Friday Fun

Happy Friday to you all.   As of yesterday I have had over 500 views of my Blog on the Blogger site alone.  I don't get stats from the Lakeville Patch so I am not sure how many people are reading it on there.  I have had quite a few people mention they have read it.   I am honored.  Thank You all so much.
Tomorrow I am going to the Raptor Release with my Meet Up Group.  I went last year and it was a good time.  I will post some pictures this weekend on Facebook and Flickr.
http://www.meetup.com/tcphotogroup/events/54835532/
Here is a really cool deal from Canvas People.  They are offering a free 8x10 canvas print to introduce you to their service.  You do have to pay shipping and handling so it is not totally free but still a good deal never the less.  This offer ends May 13th.  It is great gift idea for Mother's Day.
  http://canvaspeople.com/canvas-discount?utm_source=HO_CP&utm_medium=Affil&utm_term=&utm_content=177&utm_campaign=0714
Here is a good example of how just changing positions when shooting can have a dramatic effect on your image.  I read an article about Ansel Adams and his was advice for Landscape Photography was to always get down low when you are shooting. 
http://www.popphoto.com/how-to/2012/04/tips-pro-improve-your-shots-getting-closer?cmpid=enews050312&spPodID=020&spMailingID=4525303&spUserID=MTc1MzU2MDk4NzYS1&spJobID=270828760&spReportId=MjcwODI4NzYwS0
Here is an article with tips on printing your photos.  I know from a lot of trial and error that the paper makes a huge difference.  It is worth the extra money to pay for the better quality paper.  I do find I get better results when I buy the same brand of paper that the printer company makes.  There are times when it is worth the expense to have your image printed by a professional as well.
http://www.popphoto.com/how-to/2012/01/8-steps-to-perfect-prints
One of my favorite artists, Carol King, has written a book.  I have not read it yet but it sounds like it is a good read.  Here is a review from the New York Times newspaper.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/06/books/review/inside-the-list.html?_r=2&partner=rss&emc=rss
Funjet Vacations has all their vacation packages on sale so it is a great time to book your summer vacations.  Call me if you have any questions.
Speaking of Mother's Day, check out Flora Etc in Downtown Lakeville for some great gift ideas for Mom.  Just one more reason to shop Downtown Lakeville.
http://www.floraetclakeville.com/
Here is the Thought For The Day from our friends at Love & Inspiration:
"Wanting to be someone you're not is a waste of the person you are."
Thanks for reading my Blog!
Becky McGuire
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