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Crepe Myrtle Buds

September 4, 2024 by Marilyn Botta Leave a Comment

 


I came out last Sunday to go walking and I just couldn’t resist going back into the house and getting my camera which already had a macro lens. It had rained the night before, so the buds were so new and sparkling, ready to become blooms. It was a beautiful morning and the sun was just beginning to shine through the foliage. The bright natural light enhances the the vibrant color and detail of the buds.

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Sunlit Bridge at Phinizy Swamp

June 25, 2024 by Marilyn Botta Leave a Comment

 


I visited Phinizy Swamp in Augusta, GA, last week. It is a beautiful nature preserve and wetlands. Although it is very lush in the Summer, I still managed to find some gorgeous scenery. It is so peaceful and tranquil along the footbridge, where Spanish moss and lush green trees grow on either side of the bridge. The blue sky was a lovely contrast to the green foliage. The sunlight casts a pattern of shadows on the pathway, enhancing the natural serenity of the scene.

 

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Phinizy Swamp in Summer

June 23, 2024 by Marilyn Botta Leave a Comment


The other day I went out to Phinizy Swamp, a beautiful nature preserve in Augusta, GA. I hadn’t been there in years but it didn’t disappoint, although it was very overgrown, as it is in the Summer. Once the cooler weather hits, it is much more beautiful and nuanced regarding the different colors. Things that were covered up in the Summer stand out because they are not impeded by the overgrowth. I still managed to get a few good shots showing just how lovely and peaceful it is there. If you’re a nature photographer this is the absolute best.

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Bridge at Brick Pond Park

June 3, 2024 by Marilyn Botta Leave a Comment


I always love how peaceful Brick Pond Park is. Last week I went there and just marveled at how serene and almost otherworldly it can be at times. There can be many views of this lovely covered bridge sitting in the middle of the lake, but I walked around and found a spot between the trees, where I could photograph it. The mirror-like reflections make the lake look like glass. This scene evokes serenity to me, which is hard to find in this strange world we live in.

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Phinizy Swamp

January 22, 2024 by Marilyn Botta Leave a Comment

I love going to Phinizy Swamp in the late afternoon when shadows are more prominent. There is something so beautiful about how the bridges curve around under the cypress trees. The day I went there the sky was a deep blue with puffy clouds emitting sunlight giving it a heavenly feel. It is so amazing that a swamp can be so alluring and almost dream-like. I have wonderful memories of visiting this magical picturesque oasis in the middle of a busy world. The peacefulness is almost hard to explain unless you’re there.


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Head Shots of Laura

February 14, 2020 by Marilyn Botta Leave a Comment




My friend Laura asked that I take a few professional head shots for her online presence. She came to the studio and we tried a gray background, but I suggested we try a light blue. She has lovely blue eyes and the blue background made them show up more. We both agreed that the blue background was the best. She then suggested that we take a few outside. We went outside near my house and I shot a few with trees in the background.

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Phinizy Swamp 2017

December 31, 2017 by Marilyn Botta Leave a Comment

I met my friend Pat the other day at Phinizy Swamp. She came with her hubby and her grandson, Gabriel. I didn’t think there would be any new pictures to take, since I have been there numerous times, but there is always a new take on a picture. I found myself taking pictures of things I hadn’t done before, or maybe the same thing, but using a different angle to create something original. It’s very nice to visit the same place a few times during the year to get a different perspective.





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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
Marilyn Botta Photography - Flowers and Trees
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.

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