Thursday, March 29, 2012

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I just noticed these beautiful white flowers blooming beside my driveway today. 3/29/12

Assignment: Illustrate randomness in a photograph today., post it then Tag it with #TP142

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I didn't follow the rule of thirds when taking this of my two small tomato plants. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the warm temps are here to stay! 3/29/12

Assignment: Rules can be stifling if taken to extremes. Break the rules today with focus, composition, etc, and see what happens., post it then Tag it with #TP141

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Monday, March 26, 2012

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Geese at the state park. 3/26/12

Assignment: Illustrate attraction in a photograph today., post it then Tag it with #TP139

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Dogwood 085

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I love seeing the Dogwoods bloom in my yard! 3/25/12

Assignment: Make a high contrast photograph today., post it then Tag it with #TP138

Bug 084

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 Here is a bug I found but I don't know what kind it is. 3/25/12

Assignment: Small critters are everywhere. Photograph a bug in your environment (anything less than 2 inches/50 mm in side). , post it then Tag it with #TP137

Friday, March 23, 2012

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Here is an azalea getting ready to bloom. These azaleas line my driveway and when they are all blooming, they look fabulous! 3/23/12

Assignment: Use or illustrate the Golden Spiral in a photograph today., post it then Tag it with #TP136

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Tree 082

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It is wonderful to see the leaves  of this tree pop out at the beginning of this spring. 3/22/12

Assignment: Make a photograph of a vanishing point today made by converging lines. , post it then Tag it with #TP135

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Vent 081

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This is the vent in the ceiling where the heat and air will come out of in my new sun room. 3/21/12

Assignment: Make a photograph with a different point of view than you normally would consider., post it then Tag it with #TP134

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Last night at dinner, we had these tasty margaritas to celebrate the equinox.  3/20/12

Assignment: Spring Equinox - As Is (Northern) or Autumn Equinox (Southern) As Is or show us two equal parts., post it then Tag it with #TP133

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Pretty in Pink 079

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I helped lead 2 classes of 2nd graders on a nature hike at the state park. This young lady obviously loved pink. Even her tiara was pink! 3/19/12
Assignment: Today's theme is the color pink. Find something that's pink and make a creative photo., post it then Tag it with #TP132

Sunday, March 18, 2012

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031812The saying on the back of these girls' t-shirts caught my eye. I wonder what sport they play. 3/18/12

Assignment: Odd or even: Compose an image with an odd or even number of subjects today, and make a photo., post it then Tag it with #TP131

Saturday, March 17, 2012

Softball 077

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Today we watched a Furman softball doubleheader. It was hot and sunny outside; the perfect day for softball! The field was luscious green and the lucky leprechaun smiled on us for the first game and let us win! 3/17/12

Assignment: St. Patrick's Day 'As Is' or just go Irish, Green, Clover, post it then Tag it with #TP130

Friday, March 16, 2012

Sun Room 075

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Here is the inside of my sun room (which used to be my porch). I am so excited as each stage gets finished. Now we are waiting for the inspection so the drywall can go up! 3/16/12

Assignment: Make a photograph that illustrates being inside today., post it then Tag it with #TP1

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Magnets 075

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We collect a magnet from every place we go. Magnets are easy to pack and don't cost as much as some souvenirs. Plus they are great conversation starters and great memories. Now that we have filled up the surface of our refrigerator, we have started covering the metal doors on the kitchen cabinets. 3/15/12

Assignment: We're all collectors of something. Find an interesting way to display and make a photo of a collection today., post it then Tag it with #TP128

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Vinca 073

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This vinca has been worse than kudzu and taken over my whole flower bed. 3/13/12

Monday, March 12, 2012

Clock 072

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This clock is in the room where we spend most of our time. 3/12/12

Assignment: Clocks are omnipresent in modern life. Make a photo of the clock, watch, or other device that you use most to tell time., post it then Tag it with #TP125

Sunday, March 11, 2012

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Here is the 8 ball from my pool table. 3/11/12

Assignment: Make a photograph of a beautiful simple shape, such as an egg, ball, square on a plain background, post it then Tag it with #TP124

Saturday, March 10, 2012

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Here is my favorite Camellia bush (with roofing shingles dropped on top of it). Today they were putting a new roof on my house and I was so anxious that they were ruining my bushes! 3/10/12

Assignment: Trees and plants are great photographic subjects. Make a photograph of a tree or plant today., post it then Tag it with #TP123

Friday, March 9, 2012

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Here is a painting we bought in Thailand in 2000. The picture was painted on leaves. 3/9/12
Assignment: Free Art Friday - simple find some FREE art or artwork take a photograph and share with us, post it then Tag it with #TP122

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Assignment: Make a photograph today that has a strongly centered composition., post it then Tag it with #TP121

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

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I love my Ipad! 3/7/12

Assignment: Electronic gadgets pervade our world, make a photograph of your favorite gadget today., post it then Tag it with #TP120

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

The Letter “A” 066

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Assignment: Find the shape of a letter in something around you-- architecture, nature, or anything not in print--and make a photo., post it then Tag it with #TP119

Monday, March 5, 2012

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Here are the rafter holders they are using to enclose my side porch and make it into a sun room. 3/5/12

Assignment: Make a photograph featuring a metal or metallic object or surface., post it then Tag it with #TP118

Sunday, March 4, 2012

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Here is my driveway. I think the moss and shadows give it character. 3/4/12

Assignment: Pavement comes in many flavors. Asphalt. Concrete. Bricks. Stones. Make a photo of some pavement you see today., post it then Tag it with #TP117

Saturday, March 3, 2012

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Assignment: Make a photograph with a low horizon line today., post it then Tag it with #TP116

Friday, March 2, 2012

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I found this a few years ago and I'm not sure what kind of bird laid this egg but it is very small and fragile. 3/2/12

Assignment: Fragility conveys tension or balance, illustrate a person or object in a fragile state., post it then Tag it with #TP115

Thursday, March 1, 2012

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I love seeing my daffodils pop up in my gardens. They let me know that spring is not far away! 3/1/12

Assignment: Find an interesting texture today and make a photograph., post it then Tag it with #TP114