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It’s all about the CORE – a great isometric strength building workout for runners
Try two rounds of this workout. It may not look like much on paper but it’s absolutely amazing how strong you can get from using your own body weight with no equipment at all! This workout is terrific for runners! If you race you may notice how your arms and abs can tire when you [...]
It’s more than pushing the shutter …Photographic art evokes emotion that only comes from relationship between Artist and Subject
One just has to sit and develop a relationship with the subject, be it landscape, person, or animal … mediocre photographs are the ones that come from one lucky “shot” in the midst of thousands, great “photographs” are just great photographs, and excellent “art images” require transcending time (as we know it) to get to [...]
Catch ‘em while you can! Vintage Coach bags are not easy to find – this Double KISSLOCK just sold
One of the finest Delights about Vintage Coach Handbags is that you won’t see your handbag on the arm of every woman walking down the street. The women in love with the modern day “bling” bags risk blending in with the crowd of other women carrying the same bag. First of all, if I’m going [...]
Abstract Images Defined on their own terms
Rather than words such as winter or summer, abstract images challenge the spaces in the mind that tangle with the heart. Ethereal imagery defies the dictionary definition of what is and enters into its own realm of what is not. The dreamy scenes transcend the world of logic and entice, tease, and beckon with their [...]
Beyond Vintage, this Coach is dead! … was it washed and then dried in the dryer? why accurate listings WITH PICTURES on Ebay are so important
The listing had one picture (that showed no flaws) and the words of the Listing said: “The purse has flap that closes with a brass turn style clasp on it’s side, also has brass feet on the bottom of purse. There is a slip pocket across the length of the purse underneath the flap. The [...]
How I got into buying and selling Vintage Coach bags … “once upon a time .. ”
As many of you know I am a Nature and Wildlife photographer by original trade. When the economy began to fall so did print sales. As that happened I began to clear my closets, emptying the contents and listing on Ebay. Though I hated to part with my beloved Coach bags I added a “buy [...]
This old bag – why we covet those old vintage Coach purses – its all in the patina!
A number of the bags that I come across in my quest for Vintage Coach purses are described as “well worn”. Now to those of you who like spanking brand new items of any kind, “well worn” might mean “old”, “trashed”, and “throw away”. And then there is this niche of people, and like me [...]
Treating and Caring for your Vintage Coach Leather handbag / purse
Nowadays it seems that there are few people who really seem to know how to clean a Coach purse. There are all kinds of people stating on forums that they use oxyclean right down to a few people that said that they actually put the leather bag into the washing machine – ouch! Anyway as [...]
Cowboy Boots in my Ebay Store
Vintage color Weave Cowboy Boots Hand Made in Spain 11D $249.00 Shipping:+$12.00 Time left:13d 21h 3m VNTG Mexican Ivory Lizard Leather Cowboy Boots Mens 6 $195.00 Shipping:+$12.00 Time left:2d 2h 2m Men’s ARIAT Calf High Unique Black & Tan Leather cowboy… $189.00 Shipping:Free Time left:22d 21h 56m Men’s TONY LAMA 15″ tall “Buckaroos” Semi-rounded toe … $189.00 Shipping:Free Time left:15d 17h 37m TALL [...]
Vintage USA made Coach Espresso Brown Convertible Clutch 9635 Purse Bag
Vintage USA made Coach Espresso Brown Convertible Clutch style 9635 Purse Bag ❤ Authentic Coach ❤ Beautiful * Classic * Quality Coach! Odor free! From a Smoke -Free Home. Please see below for more about this bag. DESCRIPTION Buttery soft vintage leather – beautifully maintained! Rich espresso brown in color – goes with everything! This [...]
Welcome to Kristen’s Closet
Grab a foamy hot latte or indulge in a fine glass of wine, .. the stage is now set, so turn on some music and take a look around! 1st stop – My online Closet! Shop and buy cool, unusual, rare, and vintage pre-owned treasures that you won’t see every day. … You’ll find exciting [...]
30 x 40 inch Canvas Gallery Wrap Fine Art Wildlife Print BOBCAT in Yellowstone
Buy now for just $1195 with free Shipping In the USA. International buyers please Select your shipping preference from the drop down menu. Shipping :Fed Ex USA International More bobcat images and sizes on my photography website Bobcat in Yellowstone National Park, February Winter, 2010 Produced upon your order, this fine art image is made [...]
Lepp & Company Vintage & Rare Sheared Beaver Fur Coat with angular design – fits woman Medium
Buy now for just $3900 with free Shipping In the USA. International buyers please Select your shipping preference from the drop down menu. Shipping :USPS USAPriority International Lepp & Company Vintage & Rare Sheared Beaver Fur Coat fits Medium please see measurements below Excellent pre-owned Condition Rare & Out of Production! You’ll be the talk [...]
Authentic COACH black medium size Multi Zip BAG style 9974
Buy now for just $99 with free Shipping In the USA. International buyers please Select your shipping preference from the drop down menu. Shipping :USPS USAFirst Class InternationalPriority International COACH black medium size Multi Zip BAG style 9974 ❤ Authentic Coach ❤ Very Good to Excellent Pre-Owned Condition Serial Number : J6C-9974. DESCRIPTION Beautiful * [...]
small Black Leather COACH CASINO Shoulder bag Cross Body purse 9924
Buy now with free USA shipping for just $59. Shipping :USPS USAFirst Class InternationalPriority International small Black Leather COACH CASINO Shoulder bag Cross Body purse 9924 ❤ Authentic Coach ❤ Serial Number : K5D-9924 Beautiful * Classic * Quality Coach! From a Smoke -Free Home. Has a very slight smell inside (hint of perfume or [...]
COACH black leather STATION BAG cross body purse style 5130
SOLD! COACH black leather STATION BAG style 5130 ❤ Authentic Coach ❤ Very Good Pre-Owned Condition Serial Number :A7C-5130. DESCRIPTION Beautiful * Classic * Quality Coach! Odor free! From a Smoke -Free Home. Please see below for more about this bag. Black color Medium-size bag This bag features brass hardware, flap and toggle closure. This [...]
COACH black Large SONOMA FLAT PACK Natural Grain sling bag purse style 4917
Sold! COACH black Large SONOMA FLAT PACK Natural Grain sling bag purse style 4917 ❤ Authentic Coach ❤ Excellent Pre-Owned Condition Serial Number : H5B-4917. DESCRIPTION Beautiful * Classic * Quality Coach! Odor free! From a Smoke -Free Home. Please see below for more about this bag. Black color Large-size shoulder sling style bag This [...]
Ebay Deal of the Day Contest! Post or re-tweet my deal of the day to be automatically entered in a contest to win a free 8 x 10 luster print ($45 value)
Tuesday 9/20 Deal of the Day! 55% off FIELD & STREAM camel WOOL coat Mens size 40 Share or Re-tweet to be automatically entered in a contest to win a free 8×10 inch Nature photo luster print ($45 value)! The Contest: I will be posting deal of the days from my Ebay store – one [...]
Near Vintage late 90s made COACH COURT Ivory Leather CLASSIC Handbag B9P-9870
Buy now for just $149 with free Shipping In the USA. International buyers please Select your shipping preference from the drop down menu. Shipping :USPS USAFirst Class InternationalPriority International Near Vintage late 90s made COACH COURT Ivory Leather CLASSIC Handbag B9P-9870 ❤ Authentic Coach ❤ Very Good Pre-Owned Condition Serial Number : B9P-9870. DESCRIPTION Beautiful [...]
COACH black LARGE SLIM SHOULDER BAG purse style 9406
SOLD! COACH black LARGE SLIM SHOULDER BAG style 9406 ❤ Authentic Coach ❤ Very Good Pre-Owned Condition Serial Number : L0D-9406. DESCRIPTION Beautiful * Classic * Quality Coach! Odor free! From a Smoke -Free Home. Please see below for more about this bag. Black color Large-size bag This bag features silver hardware, seen on the [...]
Black Coach Small Framed Pouch Cross Body Hobo Purse Style 9990
Buy now for just $69 with free Shipping In the USA. International buyers please Select your shipping preference from the drop down menu. Shipping :USPS USAFirst Class InternationalPriority International Black COACH Small Framed Pouch Cross Body Purse Hobo Style 9990 ❤ Authentic Coach ❤ Serial Number M7D-9990. DESCRIPTION Beautiful * Classic * Quality Coach! Odor [...]
Vintage & Rare New York City Coach Red Zippered Clutch Bag Purse style number 9455
Buy now for just $169 with free Shipping In the USA. International buyers please Select your shipping preference from the drop down menu. Shipping :USPS USAFirst Class InternationalPriority International Vintage, (Pre 1976!) & Rare New York City Coach Red Zippered Clutch Bag Purse style number 9455 ❤ Authentic Coach ❤ Serial Number 930-0233. DESCRIPTION Beautiful [...]
Black Coach Murphy Bag Cross Body Purse Style 9930
Buy now for just $69 with free Shipping In the USA. International buyers please Select your shipping preference from the drop down menu. Shipping :USPS USAFirst Class InternationalPriority International Black Coach Murphy Bag Cross Body Purse Style 9930 ❤ Authentic Coach ❤ Serial Number D8H-9930. DESCRIPTION Beautiful * Classic * Quality Coach! Odor free! From [...]
LEVI STRAUSS traditional JEAN JACKET Misses Size Large
Buy now for just $54 with free Shipping In the USA. International buyers please Select your shipping preference from the drop down menu. Shipping :USPS USAFirst Class InternationalPriority International LEVI STRAUSS traditional JEAN JACKET Misses Size Large DESCRIPTION Levis jean jacket in great shape! Pre-owned with normal wear. No issues. Shell 100% Cotton 6 Button [...]
TALBOTS Petites Brown, Tan & White woven Blazer Women’s size 12
Buy now for just $59 with free Shipping In the USA. International buyers please Select your shipping preference from the drop down menu. Shipping :USPS USAFirst Class InternationalPriority International TALBOTS Petites Brown, Tan & White woven Blazer Women’s size 12 Excellent Condition DESCRIPTION Gorgeous Talbots Brown/Tan/White interwoven Five Button blazer Size 12 Great for business [...]
Talbots Petites Green and Blue wool Blazer – women’s Size 12P
Buy now for just $59 with free Shipping In the USA. International buyers please Select your shipping preference from the drop down menu. Shipping :USPS USAFirst Class InternationalPriority International TALBOTS Petites Green and Blue Blazer Women’s size 12 DESCRIPTION Talbots Forest Green/Navy Blue/Lt Blue interlaced 3 Button Blazer Excellent Condition Size 12 Shell 70% Wool [...]
Black Leather Coach New York City Vintage Slim Satchel Compact Handle Clutch Style 9425 (from mid to late 70s to late 80s)
Buy now for just $199 with free Shipping In the USA. International buyers please Select your shipping preference from the drop down menu. Shipping :USPS USAFirst Class InternationalPriority International Coach Vintage New York City Slim Satchel Compact Style 9425 (from mid to late 70s to late 80s) Handle Clutch ❤ Authentic Coach ❤ Serial Number [...]
Women’s FRYE hand colored decor on white leather cowboy boots – size 5.5 ~ UNIQUE one of a kind!
Buy now for just $79 with free Shipping In the USA. International buyers please Select your shipping preference from the drop down menu. Shipping :USPS USAFirst Class InternationalPriority International A unique pair of white Frye cowboy boots! Hand colored decor ~ they look great with both skirts and jeans! Both toes show general wear and [...]
Dark Brown Coach New York City Vintage Slim Satchel Compact Handle Clutch Style 9425 (from mid to late 70s to late 80s)
SOLD! Coach Vintage New York City Slim Satchel Compact Style 9425 (from mid to late 70s to late 80s) Handle Clutch ❤ Authentic Coach ❤ Serial Number : 717-9633 Beautiful * Classic * Quality Coach! Odor free! From a Smoke -Free Home. Please see below for more about this bag. Dark Brown color Medium-size bag [...]
Amigo by Lotus Parlor or Child’s Guitar Model AM 15
Buy now for just $79. Shipping :USPS USAFirst Class InternationalPriority International ❤ Amigo by Lotus Parlor or Child’s Guitar Model AM 15 ❤ This small guitar is ideal for a child or as a parlor guitar for an adult. It needs new strings. It’s missing one string and currently has both steel string and nylon [...]
Vintage Navy Coach New York City Convertible Clutch Model 9635
Buy now for just $99. Shipping :USPS USAFirst Class InternationalPriority International Vintage Navy Leather New York City Medium sized Convertible Clutch Model 9635 ❤ Authentic Coach ❤ Serial Number : 259-2835 Beautiful * Classic * Quality Coach! Odor free! From a Smoke -Free Home. Please see below for more about this bag. Dark Navy color [...]
Authentic Coach Small Brown Casino cross body handbag purse #9924
Buy now with free USA shipping for just $59. Shipping :USPS USAFirst Class InternationalPriority International Brown Leather Casino Shoulder bag purse❤ Authentic Coach ❤Serial Number : C6D-9924Beautiful * Classic * Quality Coach! Odor free! From a Smoke -Free Home. Please see below for more about this bag. Brown color Small-size bag This bag features brass [...]
Miss Capezio Gray Marbled Cowboy Boots Women’s size 6.5 M – EXCELLENT Condition
$199. Shipping :USPS USAFirst Class InternationalPriority International Fabulous pair of Capezio boots! Gorgeously marbled in a two toned colors of gray. Excellent condition, very gently worn. Tightly stitched soles. The boots show light pre-owned wear and are in excellent pre-owned condition! Gorgeous stacked heels with normal scuffing. The gray is beautifully marbled. Stitching is two [...]
Tall Miss Capezio Suede Leather Stacked Heel Cowboy Boots Size 5
An amazing pair of Miss Capezio suede leather cowboy boots. These boots are in excellent pre-owned condition, lightly and gently worn. Normal to light wear as you can see in the photos. The soles are tightly stitched and have light wear with a ton of life left. The boots are tall, coming right up to [...]
Fabulous brown Jackie O Style brown Leather Coat with Mink Collar
Vintage very Jackie O Unnamed hand sewn leather coat with mink fur collar Absolutely stunning style that you just won’t find anywhere… ! Beautiful soft supple leather with a gorgeous soft mink fur collar. Ties uniquely at the waist. The coat flares swing style below the knee. Sleeves fall between the wrist and elbow, so [...]
Gorgeous Vintage Blue Leather Fashion Coat
Gorgeous Vintage Wilsons Maxima leather coat! Description: The coat shows normal pre-owned wear, but no stains or rips were found. The faux fur could use some brushing. It’s a beautiful and well taken care of coat. Fashionable and fun! Size Medium Shell: 100% leather Lining: 100% Polyester Satin 100% Nylon Faux Fur: 100% Acrylic Light [...]
Catching up
No I’ve not abandoned my blog. I apologize to those of you who have been checking and reading my blog but have been greeted with only “silence” over the past months. I hope to get things back up to speed. But life creates different challenges and at this time when the economy hasn’t been at [...]
a Windy Spring Run in the Rollins Savannah Forest Preserve 5.6 miles
As always, whenever I photograph or do just about any kind of driving for any kind of reason, I enjoy finding and exploring new places through running or hiking. The internet and all the technology out here has provided a great way to explore “ahead of time”. Through websites such as mapmyrun, everytrail, Garmin [...]
One Year ago today – Having Survived the Canyon
Everything happened as visualized, except for the ice in the bottom of my boots. I couldn’t get my boots on! My bare feet & toes were so so cold but I could move them. I attempted to get my boots on once by putting my liners onto my feet first (Baffin boots are like a [...]
My canyon Survival Anniversary – Celebration inside and warm ..
someone was looking over me and I fell into an absolute calm once I knew that fretting about what I didn’t have was not going to do anything .. I had no cell service, my satellite phone was in my car at the trail head ( remember, this was a day hike!), I didn’t have [...]
Photos of the Day – Wintering Birds Find last bits of open water on Lake Geneva
See larger views of these winter bird images .. or click on the thumbnail images below. Lake Geneva is 21 miles in circumference – I’ve GPS’d it and even put together a Lake Geneva Shore Path trail guide for those of you who would like to hike or run it. Within the vast amount of [...]
Multiple Exposure creates multiple scenes (and many ways of seeing) from just one
Scenic photography begs more time to interpret the personality and intricacies of the land. A thoughtless capture by a hurried photographer, seems to me sad indeed. Akin to shutting down a conversation with a beloved friend to place a television show as a priority, a rushed photo shudders with the frigidness that lacks compassion for [...]
Image of the day – Barn and Silo in the Snow (done with 4x multiple exposure in camera)
I was driving a few days ago through the country, not far from my home when this barn and silo combination caught my attention. The barn was left with just a face – no sides to house any animals or to stash any alfalfa bales or straw. The light was heavy in the clouds behind [...]
Ring-necked pheasant photos added. Buy all 3 for just $40!
I just added Ring-necked pheasant photos to my website. Buy all THREE 8 x 10 inch prints for just $40! – Order Below! Of course these pheasant images are also available as Limited Edition Canvas Prints too! Please Select Number of Prints Below 8×10 (one) $20.00 8×10 (three) $40.00 16 x 20 (one) $60.00 16 [...]
An Icy Scenic Run with Gorgeous Ice Images from Mother Nature
Route (newly made up today) : French Country Run Activity: Run Started: Jan 10, 2011 1:29:36 PM Stopped Time: 0:00 Distance: 7.76 miles Fastest Pace: 7:54 /mile Climb: 184 feet Calories: 736 Official Route: Yes Clothing Worn: Vibram Treks (yes, still wearing Vibrams the whole winter! Coldest day in them so far has been “feels [...]
S-NO-W Fun Run Jan 8, 2011 2:30:30 PM
S-NO-W Fun Run Jan 8, 2011 2:30:30 PM Route: Race 5 Mile Snow Fun Run, Lake Geneva,WI Activity: Run Google Maps URL: http://maps.google.com/?q=http://share.abvio.com/3302/7a27/4b65/7a5d/Runmeter-Run-20110108-1430.kml Shortened Google Maps URL: http://j.mp/dZ0F6C Started: Jan 8, 2011 2:30:30 PM Run Time: 36:13 Stopped Time: 0:00 Distance: 5.00 miles Average: 7:15 /mile Fastest Pace: 6:10 /mile Climb: 48 feet Calories: 453 Official Route: [...]
Photos of the Day – Gusty Snow creates its own art against land and sky
The Images below are from January’s past. This image promotion will run for the month of January 2011 and after that some of the images will be added to my site for sale at the normal photo luster print prices. Others will be discontinued so if you see something that you would like act now! [...]
Kristen Westlake’s Old Galleries – For those of you who liked the way my galleries used to be, Here is an easy way back!
**Kristen Westlake Galleries – the old way** For those of you that liked the format of my past online galleries … these are the categories that you knew. If you click on them they will lead you to the same images as well as updated images on my new website. Please let me know [...]
Happy New Year! Huge savings on photo luster prints! Buy two, get one for a dollar. Buy 3 get 2 for a dollar each .. the more you buy the more you get for just a buck! Ends Feb 1
Buy two photo luster prints and get your third print (same size) for just a DOLLAR!! Buy three photo luster prints and get two luster prints (same size) for just a DOLLAR each!! Buy five photo luster prints and get five luster prints (same size) for just a DOLLAR each!! Start shopping and saving!
Run into the New Year Race 10K Dec 31, 2010 12:00:11 PM
Route: Race 10k Activity: Run Google Maps URL: http://maps.google.com/?q=http://share.abvio.com/3302/7a27/4b65/7a5d/Runmeter-Run-20101231-1200.kml Shortened Google Maps URL: http://j.mp/fXryMs Started: Dec 31, 2010 12:00:11 PM Run Time: 43:32 Stopped Time: 0:00 Distance: 6.20 miles Average: 7:01 /mile Fastest Pace: 5:50 /mile Climb: 43 feet Calories: 582 Official Route: Yes Notes: I was on a high after this race. Im happy to see [...]
Saturday’s Online Image Promotion starts early *TODAY!* – Get 8×10 inch prints for as low as $10 (normally $55) and 16 x 20 inch prints for as low as $30 (normally $95)!
Now through Sunday EXTENDED, December 19 ONLY! : 8×10 inch prints resale normally for $45 each. Today through December 11 (midnight), all 8 x 10 photo luster prints will be one for $20, 3 for $40, 5 for $60, and 10 for $100. 16 x 20 inch prints resale normally for $95. Today through December [...]
Buy Nature Photography **HOLIDAY SPECIAL!!** Buy any size canvas print and get a 16 x 20 inch photo lustre fine art print for just a DOLLAR! (normally $95) – Through December 25! Buy 2, get 2 photo luster prints for 50 cents each, and it keeps getting better the more prints you purchase!
Simply select the print you want and add the 16×20 inch $1 option in the drop down menu under the print. Also FREE SHIPPING!! enter “freeship” coupon code:) … and the offer gets better .. keep reading. … the more canvas prints you buy, the more photo luster prints you get … photo luster prints [...]
December Events and Holiday Promotions – Meet the artist and get great Holiday Savings on all Nature Photography
Mark your Calendars for Three Special Pre-Holiday Events in December. Meet the artist and get unique photo gifts at Promotional Prices Just for the Holidays! December 11, Saturday: 1 – 4 pm Lake Geneva, WI 335 Wrigley Drive Lake Geneva, WI 53147-2034 (262) 248-2100 Bella Vista Suites Lakeside Luxury Shopping Boutique Sat. 12/11 from 1-4 [...]
First Snow run of the year! First run ever in Vibrams and a short time actually BAREFOOT
I’ve been really really looking forward to the first big snow of the season … sometimes the first snow takes the form of drizzle or freezing rain mixed with snow, but this snow was wintery picture and running perfect! I watched the weather report for a few days prior to when the storm was scheduled [...]
Nikon F4S 35mm SLR Autofocus Camera Body for sale with original box and papers
Nikon F4S 35mm SLR Autofocus Camera Body for sale with original box and papers In excellent condition. Includes original box and papers. $499 or best offer.
SOLD! Nikon SB-24 Speedlight Flash for sale with Original Box
Nikon SB-24 Speedlight Flash for sale with Original Box Used with Original Box and papers (all shown below). This flash is in great shape, meticulously cared for. $119 or Best offer.
Nikkor 35 – 70mm f2.8 AF lens with original box for sale
Nikkor 35 – 70mm f2.8 AF lens with original box Used. Comes with a skylight filter and original user guide. In excellent condition. As always, lenses are treated with respect for the job I do and with TLC. Does not come with a lens hood. $499 or Best Offer.
True Meaning short Black Designer Blazer with 3/4 inch Sleeves – Size 2
True Meaning Designer Blazer. The cropped jacket is 21 inches long. Open, no buttons. Beautiful piping, purple satin lining, and designer bow pockets make this jacket adorable with jeans, sophisticated over a silky or sheath dress. Very versatile and adds class and punch to many outfits! Feels great on! Lightly used. Size 2. Length: 21 [...]
Nikkor 80 – 200mm f/2.8ED AF Macro Zoom Lens for sale
Nikkor 80 – 200mm f/2.8ED AF Macro Zoom Lens Used with Original Box and papers (all shown below). The lens is in great shape, meticulously cared for. Comes with a skylight filter attached as well. Does not come with a lens hood. $720 or Best Offer. One like this one just sold on Ebay for [...]
A race more like it (with a good cause to help childhood cancer): No plan other than to have fun (vibram KSO running)
Route: Elf 10k Race Ocononowoc (Race Results) .. A race and benefit for Children with Cancer Activity: Run Google Maps URL:http://j.mp/hIy0Zn Started: Nov 28, 2010 9:00:42 AM Run Time: 45:51 Stopped Time: 0:00 Distance: 6.32 miles Average: 7:16 /mile Fastest Pace: 6:49 /mile Notes: So this is more like it ! This race was great and [...]
Seasons: A Wintery Mix of Image Stories
A Lovely Compilation of wintery images seem to be appropriate with the recent turn in sub freezing weather. No snow yet here in Southern Wisconsin but I find myself looking forward to it … My feet will welcome that first fresh white powder with near naked feet. Running through it is as innocently blissful as [...]
Black Friday: Shopping kick or endorphin high? Some shop, I prefer to run!
Run Time: 45:24 Stopped Time: 0:00 Distance: 5.24 miles Average: 8:39 /mile Fastest Pace: 7:07 /mile Climb: 33 feet Calories: 494 Official Route: No Notes: Bitterly cold wind today as we set off on a post Thanksgiving Day run. The run is 5.5 miles (tracked via car but my GPS now states it’s 5.24 to [...]
Running What I FEEL is like DANCING with the Earth
Running based on how I feel is a dance with the Earth. Feeling the earth, its hardness or softness, its wet or dryness, is a massage to my feet that travels up my body as a whole. It’s most invigorating to set my “schedule” in each moment. I may find an interesting new trail or [...]
Running my Own Race – Just Run …
Just Run – Running My own Race between A and B I did my first race in roughly seven years last Saturday. A Turkey Trot trail 10K .. With no idea what to expect, yet still somehow expecting to be somewhere between where I had started from and where I had ended just seven years [...]
Vibram Running – Transitioning is an experience … when you feel yourself getting stronger and faster, the transition is worth the wait!
Try the Kettle Moraine Blue Loop or any of the many trails in the Nordic Kettle Moraine ! I went running in the Kettle Moraine today as kind of a whim… Didn’t really think about handling hills more aggressively yet or the extra 1.6 miles above my 7 long ( while still adjusting my tendons [...]
Carver-Roehl Park November 21, 1pm. MeetUp Group – Photography Landscape & Macro Tour/Workshop
RSVP for my photography workshop. For more information about where we will be photographing please click here. Below is a link with two images from Carvers Rock Park – one in the fall and one in the winter. Landscape photography from Carvers Rock Park. This is a hidden gem of a photographer’s paradise. I “happened” upon [...]
Think Holidays – Special Price of $45 on all 16 x 20 inch prints through Nov 14. Normally $95! Low cost options for your fine art needs!
PHOTO LUSTRE PRINTS … all Nature & Wildlife Photography is special priced through Sunday, November 14. My printer is running a special on 16 x 20 inch printing and I am passing it on to you! I can only offer this more than 50% off price while my printers give me their great sale. Here’s [...]
MeetUp group for photographers – plans for meetups include photography tutorials, photo critique, local and traveling workshops
A busy weekend included a variety of people events for me. Saturday I gave a motivational speech at the Abbey Avani Spa in Fontana. I’m working on the online edition of that so stay tuned if you live too far away to have attended the local event. Earlier in the week I joined MeetUp (you [...]
Nature Photography Video – Kristen Westlake – Living the Dream
Featuring photography from my travels West over the last year or so. This video is part of a motivational speech that tells a story about connecting with your passions, overcoming your fears to have the courage that it takes to embrace and chase your dreams. http://www.Kristenwestlake.net Follow my never ending story … “Dream a dream [...]
Create Great Photographs – Digital Photography Made Easy – MeetUp in Lake Geneva Nov 7
Join my photography MeetUp here and get your digital photography questions answered for just $20! The user manuals that come with cameras are often as overwhelming as college text books. And the bells and whistles on consumer cameras overwhelm even us pro photographers! The old SLRs were simple. You just had to know how to [...]
Turkey Trot at Big Foot State Park, Race Course GPS
The race course for the 6th annual Turkey Trot 5K & 10K (sign up!) has been GPS plotted! For those of you interested in running the course prior to the Turkey Trot race: 1. Check out the course below (add to your GPS device to see yourself as you run it) and/ or 2. Run the [...]
The last barefoot run on Coronado Beach CA
The last day on Coronado … A fun morning, out at Sunrise. The tide was high so the slant of the beach was a bit steep which is kind of hard on the feet and legs but it was ok as I go back and forth a mile at a time. The waves splashed in [...]
San Diego’s Coronado Island – Barefoot Running on the Beach
San Diego – Coronado Island running on the beach: Today was a blast! It was raining for the first half of my run and it felt great. After a mile or so of warming up I relaxed into the run and just flowed. The gulley areas were full of water from a wilder ocean and [...]
IAT – Day 27 Ice Age Trail : 8 miles on the Devil’s Lake Section
View my youtube video from the Ice Age Trail near Devils Lake State Park! Oh, and I have more Devils Lake images to view … pssst, you can buy them for a song! So this day was absolutely stunning .. kind of overcast but warmish, like low 70s or so. I’ve been bit and piece [...]
Devils Lake Photography : Low cost promotional print special!
Get any of my brand new Devil’s Lake Photos (along the Ice Age Trail) below at the very low price of $20 per image as a promotion ( that runs through November ) – and the more you purchase the greater your savings. All images are printed on glossy paper and surrounded with a stunning [...]
Photography Tutorial e-book: Learn the basics of digital photography – Tutorials that will teach you what you need to know to take great pictures!
What if there were a way to wade through all of the bells and whistles on your camera to find out what is really relevant to making good pictures. What if you found out that most of the “extras” on your camera are really there just to sell the product but they don’t do much [...]
In Loving Memory of one of my Best Friends
In honor of one of my Best Friends … My parent’s dog Packer passed away yesterday at age 14. He was a beautiful and loving dog, kind hearted, … Loved to kiss and hug! I was fortunate the last time I was home to be able to say good-bye. He looked at me as I [...]
Beautiful scenery on the trail today at Big Foot Beach State Park
The first day of my new running club produced just Donny and me … but that’s not all bad since we are still getting lost on the course while GPSing the 5 and 10K race routes. I guess that’s not so bad seeing as we were just given a map yesterday and the race does [...]
Tracking the Turkey Trot race course at Big Foot State Park, Lake Geneva
The sixth annual Turkey Trot at the Big Foot Beach State Park is November 20. Hosted by the good folks at Clear Water Outdoor and Friends of Bigfoot, the “Trot” brought in over 500 runners to the event last year! The proceeds raised from The Big Foot Turkey Trot support the beautiful park and it’s [...]
Affordable Bosque del Apache Photography Workshop! January 16 – 19 with option for additional days at White Sands National Monument
Only $575 per person for a 4 day Affordable Bosque del Apache Photography Workshop! January 16 – 19 includes Full Moon Bosque del Apache Bird and Landscape Photography Workshop and Tour – with option to sign up for additional days at White Sands National Monument January 16 – 19. New Mexico’s Bosque del Apache (see [...]
Running: Feel the Earth… trusting my feet to be my eyes by the light of the full moon
Today I continue to feel the amazing gratitude that comes over me when I run. It seems that when we feel that we need to crazily control our surroundings or our destiny that things indeed do seem to fall apart. After all, there really is no such thing as control .. but somehow or for [...]
Speaking: Price and Booking information
Speaking: Common Booking and Price Questions asked of Kristen. Please scroll down to fill out the Speaking Query Form. Q: How much will it cost? A : There are a few ways that I get paid for speaking engagements. 1. Your venue pays me. – This is of particular benefit for my sponsors and especially [...]
Speaker: Motivational and Inspiring Messages. Contact me to speak at your venue or event!
Please contact me with your speaking inquiries. Check here for common booking questions. I speak on a variety of subjects, all of which incorporate my photography and adventure stories that go with the pictures. All speeches have a motivational / inspiring message. My approach is entertaining, humorous and engages the audience with images and the [...]
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Photography Links Photographer Resources -Environmental / Conservation Resources- Miscellaneous Local Businesses & Organizations-Corporate Clients-Real Estate Links Do you have a photography related website and would like to exchange links withKristen Westlake? Please add our information to your site so it appears on any page: Title: Buy Art Prints – Purchase Fine Art – Fine Art [...]
Pre – Turkey Trot Running Club, hosted by Clear Water Outdoor and Kristen Westlake
The Turkey Trot 5 and 10K (register!) races are just weeks away. Clear Water Outdoor, Don Armour, and I are forming a Running Club dedicated to the Turkey Trot runners. Below is the schedule that we plan to follow. The goal is to bring runners together, get familiar with the race course, share good times [...]
Kristen Westlake nature, wildlife, and landscape photography workshops : don’t expect the clinical approach. I won’t teach you how to become a “clone” photographer (taking the same images that everyone takes), I’ll help you to find your own style and become an artist of nature photography
If you live near me in Lake Geneva, check out my one day nature photography workshops for a single photographer. My newest addition to my unconventional workshop approach is the on location traveling workshop. If you (or a small group of friends) have a travel destination you can now contract me to turn some or [...]
Barefoot and Vibram experiences – Youtube Vlog
Experiences and Adventures as a barefoot & Vibram Runner … after 31 years of running I’ve gone minimalist … Another Video Blog from my Experiences running and hiking barefoot and in Vibram Five Fingers … perhaps I will add moccasins this winter as well. … Videos are in order from oldest to newest, marking the [...]
Transitioning Achilles Tendons to Vibram and Barefoot Running … First and most important step is patience!
Transitioning to barefoot or Vibram running from the traditional running shoe involves some time. The number one requirement is Patience, especially true for those of us who are used to going out and sailing through miles of trail at a time. I’ll tell you what …, after being patient (or kind of patient) now for [...]
Hiking with Guerrilla Packs
After looking for a back pack for our adventures and scouring website after website I was pleasantly surprised to find a company, Guerrilla Packs, out of San Francisco, Ca that has a pack that will fit our needs as a stand alone pack that will be able to carry two complete sets of equipment. Kristen Westlake [...]
Washington Coast’s Olympic Peninsula – Images of amazing reflections in Olympic National Park’s Crescent Lake
Olympic National Park of the Olympic National Forest is located on the Olympic Peninsula in the northwest corner of Washington State. The Olympic Peninsula is an amazing conglomeration of five major landscape settings: rain forest, mountains, rivers, saltwater beaches, and lowland lakes. One such amazing lake is Crescent Lake. When I visited in February of [...]
“Here Kitty, Kitty, BobCAT!” more yellowstone bobcat
February 2010 I was one of the few fortunate photographers to witness and photograph a very healthy young bobcat … quite close. I’ve blogged about this amazing experience earlier this year but have just processed a few more images from this time … so it’s time to share! As you might imagine, seeing a bobcat, [...]
Summer Bison at Yellowstone
Just over a year ago I was visiting Yellowstone National Park with my friend Kimberli. My trip was part of a 3 1/2 week trip through parts of the West, mostly National Parks. I wasn’t so enthralled by the many tourists but yet I was in a way enthralled with them because I am happy [...]
New Yellowstone Images!
Yellowstone National Park is colorful in all seasons. Last September I photographed the fabulous colors within the pools of hot springs. At dusk I set out to photograph the bison. This February I spent time in the snowy elements of Yellowstone National Park, with far fewer people around than I had seen in the summer. [...]
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