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My interest in photography began at an early age. In the 5th grade I entered and won a photo competition at the school that I attended. I purchased my first SLR camera (Canon FTb) when I was in my 20's but when the camera no longer worked due to the advance mechanism breaking I went on to other artistic pastimes. I purchased my first DSLR (Canon Digital Rebel XTi) in 2007 and since then I've been hooked on photography and Flickr in a big way. I was born and raised in Southern California and recently moved to Northern Michigan (Lower Peninsula) to retire with my husband. I have three children, 6 grandchildren, and one dog.

I'm currently a microstock photographer working exclusively with Dreamstime. Some of my work here can be purchased through them.

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Contacts (179)

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olloclip 509 photos, 172 members
Hipstamatic Pistil Film 3,143 photos, 244 members
Hipstamatic D-Series (Disposable) 260 photos, 69 members
Topaz Lens Effects 24 photos, 10 members
Fenced Friday 14,749 photos, 1,601 members
Cat Hair Studios Digital Images and Textures 827 photos, 94 members
EXPLORE Worthy - 2 Challenges Open + 1 Voting NOW 6,479 photos, 504 members
iPhoneogenic (add photos taken during FEB. 2012 only!) 31,383 photos, 745 members
MSA - SQUARE DANCE/Post 1-Award 3 5,182 photos, 636 members
I used to be young and listened to this 36 photos, 33 members
Percolator 2,899 photos, 527 members
iPhoneography: Before and After 214 photos, 94 members
iphoneographyCentral 7,128 photos, 469 members
Working with Textures {Digital Artistry} 2,484 photos, 364 members
Creative photography (FX Photo Studio) 1,679 photos, 229 members
Through the Lens of an iPhone 5,587 photos, 1,866 members
Dream Landscapes 2,273 photos, 173 members
A Photographer's Nature - Post 10/Comment 5 - 10 a day limit 25,011 photos, 1,096 members
Topaz Black and White Effects 553 photos, 115 members
The Texture Garden 8,231 photos, 869 members
Brenda's Bounty ~ Challenge #31 Open (Post by Feb 6) 1,697 photos, 174 members
lomora 1,046 photos, 43 members
Mosaic & Montage Monday (Photos & iPhoneography) 1,807 photos, 283 members
Flowers & Vintage 2,868 photos, 299 members
iPhone Freaks 146,178 photos, 5,071 members
DazzlePix MOSAICS & MONTAGES (Photos & iPhoneography) 1,745 photos, 294 members
Texturing the world [Add 1 and Coment 1] 23,725 photos, 1,169 members
Christian Photographer Fellowship 147,069 photos, 6,800 members
Artistic Photography 1,343,404 photos, 56,091 members
Decim8 - iPhone App for Photographic Destruction 2,016 photos, 391 members
Magic Unicorn : The Very Best - by Invite only *Award 3* 31,201 photos, 1,811 members
!Best Images Ever (ADMIN Approval Only | Award 2) 35,986 photos, 1,846 members
Colors of the Life 677 photos, 108 members
Amish 3,398 photos, 551 members
Color Escape: EARTH TONES (Photos & iPhoneography) 3,120 photos, 359 members
Gratitude Project - 30 Days 2,919 photos, 282 members
LomoraApp 879 photos, 65 members
ScratchCam 1,806 photos, 199 members
AllEdges Still Life 69,001 photos, 5,318 members
Color Escape: WARM ~ COOL CONTRASTS (Photos & iPhoneography) 4,778 photos, 438 members
SLO County 14,306 photos, 847 members
PinkBleuRoseBlue 1,729 photos, 140 members
G A T E S ..... an invitation to explore :) 344 photos, 73 members
Textured Beauty - (Admin.Invite Only P1/C2) 394 photos, 54 members
The Texture of Things (Animals, Plants, Still Life & Objects) 9,739 photos, 1,570 members
Dogs! Dogs! Dogs! 655,305 photos, 81,570 members
Lifeless Faces - always something to talk to 7,567 photos, 1,129 members
Faces in Places 21,105 photos, 5,724 members
Sara's Garden ~ {Please Comment} 4,032 photos, 291 members
*Music To My Eyes* ~~ 7 Levels ~~ Active Sweeper ! ~~ P1 A5 ~~~ 636,441 photos, 25,017 members

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Galleries (21)

iPhone Artists 5 photos
Painterly 6 photos
Vibrant 1 photo
Florals 1 photo
Children II 3 photos

Testimonials (4)

lucia and mapp says:

"Vicki's work is so amazing, and truly inspirational. She has the eye of an artist and it is reflected in all of her work. I am blown away with every photo she posts and her recent road trip with Phoebe is incredible. That is one super cute dog. Thank you Vicki for showing me so much beauty and inspiration !"

13th August, 2011
Pettman's Photographic Memories says:

"Vicky is an outstanding Photographer, Her Images never cease to Amaze me, whether it be, a family picture, or a Superb Michigan Sunset, her shots always have a special quaility about them, One of my Earliest Flickr contacts, I always find something new to be astounded by every time I visit her photostream.... we shot the same sunset on frankfort beach a couple of times, and both got Great pictures. A wonderful photographer, and more than that a wonderful lady."

6th May, 2011
Sentrawoods. says:

"Having come across a wonderful photostream many months ago when I first joined flickr, I was amazed at the creativity and thought that was put into the photography. Looking closer, the nature and wildlife pictures really stood out from the rest. Through time the person behind the camera became a real inspiration and role model in how I looked at the world of nature through a lens. Forestlady is not just a great photographer, she is a warm and friendly person who has helped me in many ways, and to whom I owe many thanks for her views, opinions and wisdom. Thank you my friend."

30th April, 2009
Barbara Gordon says:

"I am probably V's most loyal fan and admirer. She is one of the most gentle, levelheaded and loving souls I've ever had the pleasure to cross paths with in my life. Her talent as a photographer is what inspired me to pursue this art and push myself to try and make beautiful photographs like hers.

I'm proud and grateful to have her as my friend and mentor for over -- well, let's just say "decades" and leave it there :-)

You rock, V!"

3rd February, 2009