Category: The Daily Shoot
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Farm Graffiti
We live on a farm in a small town. We don’t have graffiti. The best I can do is the sign our contractor put up when he built our custom chicken nests for us. Prompt: Graffiti is something you can find almost anywhere. Make an interesting photograph of some graffiti and post it. Continue reading
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New Fence
This is the close-up detail of one of the gates on our new fence. Prompt: Find a grid pattern somewhere – maybe a brick sidewalk or ceiling tiles – and make a photo of an interesting slice of it. Continue reading
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Chicken Stir-Fry
This is a stir-fry made with our own free-range chicken and some peppers. Yummy! Prompt: Breakfast, lunch, or dinner: make a photograph of a yummy part of one of your meals today. Continue reading
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The Revolution!
These tap handles are made locally and are from a cast of Gretchen’s hand. Prompt: Find a statue, sculpture, or fountain and make a photograph of it today. Consider the time of day and light. Continue reading
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Reflected Walls
I especially like the reflection of the painting in this mirror. Prompt: Make a composition of a wall and what is against it – art, shelves, etc. Consider the rule of thirds and watch your light. Continue reading
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Our Farm
I cherish our small farm. Today, though, we had snow, which is not good during lambing. The light was harsh for most of the day. Prompt: Make a photo of something you cherish today in beautiful light. Arrange and move things if you need to. Continue reading
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Depth
Here’s my version of depth. I like this one, with a deep depth of field, more than the shallow one. Prompt: Make two photos today of the same subject: one with a deep depth of field, and one shallow. Post your favorite of the two. Continue reading
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Beer-Thirty
This is one of my favorite beverages: a beer from our local microbrewery. After today with the sheep, I needed this. Prompt: TGIF! To celebrate the end of the week, make an artistic shot of your favorite beverage or libation today. Continue reading
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Floor Dryer
We had a major snowstorm today, and we’ve got ewes having lambs. So this is the front door. We’re trying to dry out our outdoor clothing on our radiant floor heat. Prompt: As you walk through a door today – pick one at random – take a moment, see what’s around you, and make a… Continue reading
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Resting
The first of the 2010 lambs has finally arrived. More are on the way. I tried to get a lamb’s-eye view for this shot. Prompt: Ansel Adams said, “A good photograph is knowing where to stand.” Use your feet today to zoom or get a unique perspective. Continue reading