A quote by D.H. Lawrence best articulates the driving force behind my love for photography: “The human soul needs actual beauty more than bread.”
Thanks to RedBubble for setting up a virtual table where we can enjoy the feast!
The camera used for the majority of images in this portfolio is an Olympus E-volt 510. If you would like to know more about my choice and learn about the Four Thirds system go here for a great review!
To view my gallery, here is the link to my official Bubblesite
This is the cover to a self published book featuring much of my photography and writing inspired by nature and travel. The Long Way Home by Dawne Olson

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An arch is the shape which we commonly attribute to rainbows, but did you know that the true shape of a rainbow is that of a circle and not a bow?
Solitary foe / escaping through / the window / of my soul / declaring woe / and no one / knew / the bitter cup / was full?
I know an old cowboy. his blue eyes sparkle when he talks to me. “Where’ve you been girl?”
for lest our love in Eden grew it simply can not be / that blood nor sweat nor tears would end / nor set the garden of thy heart from thorns and toil free