Lotus Carroll

Lotus is an outdoor loving, freelance writer with a passion for photography that has never seen a formal lesson. She writes (at her personal website and elsewhere) to keep her mind sharp, her sanity in sight, and her happiness not far out of touch. Her mischievous toddler son keeps her more than busy while her road-touring musician husband calls her from around the country to make her smile. She's moody, but pretty much always good for a laugh.

A Sling Camera Bag That Performs: M-Rock Olympic 527

By Lotus Carroll on June 15, 2009

Need a new, modestly sized camera bag that you can "sling" around on-the-go during any situation? You should definitely check out the M-Rock Olympic – a sling-type camera bag that really performs. For business, leisure, or what I like to call my Daily Momathon, this is an outstanding bag.
And right now, you can save 20% [...]

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DIY Photography Gels

By Lotus Carroll on June 12, 2009

I found this tutorial, and thought I'd share it. It's a cheap, effective way to make your own gels!

DIY Photography Gels – More DIY How To Projects
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Win a Kodak Wireless Digital Frame for Mother's Day!

By Lotus Carroll on April 30, 2009

Congratulations to the winner, Crystal S!
Thank you for all your entries.

We all know that relationships are an important part of life. The more you nourish and strengthen the relationships in your life, the better the quality of your support system. People who have a strong support system are more likely to be generally mentally healthy [...]

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In Memory of Madeline Alice Spohr

By Lotus Carroll on April 9, 2009

A shockwave of pain and emotion rolled across The Internet and the globe yesterday as news of Madeline Alice Spohr's passing became known.
It was followed by a wave of love, compassion, and kindness. That wave is still rolling.
The Great Big Internet showed how it's a place where a lot of big hearts can converge.

We're taking [...]

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An Expression of Love

By Lotus Carroll on March 28, 2009

Today's Photohunt Theme is "Hands"

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Simple Delight | Feature Photo

By Lotus Carroll on February 28, 2009

Beautiful Wonderment

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by Lotus Carroll (aka Sarcastic Mom)
Sarcastic Mom's Flickr Photostream
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They Swirl Past You | Feature Photo

By Lotus Carroll on February 16, 2009

Like Magic

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Basic Photo Improvements By Editing: Crop

By Lotus Carroll on February 10, 2009

You can always make your shot more interesting in post, by editing.
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And there is no shame in taking the extra steps to make sure the finished product is fantastic. Purists sometimes make you feel the shot must come straight out of the camera (OOC) in total perfection to be considered a 'real photographic success.'
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