Marilyn Botta Photography

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Altered Images

October 18, 2014 by Marilyn Botta Leave a Comment

Marilyn Botta Photography - Altered Images

Altered Images of photos using Photoshop Elements.

These Altered Images were taken in Naples, Fla. and my backyard. The Church, the Palm Trees and the lake are all located in the Everglades. The tomatoes with new buds were taken in my backyard.

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Everglades Community Church
Marilyn Botta Photography - Altered Images
Palm Trees in Everglades
Marilyn Botta Photography - Altered Images
Gator Lake

Marilyn Botta Photography - Altered Images
Tomatoes with buds

Marilyn Botta is a writer, and amateur photographer. She recently became interested in digital photography and is constantly perfecting her craft. Please visit her Blog: https://awomanspeaksout.com for some interesting commentary about life.

Filed Under: Altered Images, Featured Tagged With: Altered Images, Church lit up, Everglades Church, gator pond, glowing pond, palm trees, Photoshop, tomatoes

Hispanic Festival

October 16, 2014 by Marilyn Botta Leave a Comment

Marilyn Botta Photography - Hispanic Festival in Augusta, GA.

Photos taken at the Hispanic Festival in Augusta, GA.

Lots of ethnic amazing food, Pina Coladas, dancing, and fun for all who attended. A beautiful day in Augusta, Ga for everyone who is Latin or just loves Hispanic culture. It was unusually hot for October (92) but that didn’t stop fans of the Hispanic Festival, vendors, and dancers from celebrating the Hispanic culture, very rich and enduring.

Marilyn Botta Photography - Hispanic Festival in Augusta, GA.
Statue of Founder of Augusta
Marilyn Botta Photography - Hispanic Festival in Augusta, GA.
Pina Colada Girl
Marilyn Botta Photography - Hispanic Festival in Augusta, GA.
American Indian Shirts

Marilyn Botta Photography - Hispanic Festival in Augusta, GA.
Hispanic Festival Vendor
Marilyn Botta Photography - Hispanic Festival in Augusta, GA.
Hat Ladies
Marilyn Botta Photography - Hispanic Festival in Augusta, GA.
Epanadas at Hispanic Festival

Marilyn Botta Photography - Hispanic Festival in Augusta, GA.
Dancers at Festival
Marilyn Botta Photography - Hispanic Festival in Augusta, GA.
Dancers at Hispanic Festival
Marilyn Botta Photography - Hispanic Festival in Augusta, GA.

Marilyn Botta Photography - Hispanic Festival in Augusta, GA.
Cooking at Festival
Marilyn Botta Photography - Hispanic Festival in Augusta, GA.
Clowns at Hispanic Festival
Marilyn Botta Photography - Hispanic Festival
Friends at Hispanic Festival

Marilyn Botta is a writer, and amateur photographer. She recently became interested in digital photography and is constantly perfecting her craft. Please visit her Blog: https://awomanspeaksout.com for some interesting commentary about life.

Filed Under: Featured, People and Events Tagged With: Clowns, cooking, Dancers, Empanadas, Festival, Hispanic Festival, hispanic food, Pina Coladas, Vendors

Miscellaneous Images

October 16, 2014 by Marilyn Botta Leave a Comment

Marilyn Botta Photography - Miscellaneous Images

These miscellaneous images were shot during forays around town.

These are Miscellaneous Images taken around the town. The water hose is a macro. The helmet and vintage red car were taken at a Harley Davidson show. The red car won first place photo in the cars division. My prize was a cup, decal, and metal key decal, but I still was very proud to win my first contest.

Marilyn Botta is a writer, and amateur photographer. She recently became interested in digital photography and is constantly perfecting her craft. Please visit her Blog: https://awomanspeaksout.com for some interesting commentary about life.

Marilyn Botta Photography - Miscellaneous Images
Motorcycle Helmet at show
Marilyn Botta Photography - Miscellaneous Images
Drain in Lake
Marilyn Botta Photography - Miscellaneous Images
Water Hose

Marilyn Botta Photography - Miscellaneous Images
School Buses lined up
Marilyn Botta Photography - Miscellaneous Images
Vintage Red Car at show

Filed Under: Featured, Miscellaneous Tagged With: drain in lake, Harley Davidson show, Motorcycle helmet, school buses, vintage car, vintage red car, water hose

Portraits

October 15, 2014 by Marilyn Botta Leave a Comment

Marilyn Botta Photography - Portraits

These Portraits were taken in my upstairs photo studio using new lighting equipment.

I took these portraits after taking an indoor lighting class. To take the self-portraits, I set up my tripod with my Nikon camera mounted on top, set the backgrounds, used a special release device, set the camera, focused and sat down. It was a process, but I believe the self-portraits came out very nice.

My friend volunteered to have her portrait taken as well. I think the results are quite good. Of course, I will gain skill and will be perfecting my techniques with time.

Marilyn Botta is a writer, and amateur photographer. She recently became interested in digital photography and is constantly perfecting her craft. Please visit her Blog: https://awomanspeaksout.com for some interesting commentary about life.

Marilyn Botta Photography - Portraits
Me and Teddy
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Self Portrait
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Self Portrait

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Self Portrait
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Self
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Best Friends

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My Feathered Friend
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Portrait
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Physically Fit

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Portrait of Friend
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Portrait
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Friend Portrait

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Portrait
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Portrait
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Portrait

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Portrait
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Portrait
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Portrait

 

Filed Under: Featured, Portraits Tagged With: Portraits, self portraits

People and Events

October 14, 2014 by Marilyn Botta Leave a Comment

Marilyn Botta Photography - People and Events

People and Events photos at various gatherings

These photos of people and events were taken with my Speedlite attached to an hand bracket to eliminate shadows. The group photos with me in it were taken with my Speedlite mounted on a tripod, and using a remote timer in my hand, I clicked–and voila, group photo with me–yeah!

I will be taking a Wedding and Event Photography class shortly. I will continue to learn and grow in this field that I love.

Marilyn Botta Photography - People and Events
Tired little boy
Marilyn Botta Photography - People and Events
Soothing Talk
Marilyn Botta Photography - People and Events
Silly Faces Group Photo

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Writing Group
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Group Photo
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Married couple at party

Marilyn Botta Photography - People and Events
Friends at party
Marilyn Botta Photography - People and Events
Friends at party
Marilyn Botta Photography - People and Events
Mama’s Boy

Marilyn Botta Photography - People and Events
Happy Couple at party
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Family photo at party
Marilyn Botta Photography - People and Events
New Love

Marilyn Botta Photography - People and Events
Sister and Brother at Party
Marilyn Botta Photography - People and Events
Little girl at party
Marilyn Botta Photography - People and Events
Birthday Party with Kids

Marilyn Botta Photography - People and Events
Happy Family at Party
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Party Time
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The Girls at Party

Marilyn Botta Photography - People and Events
Birthday Girl and Mom
Marilyn Botta Photography - People and Events
Sweet Baby and Mom
Marilyn Botta Photography - People and Events
Best Friends

Marilyn Botta Photography - People and Events
Mother and Daughter
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Grandpa and Baby
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Birthday girl with cake on face

Marilyn Botta Photography - People and Events
Birthday girl and friend
Marilyn Botta Photography - People and Events
Good friends at birthday party
Marilyn Botta Photography - People and Events
Old friends at party

Marilyn Botta Photography - People and Events
Retirement Party BBQ
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Going away party
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Partners in Life

Marilyn Botta Photography - People and Events
Best Friends
Marilyn Botta Photography - People and Events
Girlfriends at party
Marilyn Botta Photography - People and Events
Friends at party

Marilyn Botta Photography - People and Events
The Girls at party
Marilyn Botta Photography - People and Events
Good time with friend
Marilyn Botta Photography - People and Events
Friends at party

Marilyn Botta Photography - People and Events
Us Girls
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Friend at Gathering

Marilyn Botta is a writer, and amateur photographer. She recently became interested in digital photography and is constantly perfecting her craft. Please visit her Blog: https://awomanspeaksout.com for some interesting commentary about life.

Filed Under: Featured, People and Events Tagged With: babies, baby party, Birthday parties, birthday party, children, friends, group photos, kids, old friends, Party photos

Flowers and Trees

October 13, 2014 by Marilyn Botta Leave a Comment

Marilyn Botta Photography - Flowers and Trees

Flowers and trees taken at Reed Creek and Phinizy Swamps, and my own backyard. More to come. The first tulip photo was taken with a macro lens. I am taking a Macro class shortly and you will be the recipient of my newfound knowledge.

Marilyn Botta Photography - Flowers and Trees
Macro Red Tulip
Marilyn Botta Photography - Flowers and Trees
Swamp Flowers
Marilyn Botta Photography - Flowers and Trees
Sunlight through trees

Marilyn Botta Photography - Flowers and Trees
Tomato Bud Macro
Marilyn Botta Photography - Flowers and Trees
Pink flower outside my house
Marilyn Botta Photography - Flowers and Trees
Pink Flowers outside house

Marilyn Botta Photography - Flowers and Trees
Pink Flowers outside
Marilyn Botta Photography - Flowers and Trees
Mom’s Day tulips
Marilyn Botta Photography - Flowers and Trees
Icy Brown Buds after storm

Marilyn Botta Photography - Flowers and Trees
Hopeland Gardens Flower
Marilyn Botta Photography - Flowers and Trees
Sunlight through Trees
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Green Tomatoes

Marilyn Botta is a writer, and amateur photographer. She recently became interested in digital photography and is constantly perfecting her craft. Please visit her Blog: https://awomanspeaksout.com for some interesting commentary about life.

Filed Under: Featured, Flowers and Trees Tagged With: flowers, green tomatoes, ice encrusted tree, icy branches, icy buds, icy tree branches, pink flower, pink flowers, red flower, red tulip, red tulips, sunlight through trees, swamp flowers, tomato bud, Trees, yellow flowers

Animals

October 13, 2014 by Marilyn Botta Leave a Comment

Marilyn Botta Photography - Animals

These Animal photos are very varied. Some, such as the snake and duck, are from Phinizy Swamp–a beautiful nature preserve in Augusta, GA. As you can see, I am luck enough to have two gorgeous parrots–A Red Sided Eclectus and a Ruby Macaw. The dogs were taken at Clarks Hill Lake, in Augusta.

Marilyn Botta Photography - Animals
Phinizy Swamp Snake
Marilyn Botta Photography - Animals
Phinizy Swamp duck
Marilyn Botta Photography - Animals
Ruby Red Macaw

Marilyn Botta Photography - Animals
Red Macaw
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Border Collie with ball
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Sheep

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Sheep at herding farm
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A sheep at farm
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Sheep at Farm

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Red Macaw
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Ram at farm
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Bird in Naples Zoo

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Eclectus Parrot
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Red Sided Eclectus
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Red Sided Eclectus

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Red Sided Eclectus macro
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Husky at Lake
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Husky

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Husky at Lake
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Husky swimming at Lake
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Husky swimming to dock

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Lemur at Naples zoo
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Lemur and Trainer

Marilyn Botta is a writer, and amateur photographer. She recently became interested in digital photography and is constantly perfecting her craft. Please visit her Blog: https://awomanspeaksout.com for some interesting commentary about life.

Filed Under: Animals, Featured Tagged With: ducks, ducks swimming, eclectus, Farm animals, green bird, green parrot, husky, husky at lake, husky swimming, Lemur, macaw, orange beak, parrots, Phinizy swamp, pretty bird, ram, red macaw, red parrot, Red sided Eclectus, sheep, snake

Landscapes

October 12, 2014 by Marilyn Botta Leave a Comment

Marilyn Botta Photography - Landscapes

These landscapes were taken in various locations in Augusta, Ga. Some of the others were taken on my trip to Naples, Fla, while visiting my grandson, Aaron. I intend to add lots more photos as I start my travels, which is one of my goals. Life is a journey and documenting it in photos is everlasting.

Marilyn Botta Photography - Landscapes
Phinizy Swamp Trees
Marilyn Botta Photography - Landscapes
Phinizy Swamp
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Swamp Tree

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Naples, Fla. Palm Tree and Bridge
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Naples, Fla. storm approaching
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Reed Creek Park, Augusta, GA

Marilyn Botta Photography - Landscapes
Pondapples, Everglades, Fla.
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Phinizy Swamp Bridge
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Everglades Church in Naples

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Gator infested lake in Naples
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Waterfall
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Sunset in neighborhood

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City Hall Naples
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Bench in Swamp
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Savannah Rapids

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Airboats in Naples
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Bridge connecting Augusta and N. Augusta

Marilyn Botta is a writer, and amateur photographer. She recently became interested in digital photography and is constantly perfecting her craft. Please visit her Blog: https://awomanspeaksout.com for some interesting commentary about life.

Filed Under: Featured, Landscapes, Uncategorized Tagged With: airboats, Augusta Bridge, bench, church in Naples, City Hall, Gators, Landscape Photos, Landscapes, Naples, Phinizy swamp, Savannah Rapids, Storm, Sunset, swamp, waterfall

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