{Sara}'s photostream  

I am a full-time student finishing a degree in Marine Biology. I also work full-time, and enjoy reading, scuba-diving, and taking pictures in my free time. I love animals, and am currently owned by three ferrets and three cats. I live in the Virgin Islands, and life is good.

Currently, I'm shooting with a Canon Digital Rebel, my first DSLR. I am amazed at the improvement in quality of my photographs since upgrading from my trusty point and shoot (Olympus SP-350). Now they're both practically inseparable from me. I'm always looking for feedback and critique, and can only hope that my photos are improving in my photostream. Flickr is such a great place for beginning photographers to learn the art.

Update (Jan 2009)
I am expecting to graduate in May 2009 and am planning on moving to Portland, Oregon in the fall. I am likely going to get an unpaid internship at a zoo, and will be hoping to do freelance photography work. Although this island is beautiful, I find that it cannot inspire me as much as the wilds of temperate America can.

I am making an effort to filter the photos that I upload much more critically, only putting forth my absolute best work. I am trying to grow as a photographer and hone my skills now that I seem to understand more about the technical nature of the art. Please feel free to leave feedback, even if it is very critical, as it can only help me. THank you all so much for visiting my stream!!!

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