Tag: Photos
Independence Day 2021
It has certainly been an interesting Independence Day this year. I spent this morning squeezing past crowds, trying to find a good spot to watch the annual parade. There was so much festivity in the park, something I didn’t think I’d ever see again after more than a year of masks and social-distancing.
The city started celebrating on July 2 and I got the feeling that this was a belated celebration of the city’s 100th birthday was supposed to be 2020 but…
This was my first time seeing this parade. I was an active participant last time, walking alongside my church’s float while tossing candies into the crowd. It is definitely a different experience. One, I get to see all the parade floats and two, I know now why there is a plastic bag tied to the little kids’ wrists. This is like a second Halloween for them.
If I get to go to this parade again next year, I would be better prepared. I would pack chairs, a tent, and lots of ice and water to keep cool and to prevent my arms from getting ten shades darker.
Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #155: On the Water
This week, on Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #155, John from Journeys with Johnbo challenged us to share some photos for the topic of On the Water.
I agree with John, people, including me, tend to gravitate toward water. For me, the reason is when there is water, the temperature tends to be a little cooler especially on the a hot day.
This photo was taken when I went hiking at an elevation of 10,000 feet. It was so hot that day, I remember, but at 10,000 feet, it was about 15 degrees cooler.
Water is almost mandatory when I am searching for a new place to hike, for this reason – a great photo op.
CMMC: Getting Close at Home
This week, Brian from Bushboys World is guest-hosting this challenge and the topic is Getting close at home.
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CFFC: Water Found in Nature
From a trickling stream to a torrent of icy water rushing down a river, both photos were shot along the way and on my hike a few weeks back.
A Photo a Week Challenge: Unedited
Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #154: One Photo, Two Ways
This week, on Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #154, Tina from Travels and Trifles challenged us to share some photos taken in different ways. Continue reading “Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #154: One Photo, Two Ways”
#WeekendCoffeeShare: Container Garden Update
Hello, come on in, let’s head on out back and have our coffees. I can use a strong cup this week and I bet you would immediately feel the difference in temperature. Remember last week? It was hovering around 100-degrees? Well, today is hovering around 85-degree. Continue reading “#WeekendCoffeeShare: Container Garden Update”
CMMC: June Alphabet Letter I anywhere in the word
A Photo a Week Challenge: Weathered
I was going over the photos on my phone and came across this photo which I took Mid-May when I went on my road trip. I think it fits the description of weathered since this landscape is crafted by millions of years of wind erosion.
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CFFC: Ground
Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #153: It’s a Wonderful World
This week, on Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #153, Amy challenged everyone with the topic of It’s a Wonderful World.
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CMMC: June Pick a Topic
CFFC: Nature Animals
A Photo a Week Challenge: Preparation
Though it’s a little blurry, I think this photo fits this week’s topic of Preparation. Isn’t this little guy just the cutest? He’s about to jump to try to catch the bubble.
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Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #152: Shades and Shadows
This week, on Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #152, Leya has challenged everyone with the topic of Shades and Shadows.
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CMMC: June Color – Yellow
CFFC: Green Foliage
A Photo a Week Challenge: Layers
Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #151: From Large to Small
This week on Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #151, Patti challenges everyone with the topic “From Large to Small” where the goal is to focus specifically on a color and start with one photo with a large subject and then follow with a small subject in that color.
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CMMC: June Macro or Close Up
A Photo a Week Challenge: Circles on Circles
I shot this photo on my hike last weekend.
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