Weekly Photo Challenge

the subject from me, PhotoGraphics is: 

  “Photo Story a Single Subject”

Having something new around to photograph is always nice.  Our newest subject matter is a cat who wandered into our lives.  It, (a male we discovered finally) has proved to be a willing subject for the camera.  So,

My Photo Story,

“The Cat”

 

“the CAT” showed up at the end of our drive when my sisters were visiting in June.  It sat for hours watching us work, fixing a garden spot.  It left for short periods but always came back to give us “the look”.

 

 

My pre-potted tomatoes had small fruit on them and the cat licked its lips attempting a show of vegetarianism but we knew different and finally gave in and purchased cat food which it turned its nose up/down at.  I’m not sure if it was disdain at the dog bowl it was being fed in or the food.

 

 

“The CAT” finally became more comfortable with its surroundings, ate the food offered and after eating its meals it did some fastidious cleaning of itself.  When tired, our birdbath became the resting place of choice.

 

 

In its sparkling white and black coat it began moving about much more confident of a meal on our doorstep and as our reward, it began posing in its strong, catlike poses to impress us.

 

 

As we were duly impressed with its deliberate cuteness it noticed and proceeded to take over the outdoors knowing it had us hooked with its sly picturesque peeks.

 

 

And then, in cat-like fashion, it got pushy and brought friends.  I believe there may be close to a dozen strays plus a Racoon or two eating the leftover tidbits from its bowl.  I’m keeping records, taking photos and wondering, “just who, me or it, will make the next move”.

 

Have a fun week and keep on taking those photos,
 

Weekly Photo Challenge

the subject from Southernlass is: 

  “What a Mess!”
Around the house messes

My house has its share of messes and in fact, may have more than its share but I’ve seen some of those internet shows out of the UK and can tell you my house has never looked like some of those.  That said, my house has gone downhill in the messy department for various reasons.  I have reached a point, for various reasons, whereby I use a simplified perspective to survive any and all messes.  I call it the Rose Colored Glasses perspective/concept.  It’s the best one I know of, it doesn’t cost the advice of anyone, doesn’t involve medicines of any kind and it works.

Definition of Rose Colored Glasses:  Seeing something as more pleasant or beautiful than it really is. 

Listen to John Conley singing Rose Colored Glasses, one of my favorite songs, CLICK HERE.

 

My What a Mess Photos
with Rose Colored Counterparts

I own a lot of movies and they are always in a mess.  This stack is being organized to go back where they belong.

 

This Rose Colored Counterpart reminds me of the movie Dick Tracy because of its fun colors.

 

Hurricane Ike traveled upwards into Ohio and left a lof of debris and upset.  We had minor damage, and a lot of mess.  We feel very lucky we had only a day and a half without electricity.  As of Sept. 19, five days after the storm, 96,000 homes are still without electricity in the Cincinnati area.

 

Even the messiest mess can turn out interesting when you are wearing your Rose Colored Glasses.

 

We have so many leaves and branches down it lookes like Autumn.  The day was very hot, no rain but the high winds lasted for hours and gusts were from 50 to 80 miles per hour.  It was an experience I haven’t witnessed before.

 

Divide your messes into smaller portions with Rose Colored Glasses and they are easier to manage and they make interesting graphics.

 

We have had a few storms this year that took out most of our larger branches from our trees around the house.  I look at it as a blessing now even though they landed on the roof at the time.  If they hadn’t come out earlier in the year, they would all have fallen during our Ohio Hurricane and probably with a lot more force than they did.  A hurricane here is a pretty strange thought as we are 1189 miles from Galveston, Texas where the Hurricane came in.  There were deaths in our area, a lot of damage, electric knocked out.  I can’t even imagine what it must be like for those people on the Texas coast.  Cuba, had two killer hurricanes in a single week.  There are a lot of people in this world of ours needing prayer and a lot of monitory help.  Be sure to visit your online Red Cross to make helpful donations.

 

I have a lot of photos taken during the storm.  It’s too bad I don’t have a video camera.  If I did, it would be one video I would load up but my stills will have to do.

Have a great week and thanks always for your comments.

Keep on taking those photos.

 

Weekly Photo Challenge

the subject from Stixandstonz is: 

 ”Something Blue” 

I am more a green person than a blue one, if speaking of clothes.  There are some things tinted with shades of blue, just meant to be as blue as you see them.  No other color is as perfect. 

My Photos

Blue Skies
© RSBlain September 12, 2008

To please the eyes I’ll take blue skies
With puffy, white clouds swimming by
As something’s calming in the air
When brilliant, blue skies are hovering there

 

Blue Waters
© RSBlain September 12, 2008

Blue Waters rippling, clean and wet
How much more tempting can it get
As they waft their silent call
To my nostrils where then is stalled
Any thoughts of workday lists
As the moist and temperate mists
Wash my wandering mind quite free
Of what my day should really be

 

Powder Blue 57 Chevrolets
© RSBlain September 12, 2008

White wall tires and giant fins
And glass packs rumbling underneath
As the radio plays from long past years
Tunes my mind recalls to hear
Powder Blue Chevrolet,
Your classic look survives today
In my photo, and written line
Describing just how really fine

My memories of you, 
remain.

 

A graphic using Blues, made from copyright free images on YellowBrickRoads .  The walker and her dog are tubed or cut out from another of my photos.  She and her dog were such a beautiful image, I have enjoyed placing in my graphics, here and there. 

 

Using the same two images I used above, I did another graphic with John and I peeking thru.  Find the images for your graphics playing on YellowBrickRoads.

 

 

Have a great week, thanks always for your comments and keep on taking those photos.

 

 

Weekly Photo Challenge

the subject from Southernlass is: 

 ”Vanity” 

 the one thing you find most attractive about your external self

I am a casual, person.  I like being comfortable and I like people around me to be comfortable.  I don’t want difficulties or aggravation.  Everything I do is geared towards relaxation. 

VANITY!  I have two things about my PHYSICAL SELF I’ll display and discuss.   

 

1- I like my hair.  I have lots of natural dark curl for my easy going self.  I wash it push it around with my hands and I’m done with it.  If you want easy going, nothing is easier.  A haircut every so often and that’s it.

2- I’ve never been so large I couldn’t find something to hide behind.  I sure do love my camera.

 

Have a super week, thanks always for your comments and keep on taking your photos.