welcome to my world in photos

Black and White Portrait

2008-08-09T16:59:00.004+01:00

As part of my online photography course, this week the challenge has been to convert our photographs to Black and White.

Here is my youngest in the park yesterday.

For more portraits today, visit Her Space : My Space today

Rust

2008-08-07T13:13:00.003+01:00

A reddish brown tinge to metal that has been exposed to water or vapour.

Some rust from a park in need of some love and care!

Thanks for stopping by.h

Swing

2008-08-05T12:11:00.002+01:00

A suspended object moving to and fro.

This photo was one of many taken during many trips to the park last month!

And here is a digital scrapbooking page I made.

Pipe

2008-08-04T17:02:00.001+01:00

A tube of material in which to feed liquid or air.

Wave

2008-07-29T11:44:00.003+01:00

A disturbance on a body of matter in the form of a ridge or swell. Also a hand gesture to motion a greeting or indeed a period or spell of unusually hot or cold weather. Wave is everywhere, where is yours?

This was an ideal prompt for me, as I have spent the last 5 weeks by the sea. I took this on Runkerry Strand yesterday.

Weathered

2008-07-28T13:48:00.003+01:00

The HSMS prompt today is Weathered

I love to photograph weathered objects.

Here are two from my world.

Peep

2008-07-17T18:14:00.002+01:00

Peep

To take a little look or show a little bit.

In case you are wondering - this is not our door with the peeling paint! There is an abandoned cottage nearby.

Red

2008-07-16T17:31:00.001+01:00

Red

A vivacious colour to indicate love and danger.

Thanks for visiting.

Row

2008-07-15T16:21:00.004+01:00

Row

A number of persons or things arranged in a continuous line. Also two or more people having a heated argument also known as a "row"

Here is a row from my Paris trip.

Thanks for looking/commenting!

Ring

2008-07-08T17:06:00.004+01:00

Today at Her Space : My Space the prompt is Ring

As we were going to the playground this morning, here are a few shots that loosely fit the category.

I also got a few upside-down shots as a catch-up for last week

Thanks for visiting my blog.

Twist

2008-06-30T08:52:00.004+01:00

HS:MS Twist

To form into a bent, curled or distorted shape. Find a twist in your space today.

Taken at Dunsevrick Harbour, Co Antrim, N Ireland.

SOS

2008-06-29T22:41:00.002+01:00

On a Sunday, at HS:MS we are encouraged to show off some of our favourite photos.

Here are 2 from yesterday and today - I couldn't choose, so you get both!

The first was taken at Dunsevrick Harbour, Co Antrim, last night.

This was this morning, a walk after a heavy rain shower in Portrush, Co Antrim. If there is a puddle, my son will find it!

On holidays now near the sea, so expect a seaside theme to most of my upcoming photos.

Take care.

Ripe

2008-06-24T13:51:00.003+01:00

At HSMS today the prompt is

Ripe

Developed to the point of readiness. Show us 'ripe' in your space today.

Was it just me, or did anyone else feel like they were back at school in art class, arranging a bowl of fruit for Still Life Drawing?

Took my son to a friend's farm, and we collected fresh eggs from the hen house. Now he knows they don't all come clean in a box from Tesco's!

Fringe

2008-06-23T14:37:00.004+01:00

At HS:MS today the prompt is

Fringe

An ornamental edge or a natural border to hair. Find a fringe in your space today.

I am just in from the garden with my son - we found bees, a ladybird and a huge snail doing a poo! (Deep joy for a 3 year old boy!). Of course I took some photos, and snapped his fringe too.

Thanks for looking (and commenting!)

SOS Paris by Night

2008-06-08T20:02:00.003+01:00

For todays SOS at HS:MS

A pic from our recent Paris trip.

And a digital scrapbook layout using same photo

Credits for this page can be found HERE

Creep

2008-06-05T06:48:00.002+01:00

The challenge today in HS:MS is Creep to wander in a stealth or slow manner. Also to describe a plant growing against the wall or ground

This is a bit of a cheat, as I took this photo a few months ago -it is an abandoned greenhouse in the grounds of Castlewellan Castle, Co Down, N Ireland.

Freckles

2008-05-30T08:06:00.001+01:00

Continuing on with our Disney inspired prompts, today we start with one of the most famous litters of puppies I know. Obviously we wont make you snap them all but we'd like you to work through just a few of the 101 Dalmatians. Starting with... Freckles

Flotsam

2008-05-29T08:10:00.004+01:00

Today at HS : MS the prompt is flotsam

Here is some from Runkerry Strand, Co Antrim, N Ireland from last summer.

And here is a layout which includes another photo taken in the same spot.

Thanks for looking.

Flora

2008-05-28T08:33:00.004+01:00

Today at HS:MS the prompt is Flora.

I have been a bit remiss about participating due to the Paris trip (the start of lots of photos can be seen on my main blog here).

I took this photo at the daily flower market in Paris, and I have also included a digital scrapbook page I made using the same photo.

Thanks for looking.

SOS

2008-05-11T17:55:00.005+01:00

This is one of my favourite photos of this week.

And this is the digital scrapbook page I made with it, using all Weeds & Wildflower products including a new freebie challenge kit which should be available on the Weeds & Wildflowers blog tomorrow.

Thanks for looking.

SPS

2008-05-10T13:23:00.003+01:00

Saturday is portrait day over at HS:MS

Here is mine.

I love my new 50mm canon lens.

Remember

2008-05-09T11:29:00.003+01:00

Todays challenge on HS:MS is Remember

I have always been fascinated by the letters and cards in an old tin box which belonged to my grandmother. The memories and stories inside all but forgotten. There are post cards, sympathy cards, practical letters from solicitors, chatty letters to relatives, even letters from children.

Thanks for stopping by my world today.

Dome

2008-05-08T13:05:00.003+01:00

Dome - a rounded vault forming the roof of a structure or building

Here is my offering for the HS:MS challenge today.

For those who expressed an interest in my glass photo coasters yesterday (and live in UK), I bought them in Sainsburys a few months ago.

Thanks for visiting today.

Square (s)

2008-05-07T12:56:00.002+01:00

Today in HS : MS the challenge is Square A flat shape with four sides of equal length.

This is a photo of 4 square glass coasters with photos of my kids in them.

Spiral

2008-05-06T07:52:00.003+01:00

Spiral Winding in a continuous and gradual curve.

I have not joined in the Her Space : My Space challenge for ages, but when I saw today's word I could not resist posting this photo I took at the weekend.

Instrument

2008-04-01T10:12:00.001+01:00

Todays Her Space : My Space prompt is instrument

Chill

2008-03-28T15:55:00.002Z

Today on HS:MS the prompt is chill

A coolness in the air, a reduction in temperature, the onset of a cold or just plain chillin' out!

Had to make do with my Point and Shoot camera for this - my chill today is some defrosting raspberries.

I plan to enjoy these later.

Cup..and The Giants Causeway

2008-03-27T16:09:00.005Z

Today the Her Space : My Space prompt is CUP

A small bowl shaped container usually for holding liquids. Show us a cup in your space today.

This egg cup was (as you may have guessed) decorated by one of my kids.

Have not been doing too well with daily posting of photos, but here are a few recent photos from my world - a windy day at The Giants Causeway here in Northern Ireland.

Until next time, thanks for looking, and thanks especially to those who leave a comment!

HSMS SOS

2008-03-16T13:43:00.004Z

I have not been too good about posting daily recently, so here are a few for today, both taken within the last week.

SOS

Jar

2008-03-06T11:03:00.003Z

On Her Space : My Space today's prompt is jar - A wide-mouthed container made of glass or pot to contain food. Show us a 'jar' in your space.

However here in Northern Ireland, we have another item which we call a jar (as in days gone by, it was stone jar that was filled with hot water to heat the bed).

I realise this must make us sound very old-fashioned/quaint/colloquial but there you have it - this is a jar in my space today.

Fluff(y)

2008-03-05T17:24:00.004Z

Today's prompt at Her Space : My Space is fluff

Here is the fluff(y) in my world today.

Calm

2008-03-04T13:52:00.001Z

Her Space : My Space

Also known as serene or tranquil. Find some 'calm' in your space today!

River Lagan, Belfast

My "Helper"

2008-02-26T17:28:00.002Z

Ballintoy Harbour Waves

2008-02-17T07:22:00.002Z

Portstewart Strand

2008-02-17T07:19:00.002Z

George

2008-02-12T14:26:00.001Z

Two pics from his recent photo shoot - he seemed to enjoy the attention!

Reflection

2008-02-12T14:25:00.001Z

In our local park.

Daisy (of sorts)

2008-02-12T14:24:00.001Z

Not sure of the correct botanical name!

Catching Up! (again)

2008-02-12T14:21:00.000Z

Oops - not been posting daily, so the next few posts will be me attempting to catch up.

String

2008-02-01T12:29:00.000Z

String

A linear material often made from twisted cotton or hemp. Find 'string ' in your space today.

Organise

2008-01-31T13:38:00.000Z

Organise

To arrange things and allocate a place for them. Show us 'organise' in your space.

My attempt to organise the lego - a new red box!

Currency

2008-01-30T09:39:00.000Z

Show us what is being used for currency in your space today

Think

2008-01-29T16:40:00.000Z

Think
An Idea or opinion appearing in your mind. Show us 'think' in your space today.

Snooze

2008-01-29T16:05:00.000Z

From Her Space : My Space

Snooze A short, light sleep during the day.

Tube - her space : my space

2008-01-23T12:34:00.000Z

her space : my space is a blog of daily prompts to get your camera into action. This is my first time joining in.

Tube - A hollow, usually cylindrical body of metal, glass or plastic used especially for conveying or containing liquids or gases.

Sunrise 8am

2008-01-22T14:31:00.000Z

Splash!

2008-01-21T13:37:00.001Z

A Baby Visitor

2008-01-20T18:59:00.001Z

Hydrangea in winter

2008-01-19T14:31:00.000Z

Wellies

2008-01-17T13:59:00.000Z

Post Box

2008-01-16T20:02:00.001Z

First Ted

2008-01-15T16:25:00.000Z

Rose

2008-01-14T15:37:00.000Z

Thawing Branches

2008-01-13T18:16:00.000Z

Celtic Cross, Hillsborough

2008-01-11T18:23:00.000Z

Piano

2008-01-10T13:30:00.000Z

Catching Up!

2008-01-08T14:29:00.000Z

Just started and only 8 days late in creating this photo blog!

So here are a couple of what you missed so far

Thursday 2 January 2008

George, the cat, recovering.

Friday 4 January 2008

Dunluce Castle, North Antrim, Northern Ireland