Monthly Archives: January 2009

discovery project – one month review

At the beginning of January, I began my first photography project, Daily Discoveries.  This project documents simple moments that I capture everyday, my version of a 365 project. I must say that I absolutely ~love~ it!  I have truly began to look at the world differently.  All throughout my day, I am constantly stopping, observing,...

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can you hear the music?

I can, but it must be because I have an old soul…….

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love thursday – hands

~my nephew and my father-in-law~ “Few can bring the warmth we can find in their embrace, and little more is needed to bring love than a smile on their face.” (Author Unknown) Love – pure and simple. Happy Love Thursday! Find more images and stories of love at Chookooloonks.

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to read a poem in january

“to read a poem in January is as lovely as to go for a walk in June” (jean-paul sartre) This is my visual interpretation of this lovely quote for challenge number 1 from the four. I took this image on a walk I took on my birthday – quiet, serene, peaceful.

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magical mornings

My mornings always begin with breakfast.  Even when I am running late, I make time to eat. I just love when the sun is shining in the early morning – definitely magical light!

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follow me

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the underside of flowers

What’s on your background? This image is currently my background image.  It will always be special to me because these are flowers in my father’s garden.  I had just received my 50mm lens, and I was testing it out and ended up with this beauty. So, what image is your background?

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in and around inauguration 2009

I will never forget being a part of history.  More stunning photos of the inauguration on The Big Picture. Now, back to my regular posting!

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love thursday – inauguration edition

I would like to honor this week’s love Thursday with an image of our President taking the oath of office with his wife by his side – this was our view from the National Mall on Tuesday (yes, we had to look at the screen – we were very far!). The love that these two...

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44 words

My daughter won’t remember this moment, but she was there – cheering in the crowd with her flag – “OBAMA!”.  She witnessed hope, love,  and change.  She will be forever impacted by that day.  She now has proof that she can be ANYTHING she wants to be. ———————— My 44 words for our 44th president.

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a new day

A new day, a new president! Just the feeling of being in Washington, D.C. during the inauguration was inspiring.  Yes – there were a lot of people, yes – it was crowded, yes -  it was cold, and yes, traffic and the D.C. Metro was unbelievable.   But you what?  I would do it again in...

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winter bloom

Is it too early for trees to start blooming?  I was shocked to find these in the dead of winter! ******* On a side note, I’ll be away from posting for the next couple of days.  I will be traveling to Washington, D.C. for the Inauguration of Barack Obama, our 44th president! I cannot even...

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more birthday yumminess

I had to share more images from my birthday – couldn’t resist! Fun times! **************** Storyboard template courtesy of Gingerpixel.

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take a walk with me

Thanks for the company.

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love thursday – you look nice today

I pass this sign everyday. And it makes me smile everyday!  Someone went out of their way to brighten my day. I hope this image brings a little love and joy to your day! Find more love here.

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