so I can see, fave, and comment on each one! A day without her photos, is like a day with no flowers! There is a mountain of things I could say about my friend Cheryl, there just isn't enough time or room to write it all. I am so blessed to have her as my friend, and I couldn't live without her fabulous, fantastic, artistic, photographic ability and beauty!

    This is my second testimonial for her, since I had deleted my previous account and then started back up again the next day! Her original testimonial is still there, but I thought I needed to write a new one for her!"

    16th August, 2009

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    Andreas Images says:

    "Cheryl is one of my oldest friends going back to our high school days! I found out in the last few years that she has been secretly into photography! Well, not so secretly but "I" didnt know!
    Following Cheryls progression has been pure inspiration for me to pick up my camera, dust it off, and start back in! I watch her photographic ability grow in leaps and bounds. She has become excellent at finding that perfect shot. Her artistic eye is incredible! I look forward to seeing what she has been up to by going to her stream and pouring over her treasury of captures!
    Those of you who dont know Cheryl personally have no idea how close to her soul her photos really are. They have a depth and breadth that matches her beautiful heart! Cheryl is a real artist ....turning her soul into visual life! Take Care my wonderful friend...XX"

    8th July, 2009

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    ITS A BEAUTIFUL DAY TO BE ALIVE says:

    "Cheryl's floral photography is stunning and second to none. I know that whenever I want to see beautiful photos of flowers, all I need to do is go to her photo stream and there they will be! She also has been a loyal supporter of my work and a true friend. I am very grateful to have gotten the chance to share photos and thoughts with Cheryl over the past 7 months. I remain on flickr in part because of wonderful people such as Cheryl who have encouraged me when I needed it. Cheryl, you will never fully know how much it means to have great friends such as yourself. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and keep up the great work! While each flower you photograph is beautiful, you have taken floral photography to another level. Again, keep up the great work!"

    2nd May, 2009

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    Jennifer Mulkerrin says:

    "Cher is the sweetest friend. Very happy to know you hun!"

    25th March, 2009

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    Ian Lambert says:

    "It is well worth spending some time looking through Cherly's photostream, she has some superb, well composed photo's that are full of vibrant colours and interesting subjects. You will not be disappointed."

    14th March, 2009

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    randy_kroeker1959 ;-) says:

    "Cheryl... She was one of my very earliest contacts, later to become a great friend. I have always enjoyed every photo she has posted on her photostream and I consider each and ever one of them a favorite of mine. Some of her most beautiful photos bring tears to my eyes just for that reason, they are so beautiful. Cheryl is also a very beautiful, talented woman. Anyone who could be a friend, should be as good of a friend as Cheryl is. Every word I have written is as true as I know it to be. Cheryl is a blessing with a camera! A true gift to photography!"

    16th February, 2009

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    Jonathan PH.otography says:

    "Cher has great eye for nature shots. You are very talented"

    9th February, 2009

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    oceans says:

    "I remember when Cher first started taking pictures and posting of Flickr. She has improved in leaps and bounds since then. I love her landscapes and how they remind me of impressionistic pictures. She has a wonderful eye, and her flowers are always a joy to look at. :-)"

    23rd November, 2008

Joined:
June 2007
Hometown:
Lisle, Illinois
Currently:
Naperville, IL , USA
I am:
Female and Single
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Software Database Engineer