Do you put your eye and heart on the same axis when taking photos? I know I do!
Have a great weekend!
~donna
“One’s Eye and One’s Heart…..”
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Lens-Artist Challenge #196: Humor
This week’s host, John of John’s Space challenges us to explore HUMOR in our photography. I had to scratch my head a little bit for this one. Did I have any photos that fell into this category? And then, suddenly a flood of memories of photos I’ve taken over the years started coming back to me.
First up: Backyard critters!
Our backyard critters, like these squirrels, are always quite humorous and entertaining! Seriously, the way they twist and turn their bodies to get to the food is quite fascinating to say the least!
Dogs:
Dogs have such wonderful personalities. They’re like kids and come up with the most unexpected!
And then, life just happens!
Well, the U.S. Post Office may not think this photo is as funny as I did. So much for getting through sleet and snow!
Everyday Humans:
I don’t know if this guy was supposed to be Shakespeare or Christopher Columbus, but he definitely turned a few heads as he came strolling through the bar in Beaufort, SC.
“Feed the birds… Tuppence a bag….” This man was a regular at the Pier on St. Simons Island, Georgia. He definitely had them eating out of his hands and off his head!
Things that make you go “hmmmmm.”
And then there are things you stumble on and wonder about the person who came up with an idea like this?
Signs. Signs. Everywhere a sign.
And of course, you can’t forget about the “signs that are everywhere!
Thank you, John for this fun and humorous trip down memory lane and the reminder that humor is all around us, even when it seems like the world is in utter chaos!
Keep your camera handy, folks! You never know when that once in a lifetime photo-op will happen!
Until next time!
~donna
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“The Beauty of Life Lies…”
“Surely it is in the everyday things around us that the beauty of life lies.” ~Laura Ingalls Wilder
Take time to enjoy the everyday things around you, not matter how simple they may be.
~donna
Photography, Like Life, is a Personal Journey….
📷”Photography, like life, is a personal journey unique to the one who holds the camera.” ~Donna Robinson
What does photography mean to you?
Have a great weekend.
~donna
It is Still Best to be Honest and Truthful…
For some reason quotes by Laura Ingalls Wilder have been popping up in my feed, lately. I’m glad. They have a way of grounding me when life seems to be spinning out of control.
How about you? Do you have a favorite writer or quotes to help keep you grounded?
~donna
Lens-Artists Challenge #195 – Colorful Expressions
Today I’m joining a VERY talented group of photographers and their weekly “Lens-Artists Challenge.” I’ve wanted to jump in a quite a few times but when fellow photographer, Anne Sandler popped up as the lead for this week’s challenge I knew it was time to join in.
In this week’s challenge Anne invites us to explore color and the way it influences our images. To me, color brings so many emotions and feelings to a photograph. Like the blend of orange, yellow and gold in a sunset over the ocean which bring about the feeling of peace and relaxation at the end of long day.
Or how about the colors of a garden? We try to keep a variety of colors in our garden because they attract so many birds and critters. All of the different colors and the critters they attract bring on the feelings or joy and happiness and are the perfect pick-me-up to brighten anyone’s day!
Even in the wintertime when the ground is covered with snow a subtle pop of color can bring life to any dull or gray image.
Sometimes, though, when I take photos, I do see them only in black and white. Like this photo of an old antique barn my husband and I stumbled upon years ago in the North Georgia Mountains. It was a cold, snowy, December day and the only way I could visualize this photo coming to life was in two colors – black and white. For me, there are times when it’s necessary to strip away the other colors to see and feel the soul of the photograph.
So, how did I do for my first lens challenge? Many thanks to Anne for this fun and thought-provoking topic. I’m looking forward to seeing what next week’s challenge has to offer.
Until next time!
~donna
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“It’s the Sweet, Simple Things…..”
I couldn’t agree more. Don’t stress over the complicated things in life. Keep it sweet and simple.
Are you treasuring the sweet and simple things in life?
~donna
Bird Watcher or Watcher of Birds?
I’m not a “bird watcher” per se. I don’t run around in the park chasing birds with binoculars in tow, stretching my neck around trying to catch a glimpse of that unique, rare species which can only be found in the wetlands of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Actually, I find myself a little perplexed when I see the bird watchers because all they seem to be doing is looking, pointing and scribbling notes but not taking any photos of what they see. But, hey. I’m sure I look a little goofy at times running around with my camera gear hanging off my shoulders, squatting or standing on a ledge to get just that right perspective for the shot.
Having said all of this I do like to sit in our backyard and watch the birds………with my glass of wine and camera armed and ready. It’s something Michael and I enjoy during the warmer evenings of the year. And, if I’m honest with myself these “bird watching” sessions have provided some wonderful photo ops like these from the other evening:
It’s both relaxing and challenging at the same time. I’m always perched on the edge of my chair, constantly checking my camera settings with the ever-changing bird activity and lighting.
So, I guess you could say I fall into the “bird watching” category. Maybe it’s time I brushed up on the different bird species in the area and join up with a bird watching group. Nah, I’ll just hang out with our backyard wildlife.
So, what about you? Are you a “bird watcher” or “watcher of birds?”
Until next time,
~donna
“Azalea Clusters Notecard Sets”
⛳It’s Masters Week here in Georgia and that means the Azaleas are in full bloom. I don’t know how they do it, but I don’t think I can ever remember a year when the Azaleas weren’t in bloom for the famous golf tournament.
While these particular Azalea clusters aren’t from Augusta National, they are from a pretty special person’s backyard……my 94-year-old Dad’s backyard! He has a few of these shrubs, along with rhododendrons that are well over 40 years old! Obviously, he takes really great care of them to get blooms like this!
A popular notecard set in our collection, “Azalea Clusters” includes 8 notecards/envelopes and are packaged in a cream colored, organza, drawstring gift bag.
Keep for yourself or give as a gift, this card will brighten anyone’s day!
“I Find Joy in Every Day…..”
“I find Joy in every day not because Life is always good, but because God is.” ~unknown
Where do you find joy in every day?
~donna
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