Month: June 2013
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My Neighborhood in Black and White
I was happy to discover Sonel’s Corner a few days ago and today I decided to jump in and post my first entry in her new black and white photo challenge. The themes are suggested by readers and this week is set aside for images of your neighborhood. I’ve posted photos of what I loosely…
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Travel Theme: Sculpture
Sculpture is the new travel theme over at Where’s My Backpack. I always like photographing outdoor sculpture and as luck would have it we had a picnic at the fabulous Shidoni Gallery in Tesuque, NM just last week. Ryan, John and I wandered through the grass taking pictures after lunch until the heat got…
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Companionable
Companion – A person who is frequently in the company of, associates with, or accompanies another. Share a picture of a COMPANION and explain why you chose that picture. Michelle – The Daily Post I have been thinking a lot about companions today. I am definitely a creature of habit and…
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The Artist’s Eye
Photographers, artists, poets: show us ART. Michelle W. – The Daily Prompt My usual approach to a Daily Prompt post is to trust my instincts and write about the first thing that comes to mind. This rule isn’t working for me today though as I am struck by so many different ways to respond to the…
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What I Like About Travel
One of the things I enjoy most about travel is the chance to experience a brand new view during very normal moments. I’m sure most of us have been disappointed by a sub-par hotel room with an uninspiring view of the parking lot but I don’t take pictures of those mistakes… I do…
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Wordless Wednesday: 6-26-13 Santa Fe Supermoon
* A few words… the June 2013 Super moon rising in Santa Fe, NM. We had a wonderful dinner at La Fonda then returned to our hotel to toast what would have been Grandpa Joe’s 89th Birthday from our lounge chairs. It was a beautiful evening.
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Phoneography Monday: Architecture
One of my favorite things to do in Santa Fe, NM is walk along the streets around the Plaza at night. The air is warm, the stars are bright and live music softly echoes across the adobe walls and brick sidewalks. Photo from my iPhone 5 and edited in Snapseed. For…
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Weekly Photo Challenge: The World Through Your Eyes
My first few photos from our recent summer trip to Santa Fe are actually of snow-covered Mt. Saint Helens. This is the view out the airplane window as we broke through the clouds on our way from Seattle, WA to the high desert of northern New Mexico. For more unique views of the world please see the latest Daily Post: The World…
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Flower Friday 6-21-13
I am going to miss the Weekly Photo Challenge today but here is a Peony from my garden for Flower Friday. Photo taken with my iPhone 5 and edited in Snapseed.
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A Vibrant Edmonds Sunset
If I wasn’t traveling tonight I would right here be at our favorite beach in Edmonds. This sunset was part of a beautiful evening last week and is posted as part of Sue’s A Word A Week Challenge: Vibrant.
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Wordless Wednesday: 6-19-13
* I am away for a quick summer trip but will be back next week with new photos to share!
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The Rook by Daniel O’Malley
It’s been a while since I posted a new book in my Favorite First Lines series but but I have a great one for you this month. Dear You, The body you are wearing used to be mine. So begins the letter Myfanwy Thomas is holding when she awakes in a London…
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Phoneography Monday: Black and White
Posted as part of Lens and Pen by Sally’s Phoneography Challenge: Black and White.
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Bookworms and Words
Tell us about the last book you read (Why did you choose it? Would you recommend it?). To go further, write a post based on its subject matter. Photographers, artists, poets: show us WORDS. By Michelle W. on June 16, 2013 BOOKWORMS Every month I like to feature a book…
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Travel Theme: Flow
Alisa’s newest travel theme is Flow and I have some fun photos of a very chilly but exciting morning in December when Ryan and I grabbed our warm coats and went to the beach to experience a Winter King Tide. King Tides occur when the sun and moon align increasing the gravitational pull on the…
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Curves
Curves. I bet you can find curves wherever you are. Show me! Sara Rosso – The Daily Post Sara’s right, curves are everywhere when you begin to look. I have a gallery of curvy images to share from some memorable summer vacations around the Pacific Northwest.
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Daily Prompt: Weekend
Photographers, artists, poets show us something from your WEEKEND. If you have read my About page or Hello widget you can see I mention right away we love gardening and remodeling our home. In fact one of the reasons I started this blog was create a space to document and share a few big…
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Phoneography Monday: Macro 6-10
iPhone 5 and edited in Snapseed and PhotoToaster For more fun Macro images and phoneography tips please visit Lens and Pen by Sally and this week’s Phoneography Challenge: Macro Mobile Photography
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Daily Prompt: Everyday
Is being “normal” — whatever that means to you — a good thing, or a bad thing? Neither? Photographers, artists, poets: show us EVERYDAY. The Daily Prompt – Michelle W. After seven years our “Everyday” is about to change. This playground at Edmonds Elementary is where my son’s school day has…
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Travel Theme: Peaceful
A quiet moment at Lake Wilderness on the 4th of July. We enjoyed a few peaceful hours swimming and kayaking before the fantastic, celebratory firework show started at dusk. For more images of Peace please visit Alisa at Where’s My Backpack and the new Travel Theme: Peaceful
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A thank you note to three very special bloggers.
I want to dedicate this post to three unique and talented bloggers who have kindly nominated me for awards during the past several weeks. This is a wonderful community here at WordPress and I feel very lucky to be a part of the group. Learning that people not only like to read…
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Fleeting
I’ve been thinking a lot about the fleeting moments in our days, and in our lives. The quiet, precious moments between the ones we love. Cheri – The Daily Post In a new post created specifically for this challenge, share a moment that means Fleeting to you. May in the…
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A Word A Week: Metallic
“Sinusoidal” Ted Jonsson, Sculptor City of Lynnwood Public Art Collection When I saw the new word of the week was Metallic I thought it would be fun to return to Lynnwood, WA and photograph more of their unique public art pieces. This sculpture is located in front of the Library and across the…
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(i)Phoneography Monday: Nature
Every Monday I look forward to being a part of Lens and Pen by Sally’s weekly phoneography challenge. The first Monday of each month is reserved for Nature and while I planned to have a post ready to publish first thing this morning, life and work got in the way. Here…
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Travel Theme: Costume
Halloween is a huge holiday in our family. It’s my husbands favorite time of year and he really enjoys planning new, spooky decorations for the house and costumes for Ryan. I don’t usually take photos of people in costume but looking through my photos reminded me we have plenty of…
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Weekly Photo Challenge: The Sign Says…Family Fun
Signs. Funny, poignant, symbolic, incorrect, informative, foreshadowing…there are so many signs in the world. Sara Rosso – The Daily Post I am unpacking and trying to catch up with my reader after a work trip to Phoenix but couldn’t resist taking a break to answer the latest Weekly Photo Challenge: The Sign…
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