FireFly Love

Happy Valentine's Day!

Sunshine

When we look at sunflowers we or I think of bright sunny days with clear blue skies and happy days. I love sunflowers they are one of my favorite flowers and are always in my garden. I posted this photo because God willing I am going to Florida next week and I hope the weather is sunny days and clear blue skies. My friend who is also a photographer has invited me to drive down to Florida where we will go to the Everglades, Sannibel Island, Merritt Island and where ever else after those. She has been commissioned to do some work for a gallery in Florida. Which is why we are going. I can't wait to go and this will be an awesome opportunity! I will definitely blog on this and if I can during the trip I will add pictures, otherwise I will add pictures when I get back in March. Now getting there will be interesting with all the bad weather that has been happening on the eastern seaboard. It could take longer to drive down. We have been going back and forth with this for a few months, but I think we will actually be going! I can't wait to see my first alligator! Maybe even some manatees! Of course there will be tons to photograph! I have never been to Florida and for that matter never camped before either which we will be doing. So this will be an experience I am sure I will never forget.

Keep an eye on those posts. Have a great day everyone.

Changes

So I have made some changes to my blog. Change is good! Change keeps life interesting. Just like my photography, I never know what I will photograph. Photography to me can be a time to reflect. To really look at what I have photographed and why. I do alot of photography at cemeteries. Some people don't particularly care for them, but you never know what you will see and learn. The gravestones alone can tell a story, but the wildlife can be just as interesting. I have seen everything in the local cemetery from snapping turtles to friendly gray squirrels, groundhog, ravens, herons and more. The cemetery is also a very peaceful place even if it is in the middle of a city. The patterns and shadows are amazing too. I actually leave there feeling relaxed and peaceful. Despite the gloom that looms over these places. Although I will say I will go to one at night. Besides they close at sunset.

I have a new follower, Yeah! Welcome Aussie Bryan. I was beginning to wonder if I would get more followers. I look forward to more followers and of course your comments.

Bangor, Maine

A different perspective. I shot this photo when I was photographing for the gallery show in January. This is one of the buildings in downtown Bangor, Maine. Photography to me will always be a learning experience and adventure. Always looking for something different.
Well tonight is Superbowl night. I am not much of a football fan, but I do follow the game somewhat. I look forward to the Superbowl, not just for the game, but the commercials are pretty fun. As for the game I expect it will be a good one and I am going for the Saints. They have had a good season and deserve to win.

Marketing

Can I just say how much I dislike marketing. When you are working literally on a shoestring budget it is very hard to market as most of us who are starting up businesses well know. I try very hard to find various locations (area) to market by businesses. Frankly I think I am on over load right now and I need to relax and step away for a bit.

I did work on dreamweaver and did add my 2 calendar baskets. There is now a gift basket page on my website www.CindiResslerPhotography.com.

I sent out my Yarmouth Clam Festival application yesterday. I actually debated on this show, because it costs alot to do the show, but it also attracts huge crowds and I generally break even. I do enjoy the show and the other vendors I work with and hope I get in again, and hope that I do extremely well. I should be hearing something from the Fryeburg fair soon. I am starting to get a little anxious about the year. In a good way. I go through this every year and I keep hoping that this year will be the best year yet.

The photo above is actually a black and white slide film. He was a very good squirrel. I have been living in Maine about 6 years now. And between the Gray and Brown Squirrel hands down I would prefer the Gray Squirrel. They are friendly and less likely to have attitude. Those Brown Squirrels are just down right mean! They chat at you just walking in the woods. It is probably good that I don't know what they are saying. Mean little critters. Although I will say they are cute. But that is all I am going to say.

Have an awesome day!