Desert Weyr Blog
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Fifth Elephant and Splinter Cell – Endgame
I finished this one recently – Fifth Elephant by Terry Pratchett. Plus, I set up a photo of Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell – Endgame by David Michaels. Prompt: Continuing the Friday fun theme, make a photo that goes with the title of a book you’ve read. Continue reading
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Wide Angle
I rarely zoom in for my pictures, so I used this daily shoot exercise to play with taking pictures, then using my camera and photo editing software to stitch the images together. Prompt: We often get stuck in a rut of always zooming to the longest focal length. Break out today by making a wide-angle Continue reading
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Hobby Sampler
Spinning, knitting, and making scrapbooks are just three of the hobbies I enjoy. I also indulge in weaving, reading, quilting, and even some sewing, though that is mostly for the sheep. Prompt: We all have some sort of hobby or favorite activity. Make a photo that shows something you enjoy doing. Continue reading
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SplashShopper Problems
I’ve been a loyal user of SplashShopper on the Mac and Palm for years. It’s one of the best shopping applications out there. It’s fast, it’s responsive, and it allows the creation of many lists and stores. When I got my new iPod Touch, I was looking forward to getting SS running on it. The Continue reading
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A Rose by Any Other Name
I have a seriously black thumb. However, I haven’t had this lovely rose long enough to kill it yet. This was my attempt at capturing its beauty today. Prompt: Franz Kafka said, “Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old.” Make a photo of something beautiful today. Continue reading
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Shadow Cat
This is Shadow, our inside cat. Prompt: Pet photos are such a cliche, but they’re also cute. Make an interesting photo of a pet today. Continue reading
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Which Came First: The Chicken or the Dinner?
We raise all of our own chickens for meat. This is a broiler hen that got into the laying hen pen and escaped the butcher date. She’s laying eggs, so we’re letting her stay rather than forcing her to join her relatives on our plates. Prompt: Practice storytelling today. Look for three images that tell Continue reading
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Curves
I wanted to get a picture of the bike rack with a bike in it, but I guess it was too cold and snowy for any bikers to drink at Revolution Brewing today. Prompt: Curves carry the eye along with them. Make a photo that creates a sense of movement with curves today. Continue reading
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Black Sheep – Comedy Horror Movie
It’s gory, it’s sick, and it’s very, very funny: Black Sheep, The Movie. Prompt: More fun on a Friday: make a photo that goes with the title of a movie you’ve seen, interpreted any way you like! Continue reading
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iBook? Or Not
This is my computer story. Hubby installed Linux on my old iBook, then modified the log to reflect the new system. Prompt: Contrasting ideas engage the mind. Make a photo today that tells a story with contrasting elements. Continue reading