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Mar 26
2 min

Back on the Wagon

It's been a long time since I last posted on here. It's been a long time since I posted anywhere... But I'm back, and raring to go. As...

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Janice Gill

Jul 2, 2020
1 min

A little bit about me.

It's great to be back with the Ultimate Blog Challenge team and to see some familiar faces- a real tonic in these strange and uncertain...

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Janice Gill

Jul 1, 2020
1 min

Taking the Challenge - A New Start

First day of a 31 day challenge to blog every day.

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Janice Gill

Jun 15, 2018
1 min

Blue Tit and Great Tit Chicks

The birds in my garden have been very busy feeding chicks in their nests. I've been waiting (very impatiently :-)) for them to appear at...

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Level up your Photography - Practice in your Garden

Janice Gill

May 21, 2018
1 min

Level up your Photography - Practice in your Garden

It's great to plan a trip away to get amazing shots of exotic places. But have you ever come back disappointed? Did you miss shots...

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Bamburgh Castle - Why you should always carry a camera.

Janice Gill

May 18, 2018
1 min

Bamburgh Castle - Why you should always carry a camera.

This picture of the sun setting over Bamburgh Castle is one of my favourites. You have to be in the right place at the right time of year...

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Janice Gill

May 17, 2018
1 min

Glass Winged Butterfly

Macro Photography is one of my favourite areas to explore. The camera reveals so much hidden detail. It's always a surprise and a...

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Combine your Photos to Create your own Art

Janice Gill

Feb 6, 2018
3 min

Combine your Photos to Create your own Art

Do you take some images that look great but are missing that certain something? Do you have a vision for an image but the components...

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Ditch the Doldrums and Create a Floral Fantasy

Janice Gill

Jan 11, 2018
2 min

Ditch the Doldrums and Create a Floral Fantasy

January can be a gloomy month. The excitement of Christmas is over and New Year celebrations done and dusted. The days are dark, the...

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Awesome Creative Photography for Dark Days

Janice

Jan 9, 2018
2 min

Awesome Creative Photography for Dark Days

Winter. When the sun shines and the snow lays a magical carpet of light across the world, it's a fairy tale land. The kind of day you...

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Crush Artist's Block Completely with a tip for every day of the month

Janice Gill

Dec 20, 2017
7 min

Crush Artist's Block Completely with a tip for every day of the month

Hello white canvas, goodbye inspiration. You’re staring at it again. Palette ready, brushes clean, interruption free time guaranteed....

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Janice Gill

Dec 20, 2017
3 min

Time to Reflect - 2017 remembered

It's been quite a year for me. There has been good and bad as always. Challenges to be addressed. Changes to accept and adapt to....

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Banish the Block - Inspiration for Creatives #3

Janice Gill

Dec 17, 2017
1 min

Banish the Block - Inspiration for Creatives #3

This photo was taken at a little cafe in the heart of the old city of Riga in Latvia. Late April in this part of the Baltic marks the end...

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Janice Gill

Dec 16, 2017
1 min

Picture Posts for Instant Inspiration.

This photograph is of the beautiful Lake Vyrnwy. It's captured as the last of the evening light fades in what is known as the Blue Hour...

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Wentworth Woodhouse Winter Wonderland 9th and 10th December 2017.

Janice Gill

Dec 6, 2017
2 min

Wentworth Woodhouse Winter Wonderland 9th and 10th December 2017.

Christmas Fair at Wentworth Woodhouse, South Yorkshire. This will be our last show of the year with loads of great gifts to suit all...

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Reap Instant Rewards from your Back Catalogue.

Janice Gill

Dec 4, 2017
2 min

Reap Instant Rewards from your Back Catalogue.

Are you looking to show something new but short on time to create? Do you want to inject something fresh but clean out of ideas? Have you...

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Shout out your Scars and get Success Swiftly.

Janice Gill

Dec 1, 2017
4 min

Shout out your Scars and get Success Swiftly.

You have an idea, maybe several. You've honed them to perfection but are your goals still eluding you? You have created a thing of joy...

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Foolproof tactics to Master Macro-10 top tips in a nutshell

Janice Gill

Nov 28, 2017
4 min

Foolproof tactics to Master Macro-10 top tips in a nutshell

Ok , so you've seen all the fabulous pictures of tiny creatures, beautiful shimmering dragonfly wings, multifaceted compound eyes of...

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1 Quick Crafty Change to Crush your next Art or Craft Fayre.

Janice Gill

Nov 27, 2017
4 min

1 Quick Crafty Change to Crush your next Art or Craft Fayre.

Are you an Artist or Artisan struggling with the world of commerce? Do you have stalls at craft fairs and shows that attract admiration...

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Janice Gill

Nov 6, 2017
3 min

8 surprising tips for amazing photos.

You have a state of the art DSLR, some top notch lenses and great accessories but your photos don't stand out. You've honed your craft...

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Janice Gill

Mar 26
2 min

Back on the Wagon

It's been a long time since I last posted on here. It's been a long time since I posted anywhere... But I'm back, and raring to go. As...

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Janice Gill

Jul 2, 2020
1 min

A little bit about me.

It's great to be back with the Ultimate Blog Challenge team and to see some familiar faces- a real tonic in these strange and uncertain...

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