How I Spent Some myLot Earnings

@CarolDM (203422)
Nashville, Tennessee
August 30, 2020 11:40am CST
Most of the time I will donate my earnings here to others that are in need. The last few days I have been looking at a macro lens for my iPhone. The camera is great but does not have a good zoom lens. I enjoy taking photos and especially macros. Up close flowers, butterflies, etc. Have been reading lots of reviews about the lenses available. Found one at Amazon for a reasonable price. Ordered it and tried it out. I like it so far. The photo is my sedum in the garden. No edits were done. You are looking inside the actual flower. I was very close to this one. I am enjoying my new purchase. It is rare that I purchase anything for myself. I guess I should also say thank you to my friends and your support here.
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
30 Aug 20
mine goes to the animal shelter.Been doing this for years.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Aug 20
Great thing to do. Thank you for helping.
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• Shenzhen, China
31 Aug 20
@amadeo,you are a merciful man.
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@noni1959 (10061)
• United States
30 Aug 20
I don't get high earnings since I don't get to spend a lot of time on here. I come for the friendship, interesting stories and just saying hi so that is a good reward for me. When I do reach payout (I will actually have one in September), I use it to help someone, my Starbucks fix or save for medical copays. It depends how much it is and what is going on at the time.
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@noni1959 (10061)
• United States
30 Aug 20
@CarolDM I'm trying to get at least 30 minutes and shooting for an hour a day even if breaking it up. My payout in the last four months is $5.38 so far. It's telling me something. My life has been too much on others so making changes slowly but steadily.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Aug 20
@noni1959 Slow but steady usually works. Always good to see you.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Aug 20
I probably spend way too much time on here. Good to see you.
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@rebelann (112740)
• El Paso, Texas
30 Aug 20
That is a really nifty shot of the inside of a flower. I rarely do macros or use my phone to take pictures.
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@rebelann (112740)
• El Paso, Texas
30 Aug 20
What kind of phone do you have @CarolDM ?
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Aug 20
@rebelann iPhone XR
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Aug 20
Thanks, I am having fun with the lens. I have never used my phone until I got this one and it is great. I have other cameras but this one is so easy.
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• United States
30 Aug 20
I've always liked the images with the blur like that, but did not know it was done with a macro lens. You also gave me inspiration as I may look into getting this for a friend of mine.. Not sure yet, but it's an idea. I had no idea you donated your earnings, but that's very kind of you too.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Aug 20
And no edits on this one except my name. You can get them for less money than you think, under $20-$30. I try to help when I can.
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• United States
30 Aug 20
@CarolDM That isn't alot of money at all, and it's good to help when it's possible to do so. I just don't always trust the organizations out there.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Aug 20
@ScribbledAdNauseum I donate to people not the organizations. I don't trust them at all unfortunately.
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@NJChicaa (119376)
• United States
30 Aug 20
great picture!
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Aug 20
Thanks, I am enjoying the lens.
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@djbrat13 (392)
• Phoenix, Arizona
1 Sep 20
Beautiful photo, it seems like every time I try to take pictures, they come out wrong.
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@djbrat13 (392)
• Phoenix, Arizona
5 Sep 20
@CarolDM Yes you are right. Maybe I'll get the hang of it sometime soon.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
5 Sep 20
@djbrat13 Have a good weekend.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
1 Sep 20
Thanks and you have to keep trying.
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• United States
30 Aug 20
Glad you spent your earned money on something for you! Enjoy your new lens and happy taking photos
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• United States
30 Aug 20
@CarolDM you deserve it! :)
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Aug 20
Thanks, I never do this but thought it was time!
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Aug 20
@infatuatedbby Aww thank you.
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@ShyBear88 (59347)
• Sterling, Virginia
30 Aug 20
Glad you enjoy your purchange I use my earnings for emergencies
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@ShyBear88 (59347)
• Sterling, Virginia
30 Aug 20
@CarolDM it’s nice to treat yourself every now and then.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Aug 20
This is my first treat.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Aug 20
@ShyBear88 So I am told. It rarely happens with me.
@Juliaacv (50857)
• Canada
30 Aug 20
That is really amazing. I did not know that you could buy a zoom lens for a camera on a cell phone. I really look forward to seeing some more photos that you take with the new lens.
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@Juliaacv (50857)
• Canada
30 Aug 20
@CarolDM Oh I think that is great. I rarely treat myself either. I will have to go and read your new post about the kit.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Aug 20
I have seen them but never researched before. Life is short. I never treat myself. So I did it. $30. I just did a post explaining what you get with the lens kit. So cool.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Aug 20
@Juliaacv Thanks, I am very proud. And it may be a small treat to some, but huge for me.
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@LadyDuck (470799)
• Switzerland
31 Aug 20
I have heard from another user who bought a macro lens and she was really pleased with it.
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@LadyDuck (470799)
• Switzerland
1 Sep 20
@CarolDM I am sure that you will take beautiful photos.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
1 Sep 20
@LadyDuck I will try.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 Aug 20
This is my first to use with my iPhone.
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@sallypup (60790)
• Centralia, Washington
30 Aug 20
Confused me. Never have had an I phone. Its an app that you bought or a lens or??
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@sallypup (60790)
• Centralia, Washington
30 Aug 20
@CarolDM You're talking Star Trek to me.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Aug 20
@sallypup Ha. You will see in the photo, easy peasy.
Some have asked what I was referring to in my last post about my new lens. The macro lens is actually clipped on my iPhone. I tried explaining and thought I...
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Aug 20
I wil post a photo to show you. It is a lens that clips on to my phone.
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@LindaOHio (176697)
• United States
31 Aug 20
You're welcome. Great capture. Have a wonderful Monday.
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@LindaOHio (176697)
• United States
31 Aug 20
@CarolDM Thanks!
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 Aug 20
Thanks and you do the same.
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31 Aug 20
That's a good investment since you like taking photo's... i hope I get to buy some things from what I will earn on my lot since I'm a beginner
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 Aug 20
I agree, so far it is great. Goof luck!
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31 Aug 20
@CarolDM thank you
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@SanNTH (114)
• Hanoi, Vietnam
31 Aug 20
So beautiful, the picture is so honest I like the flowers in the photo
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 Aug 20
Thanks, it is one flower but very close.
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@SanNTH (114)
• Hanoi, Vietnam
1 Sep 20
@CarolDM yes, very good
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@jobelbojel (35356)
• Philippines
30 Aug 20
That is sure a great buy! The photo is pretty.
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@jobelbojel (35356)
• Philippines
30 Aug 20
@CarolDM welcome!
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Aug 20
Yes it was, thanks.
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@LeaPea2417 (37334)
• Toccoa, Georgia
30 Aug 20
I like the photo.
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@LeaPea2417 (37334)
• Toccoa, Georgia
30 Aug 20
@CarolDM Your welcome
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Aug 20
Thanks!
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
31 Aug 20
@CarolDM That is really cool and good for you for taking care of yourself too.
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
1 Sep 20
@CarolDM You are welcome.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 Aug 20
Thank you.
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@nawala123 (20871)
• Indonesia
31 Aug 20
That is so kind, indeed. For better world
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 Aug 20
Thanks.
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@nawala123 (20871)
• Indonesia
31 Aug 20
@CarolDM welcome
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• Santiago, Chile
31 Aug 20
That is so sweet of you to donate your earnings to people who need it more. That says a lot of you Carol!
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 Aug 20
Thanks for saying so, I always like helping others.
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• Santiago, Chile
31 Aug 20
@CarolDM I am pretty sure you do!
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
31 Aug 20
That's great for being a philanthropist. You will be blessed for that in return.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
31 Aug 20
Yes I agree.
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
1 Sep 20
@CarolDM Thanks
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