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March 13, 2022
Sunday Stills Monthly Color Challenge: Not Too #Jaded
What now? You know me and my attempt at writing clever blog post titles. This week’s color challenge is not JUST green, but JADE. See the example. The example image of colors may help you with future monthly color challenges from March through June. I do adore the color green and of course with St. … Continue reading Sunday Stills Monthly Color Challenge: Not Too #Jaded
March 6, 2022
Sunday Stills: Making Meaningful #Memories
Those of us who are photographers understand how important capturing that perfect memorable moment is when trying to create lasting memories with our lenses. Some of those skills include: Being in the right place at the right time Having a lens ready Recognizing a seemingly mundane moment and capturing it anyway Organizing image composition and … Continue reading Sunday Stills: Making Meaningful #Memories
February 27, 2022
Sunday Stills: Another #Fresh Look At…
Are you getting fresh with me? Please do! February’s last Sunday Stills challenge finds us exploring “fresh.” Although the northern hemisphere temperatures have been downright cold of late, the cold air feels and smells fresh and clean. “Breathing fresh outdoor air is a known detoxification protocol.” ― Steven Magee Fresh Air Just before our “warm” … Continue reading Sunday Stills: Another #Fresh Look At…
February 25, 2022
Fitness Friday: Five Fixes To Save Your Workouts
Now that February is almost behind us, perhaps you have been working diligently during these past few weeks to achieve your fitness goals. Perhaps you have been swimming, strength training, practicing yoga, or just walking or jogging in the fresh air. If you made New Year’s resolutions to be more fit or to work out … Continue reading Fitness Friday: Five Fixes To Save Your Workouts
February 20, 2022
Sunday Stills: Love Your #Pets
According to National Today Calendar, February 20 is Love Your Pet Day. As if we need only one day to love our pets. “On February 20, we celebrate National Love Your Pet Day, a day to embrace one special trait that makes us human: our love of our pets! There are many things that differentiate … Continue reading Sunday Stills: Love Your #Pets
February 13, 2022
Sunday Stills Monthly Color Challenge: February’s #Amethyst Leads to Spring
After enduring a long, grey and white winter, I’m ready for some color! How about you? Rather than use the predictable reds or pinks typical for February in recognition of Valentine’s Day, I thought the purple tones of amethyst would be fun to explore. Amethyst is the February birthstone. The Amethyst gem is also associated … Continue reading Sunday Stills Monthly Color Challenge: February’s #Amethyst Leads to Spring
February 6, 2022
Sunday Stills: Are You a #Bird Feeder?
February is National Bird-feeding Month. The Sunday Stills photo challenge has shared this theme three years in a row to educate the public on the seasonal journeys of birds, and help bring awareness to keeping wild birds fed during the harsh winter months in the northern hemisphere. “National Bird Feeding Month is a chance for … Continue reading Sunday Stills: Are You a #Bird Feeder?
January 30, 2022
Sunday Stills: The Power of the #Elements
This week, we take a look at the elements in nature and beyond. Consider these four main elements: water, air, fire, and earth, substances formerly believed to compose the physical universe. Within each element are versions, for example, earth–which includes rocks, stones, soil, wood, etc. Water takes three forms: ice, vapor (clouds, steam), and liquid. … Continue reading Sunday Stills: The Power of the #Elements →
January 23, 2022
Sunday Stills: It’s a #Wild(Life) World
I’ve been very global-oriented lately in my perspectives as I consider what I share for Sunday Stills. Last week my world felt confined to the inside of a snowglobe, in a good way. This week, wildlife is the theme as I share wildlife in my current world of Eastern Washington and beyond. Some people talk … Continue reading Sunday Stills: It’s a #Wild(Life) World →
January 21, 2022
Fitness Friday: Forget These Four New Year’s Resolutions
Over the years, I have seen too often how New Year’s resolutions are abandoned. Raise your hand if you have resolved to change something in 2022 and have already broken it…c’mon raise your hand higher. I know mine is raised! We make New Year’s resolutions out of good intentions motivated in part by guilt, media … Continue reading Fitness Friday: Forget These Four New Year’s Resolutions →
