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In The Pink

A Photo a Week Challenge: Pretty in Pink

I’ve never been a girly-girl so pink has very little space in my closet. It’s not because I don’t like it. I do. But I never think of myself in pink. My husband says I don’t look good in pink. I disagree because I happen to think everyone looks good in pink. It’s one of those colors that brings out life’s natural blush and who doesn’t look good in blush?

I’ve always made a point of putting my boys in pink. Yup, I was one of those mothers. I wasn’t keen on teaching them that blue is for boys and pink for girls. That there are differences in the sexes sure, but color choice isn’t one of them. And damned if they don’t look great in pink!

Still, pictures of people in pink I do not have. Nary a one. A shame it is too. But one thing I do have is nature in pink. Lots of it. Light, medium, dark – you name it, nature’s got it. So, while I may not be able to show you how gorgeous a couple’a handsome dudes are in pink, and because nature lovers will leave pink all over the page…how about I leave you with a little man-made Pinkishness?

Wow…I’d say London’s Museum of Natural History looks darn good in pink!

One Word Photo Challenge: Winter

426775_3085336863263_911556598_n[1] — Night time cherry tree – Massachusetts

538123_10200540609828605_1316359688_n[1] — Ice flow off the mountain – Vermont

the-last-summer — The final descent – Vermont

King of the Mountain - Alaska — King of the Mountain – Alaska

I guess you could say I love winter and I’m glad it’s almost here

Cheers 🙂

Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge – Week #43

When I saw this on the rocks in a cove somewhere near Rockland Maine, I had a shiver me timbers moment for sure. A couple actually. I mean, WHO was that crawling up the rocks??? I really had to look twice to make sure this thing wasn’t alive!

Too freaky not to shoot right?

dead rope crawling — **Arrrrrrrrrrrg…I’m all in knots!**

A little fun for Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge – Week #43

Cheers 😉

Love Me Tender

A Photo a Week Challenge – Tender Moments

Tender moments come in all kinds of situations, but the first time I captured my first born grandson in his mother’s arms, is a moment I’ll never forget.

No less tender was when our newly rescued Miss Sadie, placed her head on my shoulder. In that one moment, she let me know she trusted me and everything was going to be okay. I loved her for that!

Me…from down under

Is it possible that I’m a dreamer?
Do I spend too much time with my head in the clouds?
Or my nose in the air?
Or my eyes on the sky?

Maybe, just maybe.

Because when I was getting photos together for Ailsa’s Travel Theme Challenge theme BELOW, I realized how much time I spend looking up and how lucky I am I haven’t fallen over and broken my nose!

But then again, perhaps it’s not so much dreaming [though that’s okay] as what I like to think of as paying attention, seeing the whole picture, taking stock in everyday life, seeing beauty in the ordinary…

Right?

Oh alright. I’m a dreamer then and damned proud of it!

So let’s see what a dreamer with her head in the clouds, nose in the air, eyes on the skies, is all dreamy about then.

And if you are a dreamer too…would you see what she sees when the lens go vertical?

The Tate Museum in London from an ant’s perspective:

A Lloyd Wright design as seem from this lowly architecture lover on the ground:

Reflections are just reflections until they become art. Can you see the cranes? Construction never looked so good!:

It would be shameful it no one paid attention to the details of something as innocuous as ceilings…but when they look like this, it would be a crime!:

Bridges are a favorite of mine, and the Tobin in Boston is no exception. This, however, was taken on the fly and yes (shhh) I was driving! Thank goodness for sun roofs 🙂 Oh, and thank you God that I’m still here (dumb, I know):

Street light art? If you’re in London, the answer is a resounding YES!:

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a bird, it’s a ….yup, like that:

It’s a religious experience!:

Clouds are the ultimate source for wonder and awe from below:

Ever the Patriot:

Goodnight Moon:

Cheers everyone up there…from me, down below 🙂

Simplicity isn’t always simple!

This week, I’m trying a new challenge with Cee. This is her Compose Yourself Photo Challenge and the theme this week is Simplicity.

I encourage all my photo buff friends to go here and read her directives as well as her tips and tricks, as you have nothing to lose and tons to gain!

Here goes nothing…per instructions…4 photos of nearly raw and simple

(And as always, simply click on photo for full version. See what I did there? Simple? You got it).

Tree with Hula Skirt :) OR Lake Reflections — **Tree with Hula Skirt 🙂**
OR
**Lake Reflections**

What comes next is for extra credit (sweet)

Cropping before and after and Color vs. Black and White

The crop before and after:

BEFORE * I chose this because I like it, but also because the boat is about 1/3rd of the photo and wanted to see if I could crop it from landscape to portrait and still like it — **BEFORE**
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**I chose this because I like it, but also because the boat is about 1/3rd (okay, maybe a little more) of the photo and I wanted to see if I could crop it from landscape to portrait and still like it**

AFTER * I find that I may have to redefine what the subject is with the crop version...but I still like it. Rather than the boat, I think my new subject is the light. — **AFTER**
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**I find that I may have to redefine what the subject is with the crop version…but I still like it. Rather than the boat, I think my new subject is the light through the mist.**

The Color vs Black & White: I still struggle with the tones of black and white, but I do love them. Hopefully, they’ll get better with practice (or an editing software? Santa, you listening?)

COLOR VERSION * This regal fella doesn't have a whole lot of color to begin with, and I hope that is okay, but sometimes the most challenging for me are photos with a lot of white — **COLOR VERSION**
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**This regal fella doesn’t have a whole lot of color to begin with, and I hope that is okay, but sometimes the most challenging for me are photos with a lot of white**

BLACK & WHITE VERSION * I'm surprising myself, but I actually like this one better. :) — **BLACK & WHITE VERSION**
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**I’m surprising myself, but I actually like this one better. 🙂**

I may not have gotten the simplicity in every photo I chose, but I think I’m at least on the right road.
Cheers 🙂

W o o D

Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Things Made From Wood

Hangin' out with the bouys — **Hangin’ out with the bouys**

Careful what you wish for…

In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Careful.”

I hope those who read my blog, take the time to click the link above and view some of the entries for these weekly challenges. They are well worth it and the fun is seeing someone else’s take on the theme of the week. And the bonus is – some are astonishingly good! Just a thought 🙂

Anyway, I try to go with the first thought that comes into my head when I get see what the theme is, and this week is no exception.

When I saw the word “careful”, I felt the words “what you wish for”.

So..I gathered some photos of things that I often times wish for but more often than not, wish I hadn’t.

Let’s see if you agree…

How about when:

You wish for the un-decorated end of fall to become the clean and pure snow white of winter…does this wish become UN-wished by January?

Be careful what you wish for.

November Un-Adorned

December Purity

January Captured

Or when his ultimate wish for that first ride on the big boy tractor, then becomes…nah, been there done that, no thanks?

Be careful what you wish for.

Daddy and Me, Yay!

I think I changed my mind Dad!

That’s okay, I’m done now Dad

Let. Me. Off. Now. Daddy!

Have you ever wished for a little rain and been granted that wish one hundred fold? To the point where you start singing “Rain Rain Go Away?” (you hummin” it? lol)

Be careful what you wish for.

Cascading rain gets your feet wet!

We did wish for it…

We did need it…

But ENOUGH already!
My hometown of Northfield, VT in 2011, courtesy of Irene’s rain 😦

So, there you have it
We make wishes every single day
It’s just sometimes…
Be Careful What You Wish For!

Hat Heaven

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Hats

I don’t often see women wearing hats anymore. Nowadays, when I see a woman in a hat, it’s usually part of a costume, or a fashion show of clothes no one actually wears but all ooh and ahh over.

We see them on TV when the British Royals are in view, or if it’s The Derby on the news, you see American women sporting rather lavish head coverings, but honestly, they don’t seem to carry it off as well as the Brits.

Men? They’re a different animal all together. Put a ball cap on and call it “Honey, let’s go” time!

But I do remember a time when hats were ‘the thing’. Especially on Sunday mornings in church…hats, hats, everywhere or at the very least, a square of lace pinned in place.

Makes me wonder…where did all the hats go to die? Well, apparently, flea markets and antique stores!

Seriously, it’s a veritable hat haven! Or would that be hat heaven…hmmm

The ODD Couple

You never know who or what you’ll run into at the antique market…but if you’re a photo bug, your camera’s usually within reach and ready to make the odd acquaintance with any odd ball things you may stumble upon.

So, for Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge, I’m sharing an Odd Couple or two that hang out in the mountains

Cheers 🙂