Photo 101 – Mystery & Lighting Effects (assignment 10) I took this photo as we were leaving Sea World. We were too exhausted to stay for the fireworks; but were able to see some of the display over the trees. I think this photo fits the mystery theme because the bright spark in the middle … Continue reading
Category Archives: Photography Challenges
Branches of Snow
Monochrome Madness Challenge Branches of Snow is my entry for the Monochrome Madness Challenge over at Leanne Cole Photography. You can check out some of the other Monochrome Madness photos here. Branches of Snow I took this photo after a 12 inch snow storm. For a change, there was very little wind; so the snow … Continue reading
Tunnel of Light
Photo 101 – Assignment 9 – Warmth and Quality of Light This is the entrance to Sea World in San Antonio. We were walking back after a long, wonderful yet exhausting day. As we came around a corner there was this massive blast of light coming from the tunnel. It was like a burst of … Continue reading
Splash
Photo 101 – Assignment 7 – Big The whales were big, the whales’ tails were big and the splash was very big. I loved this shot of the Sea World audience getting splashed by the whales! I’m glad I was taking the photo from the other side. Continue reading
Just the Middle
Natural World and Leading Lines Photo 101 – Assignment 8 This tree represents a sense of survival. It was really rather odd-looking — about 8 foot tall with a big hole in the middle and a few branches sticking sideways out of the top. The fact that it was still standing with this giant hole … Continue reading
Solitude
Solitude – Photo 101 Assignment 5 Solitude is easily found outside on a cold and icy day. Continue reading
Connect
Connect is the theme for today’s Photo 101 assignment. Technology truly helps me stay connected with the world. We’ve just moved from our hometown; so my blog, Facebook and Instagram will keep me connected with friends and family. Photo 1 – My blog – Rainy Day Reflections Photo 2 – You can always find me on Instagram. … Continue reading
Small Town, USA
Monochrome Madness Challenge I’ve decided to join the Monochrome Madness Challenge over at Leanne Cole Photography. I’m a rather nervous because there are so many talented photographers in this challenge and I’ve looked at many of their wonderful images. You can check out some of their photos here. I’m hoping the Monochrome Madness Challenge will … Continue reading
Raindrops on my Window
Photo 101 Theme – Water Raindrops on the window. I actually took these photos last week with my iPad. With a windchill of 3 degrees or less; it just wasn’t possible to get out to take pictures. Photo 1 – Raindrops with buildings in the background. It was almost dusk with a gray sky. Photo 2 – … Continue reading
Downtown
Photo 101 Theme – Street The weather has been gray and gloomy in our area for over a week. I took this photo yesterday of our main street downtown. The sky was just a mass of solid gray. Any editing took away from the street scene; so I just left the gray sky. — I … Continue reading