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I have had a love of photography ever since I got my first camera for my 3rd birthday. It was one of those plastic Fisher-Price toy cameras with a yellow flash that spun around when you pressed the shutter and a lens that actually turned. Here it is, with me snapping pictures:

My parents said I loved that camera and was always taking people's pictures. I still have the camera today, where it sits in its own special spot.
My equipment has changed over the years (thank goodness) but my passion for photography has only grown. I love to try and capture something special in my photos - a moment, an expression, an emotion, color or light.
I currently shoot with a Nikon D90 and 90% of the time, I'm using my 50mm f/1.8. I try to capture just what I'm looking for in the camera before I push the shutter. I've never used Photoshop but would love to learn how someday (I'm so inspired by the amazing post-processing work of my contacts).
Live fully in the present moment. You miss out on seeing so many beautiful things when you're thinking about the past or worried about the future. You can only live fully right now.
Some things I love:
-summertime
-traveling the world
-the sound of children laughing
-the lime green color of spring
-thunderstorms
-a smile from someone passing by
-unconditional love
-the first warm day after a long winter
-the smell of freshly mowed grass
-long walks in the woods
-family
-a good book
-flowers
-watching the sunset
-the smell of rain
-the sound of the ocean
I believe we are "One World" and we are all connected. I believe in Karma. The thoughts, emotions and actions that you send out into the world will come back to you tenfold. Maybe not today. Maybe not tomorrow. But someday. If we treated everyone like we treat our own loved ones, the world would be a much different place. I believe we can all make a difference. No act of kindness is too small.
I would love to get your comments and critiques (constructive criticism is the best, as it helps me improve). If you leave a comment, I will do my best to view your photos and leave a comment for you, as well.
Please respect the copyright laws and do not use any of my photos on websites, blogs or in any other way before contacting me first via my email address listed on this page.
Thank you for visiting!
If you are interested in purchasing anything, please visit my site on redbubble (I can add just about anything you see here on Flickr for purchase):

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Photos of oneworldmj (143)
oneworldmj's favorite photos from other Flickr members (7,050)
Contacts (196)
Groups (50)
- Jumping Project 45,276 photos, 22,178 members
- totally textures 87,159 photos, 9,071 members
- Bokeh addiction 66,212 photos, 3,784 members
- a girl in love with textures 25,635 photos, 2,129 members
- kim klassen texturized 8,731 photos, 899 members
- Faux Vintage 109,099 photos, 9,666 members
- Photoshop Support Group 173,129 photos, 31,217 members
- Skinny-Mini eCourse Group 2,969 photos, 981 members
- let us twirl ~~ 116 photos, 89 members
- the A team - RALLYING FOR AURELIA 316 photos, 102 members
- The Human Element 1,695 photos, 177 members
- Bokeh Photography (1/day) 49,928 photos, 5,421 members
- MOO (MiniCards, Business Cards & More, Printed by MOO) 15,061 photos, 13,241 members
- DOFalicious! 20,285 photos, 1,336 members
- Things I Love Thursdays! 5,524 photos, 1,229 members
- Me Again Monday - closed for the week 2,045 photos, 370 members
- Nifty Fifty 13,854 photos, 811 members
- Nikon Girls ROCK! 73,094 photos, 2,947 members
- happy purple tuesday 2,444 photos, 523 members
- Bokeh-holics Anonymous 90,596 photos, 5,507 members
- Crazy for Knitting 88,447 photos, 7,013 members
- ~~fence friday~~(the original) 19,079 photos, 3,190 members
- handknitting 41,105 photos, 2,212 members
- Sliders Sunday -- Because God Knows We Need a Rest 11,180 photos, 1,030 members
- the kids are all right... 56,326 photos, 3,308 members
- Depth of Field 73,767 photos, 5,939 members
- Minnesota River Valley 1,113 photos, 105 members
- Backlight 34,423 photos, 3,416 members
- All Things Winter 40,260 photos, 2,515 members
- Snow - The Main Subject 114,293 photos, 27,169 members
- ***winter - wonderland*** 9,204 photos, 828 members
- Shutter Sisters 324,519 photos, 11,410 members
- Fenced Friday 16,050 photos, 1,714 members
- Bokeh People 3,024 photos, 509 members
- don't fence me in 6,751 photos, 537 members
- I collect light . 264,950 photos, 12,295 members
- In Love with the Light! 21,482 photos, 1,024 members
- Bokeh and Bokeh (No People)散景世界 51,928 photos, 5,084 members
- BokehLicious 69,024 photos, 4,110 members
- 50mm (The original 50mm group) 651,446 photos, 36,170 members
- Moon/Luna 41,596 photos, 13,811 members
- The Cloud Appreciation Society 119,102 photos, 11,862 members
- Be a Treehugger: Amazing Trees Around the World 12,014 photos, 869 members
- Local is Beautiful - Growing & Eating Local Food 21,546 photos, 2,636 members
- Tree Photos 68,872 photos, 5,213 members
- Everything Minnesota! (Please join!) 27,990 photos, 902 members
- *Karma* 685,828 photos, 15,656 members
- Bokeh: Smooth & Silky 742,112 photos, 50,463 members
- ~ Serene ~ 52,280 photos, 2,136 members
- Earth - Home 33,794 photos, 2,247 members
Galleries (12)
- Hands and Feet II 1 photo
- For the Love of Legs & Celebrating Friendship 6 photos
- For the Love of Music [Gallery 2] 10 photos
- Faces that speak volumes [Gallery 2] 2 photos
- For the love of tea 9 photos
Testimonials (8)
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IckleEagle says:
"I consider my self lucky to find Michele in Flickr. I have been following her photostream for a while which I immensely enjoy. Her photostream is not only beautiful, it's also soulful and alive! Michele has great eyes for details and composition. Her work is very inspiring. Michele - I thank you for your friendship and encouragement too. I'm looking forward to see more and more of your artistic works ..."
3rd February, 2012
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Rivendell♥Photography says:
"I'm inspired daily by the beautiful work Michele shares here on flickr. Her eye for a perfect composition and light are a constant source of amazement to me. I love how she can take anything and make it beautiful. But most of all I love her heart. She is obviously loved by many and I believe it is her sincere kindness and the friendship she offers to others that draw people to her. Thank you for being such a constant support to me in my journey and for continuing to share the beauty of your world with us Michele. xo"
10th January, 2012
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roco_eno says:
"Michele is a great photographer who has showed me the beauty and simplicity of the blur in life. Different points of view can make the difference to change this world, and she can taught us how to do it.
Thank you very much for sharing your one-world with us"2nd August, 2011
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halifaxlight says:
"I look forward to seeing Michele's posts, knowing that each one will be distinctive, whether it is a beautiful object, a magical natural scene, a moment captured in time, or a new view of an everyday item … Michele's photos and the accompanying text tell us a lot about the kind of person she is as well as her values. These same qualities are reflected in her comments to others—always thoughtful, constructive, and most generous. I greatly value having her as a contact."
31st March, 2011
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light detail says:
"Michele is amazing person full of vibrance. Her photos are an echo a beauty of the person that she is. Despite the breathlessness that I am left with from her images I am even more taken by her gentle spirit and thoughtful comments. I am often humbled by her caring words and the sincere comments that she leaves. Not only does she seem to care about me, but she also seems to be omniscient. She seems to know every single person on flickr which is honestly no small feat. She never ceases to amaze me though!
I am absolutely stunned by her photographic abilities, but even more amazed at her fortitude. I feel so much empathy for her as she struggles through the challenges of life, but despite this is able to pull out the essence of life and find joy in the small things. The details of our lives are often the most beautiful parts and I can see many of them in Michele's photostream. I can sense that she has an inner strength that is displayed throughout her work and postings. I would say that despite only being connected by the flickr that I would consider her a genuine friend that truly cares. I hope I can only live up to her amazing traits.
Michele...The beauty of your work and spirit gives me a daily hope to enjoy life to its fullest! Thank you for all that you are!"8th January, 2011
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Daniela Duncan says:
"Michele’s photographs are so expressive and delightful, so full of light and poetry! I love looking at her pictures, there’s something so inspiring about them! Her images are cheerful and soothing at the same time. And the colors in her pictures, wow – they’re gorgeous! So natural and so vivid! I also love the fact that her subjects are varied: still life, people, nature… she captures everything beautifully. Michele’s photostream is so interesting!
I am very thankful I had the pleasure and privilege of getting to know Michele. Not only she is a talented artist, she is also an authentic, compassionate, wise, kind and generous human being. I love it when she comments on my pictures – her comments are always pertinent and insightful. She often finds details that most people miss.
You’re wonderful, Michele! Thanks for being such a great friend and thanks for sharing your beautiful pictures with us!"30th July, 2010
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Calmtwood says:
"It is nothing less than a privilege to be one of Michele's contacts. Not only is she a photographer with a perfect eye and absolutely stunning work, she is also a phenomenal person with a heart of pure gold.
I stumbled upon her stream by accident, but I know for sure I'll never disband our connection.
Michele, your work is a fresh breath of air and enormously inspirational. Keep it up :)
/hugs
Jesse"16th May, 2010
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lynhdan says:
"Michele,
I'm an honored to be the first person to write to my dear friend Michele a testimonial here on flickr. She is an amazing photographer. All of Michele's photography not just only showcase beauty but it conveys so much meaning to an everyday ordinary life. Looking at Michele photography, you can feel a lot inspiration which helps one person go out there an appreciate the meaning of life. Thank you for being such a wonderful contact here on flickr and continue to do what you are doing."12th May, 2010
- Name:
- Michele
- Joined:
- January 2010
- I am:
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