Hey Dream Reader!

Eclectic Me

And she is the reader
who browses the shelf
and looks for new words
but finds herself.
– Laura Purdie Salas, BookSpeak!: Poems about Books.

Dream Reader –

You are more than one person, you are every person. Like my eclectic little collection of books in my image, you will find a bubbling mixture here and you may be interested in all of them, or one of them. I’m a scientist, who travels often, and carries a camera to capture the world, so that’s where my inspiration is derived. You will always find photography here, no matter what, I promise.

Which reader are you today?

– do you want to be inspired by photography and share your photos, skills and ideas with like-minded people?

– are you travelling somewhere and interested in anecdotes or tips about flights, hotels, restaurants?

– are you a science fan, and wanting to connect with some other cool science people?

– are you human, craving interaction with someone who will always respond and strike up a conversation?

These are some of the things that you, dear reader, will find here. Please stay a while, have a chat and make some new friends.

Which reader are you today?

x desleyjane

What to Read?

Posted

January 8, 2015

Photography

desleyjane

Tags:

blogging101, dream reader, olympus, photo101, photography

Comments

63 responses to “Hey Dream Reader!”

perelincolors

January 8, 2015

I am the first type of reader today!

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1. desleyjane
  
  January 8, 2015
  
  Excellent! Thank you dear reader 😉
  
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  1. Cardinal Guzman
    
    January 9, 2015
    
    I just realized that I wasn’t following your blog… I am now.
    
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    1. desleyjane
      
      January 9, 2015
      
      Excellent, welcome aboard 🙂
      
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2. Cardinal Guzman
  
  January 9, 2015
  
  Me too.
  
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andy

January 8, 2015

Oh my !! another like me 😉

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I’mAnAspieMum

January 8, 2015

Mmmm … I’m not sure what kind of reader I am today … at the moment my stomach is in knots, not sure why, with the most awful soul consuming feeling of restlessness !! loved your post 🙂 x ❤

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1. desleyjane
  
  January 8, 2015
  
  Well thank you for stopping by, but more importantly, what’s up with your restlessness? Do you need a cuppa? x
  
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  1. I’mAnAspieMum
    
    January 8, 2015
    
    🙂 just made myself a cuppa x I think I need to take a good look at my life, give myself a good swift kick and get to grips with living ! Lots of things running through my mind, lots of unwelcomed things to deal with, and not having a clue how or where to start … x Oh and blogging was an idea I had to help me get things out of my head, a possibility of getting to grips with my life and situation and possibly to help me start living my life before it’s passed me by lol x I think the restlessness is my fight or flight kicking in … I think I just want to flee … x
    
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    1. desleyjane
      
      January 8, 2015
      
      Oh you poor thing. It can be completely overwhelming. I had a similar feeling last year when a chunk of my world crumbled. Thankfully, I had a short break away planned, so my gorgeous friends took me in and we made it a slightly longer break. Actually, I realise now that I DID kinda flee – oops ☺️ But still, I wasn’t blogging then, and I am so happy to be here, meeting lovely people from all around the world. Maybe, simplify it a little and find one thing that you can complete or sort out or remove, create a little space in your mind for just you. Your people in your life need YOU to be there, so take care of YOU.
      Phew, maybe another cuppa now? xox
      
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      1. I’mAnAspieMum
        
        January 8, 2015
        
        Phew lol x that was very welcomed thanks x ((HUG)) x a cuppa it is … x
        
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        desleyjane
        
        January 8, 2015
        
        You’re welcome, of course, any time. I think I’ll join you in that cuppa! X
        
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Faraday’s Candle

January 8, 2015

Your post is so visually vivid!! We are science people wanting to connect with like minds but with others too. There is so much out there that is wonderful!

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1. desleyjane
  
  January 8, 2015
  
  Thank you, that’s excellent. I am planning a regular science feature to start soon – melding science with photography and heaps of fun! I can’t wait to get started.
  
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luciledegodoy

January 8, 2015

I love your blog and I’m in for whatever you fancy sharing today. All options accepted. Was it a science or psychological test? Then I failed. LOL.

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1. desleyjane
  
  January 8, 2015
  
  Success!! It means we are kindred spirits. Thank you x.
  
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  1. luciledegodoy
    
    January 8, 2015
    
    Thank you, doctor DJ! Xxx
    
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fearlesslynat

January 8, 2015

I’m 3 and 4 at the moment 🙂

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1. desleyjane
  
  January 8, 2015
  
  Nice. That’s awesome. I have been slack on the science side, but 101 has inspired me to do a feature post…. Coming soon!
  
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theadisolanki

January 9, 2015

Like Lenka says in one of her songs, “I am Everything At Once”. So, I am all the four. Haha.

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1. desleyjane
  
  January 9, 2015
  
  Fabulous! My favourite kind 😊
  
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  1. theadisolanki
    
    January 9, 2015
    
    Lucky me! I am your favorite kind. Haha. 😛
    
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Sam Rappaz

January 9, 2015

I’m with Nat. I’m 3 and 4 at the moment. 🙂

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1. desleyjane
  
  January 9, 2015
  
  Good work you two! I’m excited to see where this takes us all!
  
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Omar Upegui R.

January 9, 2015

This is an original idea for a post. Why didn’t I think of that before? 🙂 Anyway, back to the point. I’m a reader who is always alert for a picture or text to inspire me in my photography work or my life.

Meeting people from other parts of the world and exchange ideas, and what have you, is always an open door for me.

In you, I have found fertile ground. Thank you for sharing.

Cheers,

Omar.-

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1. desleyjane
  
  January 9, 2015
  
  Thank you Omar, so nice to have met you.
  
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joeyjoank

January 9, 2015

I am the friendly type that enjoys what you write equally as much as I enjoy your photographs. So much so that yesterday I shared a link to your blog page on my blog on blog spot. 🙂

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1. desleyjane
  
  January 9, 2015
  
  Oh thank you JJ, that is amazing! What a lovely thing to do. I enjoy yours as well, so nice to meet such creative and interesting people! X
  
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Amy Sampson

January 9, 2015

I’m #1 and #4 for the most part, but I think anyone who is a #4 would also, on some level, be interested in all the other stuff. 🙂

With Photography 101 I made a point of not looking at other blogs until I did my assignment because I didn’t want anything I saw influence my photos. I may have to take the same approach with Blogging 101. I really like how you approached it. So much so, I don’t know how I’m going to do it without copying your style. I just made this harder for myself. lol

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1. desleyjane
  
  January 9, 2015
  
  Oh just go for it, no worries about copying here 😀
  This blogging101 seems more overwhelming than photo102, I guess because there are so many varied topics and interests. With photo101, everyone was there for photography. I have followed a number of new blogs here mostly because of the immediate and warm interactions.
  Oh and #1 and #4 – you’re the first response with that combination!
  
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  1. Amy Sampson
    
    January 9, 2015
    
    It’s 4:40 pm here. I don’t think I’m going to start today’s assignment until tomorrow or the next day. I’m totally burned out from a hard day at work. I’ve used up all my creativity for the day. My brain isn’t working anymore. Maybe I’ll be able to have an original thought about the assignment by morning.
    
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    1. desleyjane
      
      January 9, 2015
      
      Good plan, time to relax and recharge the brain. These assignments seem tougher to me than the photography ones – or at least, they make me think more and I take much longer to do them. It’s only 6:40am here and I need a second coffee, badly 😉
      
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      1. Amy Sampson
        
        January 9, 2015
        
        I wouldn’t say that I find the assignments tougher. I’m just less excited about doing them. I’m not sure why that is. Go grab that second cup of coffee. I’m going to grab some lemon and ginger tea. 🙂
        
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        desleyjane
        
        January 9, 2015
        
        Maybe that’s it…
        Yes coffee and tea, the universal fixits 😉
        
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Andy Townend

January 9, 2015

I am. Therefore. I read.

Great post.

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1. desleyjane
  
  January 9, 2015
  
  Nice one Andy, great sentiment 😀
  Thank you!
  
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  1. Andy Townend
    
    January 9, 2015
    
    My pleasure!
    
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Mike W. Strachan

January 9, 2015

Definitely 1, 2 & 4 😀

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1. desleyjane
  
  January 9, 2015
  
  Excellent! No science for you then (I had to remember the order, it’s too early here) 😉
  
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  1. Mike W. Strachan
    
    January 9, 2015
    
    3 out of 4 is pretty good though!
    
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    1. desleyjane
      
      January 9, 2015
      
      Absolutely!!
      
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bryonies

January 9, 2015

If i’m only picking one, then as a self-proclaimed science nut, I guess I’m number 3. But I gotta say, I’m probably a little of each.

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1. desleyjane
  
  January 9, 2015
  
  Excellent – I love a good science nut 😉
  Welcome, and thank you for stopping by!
  
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jacquifool

January 9, 2015

I’m definitely a 4. Sometimes a 3 (I enjoy science although I would not say I am constantly seeking it as a reader)

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1. desleyjane
  
  January 9, 2015
  
  Great to have you here 😀
  
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Loretta

January 10, 2015

Great post, I’m all that, but a “science” fan. Perhaps you can enlighten me on some of your science postings. Another idea, would love you to post on photography too, you seem to have a good handle on it. 🙂

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1. desleyjane
  
  January 10, 2015
  
  Thanks Loretta, you read my mind. I am planning a regular science feature but also thinking about a regular photography one as well…
  
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Peaches

January 10, 2015

I love the quote you’ve used at the start of the post, I’ve done this on several of my previous posts to try and capture the feel of the post. Happy blogging.

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1. desleyjane
  
  January 10, 2015
  
  Thank you! I like the quotes too. I’m trying to inspire myself to do some writing to accompany my photos, rather than just the story of the photo. 🙂
  
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fishnsotong

January 11, 2015

I’ve read your comments on my blog, I’m glad to be able to know like-minded people such as you! I am reader number 1, and 3. Though I’m a student and suck at everything. Greetings from Singapore 🙂

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1. desleyjane
  
  January 11, 2015
  
  Hi Wayne, thanks for stopping by 😀
  
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Hilary no tabi

January 11, 2015

This is such a creative idea! I love it. Great job! As for a reader… this reader reading your words is wondering if you offer babysitting. ;D I’m one tired momma!

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1. desleyjane
  
  January 11, 2015
  
  I love babysitting!!
  
  In short bursts 😉
  
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  1. Hilary’s Global Café
    
    January 20, 2015
    
    Ha ha ha! How short?! By the way, sorry for taking ages to respond. I’m grrrring at the new notifications. Is everything sorted out with your comments going into spam??
    
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    1. desleyjane
      
      January 20, 2015
      
      Haha I’ll do half a day 😉
      No worries, it’s quite painful isn’t it?! Not sorted yet, waiting for tech support…
      
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      1. Hilary’s Global Café
        
        January 22, 2015
        
        Hey! Half a day is more than I’d love to have! 30 minutes would even be gold. This week has been tough. I have a baby burr in the house.
        Hopefully the tech people can add more to the bit that I saw. I was searching around for some help with the new notifications and came across your post by accident!
        
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        desleyjane
        
        January 22, 2015
        
        Whats a baby burr??!
        They couldn’t help unfortunately. I’ve been directed to akismet support now…
        
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        Hilary’s Global Café
        
        January 22, 2015
        
        Ha ha ha! Well, have you ever had a bur (would help if I spelled it right!) stuck to your socks when you were hiking? Well, that’s my baby right now. Glued to mama like velcro. 😀
        Oh no! Are you still getting people saying your comments are spam? I’ve been checking almost every day and before I delete anything and haven’t noticed anything since.
        
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        desleyjane
        
        January 22, 2015
        
        LOL – that’s what I thought you meant, but didn’t put it together. That’s funny 🙂
        Yes, a spam comment every few days, at least they’re the ones people are finding!
        
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        Hilary’s Global Café
        
        January 23, 2015
        
        Still? That’s terrible! I will keep an eye on my spam folder.
        Yes! The baby bur is still going strong. We hope it’s a phase that doesn’t last long. We’ve been sad at some of the forced changes in our routine due to insisting on being glued to me and screaming around dad. 😦 And the change literally happened overnight! We have no idea what the trigger was.
        
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        desleyjane
        
        January 24, 2015
        
        Thank you!
        Oh no! That doesn’t sound good. My fingers are crossed that it is a very short phase. Poor dad must be feeling it!
        
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        Hilary’s Global Café
        
        February 3, 2015
        
        Hi again! Thanks for your fingers crossing. It must have worked because baby bur is back to normal! Well, BB was sick that weekend and still has a lovely snotty nose. Get well soon BB!
        
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        desleyjane
        
        February 3, 2015
        
        Oh poor thing, get well soon BB!!
        
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