Category: The Daily Shoot
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Almost a Trophy Rock
It’s scarred by backhoes, but still here. Prompt: Find something that’s so old, it’s almost timeless, and make a photograph of it. Continue reading
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2 Minutes
Our mailbox is a two-minute walk from the house. Prompt: Grab your camera and walk two minutes in any direction. Stop, find a photo worth making from where you stopped, and post it. Continue reading
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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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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