Photography – This is Another Story

#WeekendCoffeeShare – Tomato Harvest and Scenic Backway Adventure

Published on August 6, 2022August 5, 2022 by Yinglan18 Comments

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A New Lens!

Published on July 29, 2022 by Yinglan11 Comments

My mom once said my dad is living through me via a camera but I think it’s the other way around.

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Warriors Over the Wasatch Airshow 2022

Published on June 27, 2022June 26, 2022 by Yinglan2 Comments

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#WeekendCoffeeShare – Garden, Life, and Blog Updates May 2022

Published on May 28, 2022May 27, 2022 by Yinglan21 Comments

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#WeekendCoffeeShare – Went to a Few Places this week…

Published on May 21, 2022May 20, 2022 by Yinglan20 Comments

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Trip to Dinosaur National Monument

Published on May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 by Yinglan1 Comment

Why does it feel like either I’m not taking trips at all or I’m taking trips all the time? It’s the second trip this week (the first was on Sunday) and this time, it was a trip to the Dinosaur National Monument, which is about 4 hours from me in Jensen, Utah. My uncle drove this time while I was in the passenger seat making sure he doesn’t get lost while enjoying the scenery.

I haven’t processed many of the pictures yet but I can tell I got some of my 2022 favorite photos here.

I have been to Dinosaur National Monument before, back in 2017, but as much as I am interested in dinosaurs, I actually came for the natural scenery this time. As we stopped at each location, I tried to find subjects for my photos because one of the recommendation I got from the instructor of the photography composition class I took in April was to focus on something. “Try to focus on something and not just taking pictures of the general landscape.”

I think focusing on something makes a photo that much interesting. Don’t you think so?

Strawberry Bay: Enjoyable or Not?

Published on May 16, 2022 by Yinglan3 Comments

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Truthful Tuesday 02-08-2022

Published on February 8, 2022February 8, 2022 by Yinglan2 Comments

On time for once to participate in Truthful Tuesday on a Tuesday. This week, host Frank from Thoughts and Theories asks:

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#Bloganuary Prompt Day 17 – 20: Short Answers

Published on January 20, 2022January 19, 2022 by Yinglan2 Comments

Day 17

What is a superpower you’d love to have?

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Yellowstone 2021 Day 3

Published on July 24, 2021July 23, 2021 by Yinglan11 Comments

I should’ve done a “Day 3” of the trip 3 days ago but with my guests still in town and work, I just couldn’t find the time.

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Yellowstone 2021 Day 2

Published on July 21, 2021 by Yinglan13 Comments

It’s amazing how I’m able to find so much in common with my fellow traveler and guest, who happens to be a 15-year-old.

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Yellowstone 2021 Day 1

Published on July 19, 2021 by Yinglan2 Comments

Of the five Yellowstone trips I’ve taken so far, I think this is the most relaxing trip so far or maybe I’m just exhausted from all the traveling I’ve done recently.

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#WeekendCoffeeShare: Indoor Greenery and Bad Driving

Published on April 17, 2021April 16, 2021 by Yinglan6 Comments

Good day and welcome! Come in and join me for a cup of coffee and a chat. I already had my coffee this morning. So I’ll once again settle for a cup of peppermint tea.

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#WeekendCoffeeShare: Just a Little Warmer…

Published on April 10, 2021April 10, 2021 by Yinglan8 Comments

Good morning or afternoon and welcome! Come in and join me for a cup of coffee and a chat. I’ll settle for a cup of peppermint tea since we are having this chat a little later than my usual time.

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One of these days…

Published on September 12, 2020September 11, 2020 by Yinglan5 Comments

One of these days, I am going to get back on a writing schedule. I don’t know how but one of these days, I’m going to get back to writing. Continue reading “One of these days…” →

Creating a Container Garden…

Published on May 2, 2020May 1, 2020 by Yinglan11 Comments

Almost 3 years ago, I moved into my current home. There were raised beds in the backyard and the front yard was incredibly bare except for a Japanese Maple tree which my mom has threatened to cut it down many times since and I have to keep reminding her that this is my house, not hers.

2 years ago, I started creating my garden. I planted 2 cherry trees, 2 plum trees, 3 strawberry plants, and 6 dahlia bulbs hoping to stop my neighbors’ weeds from invading my yard. Continue reading “Creating a Container Garden…” →