Mari's 365 Photos 2010

Today's challenge: "Make a photograph of something circular and crop it within a square frame."

Hmmm.....couldn't think of much else tonight.

Today's challenge: "What's your favorite device to access the Internet? Make a photograph of it today."

This was easy today - at least deciding which device to photograph. The last month this has been invaluable! I couldn't have done without it. I was able to list Andy, Tina, Joe and I on flights as our flight path to London (and home) changed. It also served us well in finding some hidden pubs in London.

Since I got my Palm IIe way back when - this is the device I have dreamed of!

Today's challenge: "Go high key today. Make a photograph that's all bright tones or dominated by white."

I took this from the 38th floor of the Grand Hyatt in Denver today. While attending ISTE 2010, I was invited to attend a special reception for Colorado teachers and Colorado TIE members. While I got a little reflection and the clouds in the photo, it was much hazier and whiter looking. I'm sure this is due to the forest fires we've got burning at the moment. Even through the haze I could still pick out Longs Peak to the north and Pikes peak to the South. It was a stunning view and a great place for the reception.

Today's challenge: "Weekend whimsy. Make a photograph of something that tickles your funny bone. Caption it accordingly."

Okay - so I changed it slightly to 'tickles my fancy'. This is my new favorite drink since my holiday in London. Pimm's No. 1 Cup. I think this is the most refreshing drink you could find in the UK when the weather is hot!

My favorite part? They serve it with a cucumber in the drink!

Today's challenge: "Make a photo of elements that are strikingly different from one another to add tension and interest to your composition."

I don't know why, but when I read the challenge this morning I immediately thought of ice cream and the scoop. Maybe I should eat more ice cream!

Today's challenge: "Make a photo composed of interesting shadows today. Try composing with long shadows at the beginning and end of the day."

Shadows this time of the day are good for those of us who are vertically challenged!

Today's challenge: "Look for abstract shapes and designs today. Make a photo of a subject everyone has seen that's not easily recognizable."

I've sort of been on a Daily Shoot break since I returned from our holiday in London. Today, I'm getting back on track.

Today's challenge: "Shoot wide open today. Make a creative photo that uses a shallow depth of field to good effect."

For me this was a travel day. Flying on benefits is great for the budget, but it can sometimes be stressful - waiting to know if there is a seat available on the flight you want.

I was one of the last three given a seat on the flight out of Heathrow to Denver (non-stop). So I'm not sure how creative this is - but today getting this seat made my day!

Today's challenge: "Find the shape of a letter in something around you-- architecture, nature, or anything not in print--and make a photo."

This light in the Loch Lomond car park made a perfect 'Y'.

Today's challenge: "Constraints can unleash creativity. Walk 1 minute in any direction, stop, find a subject, and make a photo."

I was not on foot today as I took the Hop-on Hop-off tour of Glasgow. So I decided to take a photo of whatever was around the next corner. Turns out it was a statue of Wellington with a traffic cone on his head.

I'm not sure what the significance of the traffic cone is, maybe one of my Glaswegian friends could clue me in.

Today's challenge: "Make a photo of a flag today: national, state, or otherwise. Try to compose it in a unique way."

I know that June 14 is Flag Day in the US, and probably the reason for today's challenge. However, since I wasn't in the US, I choose to use the Saltire for my subject today.

I spent a beautiful morning on my own at the Edinburgh Castle. Yes, I've been there several times before, but it was such a gorgeous day, I couldn't resist visiting again.

Today's challenge: "Challenge: Invent your own filter! Shoot through something translucent or transparent. Make a photo with a unique look."

I used the water of Loch Fyne as my filter to get a shot of an eel as it swims around in the water close to the wall.

Today's challenge: "Why wait for the perfect subject? Make a photo of something that is unfinished."

This made for an easy challenge when traveling! It always seems there is scaffolding on that beautiful historic building that I want a photo of.

Today Margaret took me south out of Glasgow to New Lanark. This is a restored 18th Century Mill town in a beautiful valley just south of Glasgow. I found it interesting that they have sold the shells of the historic homes, the buyers have renovated the interiors and are now living in New Lanark.

Today's challenge: "Reduce, reuse, recycle. Look for an object that has been repurposed to give it new life, and make a photo."

I couldn't resist taking a photo of these logs. My friend Margaret (in Glasgow) just had a tree taken down in her garden. She has placed the larger logs all over as little stools or stands. The smaller logs she's used as a ground cover in some of the flower beds.

Today's challenge: "Contrast subjects of different size today. Be subtle or make it obvious, it's up to you!"

This wasn't really the photo I was looking for today, but its the one I got. This is the coast of Ayr, looking over to the Isle of Arran.

Today's challenge: Iteration or repetition of a subject makes for good composition. Look for a repeating pattern today and make a photo."

I took many photos today of repeating patterns, but decided on this from the top of St Paul's Cathedral.

Today's challenge: "Manhole covers have character and quietly tell a story. Make a photo of a manhole cover in your neighborhood today."

I chose one that would continue to tell where we're traveling.

The Daily Shoot Challenge for today had to do with Lens Flare - there just wasn't the lighting here today for that.

We still had great weather, only a sprinkle of rain late as we headed home from the last pub. I did like the way the sky/clouds looked on this photo. I took it late, around 4:30 pm, as we finished up a guided walk about London during WWII.

Today's challenge: "Using contrast in your photography can give you very artistic shots. Make a color photo with high contrast today."

This is a portion of a wall remaining from the Winchester Palace on the south side of the Thames - between the Globe and the Golden Hind.

Today's challenge: "Make an interpretive photo of a subject or scene that sums up your mood today."

Well - using a play on words (Thanks Derek for the idea!) - this is the opposite of my mood yesterday. Joe and I were able to see Mark Knopfler at the Royal Albert Hall - so today my mood was anything but 'Dire Straits'.

It was a fantastic co

Today's challenge: "Think of a favorite childhood sport, game, or activity. Make a nostalgic photo today."

OK - I know this is Tower Bridge and not London Bridge - but stay with me.... We were on the Thames and I remembered the children's rhyme London Bridge is Falling Down.

Today's challenge: "Get down and get your knees dirty today. Find some plant life, get low to its level (close and wide), and make a photo."

We arrived at our B&B just before noon - and were all able to take a shower before venturing out into London. I found these just outside of Kensington Palace.

Today's chalenge: "How do you get around: car, train, bicycle, plane, feet? Make a photo that represents your mode of transportation today."

How appropriate the challenge was tor today! Our original plan to have Andy and Tina use buddy passes to get to Denver, then all of us hop on the non-stop from Denver to London looked like bad choices given load status on the flights.

Some critical thinking found a route that had us meet them at DIA - and try for a 10 am flight to New Orleans. A 3 hour lay over in NOLA, and then we hoped to get on a 5;20 pm flight to Dulles. Again - luck was on our side. On arrival at Dulles - gate C28, we had to sprint to C4. The 9:50 flight to London was already boarding - and we were hoping again for empty seats.

We got to the gate, saw our names on the board in positions 5-6-7-8, and it said there were 42 seats.....do we dare hope?

After waiting just a few minutes our names were called.....Joe and I assigned 2E and 3E - First Class - Andy and Tina 12E and 13E - Business Class.....London, here we come.