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I was born in Brooklyn, New York and raised in Astoria, Queens. I've traveled and lived all over the United States - but except for a few visits to Canada - I've never been out of the states. I first came to Montana in 1980 and knew that it was home. I moved here for good in 1993.

I started taking 35mm photos in 1976. At that time I developed and printed my own b&w. My first camera was a little Ricoh rangefinder. My second was an OM-1 - which suited me fine. My third was a Nikon - but it was all automatic and it frustrated me, so I gave it away. In NY I enjoyed taking photos of bridges, architecture, and "only in NY" type shots. I had a camera with me a good deal of the time, so I took a lot of photographs. I wasn't concentrating on art, I preferred taking snapshots that sometimes perfectly captured moments. I was always drawn to the water, being surrounded by it. My wildlife consisted of birds, squirrels, dogs and the occasional cat. But I did manage to take some nature photos - in NYC and in my wanderings.

In 1995 I married a third generation Montana farmer/rancher. My photo subjects shifted again. Cattle, tractors, farm equipment, horses, landscapes, cemeteries, gravestones, old buildings and the family pets. We're about 60 miles from Billings, the largest city in the state. There was never any instant gratification with film developing and printing.

I started blogging in August 2004. I have been scanning and working with my 35mm photos - but I knew nothing about digital cameras. My husband purchased a Nikon digital camera for me in the spring of 2005. When I went online to get a memory card for it - I found that we had paid too much for the camera. I went into this in detail on my blog.

Digital Dilemma

I'm happy with the little Optio WP that I chose. It couldn't get any more convenient. If I decide to pursue more serious photography - I will look into a digital SLR. But for now, my emphasis is on having fun with my photos. Flickr has helped with that. The groups are great - and I've met some wonderful people.

I wish that I had the time to devote to flickr and my contacts. Unfortunately my spare time is usually stolen time, and I don't have enough time at the computer. I am a chronic upload & runner. Please don't add those animated gifs, the multiple awards and group invitations to the comments. I just can't keep up with it.

Thanks!
Karen

Photos of moos (25)

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Contacts (171)

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The Strange... No real name given
catnapping Catlin Nappe
Yogi 58 No real name given
Hobo2012 Connie Waples
clairebear-the... claire badcock
the_lazy_photog John
Montananada No real name given
bublynski No real name given
hobofoto No real name given
Brett Downen No real name given
RL Taxi No real name given

Groups (50 50)

Beer! 3,344 photos, 700 members
Carmageddon 14,876 photos, 959 members
Gesichter 903 photos, 127 members
Emptiness 98,981 photos, 11,007 members
Geotagged: Wyoming 577 photos, 41 members
Spaniels Retrievers Setters & Hounds 2,761 photos, 250 members
Face-down Tuesday 4,363 photos, 215 members
Another Roadside Attraction 7,407 photos, 541 members
Enjoy the life 5,450 photos, 156 members
Bird Identification Help Group 30,982 photos, 5,882 members
English Springer Spaniel 10,858 photos, 1,099 members
Snow Plows and Snow Removal Equipment 18,333 photos, 621 members
I Love My Calendar Girl *** Vintage Pin Up Art Only *** 2,418 photos, 1,032 members
Thunderbirds 3,429 photos, 430 members
Something in My Hand 1,543 photos, 252 members
What Cheers Me Up!! (Invite All Contacts) 6,221 photos, 441 members
Just Montana 4,092 photos, 126 members
Wild Women of the Past 907 photos, 408 members
Cowtography 459 photos, 111 members
Jackalopes Rule! 1,367 photos, 249 members
Border Collie Heaven 1,213 photos, 103 members
National Register of Historic Places in Montana 362 photos, 31 members
Show Me Your Pain (G rated only) 350 photos, 75 members
Celebrate the seasons: FALL 466 photos, 99 members
K-Vans & Keitora 1,352 photos, 189 members
CURIO CABINET 6,574 photos, 1,385 members
Tracing Vincent Community 78 photos, 36 members
CONEs 5,320 photos, 675 members
U.S. National Parks 100,580 photos, 10,560 members
Forgotten Wyoming 2,610 photos, 91 members
Forgotten Montana 2,749 photos, 102 members
Southern Roads 4,569 photos, 350 members
BNSF - Burlington Northern Santa Fe 13,922 photos, 541 members
Burlington Northern 1,777 photos, 121 members
Montana Seasons! SUMMER! 168 photos, 30 members
Stuck Like That - Facial Expressions 1,643 photos, 769 members
Murder Shack 6,906 photos, 1,154 members
Good to be Alive. 2,898 photos, 300 members
Knights who say Ni! 80 photos, 79 members
Moof (the finest photos of cows from all over the earth) 3,258 photos, 496 members
Montana Seasons! SPRING! 79 photos, 21 members
Senior Woofs! (Age 12+ only ) Please comment on 2 photos 582 photos, 185 members
Structures of the South 21,149 photos, 966 members
Cowboy Boots From Around The World 1,465 photos, 373 members
vintage postcards 52,090 photos, 2,260 members
Built Ford Tough : F-series on the job. 1,994 photos, 139 members
Carbon County, Montana 210 photos, 20 members
Black Animals 2,616 photos, 215 members
Montana courthouses 197 photos, 22 members
Montana Faces 146 photos, 28 members

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Testimonials (6)

RedHeadMamma says:

"I can't remember how I found Moos' pictures but I remember that it was late at night and I must've spent at least a few hours looking at her sets. I was fascinated by her rural life and the gorgeous landscapes she takes. I just couldn't stop looking at photo after photo. I was hooked and I grew to like her as a person. What a talent she is! If I ever get out to her neck of the woods, I would definitely like to meet her and share a coffee. Come take a look and you'll be hooked too by her talent, her heart, her humor, her courage and her beautiful world. God bless Moos!"

10th June, 2007
lymang says:

"moos' pictures of Montana have a quality about them that make me want to go there. There's also a certain emotional quality to them. It's why I can never go long without checking out what photos are up on her profile!"

29th December, 2006
gdsanders says:

"I have probably "faved" more of Moos photos than any other Flickr photographer. I value the simplicity of rural landscapes and daily life and you'll find no finer examples of those genres than on Moos photostream."

4th June, 2006
montanaman1 says:

"I can't retire to Montana yet. But viewing Moos' photostream puts me there in my mind."

25th May, 2006
Linda's Angus says:

"I thoroughly enjoy looking at moos photos! I come home from work at the high school after teaching & negotiating with "At Risk" teens all day(which I love , but tiring!)and get lost in the world of Montana, open spaces,farming ,mountains,blue skys, beautiful flowers and her wonderful sweet dogs!Her sharp wit and keen sense of humor often has me laughing out loud! it is a privlige and a pleasure to share her photographic journey.A real tonic for life .It encourages me to try my best with my very limited photography skillls .Thanks!"

7th November, 2005
catmadogma says:

"Moos photography is not about art. It is about life and the world around her in Montana. She shows you her day to day life in picture after picture. It is a slice of life I enjoy and look forward to each day. We live in such different worlds and I am so glad she shows me hers. Manure spreaders, Sugar, egg plants and all. Thanks Moos."

24th September, 2005