Monthly Archives: September 2011

new tree year pictures

Posted on September 29, 2011 by

I really enjoyed finding out more about birch trees for the Tree Year September Challenge. I had known that birch trees and bark were used to make canoes and baskets, but didn’t know if there were any parts you could … Continue reading →

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52 photos project 9/28: along the fence

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

Until I started thinking about this week’s prompt, I hadn’t realized just how much of what I see is defined, contained, or accentuated by a fence. Casting shadows in my path: Using a fence for support: Many of the spider … Continue reading →

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frustrating

Posted on September 27, 2011 by

Last week when I was on my hunt for red things for 52 Photos Project, there was a beautiful clump of reddish grass lit from behind by the sun. I made what seemed like a thousand attempts to photograph it, … Continue reading →

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52 photos project 9/21: the color red

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

Red is not a color I usually choose to photograph. It can be too intense, demanding my attention, drowning out everything around it. But I have to say I really enjoyed this prompt. Looking for red while I was out … Continue reading →

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late summer show

Posted on September 18, 2011 by

Every day as on my walks this summer, I’ve noticed these plants growing taller and taller along the path. I didn’t know what they were, but they looked like they were going to bloom someday. I couldn’t wait to see … Continue reading →

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morning reflections

Posted on September 16, 2011 by

Lately I’ve been noticing that I’ve been spending too much time on the computer, and not enough time moving, so this week I’ve been taking a long walk after the girls go to school in the morning. On my walk … Continue reading →

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52 photos project 9/14: words & pictures

Posted on September 14, 2011 by
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dragonfly

Posted on September 10, 2011 by

I went out today for my walk by the pond to take some photos, and a dragonfly landed on my arm. I moved to get my camera around to take his picture, but he got startled and flew away. I … Continue reading →

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