Desert Weyr Blog
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Leftovers
We had friends over for dinner. As I was putting things away, I saw that we had three leftover crackers from the cheese and crackers appetizer. This is the best I could do on a day when the snow melted and things flooded. Prompt: Today’s theme is three. Make a photograph that features the number… Continue reading
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Tree Mouth
This is in our old willow tree in front of the guest house, way up high. Prompt: Trees and plants are great photographic subjects. Make a photograph of a tree or plant today. Continue reading
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Cat Eyes
This one was very difficult for me. I couldn’t figure out how to do it. This was my best shot. Prompt: Catchlights in the eyes make a portrait sing. Make a portrait of someone with catchlights in their eyes. Continue reading
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Garter Stitch Curves
I played more with pushing the exposure and getting really close on a garter stitch project. I love the bumpy curves of the handspun wool yarn. Prompt: Curves, squiggles, and flowing lines interest the eye. Make a photograph dominated by a curvy shape of some sort today. Continue reading
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Trio of Favorites
It’s like trying to pick your favorite kid – I can’t choose. So, I have my iPod Touch, my Kindle, and my Treo, now sadly relegated to third place. It used to be at the top of the list. Prompt: Electronic gadgets pervade our world. You’ve probably got several. Make a photo of your favorite… Continue reading
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Breaking Rules
I didn’t take this shot – I’m the subject. I’m knitting from a pattern, but I didn’t follow it. My yarn is not what was specified, and I’m not even doing the same size. Rules are made to be broken. Prompt: “Rules” can be stifling if taken to extremes. Break the rules today with focus,… Continue reading
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Rural Street Scene
Dirt road, snow, and mud: a rural version of a street scene. Prompt: Street scenes capture life on the go, be it a bustling city or a quaint village. Make a photo of a street scene today. Continue reading
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March Snows
It’s March, and we’ve received even more snow. This is the lane under the hay barn. The fence on the right is four feet tall! So far, the rams haven’t decided to try and escape. The hay seems to be keeping them occupied. It’s going to be a very muddy spring when all of this… Continue reading
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1927 Gordon-Van Tine Kit House
This is the restored Gordon-Van Tine kit house that we use as a guest house on our farm. GVT was also the architect for Ward. Prompt: Most of us enjoy some symmetry in our lives. Look around for it today and make a symmetrical photo. Continue reading
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Monday Blues
This is the blue water faucet in our hay barn. Prompt: Take care of the Monday blues by picking up your camera. Make a photograph dominated by the color blue. Continue reading
