Carol Wingert

Today is my Birthday! And I want to give YOU a special gift! I really enjoy this area of our region.   This is the Youghiogheny River at Ohiopyle, PA.    The campground we go to us right up over the hill from this area, and there are two water falls very near here. Anyway, I want to give you this photo as  wallpaper/screensaver for your computer! Imagine hearing the water and feeling the coolness on a hot day!!

Just complete the form, verify your email when you get it and you will be all set!

Filed under: Articles on June 19th, 2009 | No Comments »

While some people who want to be “photographers” buy the most expensive equipment at the start, I just decide to get my “feet wet” by starting out small.

In December 2003, I purchased a Fujifilm Finepix A210 3.1mp camera.   Consumer Reports rated it very high for a “first time” bargain!   So I went for it!  I am now hooked on Fujifilm Finepix cameras!

After taking over 8800 photos with my little A210, it started to show it’s age.  So in April 2006, I purchased  a Fujifilm Finepix E550 6.1mp.

Again I took thousands of photos.  But now I want to do more with my photography.  I want to sell Prints!  I need another, more advanced camera, for my newer projects!  So…..

April 2007, I purchased my 9.1 megapixel, the Fujifilm Finepix E900.   The quality of the photos are fantastic.  I even have several prints hanging at a local restaurant!

But a girl can never have too many cameras!  (I always carry two with me), so in December 2008, I did it again!  Another camera!  This time I purchased a Fujifilm Finepix F100fd, a 12 megapixel.  Wow, what beauty I can capture!

Compare the photo I have on my photo blog.

Notice the first butterfly and the caterpillar photos. These were taken with my newest camera. The second butterfly on the caster bean leaf was taken with my first camera. The quality and color of the newer ones are so much nicer!

I may have spent $800 in 5 yrs for my equipment, but now I have what I like, and I am not stuck with some expensive piece of equipment that I am not totally happy with.

carol wingert

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Here he is! Twenty having fun on the Giant Slide at Mammoth Park today!

carol wingert

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What happens when you find a Beautiful Waterfall!

And you want it to stay this beautiful for generations to come!

The Inspiration hits you!

What do you do?

You make it happen!

This is how My Green Mug was born!

Go there now! And see why we are…..

Preserving the beauty of our planet, one cup at a time!

Filed under: Articles on February 7th, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Everyone who knows me will tell you I have a spot in my heart for the “underdog” when it comes to animals. And this little guy is no acception.

We met him at one of the local parks, and I just fell in love with him. He is so unique.

We recently found out he is an Egyptian Goose (but Fred may be a she). Fred hangs with the female geese, and sometimes the ducks.

His size is between the duck and goose.

Meet Fred

and see how friendly he is here:

Feeding Fred

Enjoy this adorable little guy! Here are some photos too!

Fred’s Gallery

And he has his own Fred’s Store!

carol wingert

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Head on over to my Photo Site and see why I’ve went through 3 digital cameras since 2004!

And it’s just the beginning!

carol wingert

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Recently we attend the Unseminar5 in San Antonio,TX.
One of the biggest highlights is the “after class” activities!
My favorite: the cigar smoking fellowship.

In this photo are two of the many, many who enjoyed the “cigar party”

ps the one in the background is a guest of honor on my Cigar Site

And this one just couldn’t wait to get started!
(Thanks Pat for Unseminar5 & Cigar fun!)

carol wingert

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Okay, I have several websites that I haven’t been updating.

This is one: Rants & Raves

Since I found this sign yesterday, I thought this would be a good place to start. Go to Rants & Raves and read about it, and YOU comment!

carol wingert

Filed under: Articles on September 8th, 2008 | No Comments »

Visit my friends at Cat Lady Publishing!

You’ll see some of my siblings, my indoor housemates and my outdoor friend Randy!

And if you visit Cat Lady Publishing! , I just may let you rub my belly!

Filed under: Articles on September 6th, 2008 | No Comments »

Monday through Friday we send out short messages that inspire us and help us grow in ways we may not have thought of or thought were possible.

Start getting these small bits of wisdom by going to Today’s Mantra and sign up for our mailing list.

Hope to inspire you soon!

carol wingert

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Our very first Geocaching find hooked us! And it happened to be almost in our backyard!
The Fill and The Mill

We live very close to East Park, in Connellsville, PA and if you know me, I take tons of photos of the falls at different times of the year.

Imagine the fun when we found there was a Cache hidden close by!!!

For more of our “finds”, check out Big Scavenger Hunt

Filed under: Articles on August 23rd, 2008 | No Comments »

I had so much fun (and “peer” views) doing my first “photo essay”, I could not stop with one!

Especially after I visited with a family of Canadian Geese at Twin Lakes Park in Greensburg, PA. There were several babies being taken care of by the Daddys!

Read about them here. Family Outing

Then, our beautiful Day Lilies started blooming.

These grow wild in our area of the country. Beautiful!

This story is the result of their “blessing” us with their beauty!

What a difference a Day makes!

And now my husband calls me “the stalker”! I found this mamma duck and her babies at Twin Lakes Park in Greensburg, Pa (same lake as the Geese).

I’ve been recording there growth since July 11th!

This is the beginning of their adventure! Mom’s work is never done!

carol wingert

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