Category: The Daily Shoot
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Post Office Posy
I dropped some mail off today and saw this out front. Prompt: Break a rule today! Centered composition is generally considered boring and taboo, but it can be interesting. Try it! Continue reading
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Burning Brush, Continued
Vivid colors come in the springtime here. Prompt: Bright, vivid colors can draw attention and add “pop” to a photo. Make a photo that has vivid colors today. Continue reading
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P Hill
Like most small towns, we have a school letter on a hill nearby. This one is at the end of Grand Avenue in town. We also have lots of orchards – ours was planted in the spring of 1905. Prompt: Every town, village, or city has distinguishing icons and landmarks. Make a photo of one… Continue reading
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Dinner
We had beer-boiled bratwurst at the local brewery for dinner. Prompt: Can a picture suggest smell? Make a photograph of something that we can almost sniff and smell. Continue reading
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Coal vs Natural Gas
Our valley has a lot of coal mines. It’s what is called “compliance coal” because it’s very clean-burning. New laws forcing coal-burning power plants to switch to natural gas may spell even more unemployment, and that affects everything in our rural area. The coal mines are the biggest taxpayers and the second-largest employers after the… Continue reading
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Contrasts
This is a piece of our cement mixer. I like the curves and colors. Prompt: Look for colors that complement each other. Make a photo using complementary colors to full effect today. Continue reading
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Chasing Chickens
I spent almost an hour chasing after our chickens before finally getting a halfway-decent shot. We have carefully selected breeds that are predator wary, and unfortunately, I guess I look like a predator, so they keep racing away. I was tempted to take a picture of a different bird before this hen allowed me close… Continue reading
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Spring Pedicure
This was part of the spring tune-up for the sheep. We trimmed toes. Today I did 30 sheep, or 240 toenails. Prompt: Pretend words don’t exist – only images. Make a photo today that conveys a story to those who see your work. Continue reading
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Over the Shoulder
These are ewe yearlings heading back to their pen for breakfast after getting official federal scrapie tags. Prompt: Make a photo without composing by looking through the viewfinder: over your head, from the hip, on the ground, etc. Continue reading
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Simple Gear – Treo Photo
My main camera is a simple Canon point-and-shoot. So, for this challenge, I used my cell phone camera. This is our livestock protection dog, Kimball, and some of his sheep. Prompt: Put down your big, fancy camera today. Fully engage your artistic side by making a photo with minimal gear. Continue reading