A VERY Late Photo Challenge Update: Days 17 - 29

Ok, ok. I admit it: I have NOT been keeping up with the photo challenge. And yes, I realize that it is JULY 22nd. I've had to put it off due to other unforeseen responsibilities, but I've finally caught up! Not ALL the way, but I'm very close to completion. I will tell you: I have a new found respect for those photo challengers who completed the challenge on a daily basis and by June 30th! They are either super dedicated or super bored or not a perfectionist like myself. Regardless, it's been a fun experience and for any of you dabbling in photography, it's a great way to get the creative juices flowing. The next time I hear of a photo challenge, I'll be sure to pass the word along!

Day 17: Technology

QWERTY is the most common type of keyboard. That's the one thing I'll always remember from computer class in elementary school (aside from how to make the most awesome Zoombinis, haha - please tell me someone remembers that totally cool game.)

Day 18: Your Shoes

I already did a shoe picture, photo challenge! But, here's another. And I like it better.

Day 19: Something Orange

Georgetown Flowers.

Day 20: Bokeh

Ok, I admit it. When I saw that Day 20 was Bokeh, I had absolutely no idea what that was. I did a little a research, and turns out, I do Bokeh photography all the time! Check out these bokeh photos.

Day 21: Faceless Self-Portrait

COMING SOON!

Day 22: Hands

Day 23: Sunflare

You may have seen this picture on my blog previously.

Minnehaha Falls, MN.

Day 24: Animal

Willow: the most awesome dog ever.

Day 25: Something Pink

Flowers on the UF Campus

Day 26: Close-Up

Close-ups of flowers are always intriguing.

Day 27: From a Distance

Minneapolis, MN

Day 28: Flowers

I've been watching this flower for a few days now. It opens in the sun, and closes in the dark!

The same flower as it's about to storm! Crazy.

Day 29: Black and White

Minneapolis, MN - down along the Mississippi River



Playing Photo Challenge Catch-Up

Day 11 - Something Blue

Day 12 - Sunset

Day 13 - Yourself with 13 Things

(I know, I know. It's only 12 - oops!)

Day 14 - Eyes

Day 15 - Silhouette

(I may have cheated on this one a bit, but it was just too perfect!)

Day 16 - Long Exposure

Days 8/9/10

Day 8 - A Bad Habit

I admit it - I have a huge weakness for Starbucks - and it's BAD. Why is it bad you ask? Well, I could save about $3 per trip to Starbucks by brewing my own coffee at home. Trust me, I've tracked my Starbucks visits over the course of a year, and cringe whenever I think of the potential savings. However, there's something about the ambience of a Starbucks that I absolutely love and I can't get enough! The music, the big comfy chairs, the interior design, the friendly baristas, the smell, ahhhh it's just so relaxing - looks like I know where I'm headed tomorrow morning.

Day 9 - Someone You Love

Sisters - can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em!

Day 10 - A Childhood Memory

Yes, everyone, I have had this teddy bear at my side since day 1 - day 1 of my life that is. The ultimate childhood memory. No way I'm getting rid of this cuddly awkward-looking bear now!

Days 6/7

Day 6: From a Low Angle

This picture was taken in a sculpture garden in Minneapolis - as soon as I saw it, I knew I had to use it as the subject for my "low angle" shot!

Day 7 - Fruit

Ok, so it's not real fruit, but so what!

Spoonbridge & Cherry, Minneapolis, MN



Day 5 - From a High Angle

Ok, it's not that high - but still, it works.

Day 3 - Clouds / Day 4 - Something Green

Clouds: I've waited patiently for 2 days for these Florida clouds to do something interesting, and they've let me down. No thunderclouds, no cool sunsets, nuthin'!

Day 3:

Something Green: I love this day's theme. I'm such a sucker for macro photography and seeing the beauty in the simplicity of a blade of grass or in the petal of a flower. This one was fun with the bright orange spores against the green background. Purty cool!

Day 4:

I couldn't pick. Which one's your favorite?

Day 2 - What You Wore Today

This is hard! Surprise surprise. I can see why they call this the 30 Day Photo Challenge. Today's (or yesterday's if we are being particular) theme was "What You Wore Today". Thankfully, I'm wearing my purple sneaks today - the perfect photo object. Obviously, I did not take this photo - that would have taken some serious flexibility. Although, I did direct my younger sister on where to shoot and how to shoot. My days this week have been jam packed, so I haven't been able to dedicate the time I'd like to for this project. Hopefully, I'll start to have a little more time to really think these shots through!

Day 3 is next - Clouds! I'm hoping some thunder clouds roll in from over the Everglades. Those suckers are the coolest.

Day 1: Self Portrait

I've come to the conclusion that self-portraits are one of the most awkward pictures to take - at least for me. Not only do I hate sitting there taking "myspace-like" shots of myself, I hate the major creativity that's required for a shot like this. Everyone knows you can't just hold a camera up in front of your face and shoot. Come on, people. So - for my first attempt - this will have to do. As you can see, at the end of the month, we have one more opportunity for a self-portrait. Hopefully by then, the creative juices will be flowing a little more freely and I'll have a better shot!

PS - I know, I know. It's June 2nd - aka - DAY TWO. I've had a heck of a past 48 hours, so I promise, from here on out, I'll stay on top of this challenge! Please, keep me in check!