That’s the one! I was coveting the camera with my eyes 😉
‘When will I get the mail? Or, have they forgotten me? Didn’t I register on time? I would really like to participate in this course.’
These were the thoughts that went through my mind days before the photo 101 course was set to start. I fretted a little bit and wondered if I would get the notification at all from WordPress.
Waking up on Monday morning to find a welcome note from dear WP, prompted a happy smile and a deep sense of gratitude to the faculty behind these opportunities.
I really must say that they do try to keep us engaged, expand our scopes and stoke our inspiration.
Why am I particularly keen on this class? I am what I would call an accidental photographer. This is my first photo class ever. I neither have any shooting skills, nor know any techniques. I am just a point and click amateur.
I desired for a Canon EOS 70D or Nikon D7200 to play with during the class, but for the life of me, I can’t afford to purchase a camera of over a thousand dollars right now.
The beautiful thing is that WP knows how to simplify these classes, so that each person is carried along at whatever level they are. No complications. So Canon/Nikon can wait.
It’s very easy to overlook such gestures and take the value added advantages for granted.
It’s always easy for man to complain about everything that is wrong and forget the things to be thankful for.
There are a whole lot of platforms out there that are comparable to arid deserts with no oasis in sight and their bloggers are abandoned to wade and flounder in ignorance to the detriment of their blogs.
Well, to cut a long tale short, I appreciate this platform provided by WordPress and would like to say thank you for these interactive opportunities which we are granted free of charge. I bet if I have to go pay for photo classes, I would part with some change.
In my place, it is said that a man who forgets to express thanks, has fallen asleep to the goodness that surrounds him.
A wordsmith with a vivid imagination, an eager mind and a burning desire to carve out tales. As I journey with my muse to that land of all possibilities and self discovery, I hope my personal evolution will serve as a beacon of inspiration for anyone who chooses to stop by.
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wow i tried it last year along with b101.. glad you are in class! I am trying to pop round the commons more. They had to invite me in ha ha, who knows but I am able to access.
I hope to really at least get the photo interpretation of ones of last year didn’t post,
Amazingly yesterday, one had the foreground/background thing going on. Ha girl i don’t know photo, I just have multiple little old camera phones here and there and a new to me smarthphone to try out 🙂
off to chk my water pix (oh yeah i might have a post for your Thursday Neighbors and Echoes? that says clik here from my street scene (multipurpose 😀 !!!!!!!!!!!
Smart girl. Multipurpose is good. I didn’t even know they had it last year. I was trying to find my blogging feet first. Looking forward to your Echoes.
I haven’t taken the photo course, but have done a few of the writing ones. It’s true they are very supportive, and give good feedback. I enjoyed participating. Have fun with the photo course! 🙂
I love the courses offered by wordpress, I’ve learned many things about blogging, writing and poetry thanks to these courses, and I’ve met wonderful people like yourself in there
What a lovely thing to say Michelle. Thanks my dear. I keep forgetting to tell you, I think you should link your blog URL to your gravatar. That way, an interested blogger can click on your link and find you easily. Regards Jacqueline
I am also taking the photo 101 classes. For the very same reasons you just mentioned. I am point and shoot type of girl. So I stepping out of my comfort zone to try to learn something from this. I look forward to seeing your photos.
I bought a Canon dslr 8 years ago and I love it, but there are times when only my phone does the job. Taking out a big camera and lens can be a real pain, the weight, the clutter when you need a handbag, changing lens, and feeling safe with expensive gear are some of the issues! Without a good eye the most expensive camera in the world won’t make a difference, so as WordPress probably say that’s what we all need to work on.
a cooking pot and twisted tales 
You are right. I didn’t know the first thing about blogging and took Blogging 101 here and it was very helpful — and free!
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It’s totally awesome. I knew nada when I started blogging too.
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Good luck on the class, yes we are lucky to have these great classes!
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Yes indeed my lady. It’s great. Thank you 🙂
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🙂
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I couldn’t agree more. These courses are great! I’m grateful that WordPress conducts them for free, for us. 🙂
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I truly am Funsie. It’s really helpful.
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I’m not sure I got the email, but I also think I forgot to sign up officially for the class!
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Oh dear. You wanted to participate?
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I just looked and I think I’m in the class, I need to participate!!haha
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Oh good. See you then 🙂
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I didn’t even know courses existed! Thanks for alerting me to new possibilities and good luck with the photography course, Jacqui!
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Thank you Kim. The courses are very useful.
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wow i tried it last year along with b101.. glad you are in class! I am trying to pop round the commons more. They had to invite me in ha ha, who knows but I am able to access.
I hope to really at least get the photo interpretation of ones of last year didn’t post,
Amazingly yesterday, one had the foreground/background thing going on. Ha girl i don’t know photo, I just have multiple little old camera phones here and there and a new to me smarthphone to try out 🙂
off to chk my water pix (oh yeah i might have a post for your Thursday Neighbors and Echoes? that says clik here from my street scene (multipurpose 😀 !!!!!!!!!!!
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Smart girl. Multipurpose is good. I didn’t even know they had it last year. I was trying to find my blogging feet first. Looking forward to your Echoes.
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now to figure out eh the correct way to pingback?
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Okay 🙂
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I haven’t taken the photo course, but have done a few of the writing ones. It’s true they are very supportive, and give good feedback. I enjoyed participating. Have fun with the photo course! 🙂
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They are really supportive Barbara. Thank you very much 🙂
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I love the courses offered by wordpress, I’ve learned many things about blogging, writing and poetry thanks to these courses, and I’ve met wonderful people like yourself in there
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Honestly Nadine, they have been priceless in their support. Thank you for your words.
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I’ve been told that I have a natural eye for such things and I could say the same for you!
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What a lovely thing to say Michelle. Thanks my dear. I keep forgetting to tell you, I think you should link your blog URL to your gravatar. That way, an interested blogger can click on your link and find you easily. Regards Jacqueline
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Perhaps you can tell me how to do that!
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I am also taking the photo 101 classes. For the very same reasons you just mentioned. I am point and shoot type of girl. So I stepping out of my comfort zone to try to learn something from this. I look forward to seeing your photos.
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Renee, thank you for taking the time to read and your comments. I appreciate them and believe that we will enjoy the class. My regards Jacqueline.
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Totally thought you were taking a pic of those stuffed animals which is why I got a good giggle when I found out it was the camera you were after 😀
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🙂 🙂 Do you know he had two!! I had to talk to the gentleman afterwards. Turns out he takes them professionally. I want one of those.
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I bought a Canon dslr 8 years ago and I love it, but there are times when only my phone does the job. Taking out a big camera and lens can be a real pain, the weight, the clutter when you need a handbag, changing lens, and feeling safe with expensive gear are some of the issues! Without a good eye the most expensive camera in the world won’t make a difference, so as WordPress probably say that’s what we all need to work on.
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