8/365 Squares

#DS397: Squares and grids surround us in our built environment. Focus in on some squares today and make a photograph.

First thing that came to mind when I read today's assignment was the old barn that I saw with colorful square decors on its outside walls. But the temperature has only been in the teens and 20s today... so unfortunately for now, this will have to do. :))

Simple Things

Alyssa came home from pre-school carrying this tiny bell yesterday. She said it was given to her by her teacher, Ms. Holly. I asked if she had a great time in school but she went on and on telling me how the bell is "the best present ever".

Today, she came up to me and said she made me, her Daddy and herself some flowers. Very creative, huh? She was so proud of it (and I was too!) that she even displayed it on one of our side tables in the livingroom. (Thanks to Ms. Holly & Ms. Ruth for all these stocking stuffers you gave!)

And this is for me and her Daddy. It's her Christmas present to us, made with the help of Ms. Holly and her assistant, Ms. Ruth.  Ms. Holly said she took this photo on Alyssa's first day of school.

Now this... is Ms. Holly. My husband and I are really glad that we moved our daughter to Ms. Holly's pre-school last week. Alyssa was transformed from learning to hit and bite (in the previous Learning Center) to being the creative and imaginative little girl that she is now. Teachers do make a difference, you know. And I am glad that we received Ms. Holly as a Christmas present from Above this year.

7/365 Repeating Pattern

#DS396: Find a repeating pattern today and make a photograph of it.



I love patterns. They are so not hard to find in our house. But this one is my favorite.

6/365 Yellow

#DS395: Yellow is great at grabbing attention. Make a photograph today where the primary subject is yellow in color.

I know these just seem like snapshots but my family played a big part in this "photowalk" (or drive?!) and I really enjoyed the experience... so I'm posting 4 photos today.


School buses were out and about...

We got a stop light right infront of the Paramount...

Then there's a yellow sign...

And my last one being the toughest since we had to go thru multiple stop lights to get this. The darn yellow lights here lasts probably just 2-3 seconds.

5/365 The "Gingerbreadmans"

DS#394: Shoot wide open today. Make a creative photo that uses a shallow depth of field to good effect.

These are Christmas edition marshmallows --- as Alyssa would call it --- "gingerbreadmans". As per my 3-year-old's imagination, they talk, run and pose for Mommy's camera.



Today hasn't been a good day for me but I wanted to make sure I had my assignment done before hitting the sack. Just hoping that tomorrow will get better. Goodnight all.

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Here Kitty Kitty...

Sometimes I want to have a pet for the sole purpose of having a subject other than my toddler. But... nah! I'll just borrow someone else's again next time. LOL. 

4/365 They Come in Twos!

#DS: 393 Make a photo of a pair of subjects today. People or inanimate objects are both fair game!

I've never seen her wear these boots right.

These pair of gloves worked hard in the snow today.

PS: I wasn't happy with myself for missing yesterday's post. It seemed like a good challenge but involves a little bit of production for the vision I have. I'll take some time to do that and a couple of other interesting (past) assignments in the next few days.