Blatherskite

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I am a Children’s Librarian living in the Portland, Oregon area. When I am not Children’s Librianing I like to play with cameras and film. I also like playing the ukulele, knitting, sketching, and hiking.

Author: Moni

  • Scary self portrait

    Here is a pinhole self portrait for you on Halloween. I think I look kind of scary. Hope you have a fun day!

  • Wayback Wednesday

    My mom sent this photo to me yesterday. It was taken in New York City exactly this time of year (end of October) in 1989. If my memory serves me correctly, this photo was taken the day I learned that my boyfriend back home in Spokane died in a car accident the night before. I…

  • Practice

    “Transformation is not a future event. It is a present activity. That is why you must bring everything that you have to give in every moment. And it doesn’t have to be perfect. It’s not about perfect. It’s about effort. When you bring that effort every single day that’s where transformation happens. That’s how change…

  • Kiaora by the pool

    A pinhole shot from my trip to California of my niece (you saw her in my previous post). It’s honestly a miracle that she sat still for 13 seconds. My Zero 2000 truly is a magic wooden box.

  • A foray into the world of portrait photograpy

    A foray into the world of portrait photograpy

    I am completely fascinated by portrait photography. When I look at a portrait I often wonder what the person’s story is, what are they thinking when the photo is being snapped. I have come to believe that portraits are a reflection of the photographer, in many ways. A portrait almost says more about the person…