My daughter is a doctor working in Africa, along with her husband, and both own and maintain a farm in Zimbabwe, outside of Harare. I visit them once or twice a year. I put together this video tour featuring all the usual farm animals like goats, pigs, cows, and chickens... but also ginnea fowl and peacocks not usually found on a farm here in the United States. Please watch and enjoy the tour.

Memories are valuable and priceless parts of our lives. They heavily reflect who we are and what keeps us together. How will you preserve such memories so they won't fade?

The fact that memories are fleeting and fickle must be heart-wrenching for us. There's a possibility that significant memories might deteriorate over time if not handled carefully. If you cannot preserve such memories, you and the people you care about will eventually forget them. That's why it's a good thing that photography was invented during the earlier centuries so that we can keep a pocket-sized paper of someone's face in our frames and their smiles in our hearts.

How to determine the best medium for your fine art print. Things to consider when choosing a medium for digital prints and the benefits and disadvantages of each.

Fine art photography has the power to transport us to breathtaking natural landscapes and capture the essence of wildlife in its purest form.  When you purchase a print, you are going to want to showcase your captivating images. Therefore, the choice of medium for printing can significantly impact the overall aesthetic appeal of the artwork, along with framing it.

Nature photographer Nicki Geigert shows people the wonderful and magnificent world through her eyes with beautiful images of wildlife and nature in her fine art photography and books.

Photography takes a whole lot of work. It isn't just getting a camera and taking a shot because it might look pretty or wonderful. Photography requires patience, a scrutinizing eye, and a commitment to finish the image all the way through.

Scouting for a location is essential in every photo shoot. There are many ways you can do it, and you can look into them in this guide.

An excellent outdoor location always contributes to a good photography outcome. The search for a suitable place is always challenging, plus location scouting is typically someone else's job. But if you are a freelance photographer with no additional resources to hire someone, you end up looking for a photoshoot location yourself.

I found this very helpful article geared toward the non-artist explaining some of the terms and concepts that may cause some confusion and hesitation among people newly interested in buying art. I am linking to the original article.

Finding and buying art can be an extremely intimidating task that can easily make one feel anxious or overwhelmed. Here at MyCurioHome we are here to ease your mind, and provide you with some helpful tips and advice to make the process fun and enjoyable! This article will focus on art for personal enjoyment and decoration rather than as an investment opportunity. Ultimately it is most important to stay true to yourself and purchase what you find pleasure in, what follows is simply some helpful information to make you feel more comfortable with some of the terminology and process.

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Magical Madagascar— An amazing destination for a family adventure.

Madagascar is best known for its unique wildlife and biodiversity. It is home to an abundance of flora and fauna species found nowhere else on earth. Its distinctive ecology has even led some ecologists to refer the island country as the ‘eighth continent’. Currently, Madagascar is considered as one of the biodiversity hotspots in the world.

What would be nicer than to go home to a place where you can feel comfortable, and have nice surroundings?

Having pieces of art in your home can make this possible. Art will help you add a personal touch to your home, attaching a piece of who you are. You may add a piece of memory or a feeling as art never fails to evoke emotions whenever we look at it. Imagine looking at something of value to you after a long day at work. It could definitely be something that you'll look forward to every time you come home.

When photography was first introduced to the world, a heated debate began in terms of whether it was a form of art or not.

Fortunately, we live in an era where people are more socially aware of it as an art. In fact, it has made art accessible to the general public and changed society's visual culture. This has made art more valuable each year that passes. The growing number of people who have the enthusiasm for collecting photography prints worldwide has grown as well. Photography prints are less expensive than painting. Hence, many would opt for choosing prints over paintings.

To "Filter" or Not To "Filter".

I like to experiment occasionally with new techniques and one I had read about was an image with motion blur. I know there are filters you can use in post-production but I wanted to try doing in-camera.

If you are dreaming of having a fun-filled vacation with a bit of adventure and learning, then Madagascar is the right place for you!

It is the perfect destination for adventurous travelers who wish to venture into nature, test their strength and stamina, and see up-close some astonishing wonders of the world. Indeed, Madagascar is a heaven on earth for an adventurer.

Everyone had images in their mind of what to expect. Conversations about Cuban culture, classic cars, architecture, government, people, food rationing, Cuban cigars, Cuban rum abounded. Cuba is defined by all of that, and more.

The flight from Miami to Cuba took all of 40 minutes. We went through a People to People tour, which are now allowed to travel from the US to Cuba. After landing, our tour guide took us straight to our hotel, the Ambos Mundos, in Old Havana. Music from a piano drifted out the open door as we entered. The musician was an elderly man with long gnarled fingers and played Sinatra music beautifully. The most interesting part of the hotel was the ancient elevator with the wrought iron gates that the elevator porter closed to lock everyone in on the way up. We all wondered what our rooms would be like; if the elevator would conk out on the way up; if there was air conditioning; what was the food like? Many questions swarmed through our heads before each of us arrived at our separate rooms.