Happy Saturday, everybody! Today marks a special anniversary for this blog: Eden’s Captures (originally Adventures In Pointing And Shooting) has been up and running for exactly one year today. This is the 190th post, and I’ve been blessed with over 25,000 page views and 141 subscribers!
When I started this blog, I knew virtually nothing about photography. Over the past year, via comments, encouragement, and the inspiring photos of other blogging photogs, I’ve learned much and grown, not to mention “met” some really nice people. I am thankful that God has brought photography into my life, and I am thankful for all of you. Thank you for taking the time to stop in and look at my photos. You are a blessing to me.
Image Copyright © Eden R. Ellis. All rights reserved.

Congratulations to the gal who was once freaked out by the Dumbo ride at Disneyland and likes Harpo Marx.
LOL Thanks, Larry!
Congrats on the growth and success Eden. I have certainly enjoyed your photography. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much, Walter
Congrats and beautiful photo!
Thanks a bunch, Helene
A whole year? wow! and Yay! God bless you and all that He is doing with your photography in the year ahead!
Thank you, Debbie! Blessings!
Congratulations on your one year anniversary Eden.
Thank you, Edith
Happy first anniversary!
Thank you so much!
Congrats Eden… that’s quite a milestone. Well done. xxoo
Thank you so much, Tracie!!
Congratulations Eden.
Wish you many more years of amazing photos
Thank you so much, Pablo
it’s been lovely getting to know you & follow your journey eden xx
Thank you, Chloe! Very kind of you
Thanks for all of your visits and comments!
Congratulations Eden. I’m staggered that you are that new to photography. You’ve come a long way in a short time. I love your work – it always conveys a sense of peace and calm. Here’s to the next 12 months. Well done.
Thank you so much for your kind words and visits!
Congratulations Eden. Quite an accomplishment. Keep up the great work!
Thanks a bunch, Mike, and thank you for your visits!
clever realization with a splendid result, i liked your treatment of light
Thank you, Fabrizio!
Sweet spot, Eden! One year already? Time fly by, isn’t it? Congrats, your photography is truly beautiful.
Thank you so much, Anne!
Congrats on the big milestone. I’m looking foward to many more of your wonderful images and posts.
Thank you, Steven. Very kind of you!
I am amazed how fast this year went and how many followers you have. May further blessings be with you for sure!
Grace and Peace and Picture Taking!
~Todd (I really like your portfolios)
Thank you so much for your kind words, Todd! God bless!
Congratulations on a year of truly remarkable work, Eden!
Here’s to many, many more!
Thanks so much, spilledinkguy, and thank you for all of your visits and kind comments!
A year! Wow! It seems like both less than that and more than that (see, I’m just confused.) But “happy birthday” to your site, and more and more blessings to you!
Thank you so much, Pete
Blessings to you and your family as well!
Congratulations Eden! Keep up the great work!
Thank you so much, Michael! Thank you for your visits and comments!
Congrats on the milestone, keep em coming!!
Thanks, David
Well the one year point at this game is some achievement, so congratulations, for your information your Gravatar link needs redirecting to your new blog location, you could be loosing some traffic
all the best Scott
Thanks for letting me know, Scott!
Well done!
Thank you!
Congratulations Eden. Well done composition.
Thank you so much
Congratulations Eden! Beautiful image.
Thank you, Phillip!