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Just got into birdwatching about 2003. One day when I couldn't find a bird to photograph, I saw a dragonfly. I was hooked. Started taking photos of insects and love the challenge of it. I love all nature and wildlife and am awed by even the smallest and dullest of creatures.
I have no idea what I'm doing with my camera. I leave it on auto. I don't know anything about dpi and what size I should make the photos. I just hope for the best. I would like to find a class or book for dummies. August 18, 2007 must update: I am working on learning different settings. Got a Canon S3.
I must say, I've been on Flickr solid since December 2005 and I'm hooked big time. I'm loving all the great people I've met.

Be sure to check out my daughter and son-in-laws websites. They run karaoke in Venice, Florida. They have probably 5000 songs! Their other business is Preferred Window Cleaning and More.

spotlightentertainment.org/default.aspx
and
preferredwindowcleaning.net

I'm very excited to have captured a video of a hummingbird while it sat on my husband Mike's finger.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo7pVtTlESs

One of my books:

Dragons On The Wing...
By Carla J. Finley Book Preview

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I've heard it said that wrinkles are a sign of wisdom.
Boy, if that's true, I must be Einstein.

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Quilts Designed by Kathleen Tracy 94 photos, 128 members
Quilting Gallery Friends 1,475 photos, 375 members
Super Style Bag Swap 98 photos, 60 members
2010 Pat Sloans Scissor Challenge 72 photos, 102 members
The Toy Society 3,442 photos, 1,353 members
PhotoJojo.com — [The Best Photo Projects, DIY, and Gear] 38,089 photos, 8,545 members
Terry's Quilt 140 photos, 31 members
Your Best Animal Photo ~~Award 2 28,708 photos, 2,101 members
Pat Sloan's 2009 Let Them Eat Cake Tote Swap 60 photos, 22 members
2009 Pat Sloan's Show Me Your Apron Challenge! 66 photos, 61 members
Pat Sloan Quilters Project Photos 293 photos, 133 members
Annie Swap 2... pattern by Denise White 13 photos, 14 members
Pat Sloan's FIU Challenge April/May 2009 62 photos, 62 members
Stitchers' Angel Project 102 photos, 68 members
"FRIENDS" P1/A2 496,454 photos, 13,126 members
Pincushions 6,907 photos, 1,880 members
Flickr 888 5,014 photos, 10,692 members
Boiled Peanuts of the World 113 photos, 78 members
Fabric Addicts Anonymous 20,345 photos, 2,132 members
Textures only ~ Competition #170 Open + #169 Winners Named 12,375 photos, 3,684 members
Chosen Challengers Challenge 2,898 photos, 275 members
Not Your Normal Bug (Moderated Pool) Post 1, Award 2 6,925 photos, 860 members
Damn! I Wish I'd Taken That!!! (Invite Only) Post 1-Award2 . 181,061 photos, 22,495 members
Flickr Diamond - Invited Photos ONLY 115,377 photos, 21,742 members
Kissable Kats ~ Invited Photos Only ~ READ RULES! 32,341 photos, 6,587 members
EPERKE Award (Post 2 / Award 5) 281,432 photos, 11,709 members
One Word Assignment 858 photos, 196 members
The Mother of All Challenge Groups - G Er Foto wins MOTM! 18,025 photos, 1,137 members
Things in Threes 2,611 photos, 521 members
Things In My Kitchen 5,175 photos, 934 members
A Challenge For You 10,049 photos, 758 members
Certified Deadly 217 photos, 61 members
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Danaus plexippus 213 photos, 41 members
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FRIENDLY COMMENTS (only INVITED photos!!!!) 1,215 photos, 413 members
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Testimonials (4)

Falcon EyE says:

"Carla is one of my lovely friends in flickr, her photos are gorgeous and
reflect the beauty and simplicity of life, without forgetting how nice and caring person she is....happy to have your friendship Carla :-)"

18th July, 2008
Grandpa@50 (Taking a Break) says:

"Carla simply amazes me with what she can come up with her S3IS and Kodak P&S Cameras. She can give DSLR users a run for the money anyday with the quality of photos she presents in her galleries! Bravo!!"

13th June, 2008
Red Elf7 says:

""Carla is always taking pictures in her interests. And everyone! I'd like to say very strongly "do not miss her titles, too!". She often make me laugh. I have her on my flickr friend, I'm so proud of her. She always cheer me up with her comments. My English is not perfect. But she is trying to understand my English. She is also smart lady★""

30th May, 2008
paladinsf says:

"carla is a good flickr friend she always has a kind word and a good eye. her photos come from the world around us that most people see everyday do not see. it is a joy to view her photographs. all the best bob"

10th June, 2007