I said I wasn't going to do these challenges but I will be picky about what ones I do.
Yesterday's challenge was " SEPIA "
Here is again my series.
Things I saw on the Thrift Store shelf.
Joyful figure I saw at Merlo Park.
Lost in the undergrowth.
Not quite SEPIA but I had to post it anyway.
I haven't a clue what type of spider I saw a few years ago...
I think he's pretty scary looking and glad he's long gone.
Today can be lots of things.
Thankful Thursday
Throwback Thursday
Photo a Day Challenge
This is a crazy mix for me today
First is the Photo Challenge... the word choice is BAGS but I'm including all my subjects in these pictures.
Even BAGS of trash can make an interesting photo.
BAGS of potatoes being sold by this woman in Uzbekistan.
Challenge plus Throwback from my trip there years ago.
Thankful I don't have to live there and work in such difficult situations.
BAGS full of spices and grains in this Uzbekistan market.
BAGS and things that act like BAGS to go down to the river to do the laundry.
Henche, Haiti
I am so Thankful I have a washing machine and don't have to go to the river to wash and I don't have to carry the laundry on my head.
I am grateful my Hubby and I have been able to take many trip to places through out the world.
I am Thankful I have been able to see how others live and really we are ALL the same deep down under the skin.
Thank you dear Blog Friends.
Your tender comments and concern are so touching.
Things are better today..circumstances haven't changed...
But ...my outlook is better...
It seems things just get tumbled together and I go with that instead of pressing on..
That being said... I am an overcomer...
I took a deep breath of evening sunset and said Thank You Lord.
Looking one direction .... and then the other ...
Someone said this one looked like cotton candy... I think they are right...
I'm feeling kind of all over the board this morning.
Some good and some things a bit concerning.
Nothing horrible but issues have put my emotions all over the place.
I choose to stand firm and keep my hand in the Lord's hand.
Life certainly has its ups and downs.
The year is 2005...
Here are 2 of my Granddaughters enjoying Disneyland.
This was a surprise Birthday gift for our older Granddaughter that our whole family was able to enjoy.
The years sure do fly by.
Such fantastic memories...
Today's photo a day challenge is anything to do with "HOT".
Here's my series of four for Thursday.
A fast moving FIRE in the state of Oregon.
It's so HOT , lets get in the pool...
The African Bush of Kenya is HOT and dry.
The Red Rock Canyon in Nevada is just plain HOT...
As always, enlarging these photos will give you more detail.
This can also be Thankful Thursday..
I am thankful I have air conditioning
I am thankful I have a camera to keep memories of all the places we have visited.
I am thankful for the many friends I have throughout this wide wonderful world.
Maybe you are getting bored with my Photo a Day Challenges.
I am enjoying going back into my archives and seeing some photos I haven't looked at for some time.
Today's challenge is FAMOUS PLACES.
Here are my 4 for the day.
The Empire State Building in NYC, as seen at dawn from our hotel room...
through a grungy window.
The United Nations Building taken from our double decker tour bus.
It was not in session...no flags present...
The Chicago River ....Chicago, IL.
Las Vegas, NV.
I am so grateful for all the places I have visited, the sights I have seen and the experiences I was able to have.
I relented and decided to do another day of the photo challenge.
Today's is STRAIGHT
Go STRAIGHT ahead...No U Turn....
Then again... lets go STRAIGHT ahead to dessert !!
STRAIGHT into the Tunnel
STRAIGHT across the San Francisco Bay Bridge at night.
Thank heavens for my archives.
Don't forget to enlarge the photos.
This Daily Photo Challenge was to post 4 photos concerning the number Two.
I really like photo challenges but to post 4 every day is too much for me.
so this is my last one for a while.
TWO frilly Iris blooms
TWO Bison in the mustard flowers
TWO Geese
TWO canoes
Can...oe see them?
Don't forget to enlarge them to see the detail better.
Well, I am still plugging along with this daily challenge.
My goal is to finish a week and then maybe take a break...
I know I am wimpy but it really is a challenge for me to do it daily.
Today's challenge is something about the letter V...
So here we go....
Looking in the rear VIEW mirror
Can you see the " V's " ?
An old V-8 car hood grill
A Bible VERSE
Don't forget to enlarge all of these to get the best VIEW...
I'm thinking that this Photo a Day Challenge is really a challenge.
Too much for every day.
I used to do ABC Wednesday and that was fun.
I'm willing to give it a few more days but then I think I will be a bit more choosy and just do it when I feel inspired. If I'm cancelled from the group...So Be It !!
Okay, enough of that...
Today's challenge is something about the letter U.
I'm going to go Off the Wall a bit with this one..😏
All of these photos look best enlarged.
U is for UGLY....
U is for standing UPRIGHT....
U is for being UNDER the lights...
U is for UMBRELLAS
That's all I got folks...
Our challenge for today is "In the Town".
We are suppose to post a series of 4 photos
So here are my choices for today.
Boomtown , Nevada
Chinatown, San Francisco, CA
Managua, Nicaragua
Sacramento, CA
I'm all about variety...😊
I have joined another photo club that has a daily photo challenge.
I probably won't keep it up but its fun to go back into my archives and share with people from all over the world.
Yesterday's theme was LAKES AND RIVERS.
These were my contributions.
Taylor Creek, Lake Tahoe
Sacramento River, Sacramento, CA
Happy July 4th here in the U.S.A. .... Independence Day....
Enjoy your day
Stay safe
I was looking through some of my archived photos and came across one I haven't posted for a very long time.
This one is from 2011 and a trip Dave and I took to Las Vegas.
You often see unusual things in hotel lobbies.
Just a bit of levity to brighten your day.
Summertime Vibes...when its hot it's hot !
Our photo club had sort of a repeat on the challenge.
We on the West Coast are in the midst of a horrendous heatwave. PNW had 115 F. yesterday.
That's practically unheard of...
We here in the Greater Sacramento area ONLY got up to 105F.
So...
Here's what I came up with for the challenge....
Nothing like ice cold watermelon on a hot day.
Gotta eat it outside to keep the juicy drips off the floor.
It will be our go to snack all week long.
We had such a nice weekend.
We celebrated Christmas in June !!
Due to all the virus ugliness we had to cancel our annual tradition of Christmas with my Daughter in Love's side of the family.
So guess what?
It came on a hot 105F day in June....
There were 20 of us family and friends that have become "family"
Great marathon eats, lots of laughs and a still fun gift exchange.
I did manage to grab a few shots of the day but mostly it was just enjoying being out and together.
Some fun appetizers and by the time everyone came this counter was full of goodies.
This was just the beginning
Loved seeing a Christmas tree in our son's house in June.
Dave was so happy to be out and enjoying himself.
He was one pooped Papa by the end of the day though.
Merry June Christmas... (:0)
💓😋
