The Little Things

Optimism and you

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:03:08 GMT

Hello, all,

I've decided to share some of my word posters. Today the poster is on Optimism. I'll be giving a speech on Positive Thinking and how it can be a great asset to your career on July 14. It is not alway easy to be optimistic but it is definitely important to maintain a positive attitude on things. It can make the difference between moving forward and being stuck in the present or past. I've found so many great quotes and websites on the subject. With the internet today you have an endless resource for this subject. A sunrise or a sunset is about something new coming..a new day or new night. I love the symbolism and it's there for us every day.....even in Seattle where the clouds sometimes cover the sun itself...I know it's there behind them. In the evening or morning the clouds sometimes make for a wonderful canvas of reds and oranges which I know is not unique to Seattle and that's even better...because no matter where you go the sun is there to remind you of something new and fresh coming!

I took this photo in Ixtapa, Mexico. It's one of my favorites. Maria

Happy 4th of July to all!

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:18:00 GMT

Happy 4th of July to all......Here is a little joke for the day and a photo for you!:

Red White and Blue

A visitor from Holland was chatting with his American friend and was jokingly explaining about the red, white and blue in the Netherlands flag.

"Our flag symbolizes our taxes," he said. "We get red when we talk about them, white when we get our tax bill, and blue after we pay them."

"That's the same with us," the American said, "only we see stars, too."

Maria

Feeling the Elegant Flowers - PHoto entry for 'E' and 'F'

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:26:00 GMT

Hello, all!

I'm feeling the flowers with the A-Z photo Challenge at Perceptions Journal for the letter 'E' and 'F'. Elegant are the Flowers in the spring..bright and beautiful....here are a few in sunshine yellow. Enjoying the view of yellow daisies and peruvian lilies.

Regards all! Maria

Happy May 30 Day!

Fri, 30 May 2008 07:07:56 GMT

Hello all,

Hard to believe but yes ....it's the end of May already. Hope all had a great month. I know I love seeing all the flowers coming back! Here are a few I got from my daughter's boyfriend's mom...she is a wonderful florist. Smiles to you all. Maria

ABC Photo Challenge E - Eggxactly

Wed, 21 May 2008 04:50:57 GMT

Hello all!

The Photo Challenge again! I think it's challenging to find a recent picture that fits...if I was more organized I would go out and find a new and fresh subject! However these two photos seem to be appropriate.

Egg Insects? Eggxactly, well almost. This was a new spin on the Easter egg decorations this year....insect appendages for Eggs...kind of like Mister Potato but with eggs...

Egret walking? No regrets.....this photo was one from my Mexico trip earlier this year. These birds sure can bend their necks in the most unusual ways......

I had a few minutes and thought I would sneak in a blog entry. I am still recuperating from the 900+ photos I downloaded from my camera a few weeks ago...phew....it's great to look over the photos digitally too. Now if I could just keep up with my photo taking. I've slowed down a little these last few weeks. I entered a photo contest and didn't win but had a good time and learned alot....boy was the competition stiff. It was at the local City Hall and the top 5 got purchased to be exhibited. Turned out my frame competed too much with the photo itself...I learned about balance and what to look for when framing your photos. Only thing is....I didn't realize the problem when I entered I was a bit enamored with the frame...that should have been my first clue....I'll post it in the near future and let you all decide.....Exasperating....! Another E word! Cheers!
Maria

Framing is important

Wed, 21 May 2008 07:00:45 GMT

Hello, all,

I recently entered a photo contest and found out how important framing can be....turned out the frame I chose, although interesting was too interesting and took away from the photo...I didn't realize it until I thought about how I was so attracted to the frame that I had trouble finding the right photo to put with it. I had changed my mind so many times...I should have had a clue..here is the photo with frame submitted...what follows after that are a couple of photos with borders and framing I thought would have worked better......what do you all think? Maria

ABC photo challenge - A, B, C, D in one photo

Fri, 09 May 2008 06:34:46 GMT

Hello, I know this might be cheating but I just wanted to catch up and see if I can play sometimes....here is my photo for A, B, C and D:

A for the Aroma of what is in the cup..see the little swirl?

B for the Blue cover of the book: 'Life is Good'

C for the Coffee Cup being held by the man in the chair

D for the Dog sitting by the chair

Just thinking out of the box...like those Dancing Cars....amazing..:) see link to ABC Photo Challenge Page

This is a great little book...with one liners about why Life is Good.

Maria

Up close and personal

Fri, 09 May 2008 02:50:51 GMT

Hello all,

Here are a couple of photos that are up close and personal, at least for these flowers. I like the way the background just fades into the.....well, the background..LOL. I hope you enjoy the view!

Maria

Color verison of Black and white bird and surf.

Tue, 06 May 2008 06:09:25 GMT

Here you are by popular demand...the color version of the black and white photo from my previous entry...what do you all think? Which do you prefer? Maria

PS: yes this is Mexican surf...Ixtapa.

PHoto Challenge - B & W Landscape

Sat, 03 May 2008 04:44:06 GMT

Here is my entry for the B& W Landscapes photo Challenge...I haven't entered one for awhile. The surf and the bird were calling to me to photograph them...so here you go! Here is the link to this particular photo challenge: B & W Landscapes

Maria