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March 20, 2018

Spring has sprung!

March 20, 2018/ Trina Bauer

It may not feel like it, but spring has sprung!! As we wait for the snow to arrive, I can't wait for the flowers to bloom, the grass turn green and hear the sound of the birds chirping. Who else is ready for this season???

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Trina Bauer photography specializes in capturing the unique personality of pets and the people who love them. Based in central PA and southwest FL.

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Hi there! Welcome to my blog! I'm Trina! Photographer. Writer. Story-teller. I believe our pets are part of our families. And that they deserve a chance to be a rockstar at least once in their life! 

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It's amazing how one day can change so much. Nine months ago today, my friend, and Tillie's mom, quietly left this earth. It seems like just yesterday she and I were talking - sharing dreams, comparing notes on running a business, solving the world's problems and bonding over our love for our dogs. I don't know why, but Nancy's death shook me up probably more than any other loss I've experienced. Maybe it's because I'm older, more aware of my own mortality. Maybe because I didn't see this coming and it literally knocked the wind out of my sail. Maybe it's because all those dreams she had will never come true. .. .. Her death is what gave me the courage to chase my dreams. To move to Florida, live closer to the beach, create a life where I could photograph more and work less. It's been a scary ride. I lost my creative mojo along the way, felt overwhelmed with all the changes, and wondered if I would ever feel ok again. It's easy to stay stuck in a rut, maintain the status quo because of the fear of the unknown. But then I'd always wonder, what if. What if I did succeed, what if I created an even better life than I dreamed, what if I found happiness beyond my wildest imagination? .. .. Having Tillie in my life is a daily reminder of what no longer is. While she is our dog now, I've been reluctant to call her mine. Because if I do, then I have to accept that my friend truly is gone. It seems silly, but it's easier to believe she's somewhere far away, unable to care for Tillie. And one day, she'll be back. .. .. Tillie and I paid a visit to her "grandpa" before our move to Florida. Just a couple of weeks ago we talked to him on the phone. He loves to hear how she is doing, and she loves to hear his voice. They used to "talk" on the phone every morning. It's a routine I know he misses dearly. Now, Tillie is his connection to the daughter he lost. Funny how a dog can come to mean so much to us in unexpected ways. .. .. Slowly I'm finding my way. I'm photographing more, enjoying the beach and settling in to life here in FL. It's been a long emotional road. No matter where it leads, I'm grateful for my friend and for her furry kid Tillie.
"I want to keep learning, keep exploring, keep doing more." ~ Jessye Norman .. .. Drive down a road you've never been on, slow down, get lost - you just might find a little slice of paradise. .. .. #sunrise_and_sunsets #sunsetporn #visitflorida #pureflorida #exploreflorida #swfl #southwestfl #sunset_pics #chasingsunsets #cloudzdelight #sky_marvels #ig_sunsets #coastallife #beachlife #coastalliving
Gave bird photography a try last week. It's not as easy as you think. I did have fun watching the birds come home to roost for the night. . .. .. #egret #nikon #nikonusa #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #bestbirdshots #birdsofinstagram #nature #wildlife #birds #florida #floridawildlife #venicerookery #venicefloridaphotographer #swfl #audubon
I love every session I do. But I especially loved this one with Beethoven's family. Because his mom is a true advocate for the animals - she has worked harder than anyone I know to help the homeless animals find their forever families. It was an honor to have this family of 6 in front of my lens. .. .. Of all the fur kids, Beethoven took the longest to warm up to me. But once I was in his circle, we were good friends. In spite of the heat, he had a lot of energy. To help him settle down, we tossed a tennis ball for him to chase and I captured some hilarious action shots!I .. .. A while ago, Beethoven was diagnosed with cancer. He was treated and all was going well. Until a recent veterinarian appointment when the vet found a lump in the same place. A biopsy confirmed it was cancer and last week he had surgery to have it removed. It's a kind of cancer that does not metastasize, but is monitored through his blood work. I've got my fingers and paws crossed that his recovery is going well and this is the last time he will be diagnosed with cancer. If you would like to send positive thought his way, I'm sure his family would appreciate it! .. .. He's such a handsome fellow, don't you agree? .. .. #rescuedog #rescuedogsrock #rescuedogsofig #adoptdontshop #rescuedogsarethebest #statecollegephotographer #dogstagram #dogsofig #bestwoof #dailybarker #dogphotography #cutedogs #summer #flowers
Boo Y'all! Throwback to when I found this cute lion in the park! Be safe out there tonight! .. .. #dogstagram #dogsofinstagram #instadog #instapet #petsofinsta #petsofinstagram #goldenretriever #ilovegolden_retrievers #goldenretrieversarethebest #goldensofinstagram #bestwoof #buzzfeedanimals #buzzfeed#huffpostgram #huffpost #dogoftheday #insta_dog #dog_features #halloween #halloweencostume #happyhalloween #doglion
The textures and light in the swamp were just amazing. Everywhere you looked, there was a feast for your eyes. While I had a little anxiety about encountering a gator or snake, once the walk was over, I found myself wanting to go back and explore even more! The gals I work with at the gallery and I did return later in the evening and worked on photographing some long exposure shots. Definitely worth visiting - so much to see, explore and photograph! .. .. #nikon #nikonusa #landscapephotography #longexposure #bigcypressnationalpreserve #swampwalk #everglades #florida #floridaexplored #swamp #evergladesnationalpark #nature #tamiami #longexposure
I've been spending my days at Clyde Butcher's photography gallery in St Armand's Circle where I am now working. It's been an awesome experience - everything and more than I hoped for when I approached the family about a job. This past weekend they held an open house at the Big Cypress Gallery in the Big Cypress Preserves. It is here that Clyde spent many years living, exploring and photographing. His work hangs in private homes and offices all over the world. Seeing his images and learning the stories behind them has been fun. But nothing compares to actually experiencing the beauty he saw and felt. Once I was in the swamp, I began to understand why he shoots in black and white, and why this vital ecosystem holds a special place in his heart. .. .. I am drawn to color. Always have and always will be. But I have a great appreciation for black and white and was inspired to edit a couple photos I captured in the swamp in shades of gray. I have much to learn, but it was fun trying something outside my box. .. .. If you're not familiar with Clyde's work, I encourage you to check him out. .. .. #nikon #nikonusa #blackandwhite #bigcypresspreserves #southflorida #everglades #swamp #swampwalk #monochrome
It's Friiiiddddaaaayyyyy!!! Who else is excited for the weekend??? .. .. #friday #fridayvibes #dogsofinstagram #instadog #poodle #poodlesofinstagram #poodlesofig #bestwoof #imouttahere #toypoodlegram #toypoodle #toypoodlelove #poodlegram
I headed down to the beach tonight after work to catch the sunset. My husband is working, so I found this fellow to keep me company. His name is Ra, which means sun. He even said good night when the sun dropped below the horizon. He posed for my camera and when I left, he waved bye. You never know what kind of characters you'll find down at the beach 😀 .. .. #sunset #macaw #florida #sunshinestate #blueandgoldmacaw #parrots #bird #instabirds #prettybird #parrotsofinstagram #beachlife #parrotlife #macawsofinstagram #coastallife #itsabirdslife

Trina Bauer photography specializes in pets and the people who love them. Because your pet is worth it!

Serving the best loved pets of Penn State, State College and the surrounding central PA region.

Also located in Southwest FL - Sarasota, Venice, Englewood, Boca Grande, Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs and Naples. 

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