April 4- and the prompt is..

Today's photo-a-day challenge prompt is "This happened today..."

For me it was another busy day out and about.

I visited my Dad, and brought new flowers (my school colors, by the way!)

 I was a beautiful view from the Cabrillo National Monument, just down the road from the cemetery.

 The coolest thing that happened today, and my "official" entry for today's challenge is this one below. This is a photo of my cousin once removed, Danielle, and Pickle. Today they met for the very first time. They've lived their entire lives less than 120 miles away from each other and it took over 19 years for them to meet.  Is that crazy or what?  Welcome to San Diego Danielle, lets not be strangers.  

April 2 - Blue

Yesterday's photo-a-day prompt was "Blue"....I had all sorts of fun playing with a fun little gadget on my new  point and shoot camera. These were a few of the "blue" shots I took in my quest to get just the right one....

I decided this was my favorite...

April 1 - "Play"

The first in my "photo-a-day" series for April. Prompt is "play." I'll be straight up and tell you that I'm cheating right off the bat. I took this yesterday. Sue me.

Dolphins at play.

Creating a Collage

I've been playing around on Photoshop.  Just because...

This was my first attempt at a collage. It's a little hodge-podge, but I'm happy with it, at least for a first attempt. What do you think?

December Photo-a-day, day 1

 8 o'clock

Winner, winner, chicken dinner.

Or not.

Ok, so I've decided that I'll pick one picture to share on my FB page, and add a few more here on my blog.  Hey, why not, there aren't any rules, right?  So here are a few others I took right at 8 o'clock.

Leaving Sycuan...after making a sizable donation to the casino.

Mom...

December and a challenge....

Here we are in December. ALREADY.

My blog stunk in November.  I don't know why, I just wasn't motivated. I guess there were a million reasons...none of which you really want to hear. So I just say that I'll make a better effort this month. 

I saw this little challenge - a "Photo a Day in December" challenge that I'm going to take. Here is the list of what we are challenged to post.  I hope you can read it.

 

Here is how you play...

 



Playing along with photo a day is super easy:
♥ Check out the December photo a day list.
♥ Each day look at the daily prompt and take a photo according to whatever the prompt is. For example for day 1 the prompt is 8 o’clock. So, take a photo of whatever you’re doing at 8am or 8pm. It’s a great way to see what everyone is doing at that time, where ever they are in the world.
♥ Once you’ve taken the photo it’s time to share it. There are loads of places you can share it: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Blogs, Tumblr, Pinterest, Flickr or where ever you like to play online.

What do the prompts mean?

There are no rules when playing along with photo a day, you can be creative as you like! Interpret the prompt as you please. For those that need a little help, some more details about each prompt are below:
1. 8 o’clock: Take a photo at whatever you’re doing at 8am or 8pm.
2. Peace: What does peace look like for you? Or take a photo of a peace sign.
3. Something you held: a child, your phone, a gift, a shopping bag – anything!
4. Black + white: Use a black + white filter on a photo of your choice, or take a photo of something black and white.
5. Looking up: Get down on the ground and take a photo from down low, looking up.
6. From where you live/your country: Take a photo of something from your country – a flag, something unique, a traditional dish, or something a little bit more common.
7. Stars: Take a photo of the stars at night, or stars you see around the place during the day.
8. Someone you love: At this time of year we’re often catching up with loved ones. Take a photo of someone you love. If you’re not seeing a loved one today – take a photo of a photo – or get creative.
9. Out + about: Whatever you do today, take a photo while you’re doing it.
10. Under: Take a photo of something {anything!} under something.
11. Sweet: Take a photo of something sweet {food or not!}
12. Hat: Take a photo of a hat. If it’s cold – perhaps a beanie. If it’s hot, perhaps a sun hat.
13. Lights: Take a photo of some lights at night.
14. Something green: Find something green in your travels today and take a photo to share.
15. Outdoors: Get outside and snap something outside.
16. Something you made: Perhaps it’s just some toast, or something more extravagant. Shoot it.
17. On the floor: Look down and shoot something on the ground.
18. Makes you feel merry: What’s making you happy today? Shoot it.
19. Something beginning with ‘s’: Find something beginning with S and shoot it.
20. Weather: In some parts of the world it will be snowing, in others it will be REALLY hot. Share a photo that represents the weather where you are.
21. Tree: Take a photo of a tree {yes, we did this last month – but try and be creative!}
22. Decoration: It could be Christmas related, or a decoration in your home.
23. Joy is______: What makes your filled with joy? Take a photo.
24. Tradition/something you always do: What’s something you always do? A family tradition?
25. Lunchtime: If you celebrate Christmas – take a photo of what you’re doing at lunchtime {traveling, partying, opening gifts, laughing, drinking}. If you don’t celebrate Christmas – share what you did at lunchtime.
26. Mess: Take a photo of a mess. Or a lack of one if you’re that way inclined.
27. How you relax: How do you like to chill out? Read a book, lay on the beach? Take a photo.
28. Cold: Take a photo of something cold.
29. Hot: Take a photo of something hot.
30. Something that made you smile this year: Reflect on the year gone by and find something made you smile.
31. Self-portrait: Take your last selfie for the year. If you’re partying, take a photo with friends. If you’re having a quiet night in, take a photo of what you’re doing. Self-portraits don’t have to be obvious. I like very abstract ones – feet are an easy way to take a photo of yourself.

If you are going to play, be sure to leave me a comment so I know to hope over to your blog and take a look - or let me know if you will be following and playing along on FB.

Since I didn't see this until after 8am this morning, my first post will be from 8pm tonight.  Stay tuned!