"JJ Walking,Dreaming and Writing"

Recently I met someone in the Blog catalog who caught my interest by the description of their blog. "Nature and writing go hand in hand." This simple introduction is by JJLoch for her blog " Nature Shows and Dreams."
There are so many of us who want to write, and communicate to others in our daily blogs. JJ has achieved this by writing about what she knows....her home, her people and her landscape. She tells of life all around her...through the landscape, the animals and the dramatic changes in weather. With her eyes and words, Northern Michigan becomes a warm and inviting place. In her profile on Blogger she says she hopes to be an author one day. I for one think she is well on her way.

It is not often one feels comfort and familiarity when they read about places they have never been to....but JJ brings out that universal quality that touches us all. She gives us a feeling that we have been there before. JJ has a way of describing places and events that remind us of our own special memories. A very famous artist once said "the most complex thoughts are expressed with the simplest of forms". That's how I see JJ's world . It is this beautiful winter wonderland captured through her observations and her photography in a simple and truthful way. You will come away from reading JJ's postings with an excitement to return. I am including some of my favorite photos of JJ's world...Lake Huron is especially super..., I enjoy all of her postings....another special one "Painting of the Family Farm". It reminded me of my wife's family home , the smell of wood burning fireplaces that heated the rooms and a kitchen full of busy sounds and smells of holiday cooking. Treat yourself this season to a visit of " Natures Shows and Dreams"..... Robbay

"Capturing A Moment With Anna"

"Anna"

When I began surfing through the Blogcatalog a few weeks ago, I came across the most interesting photography site. The blog is hosted by a lady we will call " Anna ". Her site is entitled simply "My Only Photo"
I thought to my self why would a National Geographic photographer be interested in posting a blog? I jumped right in going from one great photo to another. Bird life, animals in the wild, insects, plants, and spectacular landscapes. Maybe Anna doesn't work for National Geographic, but she captured my attention with equal talent. Not only are the photographs wonderful to experience but the descriptions are short and well written. Anna lets her photography speak for itself.
To my surprise her subjects are in her local zoo, parks and the national parks. When I contemplate the lion ,moon , and birds, I felt sure Anna had traveled the world... she has with only a camera and a truly artistic imagination.
I am including in this review some of the photographs that impressed me, with there inviting appeal and quality. There is also a cartoon inspired by her adventurous spirit. I enjoyed from her archives Nature, Birds, Moon and Animals. When you visit the site spend some time with this very talented
" Anna."

Robbay