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All of my photos are copyrighted! It is illegal to download my photos for any use including your blog or as screen shots. Please contact me if you wish to negotiate the use of my photos.

"A great photograph is a full expression of what one feels about what is being photographed in the deepest sense, and is, thereby, a true expression of what one feels about life in its entirety". ~Ansel Adams

If you are having a problem viewing my photos, you will need to turn your safe search rating off. I mark some of my photos as moderate to avoid flickr admin problems! About my photo content: I like to take artistic or dramatic photos to document the emotional roller coaster of a woman's feelings. I occasionally post "playful" photos of myself in lingerie because I think women need to see that you can be sexy at any age (I am 52 years young). I do not expose myself in any nude shots so don't ask to be my "friend" if that is what you are looking for.

**Do You Want To Be My Contact?** You should have photos to share, and hopefully, they include a photo of you! I am not interested in looking at your porn photos....artistic nude photos which are tastefully presented are OK. I will block anyone who has porn photos or collects porn photos as their faves. Photo collectors with private accounts will be blocked. Sorry but those are my rules here on flickr!!

Lessons Learned in Life:

I am the third child out of six...the forgotten middle child. I learned to be fiercely independent and creative at an early age.

8 years old: skinny tomboy with big teeth...class clown...bruises on my shins every day...I could climb over boulders, jump streams, and ride my bike as good as any of the boys....I grew up in a small neighborhood full of children where it was safe to play outside, be away from home for hours, and enjoy the outdoors! I learned that girls don't have to be the weaker sex.

18 years old: graduated with honors from high school...thought I knew it all...the world is one big party....sexuality can be used as a weapon of mass destruction

22 years old: married and became a mother...while suckling my newborn son I realized I didn't know anything about life...I learned to appreciate my own mother that year.

24 years old: son #2 is born and almost dies at 6 weeks of age...never take life for granted.

33 years old: pregnant again...now?? I wished it wasn't true and God almost took him from my womb...be careful what you wish for. Son #3 was my shining light thru some tough years so he was meant to be. He was a blessing.

38 years old: discovered the hard way that my husband is my Rock...survived financial ruin, the loss of our business, "dream" home, and almost each other....put back the pieces of a shattered marriage. During the stormy sea of life, I need to cling to my Rock if I want to survive.

48 years old: Joined the Flickr community. I am called a lioness (thanks beeater)...I'm searching for the true meaning of happiness and life...I know more and understand less...a woman ages like a bottle of fine wine...sexuality can still be used as a weapon of mass destruction. ;-)

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Testimonials (15)

ricardo_aveiro says:

""No matter how advanced your camera you still need to be responsible for getting it to the right place at the right time and pointing it in the right direction to get the photo you want." - Ken Rockwell
you've been a graet friend. that's why i am here to say - thank you a lot...
and you got amazing pictures...
have a nice week, and keep shoting...
kisses,
ricardo"

17th July, 2009
Photogdan.com. Editing contact list daily says:

"I have never found a more interesting, more intense, more beautiful, more sweet, more thoughtful person to share those feelings with all of flickr. Your stream is one of the very few that inspires the soul to be more, inspires one to live life and to always make the best out of what life is, and as for me, I just read your profile again and my dear..........you just made my day..........again.

You are one blessed lady with a gigaton of class, looks and charm. And at 50, you simply ROCK!"

31st January, 2009
MIGUEL™ says:

"The artistry that Cheryl portrays on her self portraits are amazing and are by far some of the the best I've seen on Flickr. She's beautiful, intelligent, and creative. I am so honored to be her Flickr friend."

5th October, 2008
monty2diva says:

"I recommend that you do NOT just click quickly through Gold N Girl's work or troll merely for the so-called "hot" pics. I believe this woman has something to SAY in both her images and the musings that accompany them. Get comfortable and enjoy; I know I will."

2nd October, 2008
Blind.Point says:

"""your photographs really leaves me speechless each time i view them! with each photo a story is told and left to the mind of the viewer to imagine... not all photographers can achieve this element of mystery in their work! but i congratulate you because you are gifted with this talent!
i love all your works! your just so amazing! ^_^ "
Love
Ahmed"

4th February, 2008
NikonD80 Edit Here says:

"One of the absolute best photographers on FlickR. Quality, sensitivity, and true art are her themes.

George"

14th February, 2008
patch8830 says:

"I owe this lady so much. She takes the time out of her incrediblely busy life to share her knowledge of photography with someone she has never met. She has been instrumental in getting me from the point of begging people to let me shoot them to telling them I am too busy , try next week..

Her eye for the female form in natural lighting is the best I have ever seen.

Thank you C, for everything and thank your husband for me for letting you do this."

11th December, 2007
EagleKnight says:

"Gold N Girl, when I look at you, take you all in, I am overcome with the desire to know more and more and more about you. You exude a quality that is beyond just gorgeousness, beyond beauty.
You are one of the truly sensational women with a heart so filled with a capacity for love, adventure, humor and wisdom. This pic captures it all.

Makes me think of a great book I read called... A Bridge Across Forever.

Stay YOU GnG, you are a gift and a treasure to us all."

13th November, 2007
ssn678sailor says:

"Gold N Girl is, by far, the most sensual woman that I have seen post here on Flickr, or anywhere else for that matter. For a lady in her late 40s, she exudes a seductive and passionate persona in all her pictures."

2nd November, 2007
The Dogg and Mrs. C says:

"We are only repeating what has been said before. Beautiful."

8th October, 2007
ThatOneGuyThere says:

"GnG's photo stream is one of the most sensuous and beautiful that I've ever seen. Her pictures are absolutely top notch. Artistic expressions are wonderful, use of light and color is fabulous! And her eyes... can't forget about her eyes. Totally enchanting, haunting, magnificent, beautiful. If you only have an hour to spend on flickr, this is the photo stream you should be viewing!"

14th September, 2007
Beasty /:) says:

"G is a covendent sensual woman
who cares for her friends and loves gardening so much
a true friend
her sensual pics will delight and inform you how good you can be at??
Loves to have fun plays with her cam in a exciting way
treat her with respect and you will be rewarded
loook at the nature pics with envy
Thanks G for being you!!!
huggsss
B
xx"

27th July, 2007
Waking-Dream says:

"G is not just another pretty face. She is a gifted photographer; always searching, always yearning for improvement. Lots of folks are, but with G the difference is she doesn't mind the sweat, the hard work, the attention to detail, and the necessity of taking pains in the details to get the shot she wants. She takes herself not at all seriously, but her work she takes completely seriously. And it shows, and it pays of each time. Each photo is filled with detail; no wasted space, nothing extraneous; every detail set and answered in the name of Art.

Her work is a regular source of inspiration to me. Bless G's heart forever."

23rd July, 2007
thisisrobert says:

"Her user name may be Gold N Girl, but if you know her you will find out she has a Gold N Heart too. She takes great shots of everything she points her camera at. She's really great and my favorite Flickrite. What's not to love about her? You would be proud to call her a friend."

4th March, 2007
perris*island says:

"Gold N Girl is a photographer with a mission and I believe it is to prove to the world that beauty is ageless and that mature women can get their freak on too! Silliness aside, GNG photographs herself and her environment lovingly and intellegently. She has inspired me to not fear my ageing and to embrace what each day offers as a gift to be opened carefully and appreciated wholeheartedly."

28th February, 2007