March Photo Challenge ~ Day 14 Something from My Front Yard

Day 14

Something from My Front Yard

I love when I get surprised when taking photos.  I wanted to take a picture of this yard ornament.  I wanted a close up picture but you could see my reflection in the glass, which I did not want.  So I backed up and zoomed in.  I love the reflection in the glass now, I love how you can see the fluffy clouds and the trees.  I got a few shots before even noticing the little lizard on it ~ suprpise.  They blend in so much you can miss them easily if your not paying attention.

I can remember coming to Florida to visit when my daughter was about 12 and how much fun she had trying to catch them.  Never did I think I would be living here now.  Sometimes it is awesome and sometimes I miss home so much it hurts. But this time of year in Florida ~ is perfect.  Warm days and Cool nights.  

March Photo Challenge Day 2 Water

Day 2

Water

This is a photo of the fountain at the entrance of my complex.  I did not go there to take a picture of the fountain, as nice as it is, I went to take a picture of the flowers on the trellis~ they are incredible!!!  But once there I saw the fountain and immediately the Day 2 Water came to me.  I love the color blues with the water.  



If I had not allowed my mind to think of something else besides the beautiful pink begonia's then I would not thought of the water fountain.

If you don't open your mind to other __________ you may miss___________!!!!

Keep an Open Mind!

March Photo Challenge Day 11 Clock

Day 11

Clock

My favorite clock.  It is big and colorful and has the old worn look to it.  This challenge may have been a little to easy for me but it is what I like.  And since I did not go out of the house this day except for walks ~ this is it.

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March Photo Challenge Day 9 Music & 10 Something that Sparkels

Day 10

Something That Sparkles

We went to the Drum Circle the other night.  The Drum Circle is a group of people who gather at the beach to celebrate the sunsetting. They do this by beating on drums and dancing in a circle.  As the sun sets they beating of the drums gets faster and faster. It is a very relaxing night out.  This time may have been my favorite time going.  The sunset was amazing, the crowd was huge; with 45 minutes till the sunset the circle around the drumming was 12 rows out.  Everyone there was just so happy and having such a good time.  We stayed till after dark and the drum circle kept going.  http://www.nokomisbeachdrumcircle.com/index.html

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Day 9

Music

Everyday I try to sit outside on the lanai.  I love to listen to the music that nature makes especially from wind chimes.  These wind chimes have pink and red gems in the middle.  It is very relaxing to me listening to the wind chimes, the birds, the sound of wind. 

A few days ago I was asked to sit quietly and listen to the noise around me.  If you sit in quietness you will be amazed at what your ears can hear when that is all you are focasing on.  Try it for your self.

March Photo Challenge Day 8 ~ Dream

Day 8 ~ Dream

The Wizard of Oz

Follow the Yellow Brick Road, follow the Yellow Brick Road, Follow..Follow..Follow.....

This one was a little difficult for me because I had a few ideas but didn't think I would see them on day 8.  So it took a little bit of thinking.  But what better than the Wizard of Oz!!! It was all just a dream after Dorothy hit her head from the flying wood plank.  AND being a huge Wizard of Oz fan I thought how perfect for me. 

So the above picture is of my Wizard of Oz nutcrackers I received as a Christmas present some years back from 2 very special young people in my life. I don't know who was happier, me receiving such a thoughtful gift or them for thinking the most perfect gift for me. I love nutcrackers, too. Below is of a magnet on a speaker by my computer and also a close up of the DVD.

March Photo Challenge Day 7 ~ Fruit

Day 7 ~ Fruit

There is nothing like Florida Oranges!!!! I have been getting all my fruit at the local farmers market right down the street from us.  It is a great way to start our weekend by going there and picking fresh, locally grown fruits and vegtables.

March Photo Challenge Day 6 ~ Chores

Day 6 ~ Chores

What can I really say about chores!!! I have to sweep or swifter on an almost daily basis.  I have a black lab and a cat.  If I let it go past 3 days I have fur balls rolling all over as if I lived in the dessert with the dust balls.  I don't mind to much because I really can not stand a dirty floor.  I am always barefoot so that IS a big deal to me.  It is worth cleaning every/every other day to have these pets.  I love labs and I love my cat as much as he will let me. LOL

March Photo Challenge Day 5~ Something I Love

Day 5 ~ Something I Love

I love so much, it was hard to pick 1 thing.  I chose my moring coffee w/ my husband.  I love my morning coffee with him.  Most days we sit outside on the lania for a bit before going in to watch some news then take the girl (80 lb Black Lab) for a walk.  Sitting outside having my mornig coffee watching the birds fly to the pond for the day and the birds singing is one of my favorite things.  It is a great way to start the day, it is one of the most relaxing times of the day before crazyness begins of "life"

March Photo Challenge Day 3 Black & White

 Day 3 Black and White (even though it is day 5)

These 2 birds were in my back yard this morning. I tried to get a good picture of the 2 together but you could not really see the birds, they were to far away. So I was gonna just use one bird, the white with black but then decided to use both. In contrast to each other one is black with a little white and the other is white with a little black.

Personally I love Black and White photos.  The effect on them is extremely dramatic, I think. 

 

March Photo Challenge

I did not create this list.   I found it on Facebook from The Maternal Lens.  A friend had shared it w/ me.  So I am up for the Challenge.  I will use the photo from last weeks tree for today and go after day 1-3.  Below is The Maternal Lens's comments on FB~

MARCH PHOTO A DAY CHALLENGE!! directions:: each day there is a different challenge word or words to photograph. you can interpret these words however you wish!! it's however you want to see it. you can take these photos with your cameras, your phone, your ipad, your kid's camera....it doesn't matter!! you can post them to your facebook page, your blog, instagram or just keep them to yourself. the ...point is to just have FUN!!! if you do post them to instagram with your iphone or ipad, be sure to tag them #tmlphotoaday, that way others can go look and see your photos! if you miss a day, it's okay!! try and get it the next day. no pressure. all fun!! i hope you will join us and play along!!! if you are planning on playing we would love for you to 'share' this photo and invite your friends to join it too!