These clouds don't even look real! SO BEAUTIFUL!

It's not the prettiest front porch, but it's MINE!

#ds165 As you walk through a door today, pick one at random, take a moment see what's around you and make a photo.

I got a gold star for my afternoon lesson!

* I gave the kids fraction rods & told them that if they made displays of equivalent fractions ... I'd take a picture of them for my classroom Twitter account. This doesn't show equivalent fractions, but it was too cute to pass up! *

It's not the MOST important, but it DOES help get me through the day!

#ds163 We get energy from a variety of sources.

Make a photograph of the energy that's most important to you.

I couldn't get enough of the clouds today!

Sweet Maggie. Taking a snooze in the sun!

#ds161 Challenge: Side lighting can emphasize texture and add depth to a photo.

Make a dramatic photo with side lighting today.

Welcoming committee

#ds160 Experiment in the digital darkroom today.

Make a photo and post-process it any way you like to unleash your creativity.

Yes, I teach elementary school

#ds159 Train your eye to look for repetition. Make a photo of a repeating subject while considering composition and depth of field.

Dog walking with an umbrella ... always interesting!

Everyday is a winding road

"I already ate it all. Can I have more?"

#ds156 Make a photo of something that isn't there.

Wish I could still use it!

#ds155 It's metal Monday! Find a metallic subject today and make an interesting photo.

Beautiful day for a photo walk!

Molly and Ellen joined me on my first planned Photo Walk. We went to Loose Park for about an hour & had a lot of fun. Let me know if you're interested in joining us on the next one!

*Edit: This is one of the pictures I took with Molly's camera that I wanted to share, too!*

Slug Bug Silver!

#ds153 Break a rule today!

Centered composition is generally considered boring and taboo, but can be interesting. Try it!

'Tis the season for new pool towels!

#ds152 Bright, vivid colors can draw attention and add "pop" to a photo.

Make a photo that has vivid colors today.

Loving that the sun is still shining ... even when I get home late from work!

So thankful this is right out my door!

#ds150 Can a picture suggest smell? Make a photograph of something that we can almost sniff and smell.

This just in: My downstairs neighbor moved out!

#ds149 Pretend you're a stringer for your local newspaper today.

Make a photo that captures something newsworthy to you.

Three little birds ...

#ds148 Look for colors that complement each other and make a photo using complementary colors to full effect today.

Hello, Birdie!

#ds147 Birds are beautiful and rewarding to photograph.

Challenge yourself by making a photo of a bird today!

There she goes!

#ds146 Pretend words don’t exist, only images.

Make a photo today that conveys a story to those who see your work.

Completing testing means that I deserved this one ... and the one after it!

#ds145 Make a photo without composing by looking through the viewfinder: over your head, from the hip, on the ground, etc. {Camera was resting on table top for this picture}.

Neighborhood Watch

#ds144 Put down your big, fancy camera today.

Fully engage your artistic side by making a photo with minimal gear.

Turned green in just a matter of days!

#ds143 Henri-Cartier Bresson said "Photography is nothing – it's life that interests me."

Make a photo that reflects this quote.

{The simplest things in nature interest me.}

Springtime storms in Kansas come in quickly, and go away quickly.

#ds142 Speed or the sense of speed can add excitement to a photo.

Make a photo of something going fast or that can go fast.

Friendly little bee!

We better look for a slide for her backyard!

#ds140 Create a photograph that makes you feel happy looking at it.

Don't stop at good. Go for full on happy.

Favorite present-wrapping tool: tablet of tissue paper

#ds139 Paper is versatile and malleable. From napkins to origami, it's all around.

Make a photo of something made of paper.

Organized to find things faster!

#ds138 Make a fashion photo today: a person modeling clothing, the clothes in your closet, an accessory that defines you, etc.

I don't think this divider helped to block our laughter from the other diners!