Category Archives: Photography

Just Some Snapshots 5


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Wardrobe Malfunction. It was selected for “In Explore” today, May 5th.

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Just thought this was different.
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There’s a bazillion buds on this plant…whatever it is!

Explored on FLICKR


Although not an indicator of quality, my macro shot of a lily got selected for “Explore” on FLICKR.  It was one of 500 “interesting” photos of May 2nd and FLICKR states over 1.4 million photos are uploaded daily worldwide.

There have been over 11,500 views of the picture so far in 24 hours.  That’s a REAL high volume for me.

Sure wish that many would read my blog. I’ll even settle for a paltry 10,000 views a month. 😜

Surrounded - EXPLORED May 2, 2014

Please click on image for larger view on FLICKR.

OK. I’ve finished bragging.

One Word Photo Challenge: Turquoise


EDIT: MAY 2, 2014 – HERE’S THE PHOTO CHALLENGE HOST BLOG!  JENNIFER NICOLE WELLS

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At my age, confusion reigns supreme.  I cannot figure out who is conducting the “One Word Photo Challenge” series.

Oh, well.  But it said to tag it “One Word Photo Challenge” so I did…

And here’s my turquoise photo; it’s of the Pontiac hood ornament on a turquoise car.

Who loves classic cars?!

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Now what and where do I link this to? Old age sucks.

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Flowers


First of all, a thank you to Cee from Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge for selecting my shadow pictures as some of her faves last week!

And she selected flowers as the subject for her Fun Foto Challenge of this week:

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A Fushcia in the morning.
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An overgrown basil plant flowering. I keep a supply of basil growing for cooking.

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Cee’s Black & White Challenge: Small Subjects


Some submissions in response to “Cee’s Black & White Challenge: Small Subjects”.

While not as artistic or as interpretive as Cee’s, they ARE small…  LOL

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Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Shadows


For “Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Shadows” of this week…

Loyal readers know of my love for WWII combat veteran “Old Man Jack”.

After suffering through seven decades of nightmares of war, he is now finally at peace.  Hopefully, he is resting comfortably beneath these shadows cast by my two youngest kids and I:

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And a shadow cast by Old Glory:

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For new visitors, please feel free to click and read one story of this great American who is now all but being forgotten in our new “Common Core” history textbooks.  He earned the honor to be remembered:

“Old Man Jack-ism #4”

Just Some Snapshots 4


Well, it was Bloggus Interruptus once again as my kids were with me this past week.  Now that they are again with their mom, it is eerily quiet.  I don’t know if that is good or bad.

Here’s some more snapshots from around the house; I hope one will brighten your day!

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Just practicing.
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Marvin the Martian’s improved, all natural Illudium PU-36 Explosive Space Modulator. Bugs Bunny would have been proud.
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Ticklish?
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Caressed
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Two little buggers have moved in.

 

“Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge” – Shine


In response to Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge of this week: SHINE

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, June 28, 2010
The Enola Gay (For a short computer animation of the atomic bomb’s explosion, please click.

 

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Custom downdraft carburetors in a hot rod.

 

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My car enthusiast bud Prof. Arnold is reflecting off a meticulously polished all-aluminum Cobra.  That’s the hood’s surface propped open, folks.

Cee’s Photo Challenge: Patterns


Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, June 28, 2010
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, part of the Smithsonian Museums.

Here’s an entry in response to “Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge” entry: Patterns.

The entry way is so serene yet powerful and honors all aviators.

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Patterns


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Here’s a different (and correct) “Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge” entry: Patterns.

July 4th week, The Wall.