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Shirley Valencia
I dearly love photography. I am a writer, artist and very passionate about photography. I was a photo journalist for nine years, but the joy and excitement of shooting the great outdoors and all that it offers, make my day.
When I am stressed I take my camera and go for hours shooting everything and anything. I don't know about you , but I never tire of GOD'S creation. Every day is another photo shoot for me.
Thank you all who take the time to view my Photos.
- +JPG+ since February 2010
- *132 hot photos
- 1 active spotlight
Photo Essay
Doing St. Louis , TtV style
9 May 2012 — 613 views
TtV a artful form of photography using two cameras.
Photo Essay
Beautiful Ladies in Bloom
3 Feb 2012 — 1615 views
No on can describe the beauty of a flower like the old Webster Dictionary.. "The best part of a seed"
Photo Essay
The Fabulous Gateway to the West
9 Nov 2010 — 697 views
The city of Saint Louis is an awesome city. It is alive with activity every night and day of the week..
Photo Essay
Following a dream
20 Aug 2010 — 1297 views
At the age of five Chris was swimming 25 meters along with the six and eight year old.
Photo Essay
Horseshoe Lake State Park
12 Aug 2010 — 1193 views
Oxbow lake only three feet deep and the second largest natural lake in Illinois.
Photo Essay
Wondrous Beauty
1 Aug 2010 — 1611 views
Coming face to face with some of the most beautiful butterflies in the world.
Photo Essay
It always rains "Pennies from Heaven" in my heart
24 Mar 2010 — 930 views
When I was a little girl I always had my little purse full of pennies. I thought they came from Heaven.
Photo Essay
A little boy more precious than gold
18 Mar 2010 — 672 views
My great grandson lives in Florida and is growing up to fast for me.
Photo Essay
Barns across our Country
15 Mar 2010 — 1446 views
I love to photograph the beauty of a dilapidated old barn. You can count on an interesting story behind each one.
Feature Story
Site where the movie "Escape from New York" was filmed reopened
9 Mar 2010 — 1421 views
The Chain of Rocks Bridge on old route 66 is reopened as a bike and pedestrian trail after being closed for over a decade.
Photo Essay
An Arch and it isn't golden
8 Mar 2010 — 911 views
I love the Saint Louis Gateway Arch. I never tire of photographing the megastructure.
Where I'm At
Granite City IL. American Steel Town
8 Mar 2010 — 1410 views
Have you ever wondered which city in Illinois produces the vast majority of steel that you come into contact with on a daily basis?
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