April Photo Challenge!

This month’s challenge began with me in Ireland, as is reflected in my initial images. My Burren Way trek took me to Cliffs of Moher (“Bokeh”), Cahercommaun Fort (“Next to You”), and the Aran island of Inis Mór (“A is for…”). Listening to music (“Table”) and sipping tea (“Comfort”) highlight two of my favorite indoor activities.

I captured one of my more powerful, to me, photos (“Outside”) while wandering around St. Stephen’s Green in Dublin. The memorial commemorating the famine struck me as important, especially since I hadn’t previously noted many monuments about the famine. I first took a photo of the full installation of emaciated individuals before choosing to focus on one person feeding another with a spoon. I feel this close-up more poignantly tells the story.

Returning home, I had to snap a pic of Sheila (“Hair”), knowing that pretty much any prompt would work for her! Given that the prompt “Date Night” occurred two days after I returned, there was no choice but to babysit so I could take this photo! 🙂

My mother-in-law, Maxine (z”l), analyzed astrological charts and handwrote her results. For “Handwriting,” I took a random shot of the scroll she wrote for me. Shocked, I noticed that the part that was in focus said I’m “genial, optimistic, tolerant, and happy.” Yes, Maxini, I am!