Lonely Photographer!!!

    Many people think that the everyday life of a photographer is quite glamorous. The truth is that it is probably one of the loneliest hobbies. (Sounds like the job of a Maytag Repairman - old commercial). Very seldom do I take anyone with me when I am out taking photos. It is just easier that way. There have been times I have driven over 100 miles just to take a few pictures. Then there have been times I will drive quite a ways and come home empty handed. But then there are time I go a short distance and come home with 400 - 500 photos that I need to sort through. One of the most time consuming parts of photography is after the photos are taken and loaded on the computer. I don't spend a lot of time editing my photos. I try to edit at a minimum. It is always better to get them right the first time in the camera - if possible. It still may take me a couple of hours to edit my photos, depending on how many and how much they need to be edited. But usually it is worth it!!!!  What an amazing God we have that created the lonely flower in all of it's beauty! The Lonely Flower waiting for the Lonely Photographer!  

   Below are a few flowers, mainly from the Spooner Research Garden. What is great about this flower garden is every time I go there I can shoot something new and unique. 

  

Cups of Blessings!

CUPS OF BLESSINGS!  

  During the months of Covid I purchased a Cricut Explorer 2 to make vinyl decals to put on a variety of items. Putting decals on Coffee Cups and Water Bottles are a lot of fun. When our grand kids were here they designed their own decals and put them on their own water bottles. They even wanted to make a second one. They learned fast!

   If you would like your own personally designed coffee cup or water bottle you can now order them from me, here at Frank's Doghouse Workshop. You can choose from any of the decals below or design your own. We can even put a name or phrase of your choice on these items. The cost for the cups and water bottles with decals is $7.50 each. Each cup comes with a personal cardboard box perfect for decorating or gift giving!

   If you want, you can even come to the Doghouse and design and print your own design using my Cricut Explorer - (No extra cost - just a little fun). Maybe your kids would like to design their own or maybe you want to order one or more for Christmas or birthdays with a personal name or phrase on them. 

Call 715-939-0601  or  Fdistad@Gmail.com 

Merry Christmas or Happy Birthday! God Bless! 

   Below are a few designs and choices of cups and water bottles available.

 

 

 

Leif Erickson Park

    It has been quite awhile since I have added anything to my photo blog. I still believe that this is a great way of sharing some of the photos I have taken over the year. Enjoy and welcome back! 

    At least 2 or 3 times a year I try to make it to Leif Erickson Park to take photos of the many beautiful flowers. The park is especially known for it's great variety of roses. Two weeks ago I was able to visit the park and then yesterday I was there again. Two weeks make a world of difference in blossoming flowers. This time there must have been twice as many flowers ready for my camera. 

   There are always interesting people visiting the garden: Gardeners, photographers, families, grand parents with grand kids, joggers and even people talking to themselves. If you have a free morning or afternoon take a trip to Duluth and visit this flowering paradise for yourself. In the mean while enjoy the photos below taken yesterday!!!