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I would like to wish all of you a day full of love, romance and joy! I have made so many friends here on Flickr and it has been such a wonderful experience sharing pictures back and forth with all of you.

One year ago today, Steve and I bought my Canon SX130 IS and when I found out how easy it was to take macro shots, I went crazy taking zillions of pictures. Things are better than ever with my new Canon 5D Mark II and I've learned so much in a year's time. Thanks to all of you for your support and comments, your inspiration, helpful advice and friendship. I'm looking forward to the next year with all of you, and hopefully many more new friends too! A big hug to one and all!! :)

I've uploaded two other pictures today and I hope you'll visit them too!

Thanks to all of you who have visited and have left comments and favorites! I try to go to all of your pages within a day or two and is a highlight for me to see your beautiful photography! :)

NOTE! I have finally updated my profile and I hope you'll take a look to find out a little more about me and how important all of you are to my experience here on Flickr!
www.flickr.com/people/sfhipchick/

This image was taken in February, 2012.