Category: July

July Photo Challenge!

This month, I’ve really enjoyed taking photos. Many of the prompts elicited creativity, excitement, and energy. Frequently, I returned to my trusty kit lens, my XF18-55mm, to capture what interested me.

Favorites include:
“Full”: I love this photo! By loosely playing with the prompt and then editing carefully in Lightroom, I created a photo that dances with the idea of “full.”

“High Angle”: I lugged my eight-foot ladder into my house, thinking I’d shoot down onto my dining room table for a high angle pic. While up there, I snapped a few other shots and, ultimately, liked my final photo of my side table from above.

“Skyscraper”: After dinner – and before throwing axes 🤣 – with my grandson Greyson, we wandered around town trying to find a tall building. San Luis Obispo is not known for its skyscrapers! Grey pointed out our multi-story parking garage, I positioned myself at the corner, and I captured a blooming jacaranda with the “skyscraper” in the background. At the end of this post is a bonus pic of me taking photos of SLO’s skyscraper by photographer Grey.

“Sand and Surf”: For fun, I thought I’d take Sheila to Morro Bay for a walk and some water play while I snapped beach photos. Little did I know, she is NOT a water dog! This photo was taken about as close to the water as she would go! For “Stripes,” I shot the grooves made in the sidewalk. Although in later photos I moved Sheila out of the frame, I found, when reviewing the pics, that I love how her tail adds to the overall gestalt of this photo.

“Road Sign”: Playing with composition angle and Lightroom settings, I created an intriguing speed limit sign.

“Father”: At Venteaux Winery, I took many photos of dads with their kids – holding them, playing with them, feeding them… What I appreciate about this photo is how the father is supporting his child while giving the child the space, independence, and confidence to tackle the obstacle course on her own.

“Watermelon”: On my way to babysit Emmett on Watermelon Day, I had to get a melon to share with him – and take his photo!

“J is for…”: Jump! Thanks, Lara, for not only the hike but also being my model!

“Art”: My commissioned painting by Drew Davis, which he named “Cobalt Pendulum,” hangs in my living room.  I love it!!!

Side note:  I realized that on July 18, I completed 200 days of this challenge!