March 9, 2015 by Becky

Weekly Photo Challenge: Orange

Orange…is not a color I am typically drawn to.

However, it is beautiful, and bright and the world would be quite boring without it!

Oranges, fresh off the tree

Organic pest control

A little love in the garden

Succulents aren’t always green!

January 5, 2015 by Becky

Weekly Photo Challenge: New

A few new tools for my kitchen!

I’m so excited to finally be the proud owner of a Red KitchenAid Mixer! I have wanted one of these for so very long, and I finally took the plunge, waited for the sale, and bought one!

I’m so glad I did! I love it!

While I was at it, I also thought it might be a good time to update the old muffin pan (I really should have taken a picture of the old one, it was in really bad shape), and buy a good quality, new one. I did a little research, and read that the Williams Sonoma brand was one of the best around, so again….I took the plunge.

What a fantastic decision this turned out to be! Who knew that good quality cookware could make such a difference, and also has an effect on the end product?

Now I know.

Well, I am one happy person with my new toys, and I’m looking forward to many new adventures in cooking and baking this year!

Are you looking for something “new” to do in 2015 on your blog?

Consider the Weekly Photo Challenge.

It’s fun, interesting, and often times challenging. You don’t have to be a pro, (at least I hope you don’t, because I certainly am not), and there aren’t any judges. So come on, give it a try, and try something new!

November 10, 2014 by Becky

Weekly Photo Challenge: Minimalist

This was the challenge for the week: An artfully executed minimalist photograph is anything but mundane. It illustrates a moment in time, or an artistic perspective, with simplicity and grace. Minimalist photography is characterized by a large portion of negative space, a fairly monochromatic color palette with good contrast, and an interesting subject that is able to stand on its own to capture the interest of the viewer. At first thought, it may seem like it would be easy to shoot an engaging minimalist photograph, when indeed it can often be the opposite. A minimalist photo can also effectively tell a story, in spite of its relative simplicity, and it is anything but “plain”.

These little beauties are blooming in November!

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November 3, 2014 by Becky

Weekly Photo Challenge: Descent

Oh to be a kid again, and experience the joy and the wonder of making the great descent down the slide!

Join the fun, by taking the Weekly Photo Challenge!

It’s interesting, never boring and always, always fun!

Have a wonderful week!

October 20, 2014 by Becky

Weekly Photo Challenge: Refraction

Refraction: the fact or phenomenon of light, radio waves, etc., being deflected in passing obliquely through the interface between one medium and another or through a medium of varying density.

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The colorful array of lights from rows and rows of slot machines, refracting through a water feature in the middle of the room.

You have to play to win, so no, I didn’t win, but the people watching was fascinating!

For more information on this challenge, or if you just want to see some amazing photos, take a look here!

October 6, 2014 by Becky

Weekly Photo Challenge: Signs

Not only was I impressed by this clever sign, but the food in this little café did not disappoint me either, and was true to its word.

The atmosphere and the food were great!

Are you looking for more signs? Click over here and you’ll find some more!

Enjoy and have a wonderful week.

September 23, 2014 by Becky

Weekly Photo Challenge: Endurance

We were reminded again this weekend of the much-needed requirement of endurance when spending time with a busy, busy three-year old!

My great-niece came to visit us this week-end, and I’m pretty sure she has more energy in that cute little body of hers than all 3 of my grandchildren combined!

While at the park, she challenged her Great Grandma to go down the slide with her….

Great Grandma will be 79 on October 11th….now that’s what I call endurance! 🙂

Celebrating the moments and enjoying the memories! Way to go Great Grandma!

September 16, 2014 by Becky

Weekly Photo Challenge: Humanity – Take 2!

I thought I would give this one a second try. I usually only do one entry a week for the photo challenge, but I was a little disappointed by my attempt at it yesterday, so I decided to try one more time.

I think I was a little more successful at portraying the true meaning of the word “humanity” this time around.

Enjoy….

WW2 Veteran

The smartphones have taken over

Man on the street

This guy loves his “job”

Men in kilts!

Attention!

Honoring those who protect and defend

At the beauty shop

The day she’s been waiting for

Once again, thanks to thirdeyemom for the great challenge this week. It certainly put my brain cells to work!

September 15, 2014 by Becky

Weekly Photo Challenge: Humanity

Ok….I was determined to post a picture this week for the photo challenge because I’ve been slacking off on this lately, but I just can’t find a good picture!

I’ve been searching and searching and I just can’t find one.

You see, I usually don’t take pictures of random people. I just don’t feel comfortable asking, and I still haven’t figured out the technique of taking a picture on the “down low”.

I almost gave up on the whole thing and was going to wait for the next challenge, but then I decided I would do something a little different. Because sometimes, different is just fun.

And this is what I came up with.

Breakfast that should probably not be consumed by all or any of humanity!!

Sorry I don’t have a picture of this, but seriously, who eats this for breakfast?!

Dessert, well maybe, but not for breakfast. 🙂

Hopefully, I will do much better on the next challenge. I know that there are a lot of great photos out there on this current challenge, so go ahead, take a look…they won’t disappoint you!