Assignment - Find a heart

As soon as I saw this prompt I knew exactly what photo I wanted to use! 


Taken two months ago during a trip to Arizona, this "heart" was pointed out by our Native American guide, Roger, in the Antelope Canyon slot canyon.  


It can only be seen looking straight up and when the sunlight is at the right angle coming through the slot openings...

Assignment - Let someone else take the pictures

This is an interesting assignment! Very cool!


I gave the camera to my partner Randy last weekend and he chose to take the camera for our visit with his family to celebrate three birthdays all happening during the week. (His Mom and two sisters-in-law) 


I was glad because I do not feel that I take good photos of people ... He was fortunate because there were a few kids around and they always make good subjects! One, our little niece Lindsey, though only a year and a half, is a ham for the camera! See for yourself....

                          

Assignment - Giving Thanks

This weekend is Thanksgiving in the U.S. so the 52 Photos Project prompt is "Giving Thanks" and the suggestion was to capture a moment of preparation or from your gathering and relays what you are thankful for.  
Those of us living outside the US were invited to choose from the 3 prompts and apply them as we wish *or* to share a photo of our choice. Being Canadian I have already celebrated Thanksgiving this year so I decided to share a photo of my choice.


In some ways this was a tough for me...being such an indecisive person and being so grateful for everything in my life ... sunrises, sunsets, the moon, beauty in nature, my home and garden, my kids, my friends, my travels and adventures ... and the wonderful man in my life, who makes the enjoyment of many of the above possible and who so willingly shares in them with me and without complaint!


So this week I have chosen to honour the man who taught me how to love again and live again, my partner and best friend, with a public display of gratitude for his presence in my life. 

Assignment - Photowalking

 This project's prompt was to take a walk with the intent to take note of what was out there in our world and to take some time to enjoy...and photograph it and, if desired, to share those photos and allow Bella to "see what your world looks like, right now." She had some amazingly beautiful fall shots on her page... 


but our fall appeared to be over as I was looking out at our first snow. I am not a big fan of the cold so I walked around my yard *lol* 

It is true that through going out with intention I noticed my surroundings, or certain aspects of my surroundings that I might not have otherwise ... like birds hiding it little nooks of my hedges, lacy patterns in snow on grass and some strange orb that a squirrel (I presume) has left high up in the small branches of one of the lilac trees.

It wasn't until I had exhausted all 'spots of interest' that I realized how cold I was in my sweater! 


Wasn't sure how to present this walk in a photo and since I am also trying to learn how to use Photoshop, I made a collage as a final product:


The entire 'walk' with full photos can be seen on my photostream here

Assignment - Put your work on display

The assignment was to acknowledge your talent and work by putting some of your favourite photos on display. The task was go though your photos and choose 4 or 5 and display them.


This one was easy for me because I already do so...it is inexpensive decor! *lol*


These are the photos I posted:
(The full set with explanation is at my photostream)

     

Assignment - Do You Duo Tone?

I got carried away with this past assignment called "Do You Duo Tone?" 
I have fallen head over heels in love with Picnik but I am going to have to learn to control myself *lol* 


Here are the first three, with which I had a load of fun, but still looking for the right photo - or maybe the right colours for one of these... 

                                                  

A few more!
Alium...

Day Lily and Water Lily and Sedum Leaves after a rain..

 

Assignment - Lens Baby final attempt (for now...)

Today I went out and actually thought to take my camera with me this time ...
I got a photo that I thought would be good for the Lens Baby prompt!

It has been quite windy this week so I especially liked the way it looks like the other leaves are blowing around the central one! 
So this will be my submission for the Lens Baby prompt and tomorrow I will move on to the next one.


Have I mentioned how much I am loving this???