Saturday, June 7, 2014

June Photo Challenge, Days 1 through 7

Kati has done it again!  She's issued a photo-a-day challenge.  Kati is a great photographer and has had several of her nature photos printed in a local newspaper so you really should check out her work.  You won't be disappointed.  I promise!

In case you missed Kati's February photo-a-day challenge back in February, here is the link to those pictures. It might give you ideas to do your very own challenge.

I'm choosing  to post them in groups rather than daily because, well, I just am.  It works best for me that way and Kati is gracious to give her participants that option.  I dare say that she would even allow you to play catch-up.  There is plenty of time to join in the fun!

Here is Kati's list for our month...




Day 1... leaf
I am trying to root a new African violet after my plant had an infestation of some kind.
 
 
Day 2... favorite color
I don't really have a favorite color but I've been leaning toward blue-green colors for a year or so now.  This is a little more blue than the picture shows.


Day 3... weather
Very, very sunny!


Day 4... on the wall
I don't have much hanging on my walls.  This is a memento/idea board that hangs over my crafting table.  We're getting ready to make changes there so this will have to find a new spot soon.

 
Day 5... sunglasses
I don't recommend leaving your sunglasses on the dash of your car in summertime unless you are in to facial scarification.  In that case, by all means, go for it.  It's a freebie!

 
Day 6... dot
I have surprisingly few dots around my house.  I considered dragging out some old polka dot fabric from storage until I realized that I do indeed have a dotted chair.  So much easier than my original thought.  Some days easier is preferable to better.

 
Day 7... water
Splash pad fun with the grandbabies!!

18 comments:

  1. It was a good day for a splash pad! Where is this? Looks inviting. :-)

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    1. We bought the splash pad at Walmart a couple summers ago at the end of the season when it was on sale. $5, I think. It says for ages 3 and up but as long as the child is old enough to get off of it on their own it would be safe. The water stays really cold since is constantly flowing in from the hose, so I wouldn't put an infant on it.

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  2. I often think that "easier is preferable to better"! :D
    I agree with Kristin...the splash pad looks inviting. I am imagining that two little boys had great fun and are sleeping well tonight!
    Nice shots!!

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    1. Thanks, Cheryl. I may have to borrow the splash pad from them for myself this summer while I'm pulling weeds in the garden. You know, keep cool and water the plants all at the same time! :D

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  3. Hope that your African violet cutting takes off for you. Did you ever learn what the problem was? That final photo is so cheery and refreshing looking!

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    1. I described the problem to my aunt and she said that it sounds like mealybugs. I think she is right. A couple of the leaves are developing roots but I'm still finding little white blobs here and there so I need to keep cleaning them. She said that Q-tips and alcohol work for her so that's what I'm doing. Hoping it works because this is a generational plant and I would love to keep it going.

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  4. I'm glad you were able to join in again!

    You've taken some great photos! Your sunny windows are so pretty! Your splash pad must have felt good today.

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    1. Thanks, Kati! It is interesting to me to see those sunny spots grow as the day goes on. They creep across the floor slowly and then all of a sudden, they're gone. Pretty soon it will be too hot to leave the shades open.

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  5. I like the idea board on the wall and the splash pad looks like fun for the summer. Good luck with your African violet.

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    1. I sure do hope it survives :) Thanks, Judith!

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  6. I really like your weather photo--and the water one. It sure gives the energy of a swimming pool and I can almost smell the chlorine. I like them all but those are my favorites.

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  7. oops I just realized it's not a pool but something in the yard. Well, it still gave me the sense of a pool in the summertime!

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    1. No worries :D It is a splash pad. About 3x3 square, vinyl like a kiddie pool, but flat. It has channels that run through with holes where the water spouts out. The grandbabies seemed to really enjoy it.

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  8. I enjoyed all your photos that you chose for the challenge! Loved the water one!

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  9. All good choices for the selection of day. This is a link-up that I would enjoy but I am so bogged up right now trying to get things done.

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    1. I like photo challenges because they make me look for things I wouldn't think to look for. Hopefully Kati will continue to come up with such thought-provoking challenges. She would love to have you join the fun, I'm sure!

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