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  • Lightning is a challenging thing for photographers, but the satisfaction of catching a bolt can’t be beat! Here are my settings and equipment for lightning photography: Equipment: Tripod, obviously ;) Remote release that can be locked to re-fire the shutter, or hold it open. Your settings are a sweet spot that you will have to…

  • Macro photography is a great love of mine, and a very fun hobby. The best part is that whether it’s spring buds, yarn fibres, glaze details or critters – there is always something to shoot. Bored? Go on out and do some macro. There’s a great shot waiting right in your backyard. Some of my…

  • I just got my new MOO cards in the mail! I totally recommend these guys to anyone who is an artist and needs business cards that are unique, high quality and show off their portfolio. They’re great for photographers, and crafters. The perk about MOO cards is that you can put a different image on…

  • Our family loves animals – I’ve got 2 beautiful cats living with me, my parents have a bunny and, until a week ago, a beautiful little albino ferret. We also had a dog who sadly had to be put to sleep last spring. I don’t remember a time in my life when we didn’t have…

  • I didn’t know if the idea would have any traction, but it’s only been up for a day and I’ve heard back several beautiful stories so far. One from a lady who helped out someone at work because they had the same rare blood type, one from a person who rescued a one-eyed stray kitty,…

  • I’ve been seeing these all over the net, I had to make one for myself :)

  • To anyone making the Baby Blanket hoodie – please check back to the post for a new download link correcting a major error in the pattern. My apologies for the oversight, and thank you to Turquoise for pointing out the problem to me!

  • However you celebrate, I wish you a beautiful holiday season filled with warmth and light :) Craftily yours, Shireen

  • And here it is! http://www.ravelry.com/designers/shireen-nadir There’s only one pattern in there right now, a free download of my baby blanket hoodie crochet pattern, but I hope to add more soon :)

  • “Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren’t used to an environment where excellence is expected” -Steve Jobs