Photochallenge.org Week 1 – Black & White -Minimalism

I joined a new photo challenge group this week.  I have to admit, it was a bit scary to post my first shot.  It felt like walking into a new school half way… Continue reading

Week 52 – Finale

A year ago I started a journey with a commitment that I made to myself.  A commitment to participate in a weekly photo challenge for the entire year.  This week marks the end… Continue reading

Week 51 – Jolly

So close to the end of the year, and with everything going on at this time of year, this week was a challenge.  The word jolly makes me think of jolly Ol’ Saint… Continue reading

Week 50 – Treasure

Many years ago I began collecting ceramic Christmas buildings.  Every year I would set up my little village in my living room.  My mother and sister also started a small collection that they… Continue reading

Week 49 – Anticipation

My very most favorite thing to photograph is animals.  Not lions and tigers and bears, oh my, but family pets.  Don’t get me wrong.  If someone came to me with their pet tiger,… Continue reading

Week 48 – Enough

There were many different directions I could have taken this week, but really, for a confirmed chocoholic there was pretty much only one way to go.  Because, honestly, can you ever really have… Continue reading

Week 47 – Freeze

Freezing fog.  When I lived in California we rarely had fog, and never was it cold enough for it to freeze.  This incredible occurrence is one of my very most favorite, and I… Continue reading

Week 46 – Silent

Silent…quiet…tranquil.  That was the goal for the week.  I decided to head out to one of my favorite places to shoot – the cemetery.   Whether it’s the sense of history, the ornate… Continue reading

Week 45 – Smell

Our sense of smell is very powerful.  One whiff of something can instantly transport us to another time and place, and bring back memories we had thought long forgotten.   Many of those… Continue reading

Week 44 – Branch

I spent the first part of my week driving and walking through my neighborhood looking for interesting branches.  I was looking for old, gnarled trees that had already lost their leaves.  Unfortunately, whenever… Continue reading