Welcome to another ONE LITTLE WORD Blog Hop!
I'm so grateful to all of the other participants who agree to participate each month as well as those of you who 'hop' around and visit and leave comments. You give me the motivation to stick with the OLW class and get my projects done!
My OLW is SERENDIPITY and lately that has meant to me, the pursuit of getting better photographs. Last month I mentioned that it takes serendipity to get one of those photos you just love. There can be a whole lot of preparation, study, knowledge, etc, but still there is needed some luck to capture that perfect moment.
With this as my focus, I thought the perfect action to take for March's assignment would be to take a photography workshop as well as get some feedback from a professional photography whom I respect.
I would like to post for you my 5 favorite photos from the month, but I won't be able to upload them in time because the internet in China is slow and unreliable. If I can I will edit this post to include them.
I am so glad that I spent a weekend doing photography. I just love it so much. I enjoy the process of taking photos as well as discussing all things photography with other photo geeks! I am also glad I ask for feedback of my other photos I've been taking from the instructor whom I respect. It was so great to get that outside feedback. For more details, check out this post.
Another part of my word, SERENDIPITY, that I want to focus on is fortune. For me that means, focusing on what I am fortunate to have in my life which will help me feel more gratitude for all that I do have. And photography is definitely something I am grateful for and for so many reasons.
To see anything One Little Word on my blog, click here.
GIVE A WAY
I had a give-a-way on my blog last month for the blog hop. I still have not announced the winner. That winner will be announced by Monday! Sorry for the delay.
MAY ONE LITTLE WORD BLOG HOP
If you are interested in participating in the May 1st Blog Hop, please send me an email. Include your blog address, email address as well as your first an last name (I will only use your first name on our list or first name and last initial if needed). I've started the list already.
NEXT STOP
Thanks for stopping by! The next blog on your hop today is Amanda. Please visit her to read her fun & witty post and hear about her March.
If you should get lost along the way, please return here to find a list of all the blog participants today as well as their blog addresses.
And don't forget to visit Lisa A, who was added to the bottom of our list just a few hours ago so may not show up on all blog lists. It was an over sight on my end. Sorry, Lisa A!
APRIL BLOG HOP LIST
I, too, love photography! It's such a wonderful journey to document life and also get a photo with content that is SO valuable!!
Posted by: Rebekah | April 01, 2011 at 08:05
i just love your word.
enjoyed reading how the action worked so well for you this month. what a great creative serendipity for you to find even more joy and love in your photography.
~j
Posted by: jamie | April 01, 2011 at 08:23
I love photography too! So glad your word is helping you this year. And thanks so much for organizing this hop!
Posted by: Katrina Forman | April 01, 2011 at 08:49
Once again a great post about your OLW. Photography is a great way to bring serendipity into your life. Good luck with your class!
Posted by: MonicaB | April 01, 2011 at 08:59
I can't wait to see your favorite photos! Thanks again for organizing the blog hop. It helps me stay up on the OLW stuff, too.
Posted by: Jen Slutsky | April 01, 2011 at 09:17
Thank you so so so so much for hosting this again, and for adding me in at the last minute! I love your word Serendipity, and that you are using it to focus on photography! Great post today! xoxo
Posted by: Julieannshahin2.blogspot.com | April 01, 2011 at 09:21
Thanks, Margie, for hosting the hop again! I know I'm going to really enjoy reading everyone's "experience" documentation. I love taking photos as well and would also love to improve my skills. Good luck on the journey! :)
Posted by: Jan B | April 01, 2011 at 09:23
Looking forward to seeing those photos! And again, thank you for hosting this month.
Posted by: DonnaBD | April 01, 2011 at 10:28
Thanks so much for hosting. I too am always trying to improve my photography and capture the feeling that I want. It is a process! I hope the workshop was a good experience! I took a Nikon class a few years ago, offered by Nikon and was thinking I should take another one. Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Joy | April 01, 2011 at 11:45
another photography fan here! love what you've done with March - and I LOVE your handwriting!
Posted by: Tina | April 01, 2011 at 12:08
Thanks again for leading the hop - lots of fun and great stories!
Posted by: Abbeyviolet | April 01, 2011 at 12:55
Margie.....very thankful for you for getting me in :) I love your photography and am jealous of your pretty handwriting. enjoyed your post.
Posted by: Lisa | April 01, 2011 at 16:13
I've only discovered my love for photography this year and would love to do a course. Can't wait to see your favorite photos.
Posted by: Sam @ Learn. Create. Do. | April 01, 2011 at 21:44
Great post Margie and I agree with all that you said about enjoying photography. Thanks for hosting :)
Posted by: jillconyers | April 02, 2011 at 00:45
Your handwriting is gorgeous!!! This blog hop looks fun, will be back to check it out :)
Posted by: Rachel B | April 02, 2011 at 01:02
Glad you got to spend a weekend working on something important to you! It seems Ali's prompt for March was motivating to a lot of people.
Posted by: Cheri | April 02, 2011 at 06:15
I enjoyed reading your post about your passion for photography. Certainly because it was a big item for me too this month. Very curious to see your pics. Hope you can upload them soon!
Thanks for hosting the blog this month again.
Love, Miranda
Posted by: Miranda Wedekind | April 03, 2011 at 01:35
Brilliant post - I love your photos - they are also so interesting. Thanks again for organising the hop.
Posted by: Nikki | April 03, 2011 at 17:57
Thanks, Nikki! I appreciate that.
Posted by: Nihao, Cupcake! by Margie | April 04, 2011 at 04:56
Hi Miranda, I'll try to upload those photos today. Thanks for the encouragement.
Posted by: Nihao, Cupcake! by Margie | April 04, 2011 at 04:56
Thanks for stopping by, Rachel. I appreciate the compliment.
Posted by: Nihao, Cupcake! by Margie | April 04, 2011 at 04:58
Hi Sam! Photography is infectious, isn't it? I'll try to post those photos tonight.
Posted by: Nihao, Cupcake! by Margie | April 04, 2011 at 04:59
Hi Lisa,
I'm glad it all worked out! Thanks for your kind words.
Posted by: Nihao, Cupcake! by Margie | April 04, 2011 at 04:59
Thanks, Abbey. I'm more than happy to host.
Posted by: Nihao, Cupcake! by Margie | April 04, 2011 at 05:00
Thanks, Tina!
Posted by: Nihao, Cupcake! by Margie | April 04, 2011 at 05:00