Images by MEV

Ah, the holidays are over and its cold in Wisconsin. I decided to explore the creativity associated with taking a Photo-a-Day. It's much harder than you think, especially when the weather is so-so. Each week I am naming a new theme and then taking pictures that in some way fit with the theme. And, I am having fun with it, especially since Zenfolio provides many different ways to upload pictures, including from the iPad.

The slideshow is from vacations that my husband and I took during 2011. Most of the images were taken in Oregon, from the eastern, rugged area to the beaches of the Pacific. In about a month, I will change the slideshow to show off some of my PADs and also our trip to Florida.

Enjoy!

Mary Ellyn Vicksta

About

I've been taking photos ever since I can remember, but really got started while in high school. I worked on the yearbook and newspaper in high school and college and spent many hours in dark rooms processing film and printing photos.

I moved over to the digital age in 2001 with Canon equipment. My first digital camera was the G-1, which was a great little camera that took awesome pictures.

I mainly use the 40D and the G-12 these days, and I usually carry around a camera of some sort. I just got the full frame camera, 5D Mark 11 and I am having fun exploring my new camera and some new lenses. So far, I am very impressed with the 5DM2, even though there are rumors that the next 5D will be seen soon. Anyway, I look forward to exploring what the full frame sensor might provide. Plus, I might explore some video as part of my PAD theme.

I enjoy being the photographer at family events and then giving pictures and slideshows for presents. I love the outdoors and I find lots of relaxation from the day to day stresses by taking landscapes. I've taken a number of photo workshops over the years and I am experimenting with more abstract nature subjects. I am also playing with the types of effects that Nik filters and OnOne software can provide.

One of my projects is taking portraits of cats for Little Squirts Animal Rescue. I am so pleased that people are interested in cats based on my pictures that are on the website. All for a great cause!

And lastly, my referral code is: YXE-HY1-VVZ