Monday, April 30, 2012

Scope 121

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Here is what we use to observe the birds in my backyard.  I need to remember to bring it camping with us so we can look at the birds around our campsite. 4/30/12

Assignment: Glasses help many bring the world into focus glasses or optical device today., post it then Tag it with #TP174

Pink Rose 120

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I really enjoy my roses when they are blooming but I love catching them before they are in full bloom. 4/29/12

Saturday, April 28, 2012

Baby Alpaca 119

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I've wanted to take pictures of the babies on my friend's farm but either she was busy or I was busy. Finally I was able to get there when she had time to show me around.  I was at the farm last year when this little baby's brother was born and he was all black. 4/28/12

Assignment: What's a photograph you've wanted to make for a while but haven't for some reason? Make it today. Explain, post it then Tag it with #TP172

Friday, April 27, 2012

Baby Bird 118

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I found this nest in my rose bush. I think I saw a cardinal leaving when I walked up on this. 4/27/12

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Stamped Concrete 117

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Here is the stamped concrete on my old porch floor that is now the painted floor of my new sun room. I love the pattern in the floor so I didn't want to cover it up with carpet. 4/26/12

Assignment: Pattern is built on repetition, like a rhythm. Make a photo of a regular or irregular pattern., post it then Tag it with #TP170

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Dead Fly 116

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Since replacing the windows, I'm having to chase down a lot of flying bugs that have gotten in the house. 4/25/12

Assignment: World Malaria Day 2012: difficult to express if your not aware, which is the whole point of the day! Flies, transmitting, Water perhaps, post it then Tag it with #TP169

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Assignment: Sometimes, the best advice is to get closer. Today, get really close to your subject. Use a macro lens if you have one., post it then Tag it with #TP168

Monday, April 23, 2012

Sun Room 114

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We are almost finished with this room. Today we are painting the floor. 4/23/12

Assignment: Why wait for the perfect subject? Make a photo of something that is unfinished., post it then Tag it with #TP167

Sunday, April 22, 2012

White Peony 113

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Here is another peony blooming in my yard. 4/22/12

Assignment: Make a photograph using hard light today., post it then Tag it with #TP166

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Here is another peony blooming in my yard. 4/22/12

Assignment: Make a photograph using hard light today., post it then Tag it with #TP166

Saturday, April 21, 2012

Rose 112

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Here is a rose from my backyard. 4/21/12

Assignment: Make a photograph featuring nature in some fashion., post it then Tag it with #TP165

Friday, April 20, 2012

Mirror Mirror on the wall 111

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This is the mirror in my guest bathroom. We can't figure out what that white blob is behind the painting and reflected in the mirror. The shade was pulled down and there is no sun coming in the window.  When I went back to look at the wall after seeing this picture, there was no white blog anywhere that could be seen.  Maybe it is our resident ghost...4/20/12

Assignment: Use a mirror as part of a composition in a photograph today. Show yourself in the image if you'd like!, post it then Tag it with #TP164

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Warning Sign 110

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Here is the warning sign on one of the trailers that the guys were using on the construction of my new sun room. 4/19/12

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Shapes 109

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left: wisk broom; middle: wooden hat rack; right: turkey foot back scratcher  4/18/12

Assignment: Get creative with abstraction today. Make a photograph of patterns and/or shapes that aren't recognizable objects., post it then Tag it with #TP162

Laptop and Ipad 108

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Assignment: What's your favorite device to access the Internet? Make a photograph of it today., post it then Tag it with #TP161

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Barrel and Jugs 107

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These are some of the old stuff that decorates my "play room." 4/16/12

Assignment: Make a photograph of something smooth., post it then Tag it with #TP160

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Boat 106

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I couldn't believe that when I hunted for a boat, I couldn't find one anywhere around my house! Eventually I found this souvenir we bought when we were in Maine. 4/15/12

Assignment: A Titantic day. A boat, Iceber, a piece of engineering or a maiden voyage, let's keep in time by using Black & White or Sepia, post it then Tag it with #TP159

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Bird House 105

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Assignment: Weathered objects have a lot of character: cracked, rusted, bleached, etc. Give us your best weathered shot today., post it then Tag it with #TP158

Friday, April 13, 2012

Blooming Peony 104

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My peony finally bloomed! I love the contrasting colors. 4/13/12

Assignment: Make a photograph outdoors without an obvious horizon line., post it then Tag it with #TP157

Iris Buds 103

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I can't wait until all of my deep purple bearded irises bloom! I played with the aperture setting on my camera for this shot. 4/12/12

Assignment: Find out what those buttons and dials on your camera do. Play today! Try a new setting and make a photo. , post it then Tag it with #TP156

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Camera 102

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Here is an old camera that we have. 4/11/12

Assignment: Go old-school today and make a photograph that either features an old subject or simply looks old., post it then Tag it with #TP155

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Bell 101

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This is a bell that is supposed to scare away bears. After one hike with this annoying bell, it was given a place of decoration in my office. 4/10/12

Assignment: Illustrate a sound or noise., post it then Tag it with #TP154

Monday, April 9, 2012

Buds 100

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These are my peonies that are getting ready to bloom. 4/9/12

Assignment: Easter Monday / Dyngus Day - Moving water, Pussy Willows, Budding plants , post it then Tag it with #TP153

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We went to a friend's house for Easter dinner and I forgot my camera. I had to use my cell phone for this. 4/9/12

Assignment: Easter Sunday - Eggs, glourios eggs. Eggs in any form, egg shaped, egg costume or even a Easter Hat or parade perhaps, post it then Tag it with #TP152

Red Cross 098

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We had a Red Cross Disaster Drill today. Here is Janice and Victoria during our simulation of an apartment fire. 4/7/12

Assignment: We've photographed many things, but few people. Make a photo where the theme is a person or people., post it then Tag it with #TP151

Friday, April 6, 2012

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Here is the front of my entertainment center in the livingroom. 4/6/12

Assignment:  Good Friday - A cross is used as a symbol, use the theme of a cross or two items crossing today, post it then Tag it with #TP150

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Hand 096

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Here is my painter's hand while he paints my new sun room. 4/5/12

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Sun Room Progress 095

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Here is the progress on my sun room. 4/4/12

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Sand Dollar 094

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Here is a sand dollar we got years ago at the beach. 4/3/12

Assignment: Go white on white today. Make a photograph of a white subject on a white background., post it then Tag it with #TP147

Monday, April 2, 2012

Fig 093

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I love watching the figs get bigger and bigger each day. 4/2/12

Assignment: Isolate your subject today in a photo you create today. Eliminate every distracting element possible., post it then Tag it with #TP146

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Coins 092

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Whenever we empty change out of our pockets, we toss it in this container. When it is full, we roll the coins and take them to the bank. 4/1/12

Assignment: Make a photo of the loose change you receive today. Or open up the piggy bank if you need to., post it then Tag it with #TP145

Personal Money:- Money is an interesting topic as it has different textures and combines a mixture of materials; Bronze, Silver, Nickel, Paper, Plastic and other metals or materials.\n\n The main reason for the use of this prop is normally everyone normally has some to hand. Composing a money shoot can use a number of techniques; close up, macro, DoF, blur or a combination as well as using different lighting. \n\nAdditionally light distortion and reflections can be created with little effort.\n\n At no point should you share private information, such as your name, part of a credit number of any details on cheques or any form of transfer.