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2013-05-17 18:25:42 (9 comments, 0 reshares, 30 +1s)

 Project 52 B&W
Week 20: Framed 
#P52BW13 | +Project 52 B&W 
Curated by +Tisha Craw, +Susan Porter, & +Lauri Novak 

He was not framed no matter what he says.. he was caught red handed..

2013-05-15 21:21:43 (11 comments, 0 reshares, 10 +1s)

ummm, I did sign into G+ right ?? or perhaps its true ... I have lost my mind..oh dear.. not cool.. or did FB and G+ get married along the way.. and didn't send me an invite ????

2013-05-15 15:37:19 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 18 +1s)

this is my photo from  the March Scavenger Hunt hosted by  Chrysta Rae
the theme was BROWN
if you haven't had the chance yet to do a scavenger hunt join in.. its lots of fun..
and here is the link to the rest of the Brown album..


https://plus.google.com/photos/+ChrystaRae/albums/5878201785112468033?authkey=CLyn24-bh--URQ

2013-05-14 18:25:48 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

2013-05-14 17:17:51 (7 comments, 0 reshares, 16 +1s)

Project 52 B&W
Week 19: Food
#P52BW13 | +Project 52 B&W 
Curated by +Tisha Craw, +Susan Porter, & +Lauri Novak
I am late with last weeks theme.. this is my grandson.. who made a wonderful new recipe.. its called ice cream hambuger.. if it were in color you would see all the wonderful different colored flavors.. and was truly yummy.. take my word on it.. "Smile".. in truth this was taken on Mothers day.. he made me some very interesting food type stuff.. and was very delighted to share.. so I wanted to share also with all of you.. hope you don't mind..

2013-05-10 07:43:06 (13 comments, 1 reshares, 25 +1s)

  #floralfriday hosted by +Tamara Pruessner
#purplecircle hosted by
+Lynn Langmade +Craig Szymanski and +Sinead Sam McKeown
and   those who sponsor the #breakfastartclub #breakfastclub
Hope you all have a fantastic end of the week.. and are able to spend  time to smell some flowers..

2013-05-09 15:03:24 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 12 +1s)

#coffeethursday +Maki Silberberg +Jason Kowing +Stuart Dyckhoff +Sairam Sunda

wishing you the best coffee day ever... sorry Jason.. but no photo today it does talk about a cat though.. "smile".. have a good one everyone..

2013-05-06 18:35:19 (9 comments, 0 reshares, 31 +1s)

Blue skies are smiling on me.. nothing but blue skies do i see..
and its a wonderful marvelous refreshing feeling..hope the start to your week is  breathtaking.. soft hugs

2013-05-06 16:06:59 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

#MusicMonday
sorry for just posting and then leaving on Friday.. didn't mean to be rude..
wanted  to share this song with you all.. sometimes the negative in life can become over whelming... diminishing any positive light that  may be present..
things are alright in my corner of the world.. spring is trying its best to be present..  we got a settlement with the truck.. not as much as we were figuring.. but enough to get it fixed.. and didn't have to go to court over it.. which is always a plus for everyone..
been keeping busy .. or I should say my grandkids are keeping me busy.. Have missed you all.. and hope to be back soon.. remember to keep positive in all things.. one never knows what will appear when we do.  love ya.. and soft hugs..

2013-05-03 16:42:38 (12 comments, 2 reshares, 54 +1s)

 Project 52 B&W
Week 18: Speed
#P52BW13 | +Project 52 B&W 
Curated by +Tisha Craw, +Susan Porter, & +Lauri Novak

2013-04-19 06:34:26 (13 comments, 0 reshares, 51 +1s)

Project 52 B&W
Week 16: Fade
#P52BW13 | +Project 52 B&W 
Curated by +Tisha Craw, +Susan Porter, & +Lauri Novak

When the light start to fade
and darkness takes over
be careful not to be deceived
for monsters try to conceive

 

2013-04-19 00:36:08 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

ok.. its time for me to do something around here.. ( my house ).. internet was so kind to me today.. was able to catch up on visiting..and have so enjoyed it.. but have spent far to much time here.. G+... hope you all have  a beautiful and relaxing evening.. much love and of course softest of all hugs..
sweet dreams everyone...

2013-04-18 23:33:00 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

SmugMug Caption Contest!

This incredible capture was submitted to the SmugMug April Cover Contest by Washington State based photographer +Aaron Reed, and immediately we knew it would be perfect for a caption contest. So are you ready to win one of three SmugMug prizes?

1st Prize - 1 Year of SmugMug Portfolio ($150 Value)
2nd Prize - 1 Year Of SmugMug Power ($60 Value)
3rd Prize - 1 Year Of SmugMug Basic ($40 Basic)

Already a SmugMug customer? Great! The winning value will be added to your account and deducted from your next renewal. 

Contest Rules
* Write a witty, clever, funny and all around awesome caption in the comments below
* 1 Caption Per Person
* Get 1 additional entry by resharing this post
* Contest Ends Thursday April 25th at 2:00PM PST with winners and their captions announced shortly after.<... more »

2013-04-18 23:01:46 (7 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

Stay tuned...                          Curating:
Good                                 +Maki Silberberg 
Things                               +Sairam Sundaresan 
Are                                    +Jason Kowing 
Brewing!                            +Stuart Dyckhoff 

#CoffeeThursday  

2013-04-17 21:01:15 (11 comments, 0 reshares, 22 +1s)

wow.. I can upload.. here anyway.. over at Facebook I still can't.. oh well.. such is life right ?? this is Zane.. he is 5 months old now.. soon to be 6 months in 2 weeks.. they grow up so fast.. far far to fast.. but right now he is learning to crawl.. he looks more like a worm when he tries.. "smile".. and has dancing feet.. he so wants to walk.. and gets very upset when he steps on his own toes.. which is most of the time.. and he gives you this look like "HOW DARE YOU".. what do you say to a 5 month old? its not my fault you keep stepping on your own toes.. ? Have a great day G+.. soft hugs

2013-04-14 17:33:18 (9 comments, 0 reshares, 23 +1s)

full of smiles and other things.. only one can imagine.. what a 2 year old thinks of.. hope your weekend has been filled with unexpected delight

2013-04-14 17:14:51 (10 comments, 0 reshares, 43 +1s)

Flowers are like potato chips.. one can't stop at just having one.. this is for
+FloralFriday #floralfriday      hosted by +Tamara Pruessner
sorry for posting two photos so close together.. but am using my son's computer to upload.. wishing you all a wonderful weekend

2013-04-13 00:52:04 (10 comments, 1 reshares, 44 +1s)

 Project 52 B&W
Week 15: Flower
#P52BW13 | +Project 52 B&W 
Curated by +Tisha Craw, +Susan Porter, & +Lauri Novak
sorry I am late.. had to go to my sons house to upload.. will visit as soon as i can..

2013-04-09 21:47:44 (8 comments, 0 reshares, 33 +1s)

blow some spring my way please

2013-03-31 14:31:53 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 11 +1s)

Wishing you all a very Happy and blessed Easter.. internet working somewhat.. still have a huge problem with uploading.. think its more my computer at the moment.. the sun is out today.. gorgeous blue sky.. and even a nice warm breeze.. spring is here.. can't wait to get out in the country and see all the baby animals.. and fresh wild flowers.. hope you all have a wonderful relaxing day.. softest of hugs dear friends..

2013-03-29 15:48:22 (8 comments, 0 reshares, 25 +1s)

Project 52 B&W
Week 13: Look Up
#P52BW13 | +Project 52 B&W 
Curated by +Tisha Craw , +David Bowden , & +Susan Porter
wanted  to play around with this photo.. its a photo of The Lady of the Rockies. the moon was so bright.. and with the statue being lit up as well at night. it was hard to capture..so I inverted it.. and this is what came out..  figured it would be pass for UP... "smile".. have a wonderful day everyone.. will be around to visit you all as I can.. internet still wacky..

2013-03-27 21:57:56 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

I am really not sure if I will be able to make the march challenge.. as most of you know my internet has been totally crazy the past few weeks.. and its still very unstable.. I will try.. but at the moment I really am  not sure if I can contribute..just wanted to touch base with you all.. and let you know what is going on...

2013-03-27 21:27:01 (11 comments, 0 reshares, 11 +1s)

first off.. my apologies to all of the "Projects" that I have been absent on..
the past few weeks.. my internet is still iffy.. big time.. at times it lets me on.. other times its like pulling teeth.. just does not want to stay connected.. and no one seems to know the answer.. so for now I am using my lap top and connecting to wifi.. and drinking a lot of coffee ... even that connection is mindblogging at times.. because I can't always leave the house.. anyway.. Just wanted to touch base with you all.. and to let you know that  I am still alive.. still kicking.. and getting lots more gray hairs.. fun.. fun fun.. miss you all.. softest of hugs..

2013-03-07 18:49:25 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 12 +1s)

oh good night.. I am gone for a day and G+ changes everything around.. I thought I was in FB for a second.. not to sure what I think.. in a way I like it.. in another way I don't.. oh well.. such is life.. always changing.. my internet is still playing havoc with me..so I am here for 5 minutes then gone.. such fun..  the sun is out today... and its warm.. so at least something is going right.. for now anyway.. hope you all have gorgeous day.. and will be around when allowed. "smile"

2013-03-05 21:09:03 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

right now I having trouble with the internet access.. its comes and goes..
lets me on..boots me off.. something like a merry-go-round.. and is driving me totally bonkers.. so I will be absent for awhile..  until this gets fixed.
wish me luck.. until then... smile what  else can one do ? frown ? na..
that only brings in wrinkles.. and we have enough of them  right ?

2013-03-05 21:05:17 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 34 +1s)

 #ROYGBIV   / +Susan Porter
#ROYBIV   for +Susan Porter  because she wanted color in her stream..
today is the color BLUE.....  sorry Susan.. I know you wanted warm inviting
colors.. but today is cold and very blue....
this is an older photo.. but still fits for the day..

2013-03-04 19:09:48 (16 comments, 1 reshares, 53 +1s)

  #ROYGBIV   / +Susan Porter Day 3 GREEN

  #macromonday    +Macro Monday

 +Jennifer Eden +Jason Jakober +Kelli Seeger Kim 
 theme SOFT

2013-03-04 08:05:51 (13 comments, 0 reshares, 19 +1s)

no1
hi everyone.. my first Viv.. hope this is in the right place.. happy to be here..

2013-03-03 17:47:06 (15 comments, 0 reshares, 42 +1s)

.day 3 Yellow
#ROYGBIV hosted by +Susan Porter 

2013-03-03 04:15:27 (8 comments, 1 reshares, 17 +1s)

#styleitfebchallengefinal   +Lynn Langmade +Shantha Marie Fountain
Where dreams are made

2013-03-02 20:14:15 (7 comments, 0 reshares, 35 +1s)

 #ROYGBIV hosted by +Susan Porter
color for today is ORANGE

2013-03-02 18:51:17 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Color Photography Project (Short)

Enough of this gray boring winter.  When is spring going to get here?  Of late I have been taking most of my photographs with the intent to turn them Black and White for the Project 52 B& W.  With the gray everywhere and the Black and White photos filling up my stream, I have the need for color.  So starting March 1 and going to March 7th, I am going to post one color photo a day.  Anyone want to join me and help brighten up my world?

Feel free to share the post to raise awareness.

Guidelines

1. Let me know on this post if you're in and I will create a circle of participants.

2. Each day will be a different color with that color being the star of the shot. 
  a. March 1 - Red
  b. March 2 - Orange
  c. March 3 - Yellow
  d. March 4 - Green
  e. March 5 - Blue
 f. March 6 ... more »

2013-03-02 18:34:35 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

A New Project

Announcing:
#abccolor  

This is an idea that came off the back of  +Levi Moore 's excellent #abcproject  which finished yesterday. (Hope you don't mind Levi). The idea was hatched by myself and +Jules Falk Hunter over a few comments on one of Jules's posts. 

Anyway, as previously one letter a day, starting with the letter 'A' on March 1st 2013.

The images can be as literal or whimsical as desired and the color may be hinted at, obvious or just about anything else.

There will be no special page or community - just the tag #abccolor  unless anyone can think of a good reason for doing things differently.

Any questions please ask away and please feel free to share this/get the word out etc. If you add your name to this post to confirm that you are taking part I will add you to a circle forsharin... more »

2013-03-02 18:14:10 (12 comments, 0 reshares, 11 +1s)

. for the new game in town. 
#abccolor
A=Aqua
+Steve Johnson & +Jules Falk Hunter
yes I am a day late, but for those of you who know me.. I am always late 
this is a old necklace of my grandmothers.  that is aqua in color..  but I think I may have to calibrate one of my monitors.. for on the lap top its aqua.. on the other one its green.. if you could tell  me what color you see.. then I will know which monitor to fix..thank you.. hope you all have  a fabulous weekend..  

2013-03-02 03:27:19 (20 comments, 1 reshares, 34 +1s)

Don't ya love feathers.. I do.. there soft.. and fun to tickle little toes with..
the wee ones little toes are not here right now.. but the feather is  and waiting.. in anticipation.. for their return.. as am I.. "sly grin"

#macrofeatherfriday hosted by +E.E. Giorgi  and +Robin Griggs Wood 

2013-03-01 23:48:13 (10 comments, 0 reshares, 50 +1s)

. Project 52 B&W
Week 9: Hands
#P52BW13 | +Project 52 B&W 
Curated by +Tisha Craw , +Gene Bowker , +David Bowden
I made it.."smiling" didn't think I would be able to.. but turns out I had time to spare.. hope you all have a wonderful weekend.. will be by to visit all of your hand creations.. later this evening....when i can steal more time..

2013-03-01 20:08:54 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 4 +1s)

Sharing my top 500 Female Photographers

2013-03-01 02:26:28 (7 comments, 0 reshares, 10 +1s)

Good night everyone.. hope you all have a wonderful evening.. soft hugs

2013-03-01 01:53:28 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

THIS IS YOUR OFFICIAL SIGN-UP POST for the
MARCH 2013 ROUND 
of the +Chrysta Rae's Photography Scavenger Hunt 
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What is the Photography Scavenger Hunt?
Only the most fun you can have with your camera, that's what.

I give 500 photographers a challenge:
10 items to shoot, 1 month to do it in
I collect the images, sort them, make them anonymous and get them judged by some pretty incredible judges.
Then I reveal the albums, and the fun just begins!

The Scavenger Community is unlike any on the internet. 
EVERY LEVEL of photographer is welcomed to play.
If you love to shoot, and would love to be a part of an incredible family of "Scavengers", we would love to have you!
This is a chance to try new things,
Learn aTON,... more »

2013-03-01 00:56:04 (8 comments, 0 reshares, 19 +1s)

I am tired of the cold.. tired of snow.. tired of grey skies..
I long to be by the ocean.. to smell its salty air.. to  see the sea gulls once again.. to feel that cool mist of the sea.. on my skin.. to breathe deep.. and just be..
don't get me wrong.. I love my mountains.. would be lost with out their comforting strength.. but the sea... calls me from time to time.. just something about it.. brings  peace to ones soul.. perhaps its time..

2013-02-27 18:27:34 (13 comments, 2 reshares, 26 +1s)

                                 #windowwednesday

+Jules Falk Hunter  +Jason Kowing +Simon Davis-Oakley +Cheryl Cooper this is an older photo of my grandson.. but its by a window.. so wanted to share.. even if he is flashing.. "grins"..  yep.. he won't like this when he is older.. think I may save it. and show it to his future wife.. 

2013-02-26 18:31:05 (7 comments, 0 reshares, 31 +1s)

                                  end of ABC project
#abcproject  
can't post one grand child with  out posting the other.. right ? silly grandma...
Kale wanted Scooter in the photo with the ABC's... figured  this would be a good way as well to make sure I have all the letters covered..
it really was a fun time +Levi Moore  it was a  wonderful and inspiring group..
thank you..

2013-02-26 16:30:39 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 21 +1s)

                                                  Z=Zane
                                     #abcproject / +Levi Moore
 Zip a dee doo dah, zip a dee ay.
My, oh my what a wonderful day!
Plenty of sunshine, plenty of rain.
Zip a dee doo dah, zip a dee ay.

last day of the abc project.. its been a wonderful learning and fun time..
me and my grandson Zane... wish you all a wonderful day..

2013-02-25 23:43:05 (13 comments, 0 reshares, 30 +1s)

                                          Y for YOKE
                               #abcproject   / +Levi Moore
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. 

2013-02-24 23:22:10 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 22 +1s)

                              #sacredsunday / +Sherrie von Sternberg
+Margaret Tompkins +Robyn Morrison +Manfred Berndtgen                                    
 
                                

2013-02-24 23:16:30 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 17 +1s)

                                          The Letter U
                                  #abcproject / +Levi Moore
playing... catch up..

2013-02-24 20:36:06 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 16 +1s)

                                             X= xtra grumpy
xtra snarly please show me the xeit... now would be nice....
                                       #abcproject / +Levi Moore

2013-02-24 04:30:10 (7 comments, 0 reshares, 25 +1s)

#abcproject   / +Levi Moore
V=Vase

2013-02-23 19:14:38 (8 comments, 1 reshares, 35 +1s)

                                              W=White
                                 #abcproject / +Levi Moore
Sorry I am late .. and behind once again..
will stop by and visit all of you later on this evening  and catch up with
you all.. been busy watching  my grand kids.. so time for me is thin.

2013-02-23 05:18:18 (9 comments, 0 reshares, 47 +1s)

Project 52 B&W
Week 8: Isolation
#P52BW13 | +Project 52 B&W 
Curated by +Tisha Craw , +Gene Bowker , +David Bowden

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