Saturday, April 30, 2011

Scavenger Hunt Sunday Photo Challenge - May 1, 2011

Here are my scavenger hunt photos for this week's photo challenge.
It was another fun challenge .

1. Architecture


I LOVE old buildings.
#121/365



"They don't make 'em like they used to."




2. Rimmed with Light

I have never tried this technique before and am not sure if I did it
correctly but I kind of like it. The flowers look like they are glowing.


3. Feet

The feet of my nine year old after a fun time exploring.




4. This is my favourite

Spring is definitely my favourite season and when
this tree flowers, it always marks the beginning of Spring.




5. Shades


The future's so bright I've got to wear shades

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Friday, April 29, 2011

The Blog

In an effort to improve my picture taking skill, I accepted the challenge to take a picture every day for a year. Now that the year is 1/3 over, I, frankly, am surprised to still be doing it 120 days later. But I love it. My goal was to become more consistent about documenting every day people, things and events rather than just special occasions.

Because I can be rather disorganized, I decided to start a blog to keep track of all of these pictures. I also started doing Sunday Scavenger Hunt Photo Challenges and a few others just for fun. They are on the blog too. Now that I have this newfound hobby, I want to save up for a real camera. In the mean time, I will just keep practicing. Please check it out when you have a chance and please leave comments, constructive critisims and encouragements. They are mostly pictures of my kids and my life, which can be boring for anyone outside of the immediate family. So, thanks for taking the time to take a look. If you click on any picture, it will be shown larger and up close.

#120 Royal Wedding


My eight year old daughter was absolutely fascinated
with all the hoopla surrounding the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate. It was the first time she
realized that there are real life princesses. Their wedding even
looked like the storybooks. Here is her rendition of the big day.

April 29/ #119 Jacks in Reflection

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

American Gothic Redone- Just Because



On the left is the famous painting "American Gothic". On the
right is our very sad imitation "Canadian Gothic". Yes, I made
them do it. I wanted a do-over, they refused. I think it is
hilarious. The participants don't.

April 27/ #117 B&W Baby

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Scavenger Hunt Sunday Photo Challenge - April 24, 2011

Happy Easter
Here is today's Scavenger Hunt.

1. Reflections

Easter Dresses


2. Guess what this is?


Take a guess: I will tell you the answer at the end of the post.


3. What's Inside?

A Cast Iron Turtle in the Flower Bed


Is hiding an extra key!

4. Playtime

Swinging in the Hammock


5. Lawn and Garden

Today the weather is gorgeous but earlier
this week, this is what happened to the garden.



And finally
Did you guess what this is?


The Answer is:

A Wall Hanging
Were you right?

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April 23/ #113 Shadow Friends


Sisters in Shadow
I just had to do a picture today using the sun as
we haven't seen a lot of it lately.

Thursday, April 21, 2011

April 22/ #112 Good Friday


Since Good Friday is all about the Cross, I decided to
do a collage of different crosses I see as I drive around town.
Have a great Good Friday.

Monday, April 18, 2011

April 19/ #109 Hunting "Wabbits"



My son saw a couple of rabbits in the yard and
decided to catch them. I told him that if he caught
one, I would cook it for dinner. This made him very excited.
I was pretty sure I should plan something else for
dinner since he went "hunting" while yelling at the
rabbit and chasing it. For the picture, I asked him to make his
meanest hunting face. I am not sure what he planned
to do with the hockey stick or the tennis racket. I think if
he was actually able to touch a rabbit, he would freak out.
The rabbits were quite safe after all. Mission failed this time.
We had hamburger.

April 18/ #108 Barn Charm Monday

Ontario, Canada



Saturday, April 16, 2011

Scavenger Hunt Sunday Photo Challenge - April 17, 2011


It is time for this week's photo challenge.
Here is what I came up with this time.



1. Time

Various clocks around the house.


2. Poetry
A very old Book of Poetry and the chicken is because,
instead of poetry, my husband thought it should be "poultry" because
he's weird like that.


3. Outside
Hydro Towers
Day 107/365

4. Zoom or From the Car

Rainy Day



House from Rear view Mirror

While driving down the road


5. The photographic technique of isolating a subject


A bud on my Star Magnolia Bush