About me…
Hmm… what to say about me?
There really isn’t that much that’s worth rambling on about so I’m going to keep this short and sweet!
I’ve loved photography for as long as I can remember. Ever since I got my DSLR I’ve been driving my family nuts at gatherings and special occasions, constantly clicking away! The children love to pose, though I prefer to capture them when they’re unaware!
I love being out in the fresh air and am happiest when surrounded by nature, with my camera in my hands and preferably the sun shining! That’s when I feel most peaceful… that’s when I slow down and breathe and just live in and for the moment. I’m usually accompanied by Tala (‘Mutley’), who I also love to photograph, she’s so pretty and loves the attention! 🙂
I am not, by any stretch of the imagination, a professional (hence the name of my blog) but am striving to become a much better amateur! I would have loved to have been a travel and wildlife photographer, especially if it involved working among wild dolphins… never say never! 😉
I started this blog mainly as a creative outlet but also as a platform for sharing my photographs. I don’t really have a niche… I love landscapes, macro, portraits, street scenes, animals, the sea… pretty much whatever takes my fancy!
If anyone enjoys my photographs half as much as I enjoy taking them, then that makes me very happy and as Mutley features regularly, I think she would be pretty chuffed too…
All photographs are my own and I would ask that they are not used for any purpose without my prior permission. If you should choose to use the sharing buttons, please be sure to link back to this blog. Many thanks!
May 06, 2013 @ 22:10:00
Blessings and kisses on your beautiful blog xxxx
May 06, 2013 @ 22:57:30
Grazie bella figlia, enormemente! 🙂 xxxx
May 19, 2013 @ 08:55:41
Hi there, I think your blog is awesome and I have nominated you for the Liebster Award. Here’s the link: http://wp.me/p2TELX-Cg
Congrats! *(^_____^)*
May 19, 2013 @ 11:24:59
Hi and wow! Thank you so much for the nomination, what a lovely way to start my Sunday morning! 😀
May 20, 2013 @ 01:04:55
Ma dimmi una cosa, tu parli italiano allora? che bella sopresa…. Ciao, Vera
May 20, 2013 @ 02:13:31
Sono una studentessa, non parlo molto bene! 🙂
May 22, 2013 @ 07:35:15
Hi, I’ve just visited your daughter’s blog ‘gradabout’. What a lovely & beautiful daughter you have! I must say both mum & daughter write beautifully *(^____^)*
Have a great day!
May 22, 2013 @ 09:42:09
What a lovely thing to say! I will pass on your comment to my daughter and I’m sure it will make her day just as it has mine! That’s twice you’ve started my day off with a huge smile now! Thank you, have a wonderful day! 😀
May 22, 2013 @ 10:52:07
*(^____^)*
Jun 12, 2013 @ 19:11:12
Your photos are absolutely beautiful, Tracey! And so, of course, is Mutley! 🙂
Jun 12, 2013 @ 20:08:56
Thank you so much for your lovely comment, it makes me very happy that you enjoy them! Mutley is indeed beautiful and wonderful to photograph! 😀
Jun 15, 2013 @ 18:52:29
What a lovely picture of a totally beautiful dog. 🙂 Your photos are gorgeous!
Jun 15, 2013 @ 18:58:00
Thank you so much for your lovely comments, really appreciated! 🙂
Jun 21, 2013 @ 16:55:14
I love what I find here – your aims are much the same as mine. Thank you for calling in and taking the time to comment – much appreciated. 🙂
Jun 21, 2013 @ 17:38:15
Thank you for your lovely comments… I have very much enjoyed catching up on your posts and am looking forward to seeing/reading more. 🙂
Jul 05, 2013 @ 14:30:56
Thanks a bunch for checking out my blog!
~Christy
Jul 05, 2013 @ 15:54:09
You’re very welcome and likewise! 🙂
Aug 30, 2013 @ 15:39:18
You do have some great photos and I just love your goodllooking Mutley, waht a wonderful dog!
Big *hug* from doglover ♥
Dina
Aug 31, 2013 @ 02:07:28
Thank you for your lovely comments, much appreciated! Mutley is wonderful and my constant loyal companion… I think she’s getting a bit of a big head though, with all the attention she’s been getting 😉
Aug 31, 2013 @ 09:02:58
Nono, please keep pouring love over her. 🙂 ♥ 😉
Aug 31, 2013 @ 11:45:34
I most definitely will and I’ll pass yours on too! 🙂
Sep 13, 2013 @ 15:13:59
I love your blog (so happy I found it!), so you’re on my list for the Versatile Blogger Award. 🙂 http://carolynmalone.wordpress.com/2013/09/13/the-versatile-blogger-award/
Sep 13, 2013 @ 15:51:59
Wow! Thank you so much for the nomination and the wonderful words, really lovely of you! 🙂
Sep 13, 2013 @ 16:01:37
You’re welcome… and very deserving! Keep up the excellent work. 🙂
Sep 26, 2013 @ 07:07:57
Thanks for visiting my blog and now I have found you too. Great photo’s reminding me of how much I love England, Cornwall being one of my favourite places….. And what a beautiful girl Mutley is!
Sep 26, 2013 @ 08:40:54
Thanks for stopping by, glad you enjoyed some of my photos. Cornwall is wonderful and also one of my favourite places to be… I expect it’s very different to South Africa though! Mutley is lovely… my constant companion! 😀
Oct 10, 2013 @ 09:49:39
Thank you for the kind words and stopping by. I am happy to say my issue is over. 🙂
Oct 10, 2013 @ 12:59:39
Glad you’re all sorted and back up and running properly! 🙂
Nov 04, 2013 @ 21:01:38
Mutley looks like such a sweet dog. Love your photos!
Thanks for stopping by and liking by photo of the horizon for the weekly photo challenge,
Nov 05, 2013 @ 01:45:47
You are most welcome and thank you too for your kind comments! Mutley is indeed a sweet and wonderful dog 🙂
Nov 05, 2013 @ 06:22:59
so nice to be able to have a pet, 🙂
Dec 01, 2013 @ 21:04:17
Nice!
Dec 01, 2013 @ 23:57:50
Thank you! 🙂
Feb 03, 2014 @ 07:11:11
Mutley looks beautiful! What a lovely blog you have! X
Feb 03, 2014 @ 09:16:46
Thank you so much! Mutley is indeed a beautiful girl…though by the time we get back from the swampy, muddy woods later this morning she won’t look so pretty, more like she’s wearing black welly boots! 😀
Feb 10, 2014 @ 10:23:53
Thank you for liking my post. Your photos are wonderful and I hope to see more of your works. Motley looks beautiful here too.
Feb 10, 2014 @ 11:08:46
Thank you so much for your lovely words and for taking the time to look through some of my posts… I’m very happy that you enjoyed my photos! 🙂
Mar 31, 2014 @ 19:27:34
I’m so glad you liked my weekly challenge as it brought me to your wonderful blog! I love that you embrace whatever captures your fancy. I’ve enjoyed spending just a few moments meandering through your wonderful pictures and have enjoyed each one. I am leaving a trail of likes. Congratulations on the one-year mark! You have a new fan and follower 🙂
Mar 31, 2014 @ 20:49:24
Hey there Stacy! Thanks so much for taking the time to look through some of my photos, for the trail of likes and your wonderful comments! Really lovely to have you on board! I too have enjoyed looking through some of your posts today and look forward to seeing more! 🙂
Apr 08, 2014 @ 04:09:26
Thanks so much for the follow! I’m chuffed to nuts 😀
Aug 21, 2014 @ 19:00:57
Hi there! Thanks for stopping by and looking at my blog! If you have any suggestions, requests or travel questions just let me know! I’m on my way over to your blog to see what you are up to! Love Mutley!!!!!! CadyLuckLeedy
Aug 22, 2014 @ 00:24:33
Hi, thank you too… and welcome aboard! I enjoyed what I saw of your blog and look forward to catching up with more! 🙂
Jan 21, 2015 @ 01:26:24
Beautiful photos, lovely blog and I love dogs, so here I come aboard. Cheers 🙂 Irina
Jan 21, 2015 @ 11:39:42
Haha thank you so much for your lovely comments, most appreciated and so happy you’ve come aboard…welcome! 🙂
Jan 27, 2015 @ 19:37:29
Some fabulous photos here – I love the one of your beautiful photogenic dog. Following you and looking forward to more!
Jan 28, 2015 @ 23:23:04
Hi! Thank you for taking the time to look through some of my photos and your lovely comments… much appreciated and welcome aboard! 🙂