Who do you make smile, and who makes you smile, asks The Daily Artisan??! “The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them.” (Paulo Coelho) “We are making photographs to understand what our lives mean to us.” (Ralph Hattersley) What are three things you do to live a bold life of passion, asks The Daily Artisan??! “Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” (Desmond Tutu) “I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in.” (John Muir) “Every day one should at least hear one little song, read one good poem, see one fine painting and — if at all possible — speak a few sensible words.” (Johann Wolfgang von Goethe) There are many things I enjoy about photography, and one is to take an object – like this artichoke – and really study it from outside to inside… On a day with no obligations or responsibilities, how would you perfectly spend it, asks The Daily Artisan??! Mine would include the … What are five things that bring you contentment, asks The Daily Artisan??! (Ah … the first quote pretty much says it all for me!) … Exciting news to report! With five new photography wins, I’ve now reached a total of 200 wins in Instagram competitions! … What are three things that make you happy — and also three new things you’d like to do that will make you happy — asks The Daily Artisan??! “Creativity doesn’t wait for that perfect moment. It fashions its own perfect moments out of ordinary ones.” (Bruce Garrabrandt) “As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.” (Johann Wolfgang von Goethe) Where will you go — or what will you do — next to follow your heart, asks The Daily Artisan??! “An animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language.” (Martin Buber) Where do you go to “see life at a pace at which you can actually observe nuance,” asks The Daily Artisan??! The past six weeks have been busy ones for me, and also exciting ones with 45 new photography competition wins on Instagram — bringing the grand total now to 195! … What’s in your imagination these days, asks The Daily Artisan??! “Life is a magical journey, so travel endlessly to unfold its profound and heart touching beauty.” (Debasish Mridha) “Some beautiful paths can’t be discovered without getting lost.” (Erol Ozan) “The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera.” (Dorothea Lange) “The world of life, of spontaneity, the world of dawn and sunset and starlight, the world of soil and sunshine, of meadow and woodland, of hickory and oak and maple and hemlock and pineland forests, of wildlife dwelling around us, of the river and its wellbeing -– all of this is the integral community in which we live.” (Thomas Berry) “Attitude is a choice. Happiness is a choice. Optimism is a choice. Kindness is a choice. Giving is a choice. Respect is a choice. Whatever choice you make makes you. Choose wisely.” (Roy T. Bennett) “Be uniquely you. Stand out. Shine. Be colorful. The world needs your prismatic soul!” (Amy Leigh Mercree) “The cow is of the bovine ilk: One end is moo, the other, milk.” (Ogden Nash) “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do…” (Mark Twain) What’s something new you’re curious to learn more about or how to do, asks The Daily Artisan??! “It is always a good idea to be good and kind to yourself …” (Gift Gugu Mona) “What we do see depends mainly on what we … .” (John Lubbock) “The flower that follows the sun does so even in cloudy days.” (Robert Leighton) What’s pink and reminds you of your childhood, asks The Daily Artisan??! (My answer is …!) As we start the new year, what will you explore with Mother Nature, asks The Daily Artisan??! Happy New Year! Let me start out by just saying I’m not a big fan of squirrels. (Sorry to any and all squirrel lovers!) … Yesterday when I was photographing for The Daily Artisan at a local rescue/rehabilitation center for birds and animals, it occurred to me that I was seeing a lot of pairs!… “Your attitude is like a box of crayons that color your world…” (Allen Klein) In case you’re wondering, this white ibis is standing in the orange reflection of a nearby flamingo’s long neck!… This white ibis flew up to a perch higher than the rest of the birds and gave a little speech of… This is my favorite (so far!) flamingo photograph as it reminds me of an … Merry Christmas! Even in south Florida, the temperature today is in the most unusual 30s, and I’m watching how low it’s going across the country where many of you are!… Can you see something beautiful today that ordinarily you pass by as just, well, ordinary, asks The Daily Artisan??! “Be different. Be original. Nobody will remember a specific flower in a garden filled with thousands of the same yellow flower – but they will remember the one that managed to change its color to purple.” (Suzy Kassem) What magic do you value most in your life, asks The Daily Artisan??! “Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.” Is there a flower that brings back recollections of your childhood, asks The Daily Artisan, and if so, which flower and what memories??! “Leave the roads; take the trails.” What has nature quietly taught you about life, asks The Daily Artisan??! “There’s nothing like sitting back and talking to your cows.” (Russell Crowe) “Art is what we call…the thing an artist does. It’s not the medium or the oil or the price or whether it hangs on a wall or you eat it. What matters, what makes it art, is that the person who made it…” (Seth Godin) “A slight breeze would make the leaves dance and the sun’s rays would flicker through the branches and throw beautiful patterns of shadow and light on the ground.” (Martha Begley Schade) What makes your heart sing loudest when looking at or taking a photograph, asks The Daily Artisan??! As we approach the holidays, I’ll be photographing and posting some family favorites, like this lovely little doll who’s actually a Christmas tree ornament! … “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” (Clare Boothe Luce) “Don’t compare her to sunshine and roses when she’s clearly orchids and moonlight.” (Melody Lee) “Love is of all the passions the strongest, for it attacks simultaneously the head, the heart, and the senses.” (Lao Tzu) It’s been a while since I’ve gotten to visit “my” cows, but recently when I went out to see them, they were acting so silly and funny!… “Child, you have to learn to see things in the right proportions. Learn to see great things great and small things small.” (Corrie Ten Boom) “The world calls them its singers and poets and artists and storytellers, but they are just people who have never forgotten the way to fairyland.” (L. M. Montgomery) What’s an example of vitality you bring to world around you, asks The Daily Artisan??!… Today I received my 150th photography win in Instagram competitions, and it was an EXTRA special one!… “We went down into the silent garden. Dawn is the time when nothing breathes, the hour of silence. Everything is transfixed, only the light moves.” (Leonora Carrington) “She looked like a radiant little cherub fallen to earth.” (Kathy Love) What new will you wake with tomorrow, asks The Daily Artisan??! … Tonight I’m so happy to report the milestone of reaching 150 photography wins in Instagram competitions! … What’s a new beginning you’re eager to start (and another one you know you need to), asks The Daily Artisan??!… With my photography for The Daily Artisan, I love vibrant colors – all colors! Fruits and vegetables are some of the most colorful subjects to photograph (and there’s always a snack afterwards)! … Yesterday in Punta Gorda, I spent time with a pair of (Mr. and Mrs.) Florida sandhill cranes, and they were fascinating to watch and photograph! … Today’s post is a throwback to one I wrote last year called “Those Cherished Childhood Southern Dishes.” It included my kitchen recreation of the tacos station I grew up with!… “Our truest life is when we are in dreams awake.” (Henry David Thoreau) “And the secret garden bloomed and bloomed and every morning revealed new miracles.” (Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden) Happy Thanksgiving! “To find the universal elements enough; to find the air and the water exhilarating; to be refreshed by a morning walk or an evening saunter… to be thrilled by the stars at night; to be elated over a bird’s nest or a wildflower in spring — these are some of the rewards of the simple life.” (John Burroughs) “And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” (Roald Dahl) “Be soft, don’t let the world make you hard. Be gentle, don’t let the people make you difficult. Be kind, don’t let the realities of life steal your sweetness and make you heartless.” (Nurudeen Ushawu) “Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” (Marcel Proust) “There are certain half-dreaming moods of mind in which we naturally steal away from noise and glare – and seek some quiet haunt where…” (Washington Irving) My little vintage dolls are made of porcelain and bisque, and they range in height from 2″ to 4.5″, shorter than a teacup! Some I’ve found in antique stores over the years, and some were… If you could have any five people sitting around your table for a baked blueberry dessert and conversation, who would you choose, asks The Daily Artisan??! One year ago today (November 16), I launched The Daily Artisan with a website (social media came a bit later) – all with a commitment to encourage and practice creativity every day!… When your community has been hit by a massive disaster like Hurricane Ian – and so many people have lost lives, homes, and peace and safety of mind — celebrating non-important things just doesn’t feel right… “All gardeners live in beautiful places because they make them so.” (Joseph Joubert) “During the meal I consume every last bite of my shrimp and grits, relishing the uniquely Southern combinations: tart lemon juice, savory scallions, crisp bacon, and a dash of paprika all mixed in with…” (Julie Cantrell) “Sweet, crazy conversations full of half sentences, daydreams and misunderstandings more thrilling than understanding could ever be.” (Toni Morrison) “The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” (Carl Gustav Jung) “In the end, you will not see the physical beauty in others that caught your eye, but the fire that burned….” (Shannon L. Alder) “An absolute patience. Trees stand up to their knees in fog. The fog slowly flows uphill. White cobwebs, the grass leaning where deer have looked for apples…” (Denise Levertov) What do you dream about when standing in front of a magnificently unfolding setting sun?… “Ambition is a dream with a V8 engine. Ain’t nowhere else in the world where you can go from driving a truck to a Cadillac overnight.” (Elvis Presley) “Love is the voice under all silences, the hope which has no opposite in fear; the strength so strong mere force is feebleness: the truth more first than sun, more last than star.” (e.e. cummings) “Authenticity is a collection of choices that we have to make every day. It’s about the choice to show up and be real. The choice to be honest. The choice to let our true selves be seen.”(Brené Brown) Recently when I was out photographing cows, some of them acted like they were playing hide and seek with me! … Tonight was the first time in a while I’ve photographed sunset over … “And one day she discovered that she was fierce, and strong, and full of fire, and that not even she could hold herself back because her passion burned brighter than her fears.” (Mark Anthony) “I don’t ask for the meaning of the song of a bird or the rising of the sun on a misty morning. There they are, and they are beautiful.” (Pete Hamill) My grandfathers and my great-grandfathers on both Mother’s and Daddy’s sides of the family were farmers in Georgia, and I have … “The first breath of autumn was in the air, a prodigal feeling, a feeling of wanting, taking, and keeping before it is too late.” (J. L. Carr) “She decided to free herself, dance into the wind, …” (Monique Duval) “When witches go riding, …” (Unknown) “My mantra has always been to have zero regrets in life. Everything I do at one speed: I go all-out.” (Apolo Ohno) “The secret to walkin’ on water is knowing where the rocks are.” (Bootsy Collins) “I woke up early and took the first train to take me away from the city… (Charlotte Eriksson) “Your heart and soul are full of beautiful, colorful, vibrant threads, and you deserve to shine.” (Jamie Edelbrock) “Whether outwardly or inwardly, whether in space or time, the farther we penetrate the unknown, the vaster and more marvelous it becomes.” (Charles Lindbergh) Wind or water. Hurricane, pray tell, which will it be this time? Which will take our people? … “It is not easy to walk alone in the country without musing upon something.” (Charles Dickens) The $4 bunch of mixed flowers I brought home to photograph (and posted) 8 days ago was pretty much finished when I deconstructed them to make flat lay designs 4 days later … except for … This afternoon I spent some time communing with cows, including this adorable mama and baby pair! The little one was at times rambunctious, shy, hungry, and curious about my camera … “Nothing is ever really lost to us as long as we remember it.” (L.M. Montgomery) “What was hard to suffer is sweet to remember.” (Seneca) All the places I usually go to photograph flowers were heavily damaged by Hurricane Ian, and visits aren’t possible yet. Last week I saw a $4 bunch of mixed flowers in the grocery store and … “Our lives are stories in which we write, direct and star in the leading role. Some chapters are happy while others bring lessons to learn, but we always have the power to be the heroes of our own adventures.” (Joelle Speranza) “All the flowers of the tomorrows are in the seeds of today.” (Indian Proverb) “Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” (Roald Dahl) “I hope you will go out and let stories happen to you, and that you will work them, water them with your blood and tears and your laughter till they bloom, till you yourself burst into bloom.” (Clarissa Pinkola Estes) “In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they’re still beautiful.” (Alice Walker) Yesterday I stumbled on this Great Blue Heron and spent an hour watching and photographing him stalking prey for lunch… This morning I got out early under complete darkness to my location, and quietly sat in the car 30 minutes waiting on the sun to rise. It was a “Florida-brisk” 70 degrees with a soft breeze, and the changing colors of the sky were beautiful — starting with fiery orange and yellow… These photographs are from my backyard 24 hours after Hurricane Ian hit Lee County, Florida — and 24 hours earlier during the storm. Gratefully, I’m among those whose lives and homes were spared… “Everything in nature invites us constantly to be what we are.” (Gretel Ehrlich) Win #100 came in tonight for photography competitions on Instagram, and I’m thrilled with the accompanying increase in visibility for The Daily Artisan!… SHE silently raised the camera to her face with trembling hands and drawn breath so as to not disturb a precious moment of what was unfolding before her eyes seen before but always new… I’m excited to report this morning that six more photographs selected as features in Instagram competitions brings the total number of wins now to #99!… When I photographed and posted earlier photos of these hydrangeas 11 days ago, I had no idea that now as they fade, little white flowers would emerge… More cows … what can I say?? I love cows! I’ve been naming them even though, for the record, I don’t own these cows and have no such naming rights! Regardless … check out their (new) names!… This morning I got out early to photograph the sun coming up — and returned to this location so I’d have the lines as silhouettes… During the Golden Hour for approximately one hour before sunset, photography subjects are bathed in extraordinarily beautiful light. I’ve been taking advantage of this glorious time to experiment with photographing different items, and today I have for you Gala apples in the Golden Hour!… The graceful flight of a bird is something beautiful to see — and in today’s photographs, I had the opportunity to capture some quiet bird moments before flight begins… I found a couple of birds hanging out on fence posts. The foreground bird was acting like a normal bird – BUT – the one in the background was behaving very erratically and caught my eye!… These past few weeks have been great with 24 more photographs selected as features in Instagram competitions – bringing the total now to 93 wins!… From my below adventure on Sunday, the shots posted today are of some cows with BIG personalities!… From my below adventure yesterday, the shots posted today are of a burrowing owl who spent about an hour with me while I was photographing cows!… This morning I got out early with my camera before daylight to a rural spot 15 minutes away from home. I was expecting to photograph the darkness into daybreak but was pleasantly surprised by the addition of thick fog!… “Sometimes in the waves of change we find our true direction.” (Unknown) “He tried to imagine the sound of the color red.” (Pete Hamill) All of a sudden, the skies parted – and a gorgeous Golden Hour (make that exactly 6 minutes, no hour!) emerged. I grabbed my camera and got some shots off before the magical light was gone as suddenly as it appeared!… “Don’t compare her to sunshine and roses when she’s clearly orchids and moonlight.” -Melody Lee In addition to photographing obvious, pretty things, something I enjoy about outdoor photography is the opportunity to scout around for unexpected things behind the scenes… Although the “fall” weather here in south Florida still is hot hot hot with rain rain rain — it is nice to be able to get fresh vegetables and fruits (to photograph and eat)! Here are a few of the … Bringing together unrelated things to style as scenes for your photography is a lot of fun – and the best part is there are no rules. You’re limited only by your imagination – so gather up those photo props!… This is a vintage fishing rod and a Pflueger “Captain” saltwater, fly-fishing reel with its original copper line — that I found years ago and brought home with me… Where will your daydreams take you today??! Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022) As I’ve posted about before, one of my favorite things to bake (and photograph from start to finish) is the galette — a rustic, delicious dessert created by the French (but of course)!… What are you daydreaming about today??! Flowers in all their varied colors and shapes are amazing, and they provide wonderful subjects for photography. Today I’m posting three I shot this weekend at Lakes Park Botanical Garden — they each have the dramatic, dark green leaves and backgrounds that really showcase a flower… Today I spent time with some Florida cows for photographs — and I’d describe various ones as (1) entirely disinterested; (2) a daisy-eating Houdini artist; (3) slightly (?) grumpy; or (4) cooling off at the swimmin’ hole on a very hot day!… Day 10 of the Paloma Roses I recently photographed and posted arrived today, and I’m surprised by the color change in the faded version. The freshly bought flowers reminded me … Mini carnations take center stage in pink today! Like yesterday’s first time photographing Delphinium, today’s also is a first for me – the Purple Matsumoto Aster – and they’re such cheerful flowers! I’d like to say I planned the whimsical, polka-dot bokeh up and down the stems … but … it was a macro-lens happy surprise! One of the things I like about photography is shooting something that’s new to you — and taking the opportunity to learn about it. Today was a good example… Today is a throwback to a blog post I did called “The Creative Life Is The Beautiful Life,” which features some items I treasure and used to style a scene for flat lay photographs… “Be aware of your own worth, use all of your power to achieve it. Create an ocean from a dewdrop. Do not beg for light from the moon, obtain it from the spark within you.” — Muhammad Iqbal This past week has been great with eight photographs selected as features in Instagram competition – bringing the total to 69 wins! I’m excited and appreciative about the increased exposure … “Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light.” – Theodore Roethke “Earth laughs in flowers.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson “Open the bloom of your heart and become a gift of … Today I visited the (wonderful!) Wonder Gardens in Bonita Springs — a place that rescues, rehabs, and homes unreleasable animals, birds, reptiles, and fish. Although it was a typical steaming … Yesterday afternoon I got a bunch of Paloma Roses but by the time I was home a dark-skies thunderstorm had come up. My natural light was gone, so I waited to photograph them this morning. Waterdrops feel so fresh on most everything, especially flowers! Enjoy your day from The Daily Artisan — and remember to do something (small or large) that’s creative … Last night’s dusk turning into sunset turning into nightfall … ah. It was a beautiful, dizzying jumble of indigo blue and burnished gold … oh, how I love dusk as … It would be hard to say which I enjoyed most: (1) baking these yummy, double-chocolate-espresso muffins; (2) photographing them; or (3) eating some before I gave away the rest as … Driving around town looking for flowers to photograph, the assignment I gave myself was (1) flowers or berries had to be no larger than a dime, and (2) backgrounds had … Tonight’s sunsetting skies were full of clouds — and although oranges and yellows did not make an appearance — shades of blue delivered on beauty! The blues kept changing as … Last night’s sunset was magnificent! I grabbed my camera and ran outdoors to soak it in. Seriously, who could ever become tired of seeing these gorgeous skies over Florida??! “Never … One of my favorite places is in the kitchen baking or cooking while photographing the results (before eating them)! Everything from fancy cakes to sheet pan suppers to pizzas — … A (1) piece of burlap; (2) Kodak 35mm camera that went through the Korean War with Daddy; (3) $4 bunch of carnations; and (4) shopkeeper’s antique ledger with daily coat … Today I met someone for lunch and then stopped by the market on the way home to continue working on a project. I had a list of a few things … “A time when sky blue love bids farewell to the day and before dusk falls, the sunset ignites the smoldering embers of the moonlit soul.” ―Virginia Alison “Nature is painting … When styling scenes for these light-green and fuchsia carnations, my thoughts went to a creamy vase and linen napkin — as well as a fuchsia ribbon I’d stashed away in … These last few days have been a whirlwind of photographs entered into various competitions receiving wins — with six selected as Instagram features since Friday! Now at a total of … Some days it’s all about the … This morning I grabbed my camera and headed out to an authentic part of Old Florida that still operates today — the shrimp boats at Fort Myers Beach. Our shrimp … Sometimes it’s fun to get your hands (and everything around you) messy when staging a still life shot. These spices were a great example of that, and the messier the … Photographing cottage roses with their yellow, gold, red, and magenta hues did not disappoint! I shot these a while back but tonight there are some new photos previously unposted. My … Frankly, I feel like pinching myself each time a photograph is selected in competition as an Instagram feature! The first win felt surreal, as have the ones that followed — … Today I’m happy to report two new wins (#54 and #55) as photography competition features by Instagram hubs! The first is a a photograph of last night’s moon framed by … During this time of year in south Florida, we typically have at least one big thunder and lightning storm every day — and they often will turn into sunsets of … “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” – Audrey Hepburn “Every flower blooms in its own time.” – Ken Petti “Open the bloom of your heart and become a gift … “If you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden.” -Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret … “Who knows what may lie around the next corner? There may be a window somewhere ahead. It may look out on a field of sunflowers.” -Joe … When I see white flowers with dark green leaves, it makes me think of traditional and timeless. It’s one of my favorite color combinations, and here are several photographs from … Today I’m excited to report two new wins as photography competition features by Instagram hubs! The first is a photograph of two parrots (by a nature hub), and the second … Yesterday I posted several photographs of flowers with a quiet, muted personality — but today’s shots are more like party flowers with lots of colors and movement. Party on, flowers, … One of the things I find so enjoyable about photographing flowers is how their personalities seem to take on surrounding influences such as the amount of light; the time of … Tonight, I’m happy to report The Daily Artisan has had a whirlwind past few days with five new wins in Instagram photography competitions (bringing the total number to 51 so … PINK cotton candy, ballet slippers, strawberry ice cream, tulle skirts, hair ribbons, babies’ cheeks … and … There are lots of places in the world with beautiful sunsets and sunrises, but Florida’s have to be a standout among them! I photographed back-to-back spectacular ones last night and … Here are some photographs of a beach bird hanging around yesterday’s net casting for fishing bait. In this first photo, you’ll see a rather sedate bird (with great posture!) — … Here are some photographs I shot of throwing a cast net for bait out on the beach early this morning. Many years ago when I learned to throw a cast … From a reluctant bird photographer (they can swoop at your camera on a moment’s notice…), I’m happy regardless to announce that another bird photograph has won a feature spot in … PURPLE plums, sunsets, blueberries, butterflies, grape jelly, tulle skirts … and … YELLOW sunshine, lemon candies, rubber duckies, butterflies, golden retrievers, rain boots … and … Little treasures found on an aimless wander … Blue skies overhead and sunshine on the lily pond … ah, … Best ending to a perfect … … A handful of $4 pink daisies from the grocery store can be as fun to photograph as expensive florist flowers! What will you do creatively … Hold your breath for the beauty that catches in your throat to last – just – one – more – … Moments like this don’t ever leave … Today I was thrilled to learn my photograph of white and magenta orchids has been selected as a featured winner by an Instagram hub for orchids! It was my first … ““If I had a flower for every time I thought of you, I could walk in my garden forever.” – Alfred Lord Tennyson “May the petals teach me the art … Very exciting news to share today! Some of the photography competition hubs on Instagram sometimes will select multiple pictures from a single photographer and feature them as a group gallery … “Bloom beautifully, dangerously, loudly, softly, however you need just bloom.” – Rupi Kaur “There are always flowers for those who want to see them.” – Henri Matisse “And the day … Certainly I never set out to be a BIRD photographer, but some of the photos are doing well in Instagram competitions, including two more wins today! This second one was … Certainly I never set out to be a BIRD photographer, but some of the photos are doing well in Instagram competitions, including two more wins today! The first one is … Colors pop against neutral backgrounds like black, white, grey, and dark green — and some of the photos I took yesterday at Naples Botanical Garden have this colorsplash look with … Two of my photographs of colorful birds have been selected as Instagram features! This second one was for a themed hub of “Wildlife,” and it’s a weekend shot of two … Two of my photographs of colorful birds have been selected as features on Instagram hubs! The first one is the shot of the bad-attitude bird I blogged about in “Red … “Everything in nature invites us constantly to be what we are.” -Gretel Ehrlich Follow The Daily Artisan on Facebook and Instagram @thedailyartisan, and check out The Daily Artisan online store … “A garden to walk in and immensity to dream in – what more could he ask? A few flowers at his feet and above him the stars.” ― Victor Hugo, … Today I visited and photographed Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, and this was the closest (safety restricted) I’ve ever been able to get to Athena to photograph her! She seemed … Is there a more summer feeling than turquoise?! Follow The Daily Artisan on Facebook and Instagram @thedailyartisan, and check out The Daily Artisan online store for note cards of my … Photographs of a purple and pink sunsetting sky, and Thomas Edison’s original movie projector invention have been selected in competitions as features on Instagram hubs! This second one was for … Photographs of a purple and pink sunsetting sky, and Thomas Edison’s original movie projector invention have been selected in competitions as features on Instagram hubs! The first one is a … Usually I shoot brightly colored flowers, animals, and other things because it’s my favorite photography, but some times I like to mix it up with different looks. On Sunday, I … Today I entered a photography competition with the theme of “Red and Yellow,” and as I reviewed my archives for pictures to submit, I was reminded of the vast differences … Two of my flower photographs have been selected in competitions as features on Instagram hubs! This second one was for a hub’s themed competition of “Peach,” and it’s a studio … Two of my flower photographs have been selected in competitions as features on Instagram hubs! The first one is a shot that previously won from a different hub. It’s the … This afternoon I was on a wooden footbridge, and this alligator swam about 50 feet in a straight line directly to me. I waited until the last possible moment to … If you haven’t eaten fried mullet, you haven’t eaten fish. Plain and simple! How’s this for today’s typical south Florida afternoon in July — (1) storm clouds making up for … Actually I’m more of a dusk/sunset person than sunrise but some mornings I get out early with my camera — and enjoy the fresh start to a new day! This … Here’s an example of why you should never leave home without your camera! I stumbled on this working fountain in the courtyard of a very old chapel in Florida. I … Today this white peacock photograph was selected as an Instagram hub feature, and I’m delighted the animal gets to make a winning debut on social media! Some of my previous … Sunsetting skies over Florida are something … In this photograph I recently took, can you be fascinated by the detail – and yet freaked out by the creature?? I think so – yes on both counts! Follow … I’m happy to report today that two of my photographs have been selected in Instagram competitions! This second one was for a hub that selects feature photographs of wildlife, and … It’s with great excitement I’ve learned today that two photographs have been selected as features by Instagram hubs – the first a photo of a compote bowl with strawberries, and … … Follow The Daily Artisan on Facebook and Instagram @thedailyartisan, and check out The Daily Artisan online store for note cards of my … Animals can be quite flexible, similar to ballerinas and gymnasts! Sometimes when photographing them it can be comical seeing how they contort their bodies for various reasons including sleeping and …Ref # Image Title Summary Categories Author Date 2023448 
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Pretty, Powerful Pink Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans January 3, 2023 2023416 
Exploring With Mother Nature Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans January 2, 2023 2023415 
Happy New Year 2023! Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans January 1, 2023 2022414 
Sneaky Squirrel Photography Susan Evans December 31, 2022 2022413 
Seeing Double??! Photography Susan Evans December 30, 2022 2022412 
Bright Colors, Bright Life! Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans December 29, 2022 2022411 
Color Coordination! Photography Susan Evans December 28, 2022 2022410 
Ibis Talk Photography Susan Evans December 27, 2022 2022409 
Flamingo Fever Photography Susan Evans December 26, 2022 2022408 
Merry Christmas 2022! Photography Susan Evans December 25, 2022 2022407 
Merry Christmas Eve 2022! Photography Susan Evans December 24, 2022 2022406 
The Beautiful Ordinary Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans December 23, 2022 2022405 
Be You! Be The “Purple!” Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans December 22, 2022 2022404 
The Magic Around You! Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans December 21, 2022 2022403 
Countdown To Christmas … !
(Hamilton Wright Mabie)Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans December 20, 2022 2022402 
The Flowers Of Our Childhood Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans December 19, 2022 2022401 
Finding Your Trails In Life
(Pythagoras)Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans December 18, 2022 2022400 
The Nature Of Our World Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans December 17, 2022 2022399 
Do You Talk To Animals … And Do They Talk Back To You??! Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans December 16, 2022 2022398 
What’s Your Art In Life??! Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans December 15, 2022 2022397 
Dancing Leaves And Spilling Light … Ah! Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans December 14, 2022 2022396 
The Photograph Is Part The Photographer Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans December 13, 2022 2022395 
As We Approach The Holidays… Photography Susan Evans December 12, 2022 2022394 
Simple Elegance Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans December 11, 2022 2022393 
The Incomparable Orchid Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans December 10, 2022 2022392 
Your Passion Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans December 9, 2022 2022391 
Comical Cows! Photography Susan Evans December 8, 2022 2022390 
Perspective. Proportion. Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans December 7, 2022 2022389 
On Wings To Fairyland … Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans December 6, 2022 2022388 
Uniquely, Your Vitality! Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans December 5, 2022 2022387 
Exciting Photography News! Photography Susan Evans December 4, 2022 2022386 
Looking To The Light Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans December 3, 2022 2022385 
Magic Of Your Mind Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans December 2, 2022 2022384 
Our Strength Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans December 1, 2022 2022383 
150 Photography Competition Wins Now Reached With Newest Eight! Photography Susan Evans November 30, 2022 2022382 
Here’s To New Beginnings! What’s Yours?! Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans November 30, 2022 2022381 
The Colorful Life Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans November 29, 2022 2022380 
Hanging With Mr. And Mrs. Florida Sandhill Crane Photography Susan Evans November 28, 2022 2022379 
Throwback Tacos (And Other Favorites From A Southern Childhood)! Baking & Cooking Susan Evans November 27, 2022 2022378 
Your Truest Life Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans November 26, 2022 2022377 
Where Is Your Secret Garden??! Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans November 25, 2022 2022376 
Happy Thanksgiving 2022! Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans November 24, 2022 2022375 
A Joyful Simple Life Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans November 23, 2022 2022374 
Where Do You Find Your Magic??! Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans November 22, 2022 2022373 
Be Soft Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans November 21, 2022 2022372 
Whose Soul Do You Make Blossom??! Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans November 20, 2022 2022371 
Building Your Air Castles Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans November 19, 2022 2022370 
Pretties From The Past Photography Susan Evans November 18, 2022 2022369 
The Beauty Of The Blueberry Baking & Cooking Susan Evans November 17, 2022 2022368 
Happy One-Year Anniversary Today To The Daily Artisan! Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans November 16, 2022 2022366 
42 New Photography Wins in Competition! Photography Susan Evans November 15, 2022 2022365 
Where Do You Find The Beauty In Your Life? Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans November 14, 2022 2022364 
What Are YOUR Three Favorite Southern Foods??! Baking & Cooking Susan Evans November 13, 2022 2022363 
“Sweet Crazy Conversations Full Of Half Sentences, Daydreams And Misunderstandings…” Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans November 12, 2022 2022362 
“The Privilege Of A Lifetime Is To…” Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans November 11, 2022 2022361 
“In The End…” Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans November 10, 2022 2022360 
When Reading A Quote Once Just Isn’t Enough … Photography Susan Evans November 9, 2022 2022359 
When Standing Before A Magnificently Unfolding Setting Sun … What Dreams Are In Your Heart??! Photography Susan Evans November 8, 2022 2022358 
Legendary Musicians and Cadillacs! Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans November 7, 2022 2022357 
In The Words of … Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans November 6, 2022 2022356 
Finding Your Authenticity, Your Treasure, Your Peace Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans November 5, 2022 2022355 
Camouflage Cows??! Photography Susan Evans November 4, 2022 2022354 
What Do You Think About When … ??! Photography Susan Evans November 3, 2022 2022353 
“And One Day She Discovered …” Photography Susan Evans November 2, 2022 2022352 
“I Don’t Ask For The Meaning Of …” Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans November 1, 2022 2022351 
We Literally Cannot Live Without Our … Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans October 31, 2022 2022350 
Autumn In South Florida?? Yes. Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans October 30, 2022 2022349 
What New Language Are You Creating??! Photography Susan Evans October 29, 2022 2022348 
When Witches Go Riding … ! Arts & Crafts Susan Evans October 28, 2022 2022347 
Going All-Out! Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans October 27, 2022 2022346 
Walkin’ On Water! Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans October 26, 2022 2022345 
Where Do You Find Your Best Silence??! Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans October 25, 2022 2022344 
What’s Your Level Of Vibrancy??! Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans October 24, 2022 2022343 
Where Next Will You Soar As In Never Before??! Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans October 23, 2022 2022342 
Hurricane, pray tell, which will it be this time? Photography Susan Evans October 22, 2022 2022341 
Where Do You Find Your Inspirations And Creativity?? Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans October 21, 2022 2022340 
Flowers Lasting Long! Photography Susan Evans October 20, 2022 2022339 
Sweetest Mama And Baby Photography Susan Evans October 19, 2022 2022338 
“Nothing Is Ever Really Lost To Us …” Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans October 18, 2022 2022337 
What was hard to suffer … Photography Susan Evans October 17, 2022 2022336 
Flat Lay Flower Designs – Petal By Petal Arts & Crafts Susan Evans October 16, 2022 2022335 
What Life Story Will You Create And Star In This Week??! Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans October 15, 2022 2022334 
What Seeds Are You Planting Today? Photography Susan Evans October 14, 2022 2022333 
Some Quotes I Find Inspiring … Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans October 13, 2022 2022332 
As You Bloom … Photography Susan Evans October 12, 2022 2022331 
My Morning’s Trees Photography Susan Evans October 11, 2022 2022330 
Silent. Stealthy. Successful. Photography Susan Evans October 10, 2022 2022329 
A Beautiful Early Morning Unfolds Before My Eyes Photography Susan Evans October 9, 2022 2022328 
The Difference In 24 Hours Photography Susan Evans October 8, 2022 2022327 
How Does Nature Live In Your World? Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans September 26, 2022 2022326 
Win #100 in Photography Competitions Comes In Tonight! Photography Susan Evans September 25, 2022 2022325 
Always New Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans September 25, 2022 2022324 
Now At Win #99 With Six Photographs Selected As Competition Features! Photography Susan Evans September 25, 2022 2022323 
Unexpected Flowers … Unexpected Glow Photography Susan Evans September 24, 2022 2022322 
A Cow By Any Other Name … Photography Susan Evans September 23, 2022 2022321 
What Is It About Silhouettes? Photography Susan Evans September 23, 2022 2022320 
Golden Hour For Gala Apples Photography Susan Evans September 22, 2022 2022319 
Part 5 (FINAL)– (Thursday/More Birds): An Early Morning Adventure With Camera In Hand Photography Susan Evans September 22, 2022 2022318 
Part 4 (Wednesday/Birds): An Early Morning Adventure With Camera In Hand Photography Susan Evans September 21, 2022 2022317 
Twenty-Four Photographs Selected As Competition Features Since Last Update! Photography Susan Evans September 20, 2022 2022316 
Part 3 (Tuesday/Cows): An Early Morning Adventure With Camera In Hand Photography Susan Evans September 20, 2022 2022315 
Part 2 (Monday/Owl): An Early Morning Adventure With Camera In Hand Photography Susan Evans September 19, 2022 2022314 
Part 1 (Sunday/Scene): An Early Morning Adventure With Camera In Hand Photography Susan Evans September 18, 2022 2022313 
When Time Stands Still Photography Susan Evans September 17, 2022 2022312 
RED: Rose, Rebel, Rhapsody, … Photography Susan Evans September 16, 2022 2022311 
So, So Swoonworthy … Photography Susan Evans September 15, 2022 2022310 
Dreaming Of Dreamy Flowers … Photography Susan Evans September 14, 2022 2022309 
Adventures Both Obvious And Hidden … Photography Susan Evans September 13, 2022 2022308 
It May Not Feel Like Fall Yet But At Least … Photography Susan Evans September 12, 2022 2022307 
What Will You Include In Your Photographs? Photography Susan Evans September 11, 2022 2022306 
With A Fishing Rod In Your Hand … Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans September 10, 2022 2022305 
More Daydreaming?? Yep! Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans September 9, 2022 2022304 
A Lifetime Of Service – Queen Elizabeth II Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans September 8, 2022 2022303 
Throwback To The Pears! Baking & Cooking Susan Evans September 7, 2022 2022302 
What Are You Daydreaming About Today??! Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans September 6, 2022 2022301 
Pay Attention To A Flower Today! Photography Susan Evans September 5, 2022 2022300 
Just Hanging Out With Florida Cows Photography Susan Evans September 4, 2022 2022299 
Fading Beauty Photography Susan Evans September 3, 2022 2022298 
Center Stage! Photography Susan Evans September 2, 2022 2022297 
Let Me Introduce You To … Photography Susan Evans September 1, 2022 2022296 
Learning Something New Photography Susan Evans August 31, 2022 2022294 
Setting The Scene Photography Susan Evans August 30, 2022 2022293 
Dewdrops … Photography Susan Evans August 29, 2022 2022291 
Eight Photographs Selected As Competition Features! Photography Susan Evans August 28, 2022 2022290 
Listen To The Wisdom Of (Pink) Flowers Photography Susan Evans August 27, 2022 2022289 
Animals, Fish, Reptiles And Birds … You Can Photograph It All At The Wonder Gardens! Photography Susan Evans August 26, 2022 2022288 
Paloma Roses … Or Strawberry Cheesecake?!
Paloma Roses are known by their creamy interiors and hot-pink petal edges. They make me think of strawberry cheesecake!Photography Susan Evans August 25, 2022 2022287 
Watching A Waterdrop … Drop! Photography Susan Evans August 24, 2022 2022286 
Indigo Blue and Burnished Gold Photography Susan Evans August 24, 2022 2022285 
Eat More Chocolate! Baking & Cooking Susan Evans August 23, 2022 2022284 
Small. Soft. Dreamy. Check, Check, Check! Photography Susan Evans August 22, 2022 2022283 
Shades of Blue Don’t Disappoint! Photography Susan Evans August 21, 2022 2022282 
Magnificent! Photography Susan Evans August 20, 2022 2022281 
What Will You Cook This Weekend??! Baking & Cooking Susan Evans August 19, 2022 2022280 
Throwback To Earlier Post Photography Susan Evans August 18, 2022 2022279 
Just Keep Walking! Photography Susan Evans August 17, 2022 2022278 
Sunset. Dusk. The Moon. Ah… Photography Susan Evans August 16, 2022 2022277 
One Of Those “Not Sure When I’ll Ever Use It But Could Never Throw It Away” Moments Photography Susan Evans August 16, 2022 2022276 
Six Photographs Selected In Whirlwind Wins Since Friday! Photography Susan Evans August 15, 2022 2022275 
The Dreamy Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans August 15, 2022 2022274 
Old Florida But Still Bringing Us Shrimp! Photography Susan Evans August 14, 2022 2022273 
Get Messy Sometimes! Photography Susan Evans August 13, 2022 2022272 
Flowers Posing Pretty Photography Susan Evans August 12, 2022 2022271 
Nine Photographs Recently Selected As Instagram Features! Photography Susan Evans August 12, 2022 
Two Photographs Selected Today As Instagram Features! Photography Susan Evans August 11, 2022 2022269 
Never Too Much Blue Photography Susan Evans August 11, 2022 2022268 
Flower Words Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans August 10, 2022 2022267 
If You Look The Right Way … Uncategorized Susan Evans August 9, 2022 2022256 
Who Knows? Photography Susan Evans August 8, 2022 2022265 
Traditional. Timeless. Photography Susan Evans August 7, 2022 2022264 
Parrots And Pink Leaf Photographs Pick Up Competition Features Today! Photography Susan Evans August 7, 2022 2022263 
Partying Flowers! Photography Susan Evans August 6, 2022 2022262 
The Personalities Of Flowers Photography Susan Evans August 5, 2022 2022261 
Five Photographs Selected As Instagram Features — Bringing Total to 51! Photography Susan Evans August 5, 2022 2022260 
Pink … Photography Susan Evans August 4, 2022 2022259 
Back-To-Back Spectacular Sights Last Night And This Morning Photography Susan Evans August 3, 2022 2022258 
Turning Into A Wild Bird For Breakfast … ! Photography Susan Evans August 2, 2022 2022257 
Casting For Bait Photography Susan Evans August 1, 2022 2022256 
(Another) Bird Photograph Wins Instagram Feature! Photography Susan Evans August 1, 2022 2022255 
Purple … Photography Susan Evans July 31, 2022 2022254 
Yellow … Photography Susan Evans July 30, 2022 2022253 
Little Treasures … Photography Susan Evans July 29, 2022 2022252 
Blue Skies Overhead … Photography Susan Evans July 28, 2022 2022251 
Best Ending … Photography Susan Evans July 27, 2022 2022250 
Morning Walk Photography Susan Evans July 26, 2022 2022249 
Handful Of $4 Flowers Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans July 25, 2022 2022248 
Hold Your Breath … Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans July 24, 2022 2022247 
Moments Like This … Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans July 23, 2022 2022246 
Photograph Of White And Magenta Orchids Wins Instagram Feature! Photography Susan Evans July 23, 2022 2022243 
With A Flower … Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans July 22, 2022 2022241 
Over The Moon With “Solo Feature Photographer” Win! Photography Susan Evans July 21, 2022 2022240 
Just Bloom Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans July 20, 2022 2022239 
Bird Photographs Win Two More Competitions Today! (Second One) Photography Susan Evans July 19, 2022 2022238 
Bird Photographs Win Two More Competitions Today! (First One) Photography Susan Evans July 19, 2022 2022237 
Put Some Splash In Your Color Photography Susan Evans July 18, 2022 2022236 
Two Bird Photographs Selected As Instagram Features! (Second One) Photography Susan Evans July 18, 2022 2022235 
Two Bird Photographs Selected As Instagram Features! (First One) Photography Susan Evans July 18, 2022 2022233 
Meet Some New Friends! Photography Susan Evans July 17, 2022 2022232 
Lost In Dreaminess Photography Susan Evans July 16, 2022 2022231 
Meet Florida Panther Athena Photography Susan Evans July 15, 2022 2022230 
The Turquoise Of Summer Photography Susan Evans July 14, 2022 2022228 
Sunset Sky, And Movie Projector Photographs Selected As Competition Features! (Second One) Photography Susan Evans July 13, 2022 2022227 
Sunset Sky, And Movie Projector Photographs Selected As Competition Features! (First One) Photography Susan Evans July 13, 2022 2022226 
Mixing It Up A Bit Photography Susan Evans July 12, 2022 2022225 
Red And Yellow Colors Photographed Together … From Beloved To Bad Attitude! Photography Susan Evans July 11, 2022 2022224 
Two Flower Photographs Selected As Instagram Features! (Second One) Photography Susan Evans July 11, 2022 2022223 
Two Flower Photographs Selected As Instagram Features! (First One) Photography Susan Evans July 11, 2022 2022222 
Olympic Swimmer? Photography Susan Evans July 10, 2022 2022221 
Today Was “All You Can Eat Mullet” Day! Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans July 9, 2022 2022220 
A Good Start To The Day Photography Susan Evans July 8, 2022 2022219 
Found Treasure Photography Susan Evans July 7, 2022 2022218 
White Peacock Photograph Selected As Feature Today By Instagram Hub! Photography Susan Evans July 7, 2022 2022217 
Florida Skies Photography Susan Evans July 6, 2022 2022216 
Fascinated Or Freaked Out? Photography Susan Evans July 5, 2022 2022215 
Two Photographs Selected In Instagram Competitions (Second One)! Photography Susan Evans July 5, 2022 2022214 
Two Photographs Selected In Instagram Competitions (First One)! Photography Susan Evans July 5, 2022 2022213 
Happy July 4th, America! Creative Lifestyle Susan Evans July 4, 2022 2022212 
Happy Sunday, Everyone! Photography Susan Evans July 3, 2022 2022211 
Animals Acting Like Ballerinas And Gymnasts Photography Susan Evans July 2, 2022 2022210
