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Category Archives: Photography challenge
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One-finger handstand
My son Daniel had a fun idea for a photograph at Four Corners, USA when we visited in 2007: a one-finger handstand. Four Corners–the spot where Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah meet–is a cool place to visit. (There’s a … Continue reading
Scavenger Hunt Sunday (November 13, 2011)
For Scavenger Hunt Sunday this week, people took photos related to the following five prompts. I used photos from my archives for this hunt. 1. Before and After I can’t believe how long my boys hair got in 2007. For … Continue reading
Scavenger Hunt Sunday (September 11, 2011)
For Scavenger Hunt Sunday this week, people took photos related to the following five prompts. 1. Bokeh In the bokeh (blur) in the background of this Meatless Mondays meal are lemon, cilantro, and Mmmm sauce. (I really like my blurred … Continue reading
Scavenger Hunt Sunday (Greece edition)
For Scavenger Hunt Sunday, I selected photos from my recent vacation in Greece. For the photo scavenger hunt, I needed to take photos related to the following five prompts. 1. Geometry Church ceiling, island of Kythnos 2. Brushstrokes I was … Continue reading
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Scavenger Hunt Sunday (Philly edition)
For Scavenger Hunt Sunday, I found this week’s subjects while on an overnight trip to Philadelphia. For the photo scavenger hunt, I needed to take photos related to the following five prompts. 1. Crossing the Threshold We toured an exhibit … Continue reading
Scavenger Hunt Sunday (June 26, 2011)
For “Scavenger Hunt Sunday,” a photo scavenger hunt, I needed to take photos related to the following five prompts: 1. Windows/Doors Roman ruins, Volubilis, Morocco (archive) 2. Eyelashes My teenage son was a pretty unwilling subject, blinking when he was … Continue reading
From Eggs to Avocado Ice Cream
For Scavenger Hunt Sunday, I found opportunities to photograph the following items from the scavenger hunt list, plus find a photo of a childhood memory. 1. Long Exposure My boys were good sports as I gave them different commands while … Continue reading
Photography challenge: Laughter
I have a new digital SLR camera, but I am stuck shooting in auto mode. I had a photography class way back in high school, but remember nothing. I am thinking of taking an online digital photography class, and I … Continue reading
