Thing #7 - Are you ready for your closeup?

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Of course I have heard of Flikr but I had never used it before. It is so much fun! I love taking random photos, especially when I go home. While I do not have a very fancy camera, I still think I take fairly good photos and, I must say, they look really good on this website. This particular photo was taken in May when I went home for my brother's graduation and my birthday. My mother plants a rose (or other plant) when one of our animals passes and this was one she planted for our cat. It has bloomed beautifully and I had to take a photo.

I can see using this website for personal use and in the classroom. It has so many images that could be used for PowerPoints, lessons, or just for fun. I could also be used to upload classroom photos (with students' permission, of course) so that they may be shared with families.

I use Facebook to post the majority of my photos but I really like the idea of being able to create something (a photo book, calendar, etc.) with this web page. However, even though I can post my photos as private, I might still be a little apprehensive about posting pictures of me or my family.

All in all, lots of fun. I can't wait to post some more pictures and see what others are doing too! Love it!

Peace!