Hello and a big, "flashy" welcome to our newest subscribers! Have you been snapping away to get rid of the mid-winter blahs? We are back in the middle of an extreme cold snap right now (after some very nice warm weather) so I'm a little hesitant to go outside. I have taken some pictures of an incredible, giant drifting icicle that formed outside my front door, though, so it's great to be bending that creative muscle even just a little bit. This week's photography article concerns combining cameras and fundraising. After London's terrorist bombings, many people personally affected by what they witnessed decided that they were going to do something positive to help the victims and their relatives. Photography and Fundraising - We Are Not Afraid How Nikki Tysoe, who witnessed London's terrorist bombings in July 2005, used photography to help raise funds worldwide for those hurt or killed and their families. http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art37448.asp/zzz Have you used photography to help with your fundraising? Email me at photography@bellaonline and tell me about it. Or you can drop into the photography forum and have your say: http://forums.bellaonline.com/postlist.php?Cat=0&Board=228 I hope you are enjoying your week, and remember... spring is right around the corner! :) Michelle Southern, Photography Editor http://photography.bellaonline.com