Roses in bloom: Susan Komer photography

Welcome back to another week of adventure.  Over the weekend I got out and found some amazing photography opportunities.  I went to the car races, not my favorite thing to do, but the hubby enjoys it.  We also paid a visit to the Garden of Roses, the Scioto Mile fountain and some fishing at several dams in the Columbus area.  I've got 100's of interesting shots I'd love to share, but we'll begin with some gorgeous blooms.  To really get a good look at my photographic work, I encourage you to visit me on Flickr as I will be posting most of this weekends work there throughout the week.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/123441024@N03/

For the love of rescue pups everywhere

This post is dedicated to rescue pups everywhere, especially these three, whom I personally know.

Several years ago I was searching for a Boston terrier to join my family.  I ran across a puppy mill selling my poor little Dozer who was in really bad health and could no longer breed.  As I wrote a check out to this horrible man & his wife, my husband sat in shock that I was paying for this miserable little dog.  When we left, he asked how I could do that....my answer, how could I not!?!  Dozer has been a wonderful addition to our family and has reaffirmed that there are many wonderful older pups out there who need homes...and that you CAN teach an old dog new tricks.

My friend Faith has always rescued pups, but Lilac the Great Dane and Ollie, her newest addition, an abused pit bull have really been lucky to find their way to her. Lilac needed room to be Lilac and Ollie just needed love...both have more than enough of everything now and are wonderful loving pups.

So I guess this post is a reminder, if you're thinking that you might like to get yourself a loving companion, PLEASE consider adopting an older dog. No matter the breed, or how old they are, some of the most awesome loyal companions can come from some of the most unlikely places!

Hiking Hocking Hills, photos by Susan Komer

My previous post was of a rock climber I saw in Hocking Hills...today I thought I would post a few of the other great shots I was able to get while out hiking.  Yes, hiking is one of my all time favorite activities.  I really enjoy being outdoors, be it hiking the streets of the city or hitting the trails...if the weather permits, I can be found wandering with my camera.  One thing you won't be able to do is contact me via cell phone, its one of those things I just don't carry along while I'm out...one sure fire way to miss what's going on in the real world is to carry a cell...something I have no interest in! Please feel free to visit me on Flickr to view even more of my photographic works.  https://www.flickr.com/photos/123441024@N03/

Photography by Susan Komer

I went for a two hour walk this morning in Clintonville, Ohio.  The weather was beautiful, 80 degrees, only slightly overcast with a breeze just perfect for walking.  I shoot with a Nikon 610 that I bought just a little under a year ago.  Though I do have both Nikon & Canon, I prefer Nikon.  When I shoot film I have a massive collection of film camera's but favor my old Pentax and my Holga 120mm.

If you enjoy my work, you can also view my photo stream on Flickr by doing a copy/paste of the following link. https://www.flickr.com/photos/123441024@N03/

A few new photos by Susan Komer

As promised, I'm trying to keep myself more active here.  These are a few shots from my hike today out at Whetstone park in Columbus, Ohio.  If you enjoy my photography you can also find me on Flickr by clicking the following link.  https://www.flickr.com/photos/123441024@N03/

Stealth

I love to photograph EVERYTHING...squirrels may seem everyday, until you sit & watch them...those little guys are quite amazing!

A new photo manipulation

I took a bunch of shots of my brother over the weekend.  I've been messing around with them for days...hope you all enjoy!

MIA

Whoa! Where I have I been!?!

So its not that I've truly disappeared...just been really busy getting things done.  Over the past few months I've been busy, busy, busy doing art & acclimating myself to life in the city.  

But for the few of you who do follow my work, here's a few shots of what I've been up to!

So yes, I'm still working & going to school...life is busy, but I wouldn't trade it for anything!

I also have joined tumblr and can be found there under http://susankomer.tumblr.com/ where you can find me almost daily!