CircleCount helps you better understand Google+

2013-05-17 19:00:58 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 13 +1s)

Take a closer look at what’s new with this special edition of the  +Google+ Photos Chat Series Hangout On Air. Joining us are Google+ Photos staff members, +Matt Steiner, +Denise Ho, +Aravind Krishnaswamy, and +Brian Matiash. We’ll share a bit of our vision for Google+ Photos, along with some of our favorite Auto Enhance and Auto Awesome images. We’ll also be answering YOUR questions! So ask away in the comments section of the Event, and we’ll get to as many as we can.

And don’t forget - keep sharing your best #AutoAwesome  and #AutoEnhance  images with us. Add your favorites right here in the comments section, too! We’ll keep resharing our favorites every day.

2013-05-17 18:13:14 (28 comments, 40 reshares, 404 +1s)

She Was All About The Drama

#monochrome   #insect   #butterfly   #blackandwhitephotography  

2013-05-16 20:32:39 (20 comments, 16 reshares, 153 +1s)

This is SRS BSNS.

2013-05-16 17:56:39 (16 comments, 4 reshares, 196 +1s)

Waiting

Over the last two weeks, we've spent a decent amount of time in doctor's offices.  The little one has been suffering from allergies, but it looks like we've finally (fingers crossed) found a solution that will bring him some relief.  Woohoo!

#child   #feet  

2013-05-16 12:52:57 (15 comments, 14 reshares, 63 +1s)

ARTISTS! If you're sharing your work on Google+ there's one important new "feature" you're going to want to disable immediately! Auto Enhance.
You know those colors you slaved over for hours to get just right? Google+ thinks it can do better, and if you don't turn it off it will boost up the saturation and blow out the contrast, forcing you to go back to every image individually to undo it.
Or, you can nip it in the bud right now. Go to the left to make the pop up menu appear, hit settings, and uncheck the box I've highlighted below.

2013-05-18 08:43:02 (15 comments, 6 reshares, 202 +1s)

When We Were Heroes (Pt II)

#child   #monochrome   #batman   #superhero  

2013-05-15 18:36:34 (23 comments, 1 reshares, 44 +1s)

I swear this will be my last gushing post about this.

(okay, that's probably a lie.  I'm loving the new Google+!)

2013-05-15 19:41:32 (25 comments, 7 reshares, 57 +1s)

Say hello to the new Google+ stream!

I have to say, this is absolutely beautiful. Google promises that it will be easier to find the topics you're interested in, post, and search. It's exactly what we've always predicted Google+ would become. You can click on a card, flip it over, and see related content. Most amazing is that when you post a photo, Google will scan the image and show you related content. If you share a photo of the Eiffel Tower, you don't have to say "Eiffel Tower" in your post anymore. Google knows and will suggest other posts about it. Epic.

#IO13  

2013-05-15 18:11:53 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 15 +1s)

Wowza!

2013-05-17 20:03:31 (22 comments, 9 reshares, 189 +1s)

And they roared in joyful salutation and celebration
For this was no ordinary day,
This was the birthday of the most revered by their kind:
The Flower Whisperer.

Happy birthday to a man adored by flowers and humans and the occasional orangutan:  +Alan Shapiro .  I hope your day is full of wonder and love and merriment.  And silliness.  Much silliness.  ♥
#AlanShapiroBirthdayStyle  
#flower   #macro  

All Hail The Flower Whisperer

2013-05-14 21:09:55 (20 comments, 15 reshares, 177 +1s)

Morning's Kisses Are The Sweetest

2013-05-13 18:15:58 (21 comments, 4 reshares, 127 +1s)

I Knew A Girl Named Nikki

I've been overdosing on 80's Prince tunes lately.  Man I had a wicked crush on him in high school.  So.  While this isn't a commentary on who I am, this shot was definitely #lyricallyinspired  by this song:  Prince-Darling Nikki

For the uber cool Lyrically Inspired team:  +Jason Jakober +Amanda Recker and +Tara Romasanta 

2013-05-13 17:47:31 (7 comments, 1 reshares, 33 +1s)

Macro Monday Is In Full Swing! So go on and submit your macro if you haven't yet!

Next Week's Mini-theme Is:   A R T   S U P P L I E S

Here are some of today's mini-theme "light" that have lit up (ha.  Couldn't resist the pun) the #macromonday  stream so far:

+Ronak Patel 
https://plus.google.com/u/0/105355982648065257932/posts/jkG1qCdipdc

+Carina Marsh 
https://plus.google.com/u/0/111961510856256014073/posts/F8DU7mth7Lt

+John Dusseault 
https://plus.google.com/u/0/114559845119114226260/posts/hL4wtuqQeyz

+Vincent Griscavage 
https://plus.google.com/u/0/109677510858192726858/posts/5398TcyQhE9

+Kiki Nelson 
https://plus.google.com/u/0/116133765361046189827/posts/ZMUASoxbbqG

2013-05-13 13:17:48 (13 comments, 2 reshares, 127 +1s)

Welcome To Macro Monday!

This week's mini-theme is:  L I G H T

As always...
- Post YOUR WORK ONLY!
- Make sure you post Public - so everyone can enjoy it.
- Use the hashtag       #macromonday  to share your photo to the stream
- Please +mention +Jennifer Eden +Jake Easley +Kerry Murphy +Kelli Seeger Kim  to help us better find your work!
- Remember the mini-theme is always optional!
- And of course, have fun!
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She Had Never Looked More Beautiful

2013-05-12 22:42:10 (11 comments, 4 reshares, 82 +1s)

From That Day Forward, He Was Known Only As "Ronan The Nine-Fingered"

Happy Mother's Day, Googlies!

2013-05-10 17:45:28 (35 comments, 3 reshares, 270 +1s)

The Artist
18/52

Somehow I'm still a week behind on my selfy project.  Oy.  Despite losing track of the time, I really am enjoying this challenge so much!   If you'd like to check out the other selfy projects (why not join our community while you're there?): http://goo.gl/Fmwyf)

#52selfs   #52weeks   #52project  

2013-05-09 18:15:47 (36 comments, 7 reshares, 227 +1s)

When We Were Heroes

2013-05-09 15:07:25 (20 comments, 9 reshares, 229 +1s)

Happy Thursday, Googlies!   I've got a ton of errands to do today, and not enough time.  I'm going to let this determined bunch of grass inspire me.  :-)  Hope you have a great day!

Life Is Hard (but don't let that stop you)

2013-05-08 13:43:56 (23 comments, 6 reshares, 198 +1s)

Choo Choo!
Gene Bowker is seriously one of the nicest guys I know here on G+.  He's passionate about photography, and shooting trains in particular (not toy trains, like mine, though. grin).  And it's his birthday today!  

Happy Birthday, +Gene Bowker!   Hope it's full of Fantastic!   #happybdaygene   


I couldn't help but think of this song today:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9w6p4gYHd-E

2013-05-07 12:49:29 (30 comments, 5 reshares, 233 +1s)

If You Never Try You'll Never Know

#treetuesday  by the fabulous foursome: +Christina Lawrie +Shannon S. Myers +Allan Cabrera +Ralph Mendoza 

2013-05-06 20:31:40 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 34 +1s)

Macro Monday Is Still On, Googlies!  So get your image submitted, if you haven't yet!  :-)

Next Week's Mini-Theme Is:  L I G H T

Here are some "kitchen objects" macros that have caught my eye so far today:

+Jason Jakober 
https://plus.google.com/u/0/111397628815301589258/posts/8ujmcb99eUh

+chris richard 
https://plus.google.com/u/0/102255720890649514668/posts/VNvWUpXXfEw

+George Fletcher 
https://plus.google.com/u/0/113894473300127215452/posts/Lq3hu3Ncytb

+Claudia Ehrhardt 
https://plus.google.com/u/0/110754372087865732397/posts/U3p3u92z72G

+Richard Kralicek 
https://plus.google.com/u/0/114585758998648924810/posts/hCmRjYM4A2e

2013-05-06 19:46:57 (18 comments, 4 reshares, 92 +1s)

'You get what you settle for' ~ Louise (Thelma and Louise) 
Monday is going down 

#monochromemonday   #blackandwhitephotography  

2013-05-06 14:28:23 (34 comments, 5 reshares, 156 +1s)

My Mom Is Awesome.

This is a shot of my mom and I the day of my senior prom.  Oh, to be young again, and to have braces, a love affair with Aquanet, and zero comprehension of what too much eyeliner meant.  ;-)

(and we'll just pretend my right eye is winking at you.)

Happy (early) Mother's Day, mom.  Thanks for being amazing, supportive, silly and sassy.  I am what I am because of you.  Love you.

#HeresToTheMoms  

2013-05-05 18:48:45 (17 comments, 3 reshares, 197 +1s)

It's Almost Macro Monday Time!!

This week's mini-theme is:  K I T C H E N   O B J E C T S

As always...
- Post YOUR WORK ONLY!
- Make sure you post Public - so everyone can enjoy it.
- Use the hashtag     #macromonday  to share your photo to the stream
- Please +mention +Jennifer Eden +Jake Easley +Kerry Murphy +Kelli Seeger Kim  to help us better find your work!
- Remember the mini-theme is optional!
- And of course, have fun!

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Being With You Makes Me Dizzy

2013-05-05 03:49:42 (0 comments, 4 reshares, 70 +1s)

Added photos to The Selfy Sunday Project.

2013-05-05 03:48:36 (53 comments, 3 reshares, 289 +1s)

Hey.
17/52

#52selfs   #52weeks   #52project  

2013-05-04 18:54:41 (36 comments, 15 reshares, 243 +1s)

All The Things I Wish I'd Told You

2013-05-03 14:30:26 (28 comments, 8 reshares, 232 +1s)

Lessons I've Learned From My Children, #758:  Never Underestimate The Value Of Right Now.

#weareparents  +Juan Gonzalez 

2013-05-02 20:05:51 (34 comments, 9 reshares, 178 +1s)

'Sup.

2013-05-02 18:12:26 (8 comments, 7 reshares, 71 +1s)

Welcome to the new Google+ Photos page!

The photo community here on Google+ keeps inspiring us every day. Your passion for sharing beautiful photography drives us to keep thinking of new ways to make your images shine. This doesn’t just mean building new features you can use to share and discuss those important photos in your life -- we also want to help this vibrant community of Google+ photographers grow. 

So, say hello to the new Google+ Photos page! Here’s what you can expect:

You’ll get inspired. We’ll share beautiful and thought-provoking photographs, and shine a spotlight on the photographers who created them. 

You’ll meet great new people. Through Google+ Photographer Spotlights, the Google+ Photos Chat Series, and good-natured conversations within the community, you’ll be able to connect with people around the world wholove photos a... more »

2013-05-02 13:00:15 (29 comments, 10 reshares, 213 +1s)

Dance With Me Now For Tomorrow We'll Be Nothing But Embers

2013-05-01 17:03:52 (60 comments, 4 reshares, 212 +1s)

The Tempest
16/52

I'm still a week behind on my selfy project ("Bad Kelli!") so I'll be breaking the rules, and doing two this week.  I'm really glad I signed up for it, as it continues to baffle challenge me.  :-)  If you'd like to check out the other selfy projects (why not join our community while you're there?): http://goo.gl/Fmwyf)

#52selfs   #52weeks   #52project  

2013-05-01 16:19:05 (16 comments, 4 reshares, 102 +1s)

For the woman who is full of sass, and always has something to say to make folks laugh - I've snorted way too many cups of tea due to her (you owe me some new shirts, +kimberton pemberly).  

She has a huge heart, and I adores her.  So this is in honor of  #weloveyoupemberton  day:  a rainbow-farting, zebra unicorn.  You're welcome.

2013-04-30 19:55:01 (7 comments, 1 reshares, 35 +1s)

Great interview of +Lotus Carroll by +Holly Clark of +Mortal Muses!   Definitely worth a read.  (How could it not be?  It's Lotus. ♥)

2013-04-30 16:55:26 (14 comments, 15 reshares, 52 +1s)

OMG! OMG! OMG!

2013-04-30 19:56:59 (14 comments, 6 reshares, 142 +1s)

Feelin' Lucky

#blackandwhitephotography   #gamble   #blackjack  

2013-04-29 19:39:34 (11 comments, 3 reshares, 33 +1s)

Macro Monday Is Still In Full Swing so post 'em if you got 'em!  

Next Week's mini-theme is  K I T C H E N   O B J E C T S

I always enjoy seeing the different interpretations of the mini-theme.  Here are some that have caught my eye so far:

+Lars Clausen 
https://plus.google.com/u/0/107902791674095682080/posts/45z7MbYE7jX

+Shona Black 
https://plus.google.com/u/0/115171525601181941877/posts/FtvkJ6uMfqg

+Michael Hensley 
https://plus.google.com/u/0/115427700899384150369/posts/2uAfwsE4PPw

+Tamara Pruessner 
https://plus.google.com/u/0/107494834634231938072/posts/asPU8rHTRoS

+Dana Martin 
https://plus.google.com/u/0/103140594232305211040/posts/DmrZdSoX1xe

2013-04-29 18:15:13 (13 comments, 3 reshares, 68 +1s)

the king and i

another one down in my Alice in Wonderland series. finally knocked out the King of Hearts earlier while waiting for my girl's school bus to arrive

still have a few more to go to finalize this series and i am quite happy with how it is turning out.

here are the other characters in the series:
cheshire cat: http://tinyurl.com/cb4xn4p
queen of hearts: http://tinyurl.com/c2hherm
mad hatter: http://tinyurl.com/bowjrm8
march hare: http://tinyurl.com/co5gr6l
white rabbit: http://tinyurl.com/cyr37hc
alice: http://tinyurl.com/c2gszmd
alice red head: http://tinyurl.com/cgvt698

...enjoy

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2013-04-29 14:16:48 (9 comments, 5 reshares, 161 +1s)

Macro Monday Is Hoppin' And Poppin'!

This week's mini-theme is: B U B B L E S

As always...
- Post YOUR WORK ONLY!
- Make sure you post Public - so everyone can enjoy it.
- Use the hashtag     #macromonday  to share your photo to the stream
- Please +mention +Jennifer Eden +Jake Easley +Kerry Murphy +Kelli Seeger Kim to help us better find your work!
- Remember the mini-theme is optional!
- And of course, have fun!
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Those Who Drive In Glass Cars Shouldn't Cast Stones (or somethin' like that. grin)

2013-04-28 22:49:34 (28 comments, 5 reshares, 208 +1s)

You And Me Would Be Great Together

2013-04-28 17:42:35 (16 comments, 14 reshares, 181 +1s)

Welcome To Another Macro Monday!

This week's mini-theme is: B U B B L E S

As always...
- Post YOUR WORK ONLY!
- Make sure you post Public - so everyone can enjoy it.
- Use the hashtag     #macromonday  to share your photo to the stream
- Please +mention +Jennifer Eden +Jake Easley +Kerry Murphy +Kelli Seeger Kim  to help us better find your work!
- Remember the mini-theme is optional!
- And of course, have fun!

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Mixin' It Up

2013-04-28 03:12:04 (27 comments, 7 reshares, 198 +1s)

Just Another Day

And I wouldn't change a thing.  :-)

2013-04-27 12:01:06 (19 comments, 3 reshares, 105 +1s)

Happy Saturday!  I'm off to make my second attempt at digging up part of our lawn for a vegetable garden.  This manual labor stuff is tough, yo.  If it doesn't work out, I'm going to have to get very creative in what I do with a partially torn up lawn.  Maybe I'll just stick a sign in the mangled earth labled, "Earthworm Preserve".  Or I could cover the damage with lawn chairs.  A lot of lawn chairs.  

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!  *runs off to buy some Aleve*

Lazy Saturday Mornings

2013-04-27 01:38:10 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 52 +1s)

You Won't Be Disappointed
Did I hook ya?  *grin*  Good.  If you're not following +Andy Lee, you, my friend, are missing out.  He is an amazing photographer with the skill to do landscapes, portrait, lifestyle, photojournalist images and MORE.  He's incredible!  Check out this shot of his over on +Stocksy United:  http://www.stocksy.com/asset/40063

How cool is this?!  Ha ha!  He's got a whole series of 'em.  And you can even license the shots.  And, if you're not in the market for a licensed image, you most certainly should do yourself a favor and circle this man.  Am I right, +Tana Teel ?  :-)

2013-04-26 14:04:21 (39 comments, 6 reshares, 179 +1s)

"You Pays Me My Money And We Nevers Have To Sees Each Other No Mores. Capiche?"

Happy Friday, people!  

2013-04-25 15:43:50 (53 comments, 22 reshares, 136 +1s)

My Bag, My Bag

Recently, I was given the opportunity to test drive +Think Tank Photo's Retrospective® 7 (in Pinestone).  You can find all the pretty, studio shots of it here:  http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/retrospective-7-pinestone.aspx
But I thought I'd do something a little different, and show you how I use the bag.  
A few things to note:
- I need a bag that can function as a pocketbook and a camera bag.
- I need it to be attractive (aka NOT manly).  Girl's gotta look good when she's out and about!
- I need it to be functional.
- I need it to be comfortable.  Enough to wear all day long, everywhere I go.
- I need it to NOT overpower me.  I'm 5'1" tall.  I can't look like I'm lugging an anvil around all day.

I can, with total (joyful) confidence, tell you that this bag fitevery s... more »

2013-04-25 12:49:46 (40 comments, 13 reshares, 263 +1s)

The Way Tulips Talk, Pt I

2013-04-24 17:04:56 (47 comments, 3 reshares, 207 +1s)

When I received my +SmugMug hoodie, I totally knew I had to do #thebonocore .   +Michael Bonocore, being the globe trotter that he is, always has amazing locales in his backgrounds.  I also have an amazing locale to shoot at.  Yup.  The sun is even smiling at me.  So suck it, Bonocore.  snort

I love my SmugMug hoodie (thanks, +Katherine Cheng) !  And I totally love SmugMug!  A nicer team of folks you will not find.  If you don't have your images hosted there, you should check them out!  www.smugmug.com

(Oh.  And +Michael Bonocore 's pretty cool also. grin)

15/52

#52selfs   #52weeks   #52project  

2013-04-24 12:04:58 (21 comments, 6 reshares, 184 +1s)

Hello, All!  Lots of things to get done today.  Hopefully time will move as slowly as this little guy so I can get them all done.  Happy Wednesday!

Travelin'

2013-04-23 20:35:02 (16 comments, 3 reshares, 93 +1s)

Night Day At The Museum

A couple of weeks ago, my husband won tickets to the American Museum of Natural History.  Now, we adore this museum.  We've been here many times, and have loved it every single time, getting lost in the incredibleness of it all.  But these weren't your ordinary tickets.  These were different.  We got to enter the museum one hour before the general public.  And while we certainly weren't the only family in during this time, we may as well have been!  We were able to go into so many different rooms/exhibits, and have the entire place to ourselves.  In New York City.  Amazing doesn't begin to cover it.  :-)

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