Anne from Slow Shutter Speed challenges me to think about the weather conditions in which we photographers find ourselves pursuing our hobby or vocation.
My cover photo of leaves forming a heart shape is a nod to Valentine’s Day. It was taken on the lake formed in front of my house one winter day.
Charlie was my Australian Labradoodle’s first and only trip to the snow. He enjoyed it thoroughly. I still have some time left this winter to let Moxie experience snow.
Visiting Lake Tahoe for the snow experience
The occasional icy morning
Less-than-fun snow in New York City
Northern California sometimes has more than enough rain at one time. At that time I grab a camera and document. My last house was the low point of the street. It took a while to get a repair done so that water would drain quickly in front of my house.
My lakefront property
Puddle captures reflectionRaindrops
If there is water and puddles you find a Labrador Retriever and a Golden Doodle having fun
Determined fishermen in the morning winter fog
After a rain look for a rainbow and grab the camera
Summer lightning storm (without rain) captured from the Tower Bridge!
Quick post this time. I hope that whatever weather you are experiencing you can appreciate!
For this week’s challenge, Egidio invites me to look at my photos showing how warm colors appear in my world and their emotional significance to me.
California is taking a beating this week. Last night with no power I sat in the dark, listening to the wind, unplugging all electronics, and leaving on one light. I awoke to stillness. The electricity was restored. The skies still threaten, but the color is returning in the house.
Great challenge for the week, warm colors. Color Photography was one of the best, and most demanding classes I attended.
The warm color of food
The first Valentine’s Day I made my boyfriend (now husband of 53 years) a strawberry shortcake!
Oranges of warm colors
Flowers
Warm colors of nature
Pine ConeHorse ChestnutDragon Fly with golden wings
Sunrise/Sunset
Sedona SunriseSedona SunriseSedona SunriseMaui SunsetFolsom LakeSailor Bar in Fair OaksSacramento RiverMono Lake at Sunrise
Abstractions created by color
Can you guess what I found?
Warm objects are seen here and there
Cork from a New Year’s past
Looking back at my collection of photographs is my best reason for participating in these challenges. I see forgotten images and the photographic journey I am on.
Just as I was about to post, our electricity went out again. Found emergency candles, and we ate peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. All is back to normal. So without further ado, I will post.
The first week of 2024 is over. I look at this year with goals in mind, and wonder how to fit everything in everything. Starting with a positive attitude, I will continue to meet each week’s photo challenges. Capturing new images with my photo friends. When the computer screen gets too tiring for my eyes, I switch to my new endeavor – quilting. Back at the computer, my genealogy quest has surprised me. I connected with relatives living near Tel Aviv, Israel, London, England, and New Hampshire, U.S.A.
New York City
One World Trade Center Memorial
The MetThe LucerneKatz’sZabarsDefinitely, not TrumpHighlights from our trip back to New York City in March
I have passed this Banksy many times, but just now I discovered the background history.
Banksy on West 79th Street
Yolo County
A short drive down I 80 brings my photo friends to Yolo County and plenty of picture-taking opportunities. We visited various farms on Yolo Arts & Ag Days. A real treasure we waited for was our visit to Glashoff Sculpture Ranch. Amazing! Certainly will try and revisit it!
Glashoff Sculpture GardenGlashoff Sculpture GardenGetting in the photo
Sacramento Zoo and Local Critters
Family Outings
Ogden Alpaca Farm in Orangevale with my four grandsons
Roseville Big Trucks with my youngest grandson
Out and about with my photo friends
Traveling east to Placerville
Store Front reminds me of my librarian days
Some portraits of shopkeepers in Placerville
Just having fun being out with friends in Old Sacramento, Bushnell Nursery, Crocker Art Museum, Folsom Farmer’s Market, and a nighttime
My friend AnneCrocker Art MuseumTea is served
Me and my Moxie Love
Walking around Oak Park in Orangevale
Moxie is waiting to see what the new year holds for us.
The sun is shining! The day is quiet, and all is relatively ok. I’m home in my happy place with my dog Moxie and my husband.
Lately I have been happy to stay home. Avoid the shopping crowds. Avoid the traffic issues. But after many years wearing my comfortable shoes, I decided to venture out and shop for a replacement. In keeping with not wanting to work through the holiday shoppers, I ordered 5 pairs of shoes in my size to be delivered to a nearby store. Usually, I like a style, but my size is not there. Also, looking for my size often presents a vision issue. So this was my way to solve both problems. Tried the shoes on at the store and went home with a possible 2. But at home they just were not right. The next day I went back to the store and returned them.
Still I wanted new shoes to start the year off right. There is some positivity in play here. Next stop was Macy’s shoe department. Needed to get on the line to ask for my size. Scans the barcode, and tells me to wait in a chair. That works for me. I actually have a problem standing for a long time. 45 minutes and I need to sit. My back surgery a couple of years ago did not fix my damaged nerves. Another story.
So many shoes on display. None of which I would ever wear. But I have my iphone handy and can’t resist. And oh they were so photogenic.
Crowd pleaser
If your feeling patriotic, buy all three!
If only I had the right outfit!
Well, no I wasn’t waiting for any of these fashion statements. I went home with Easy Spirit Explorer. The box says, “Comfort out of the box.” My style!
Dark Chocolate colored clogs
My dog Moxie has idiopathic epilepsy. Epilepsy with an unknown origin. The first medication did not affect her personality, but it didn’t stop the seizures either. For the past week she is on Phenobarbital. And this has sedated her and her gait is off. Vet appointment this week. But there have been no seizures with this medication. So, we shall see.
Moxie loves her squeaky ball.
So how did I ring in the New Year.
Dinner served at home, and a movie from our collection. A New Years tradition. Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally. One of my favorite movies. It has a great musical score and I love New York!
Shrimp Scampi, Bang Bang Cauliflower, Salad by David, Key Lime Pie and Prosecco
And no New Year’s Eve baby yet. Did I mention that in 2024 I will gain the title of Great Grandmother. My granddaughter is due any day.
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