I started to do lot of experimental photography with stills. I don't have lot of good objects around the house to experiment except plants, fruits or vegetables, or baked stuff. The above are orchids I took photo of few weeks ago. The orchids were against the window with lot of back light, but by playing with exposures I was able to get this beautiful effect. The best photo yet I took of the flower, and I was able to use it on the Easter cards I created for my family this year.
So what is forty years in the making of my life. Well today I turned 40 years old. All I can say I am happy. There were good things and bad things in my life. So what is the secret: I choose to remember good things, and the bad things I choose to learn from. Hopefully I can have another 40 good years ahead.
'Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.' ~ a quote by Mark Twain.
I'll be 60 this year. Time does fly by.
ReplyDeleteHappy 40th birthday.
I love this photograph and can see why you would use it for your Easter cards. It's indeed beautiful.
Have a terrific day. :)
Magic shot! Happy birthday as well! 40 down 40+ to go!
ReplyDeleteTake Care,
Peter
Happpppppy Birthday!!!! I distantly remember 40. Or maybe that was 50. No, it must have been 40. ;-)
ReplyDeleteAn excellent photograph, Anna!
ReplyDeleteHere's to at least another wonderful 40 years!
Happy Birthday! I hope you won't mind if I still consider you a youngster. Your photo of the orchid is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday. "40 down 40+ to go!" Cheers.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday.
ReplyDeleteNice flower pic!
no words! simply awesome!
ReplyDeleteA late Happy Birthday from Italy!
ReplyDeleteI love the light coming from this picture.
ReplyDeleteNice picture... I think I should take out my CanonD90 as well- it's spring time!
ReplyDeleteand happy birthday!
Hope you have another wonderful 40 years Anna, happy birthday! Indeed a beautiful image, excellent lighting and gorgeous colors. Great work Anna!
ReplyDeleteMe gusta mucho esta fotografía. Feliz cumpleaños Anna.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great photo!!! Happy birthday!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful... wonderful anna. Many more congrats and wishes on your 40th. Very true about age, and its mind matters and not the numbers. Excellent photography anna. I expected Matthew post which u said last time to write about.
ReplyDeleteHave a great time dear :)
Happy Birthday Anna! And, as usual, that is a spectacular photo! I like that quote too.
ReplyDeleteHi Anna, happy belated birthday. May all your wishes come true! I like your orchid photo, it really is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBelated Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteA enjoyed looking around in your blog. Wonderful photos and quotes.
Hi Anna! Beautiful composition and fabulous amaranth ...
ReplyDeleteYour photo is beautiful! It's filled with light!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to you, dear Anna. Alas, you are still so young!
May all the years ahead of you be happy and blessed with health and creativity. And no regrets.
I agree that it's important to remember the good things.
This is a gorgeous picture.
ReplyDeleteAnd happy belated 40th too you! My mom hit that milestone a few years ago.
--JB
Someone told me that 40 is the new 20...lol I bet its more fun than that. :) Congratulations Anna and belated Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteAnna,
ReplyDeleteI love your photos. Always nice to see them.
Happy belated birthday! You have such a good attitude about life.
Robin
I really do like this photo. The color is so delicate.
ReplyDeleteI like to say "Happy Birthday" though it might be a little too late, it's almost your birthday again. I'll be 60 this year, I can't believe I'm that old. I'm glad you are happy in life and for sure I hope you will have at least another happy 40 years ahead. After that we will talk again, lol.
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