Desert Weyr Blog
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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
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Sunrise, I Guess
We often have beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Last night, everything was cloudy, so I took a chance and hoped it might be better in the morning. This is the view to the east – totally snowed in. Can’t see much of anything. Ah, well. Prompt: Make a photo of a sunrise or sunset today. Continue reading
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Miners’ Memorial – Paonia, Colorado
Our town has farms, ranches, and coal mines. This memorial honors the miners who have been killed in our local mines. The first name on it is Joonas Batki from 1906. The most recent is Jeremy Garcia from 2007. 28 people died to give you energy. Think of them when you turn on your electric… Continue reading
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Lamb Taco
Our Black Welsh Mountain sheep meat and some local lettuce are the stars of our dinner. Prompt: Food engages all the senses. Make a photograph of food that causes our mouths to water or pucker. Get the viewer engaged. Continue reading
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Afternoon Stripes
This is a bike rack at Revolution Brewing. Prompt: Striped patterns have a natural pattern that catches the eye. Find some stripes today and make a photo. Continue reading
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1965 Ford Super Dexta
It runs well, and we still use it on our farm. Prompt: Weathered objects have a lot of character: cracked, rusted, bleached, etc. Give us your best weathered shot today. Continue reading
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Camera Options
Today I played with both the macro and pushing the exposure on my camera. Prompt: Find out what those buttons and dials on your camera do. Play today! Try a new setting and make a photo. Continue reading
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Sports
We don’t go in for many sports. Ken skis, though, so here is my sports shot. Prompt: During the Olympics, we saw many images of sports. Make your own photo of a sports activity, gear, or spirit today. Continue reading
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Happy Dog
I tried to get a picture of her licking her lips, but this was the best I could do. This is Winnie, one of our Livestock Protection Dogs. Prompt: Make a photo that invokes or communicates happiness to the viewer. Make ’em feel it, not just see it! Continue reading