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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 426 photos, 154 members
Hipstamatic Pistil Film 3,127 photos, 243 members
Hipstamatic D-Series (Disposable) 240 photos, 68 members
Topaz Lens Effects 24 photos, 10 members
Fenced Friday 14,751 photos, 1,599 members
Cat Hair Studios Digital Images and Textures 861 photos, 94 members
EXPLORE Worthy - 3 NEW Challenges Open + WINNERS 6,450 photos, 504 members
iPhoneogenic (add photos taken during JAN. 2012 only!) 30,992 photos, 737 members
MSA - SQUARE DANCE/Post 1-Award 3 5,166 photos, 634 members
I used to be young and listened to this 36 photos, 33 members
Percolator 2,878 photos, 527 members
iPhoneography: Before and After 214 photos, 94 members
iphoneographyCentral 6,917 photos, 454 members
Working with Textures {Digital Artistry} 2,382 photos, 356 members
Creative photography (FX Photo Studio) 1,662 photos, 229 members
Through the Lens of an iPhone 5,363 photos, 1,787 members
Dream Landscapes 2,257 photos, 173 members
A Photographer's Nature - Post 10/Comment 5 - 10 a day limit 24,898 photos, 1,093 members
Topaz Black and White Effects 547 photos, 115 members
The Texture Garden 8,188 photos, 867 members
Brenda's Bounty ~ Challenge #31 Open (Post by Feb 6) 1,692 photos, 172 members
lomora 1,043 photos, 43 members
Mosaic & Montage Monday (Photos & iPhoneography) 1,780 photos, 284 members
Flowers & Vintage 2,829 photos, 298 members
iPhone Freaks 145,204 photos, 5,047 members
DazzlePix MOSAICS & MONTAGES (Photos & iPhoneography) 1,707 photos, 295 members
Texturing the world [Add 1 and Coment 1] 23,510 photos, 1,164 members
Christian Photographer Fellowship 147,066 photos, 6,794 members
Artistic Photography 1,338,068 photos, 55,976 members
Decim8 - iPhone App for Photographic Destruction 2,008 photos, 386 members
Magic Unicorn : The Very Best - by Invite only *Award 3* 31,152 photos, 1,795 members
!Best Images Ever (ADMIN Approval Only | Award 2) 35,693 photos, 1,839 members
Colors of the Life 665 photos, 108 members
Amish 3,391 photos, 550 members
Color Escape: EARTH TONES (Photos & iPhoneography) 3,107 photos, 357 members
Gratitude Project - 30 Days 2,918 photos, 283 members
LomoraApp 884 photos, 63 members
ScratchCam 1,754 photos, 198 members
AllEdges Still Life 68,838 photos, 5,313 members
Color Escape: WARM ~ COOL CONTRASTS (Photos & iPhoneography) 4,744 photos, 436 members
SLO County 14,285 photos, 846 members
PinkBleuRoseBlue 1,727 photos, 140 members
G A T E S ..... an invitation to explore :) 334 photos, 73 members
Textured Beauty - (Admin.Invite Only P1/C2) 390 photos, 54 members
The Texture of Things (Animals, Plants, Still Life & Objects) 9,741 photos, 1,569 members
Dogs! Dogs! Dogs! 654,284 photos, 81,432 members
Lifeless Faces - always something to talk to 7,535 photos, 1,130 members
Faces in Places 20,989 photos, 5,721 members
Sara's Garden ~ {Please Comment} 3,984 photos, 291 members
*Music To My Eyes* ~~ 7 Levels ~~ Active Sweeper ! ~~ P1 A5 ~~~ 634,994 photos, 24,977 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