This is Me

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I am addicted to photography. I carry my camera everywhere. And three lenses.

This blog was supposed to be about travel. And sometimes it is. But it has become a place for me to share my photography with this lovely community. I have also started writing short stories and I find that I am loving that as well. It’s a great outlet and I seem to write a lot when I fly (and I fly a lot).

I’ve always loved taking photos – seeing a frame around a scene, capturing a moment, recording memories. I love the colour and the light and the whole process. I can’t tell you how good it feels to leave everything behind for a couple of hours and just take my camera on a walk to see the world around me.

I travel often for my job, mainly around Australia, but occasionally to the UK and the US. I’m a scientist (chemistry, biochemistry, biology) who left a research lab to take a job teaching other scientists how to use robotics – yep, robots. I’ll show you them one day soon.

So, my camera, my science, recently my writing, there’s one more – my puppy, Gidget. She is a sweet little dog with such intelligence and a sassy attitude. She loves nothing more than when we curl up on the couch together (see my photo below).

I love sharing my photos, thoughts and experiences with you. I am including some science here as well, which I hope you will find interesting. If you are interested in finding out about how and why I got into science, please visit this page here.

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you come back to visit again soon.

x desleyjane

Me&MissG-framed

Comments

94 responses to “This is Me”

  1. Omar Upegui R. Avatar

    It’s interesting to see how a scientist who usually has a traditional and conservative lifestyle would develop into a creative artist. I’ve seen your pictures and enjoyed your numerous trips.

    You seem to be part a new breed of artistic scientists. I’ll drink to that. Skoll!

    Keep them coming, Desley Jane.

    Best Wishes,

    Omar.-

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Thanks Omar – “a new breed of artistic scientists” – I like that! Cheers!
      It’s been busy lately but I’m hoping to get out snapping again very soon.
      D.

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  2. Stacy P. Fischer Avatar

    Read your story with great interest, DesleyJane. I have an 18-year-old daughter getting ready to begin college next fall to study human biology (with a great interest in research) 🙂 So happy that you’re taking the time to really “see” on your travels – it’s wonderful for the soul!

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      How exciting for your daughter! I remember the start, it was so much fun. Yes it IS good for the soul. I love my job but it feels like the thought that I can pick up my camera at the end of the day and lose myself “behind the lens” really motivates me to work harder. Best wishes to your daughter and to you. I hope we can hear how she’s doing as she goes on her journey!

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  3. carto Avatar

    Save room for your camera when you travel. Nice pictures.

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Thank you! Yes I usually squeeze in it 😉

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  4. […] also, a shoutout to DesleyJane at ‘musings of a frequent flying scientist‘ for reminding me of this beautiful […]

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  5. nerdycanuck Avatar
    nerdycanuck

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and the comment:), I followed and looking forward to seeing more photos 🙂

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Thank you Erin!

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  6. luciledegodoy Avatar

    Hello Desley Jane, your introduction is welcoming and your blog is amazing. We have bumped at each other’s blogs through Photo101 but I hadn’t yet had time to stop by and read more, due to the course, and NaBloPoMo. I’m going to do so by following you from now on.

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Hi Lucile – thanks for stopping by and for commenting. We have been running into each other a bit lately, haven’t we? Looking forward to keeping it up!

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      1. luciledegodoy Avatar

        Hi Desley Jane – I’m happy we did! Likewise! Cheers.

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  7. gfchopstix Avatar

    Hi, I have nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger award since I really enjoy your posts! There is no obligation to accept. Thanks for your lovely blog. Check it out: https://gfchopstix.wordpress.com/2014/12/22/very-inspiring-blogger-award/

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Thank you, that’s so kind of you. It’s my third one this month, I feel so humbled.

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  8. Britta Avatar

    Hi Desley Jane, I absolutely love your blog so I decided to nominated you for the Versatile Blogging Award. More details at my most recent post if you are interested: https://brittabottle.wordpress.com/2014/12/31/lets-get-versatile-versatile/

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Well thank you so much, that’s lovely! And you’ve reminded me that my first order of business is to sort out my nominations for a coupke of other awards as well. Thank Britta – that’s so nice to hear. Happy New Year!

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      1. Britta Avatar

        You’re most welcome. Happy New Year to you too!

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  9. Andy Townend Avatar

    To a new and good friend and for all those reminders of a life I miss

    very inspiring blogger award

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Oh Andy, how lovely. And I’m so happy to count you among my friends. Thank you so much, I am very humbled.

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      1. Andy Townend Avatar

        You are welcome!

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  10. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar

    I have seen your comments on some of my favorite blogs 🙂 I like what you have to say and shall look forward to more!

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Thank you Terri, that’s most kind of you. I will pop over and take a look again 😉

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  11. Sam Rappaz Avatar

    So happy to have met you! 🙂 Happy new year and I hope you do get to travel more 🙂

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Thank you and the same to you 🙂

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  12. Andy Townend Avatar

    Great new look to the blog!

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Oh thank you! This process of changing my theme has made me mindful of actually going to people’s blogs rather than staying in the Reader.

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      1. Andy Townend Avatar

        I know that feeling, there’s a whole new world out there!

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  13. Faraday's Candle Avatar

    Wonderful. We identify and can’t imagine being without a camera.

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      It just makes you see things another way. I am so at home with a camera in my hand. Thank you!

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  14. Paula Avatar

    It is impressive that you carry all three lenses with you all the time. A very nice place you’ve got here Desleyjane 🙂

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Oh thank you! They’re small enough to fit them in, thank goodness. It used to be my 17mm and 60mm. Now that I’ve added the 45mm, it is getting to be a lot!

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      1. Paula Avatar

        Three prime lenses :O

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  15. thatssojacob Avatar

    Hello Desley Jane! I’ve decided to read and follow 15 interesting and new blogs a day every day for the first month of 2015, and yours is today’s #1! Feel free to come visit me when you can at http://www.thatssojacob.wordpress.com, and follow if you like what you read. Happy new year and happy blogging!

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Hi Jacob (?) thanks for making me #!! How did I appear in your list? I’m so pleased you found me. And what a great idea to follow some blogs each day. I took a quick poke around your blog and it seems like a nice place. I’ve hit the follow button 😄 happy new year to you too!

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      1. thatssojacob Avatar

        Thanks for the love! I was just looking around at some blogs of friends of friends of mine and yours stood out. Glad you like it, hope you visit again, and comment if you like something!

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        1. desleyjane Avatar

          No worries. Thank you. And I will!!

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  16. The Tezzy Files Avatar

    Lovely blog! I just nominated you for a blog award. Please check my latest post: http://thetezzyfiles.com/2015/01/19/sisterhood-of-the-world-bloggers-award/

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Thank you so much, that’s very kind. I was nominated by someone else recently as well, what a humbling experience. Thank you again!

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      1. The Tezzy Files Avatar

        Wow a double nomination! Well done 🙂

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  17. jillypopmusic Avatar

    Hi dj, I nominated you for a Versatile Bloggers award. You can find out what accepting the award involves at https://jillypopmusic.wordpress.com/2015/01/24/the-versatile-bloggers-award/

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  18. guevaragem Avatar
    guevaragem

    I nominated you for the Sisterhood of the World Blogger Award. The post is on my blog. I hope you can accept. 🙂

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Hi love – thank you for this, of course I will most humbly accept. I have been nominated for this one late last year but still haven’t posted my response (such a bad blogger).
      Your message to me was in my spam folder, so I only just found it sorry!
      🙂

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  19. Forestwoodfolkart Avatar

    I look forward to joining you on your virtual journey.

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Thank you so much!

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  20. janetberridge Avatar

    Hi Desleyjane,
    I’ve been perusing your lovely blog and wanted to say congratulations, I have nominated your blog for a Liebster Award! The Liebster Award is a fun way to recognize some of the awesome posts fellow bloggers (like you) are publishing. The award comes with a tradition of sharing a few things about yourself and spreading the love to other bloggers. You can check out what was passed onto me here:
    https://spanishmossseries.wordpress.com/2015/01/28/liebster-award/#more-344
    Congrats,
    Janet

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Thank you Janet, that is so kind of you! I have a little collection of awards that I need to respond to. I will dive in shortly. Thank you again so much, I really appreciate it. X

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  21. Sam Rappaz Avatar

    Hi! You may have received this award already but I just wanted you to know that I have nominated you for the Sisterhood of the world Blogger Awards. Please don’t feel obliged to do anything about it unless you want to. I just needed to let you know that I appreciate getting to know you through your blog! Here’s the link to my post: https://tokillamimingbird.wordpress.com/2015/01/28/a-final-acceptance-speech-made-to-share-33-blog-sites/

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Thank you Sam. Yes I have, but I haven’t responded to it yet. I will aim to do that this weekend, it’s time! I am so humbled by you picking me, and congratulations on your award!! X

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      1. Sam Rappaz Avatar

        Yay! I look forward to your post Desley 🙂 Thank you and you deserve it!

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  22. joannesisco Avatar

    I loved looking through your photo gallery and amazing photos 🙂

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Oh thank you Joanne, that means a lot to me! X

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  23. Faraday's Candle Avatar

    We nominated you for the Inspiring Award! we are not accepting any more so we wanted to share this one with you.
    http://faradayscandle.com/2015/02/07/the-very-inspiring-blogger-award/

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Oh thank you lovelies! I have a nomination or two for this one already ☺️ I will add your questions when I respond. I hope I don’t take TOO long! Thanks so much….

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      1. Faraday's Candle Avatar

        No proble!. We are one of our inspirations. A woman scientist with an artistic eye! Talking about (mythical) left brain right brain!

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        1. desleyjane Avatar

          😃 thank you, you’re very kind and that really does mean a lot to me x.

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  24. Michelleintel Avatar

    I nominated you for a Liebster Award because I enjoy your enthusiasm, so much. It seems a little daunting to accept but not really. I hope you will accept. Thanks.

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Thank you Michelle – that’s so nice of you, thank you so much x.

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  25. Marigold Avatar

    I nominated you for the versatile blogger award! Check it out https://versusblurb.wordpress.com/2015/02/14/the-versatile-blogger-award/

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Hi Marigold – it appears that I haven’t replied to this comment and nomination. MY sincerest apologies. Thank you so much, I am touched by this.

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      1. Marigold Avatar

        No worries Desley. Many people don’t have time to get to it so I understand if you don’t, but you deserve the little award icon on your blog 🙂

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        1. desleyjane Avatar

          Well thanks hun. I would love to dive in and do this one 🙂 Many thanks!

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  26. MiaMusings Avatar

    When someone says scientist, usually the first picture in one’s head is that of a nerd! But here is a scientist who is so creative and takes lovely photographs! Glad to have stumbled upon your blog Desley and look forward to reading more.

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Thanks Mia, that’s nice of you to say! Welcome aboard 😊

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  27. afairymind Avatar

    Hi Delsey – I’m nominating you for a 5 day b&w photography and / or story challenge that I’m taking part in. If you wish to join in (there’s no obligation), check out my post for the rules.
    https://thestorytellersabode.wordpress.com/2015/02/26/5-day-black-white-challenge-and-5-photos-5-stories-challenge-day-4/

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Ooo I’ve been reading along with you, I will join in! Thank you 😄

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      1. afairymind Avatar

        Thanks for accepting. 🙂 I hope you enjoy your 5 days as much as I’m enjoying mine! I look forwards to seeing what you produce.

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  28. amommasview Avatar

    Lucile guided me over here and I am very happy to have found you 🙂

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Oh thank you so much! Lucile is the best 🙂

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      1. amommasview Avatar

        She is pretty awesome 🙂

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  29. Vlad Zaycev Avatar

    Hello!
    You have very interesting blog. I enjoyed it. Well done!
    If you like music and fashion, please, look my blog too.
    I hope that you will enjoy it!
    -Vlad

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  30. andy Avatar

    He Desley,
    Thank you for following my blog 🙂
    Nominated you for an award. Check it out 🙂

    Real Neat Blog Award

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Oh wow thank you Andy, that’s so lovely of you. And congrats on your nomination as well!

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  31. adeleinglasses Avatar

    I must apologise for not following you sooner, I thought that I was, even though there were a distinct lack of posts popping up in my reader… durr. Your blog looks so neat and interesting! 🙂

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      No worries!! That’s happened to me a few times as well. Thanks so much!

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  32. jillypopmusic Avatar

    Hi dj, I’ve nominated you for The Blog Tour Award at https://jillypopmusic.wordpress.com/2015/06/08/the-blog-tour-award/
    Hope you’ll accept!

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Thanks so much JillyP, I’ll check it out.

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  33. Kat Avatar
    Kat

    Hi there, you have such lovely photos here! Great blog, am looking forward to see more great images 🙂

    Cheers,
    Kat

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Thank you Kat. What a wonderful comment. You made my morning ☺️

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  34. gunroswell Avatar

    Hello Dear,
    I have nominated you for the versatile blogger award please check out:
    https://gunroswell.wordpress.com/2015/07/21/versatile-blogger-award-featuring-the-gun-rap/
    Cheers!
    Gun

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      How lovely. Thanks Gun! I have been nominated for this one before but never made it to participating. I am honored and will try to respond next week 🙂

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  35. Debbie H Avatar

    Loving the update Desley!!

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Thanks Deb 🙂
      A change is as good as a holiday, right?!

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  36. Faraday's Candle Avatar

    Happy New Year and congratulations on your move.
    It all sounds so exciting! New City, new home and a new life.
    What an adventure to start your new year with.
    We miss your beautiful blog and your wonderful comments.
    It has been too long.

    Looking forward to hearing more stories✨

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Thanks so much. I’ve missed you too. I’m back now, hoping to get around and see everyone. Happy new year!

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  37. Jane Lurie Avatar

    Hi Desleyjane- Thank you for following my photography blog, Jane’s Lens. I hope you enjoy my work. Your blog is terrific and I look forward to more.

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      My pleasure Jane. Oh and thank you so much.

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  38. pensitivity101 Avatar

    Love your pup. What is she?

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Thank you! She’s a Maltese X Lhasa Apso and the love of my life 💕

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      1. pensitivity101 Avatar

        Cute. Dogs are such good company and seem to know our moods, giving us space when we need it or that loving cufdle and closeness when we’re feeling down. Maggie’s a gem.

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        1. desleyjane Avatar

          Very true. Is yours called Maggie? Mine is Gidget.

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          1. pensitivity101 Avatar

            Yes, Maggie is our baby, an 11 year old ‘sprollie’. She got her name by being a people magnet when she was a pup. How on earth did you come up with Gidget?

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            1. desleyjane Avatar

              She just looked like a Gidget. 😊

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