June's Photo Scavenger Hunt

I must be a glutton for punishment - I’m doing Kristi’s Photo Scavenger Hunt once again. Are you ready to be overloaded on photos? Okay-dokey, here we go:

1. A view from above (looking down)
I love rollercoasters! But, have you ever tried to photograph your ride? Let’s just say I had to ride a few times to get a decent shot.

2. A macro shot
A trinket I forgot about for a few years, but finally sent off to my mom.

3. Laughter
A child’s laughter is precious!

4. Relaxation
The best place to relax is on daddy’s shoulder.

5. A celebration
I bet you know what kind of celebration we were at.

6. A sunset
Last Thursday, Dennis and I went to a get together on a boat up in Green Bay. After our cruise, on our walk to the car, we paused so I could snap this pretty sky.

7. Sun/lens flare
The soldier moved at the same moment I clicked and the sun bounced back at me off one of his medals.

8. A bridge
Just one bridge?

9. A shadow
Me, waving at you!

10. A garden
Unfortunately, not my garden. But pretty nonetheless.

11. A Park
Some of you followed my facebook status last week when Dennis left me in the woods and I hoped he didn’t forget where. This is the park we were in, although we left the trail. Dennis did come back for me and helped me climb up the steep slope, he’s considerate like that.  Then I took the easy path back out of the woods, while he went back down the slope to grab the car.  Some guys saw us go into the woods together, and Dennis said they sure were watching him come out alone, and they kept looking back toward the woods.  I bet they now have a story to tell.  They never saw him pick me up on top, lol.

12. A street scene
Well, this is as close as I could get. At the annual Golf Spectacular, with over 200 golfers,  it’s such a chaotic mess as everyone races to their tees.  Here a few of them are, waiting to be released.

13. Signage
Had never seen one of these signs before.  And, uh, I think spring is over.

14. A summer activity
We didn’t get our canoe out at all last summer, but I’m happy to say we’ve had it out twice so far this year.

15. A summer treat
YUMMY! Need I say more?

16. Earth
How about half? This is a satellite/clock, representing our geocaching craziness.

17. Air/wind
I think you can see how windy it was by how the flags were whipping about.

18. Fire
I waited for the last minute to get this shot. So here I was grabbing a mirror, candle and the camera (no tripod - I’m stubborn like that) at 8pm last night and shooting my last photo. Oh well, I kinda like it.

19. Water
Raindrops are falling on my head.

20. Something Vintage
A Grotto that we recently discovered.

21. Something made of glass
Sea glass (mermaid’s tears, beach glass, lucky tears) found on our travels. While it isn’t technically made into anything yet, it will be made into jewelry or used on cards. And it used to be bottles and other items.

22. Something made of wood
Anyone know what this instrument is?

23. Something that floats
I’m sure Mary hopes the kayak continues to float. I know she was pretty nervous about her first trip out.

24. Something railroad related
Kayla and I got left behind. Dennis crossed the bridge with her parents for some photos. Kayla and I waited, somewhat patiently.

25. Something Round
Can‘t think of what this is called - my brain is tired - so, huge dandelion puffball.

And now, it's well after midnight and I think it's time for sleep.  See you all tomorrow.  Did you have a favorite?

Photo Scavenger Hunt #2

Thank you Kristi for hosting this fun Photo Scavenger Hunt!

I've always thought this castle in downtown Point was pretty cool architecture. Just too bad it is now broken up into apartments.
Last year my son and I quickly planted some tulips when they were done blooming and didn't think much about it. I am excited to say that impulse gardening must work because they are coming up!
Sharing my music with JoZe's angel.
Jelly Bellies in a glass puffer fish we bought at the Milwaukee museum last time we were there.  Have you ever tried to photograph an empty clear puffer fish?
From the archives - A blacksmith works with red hot metal.
From the archives: This is from some time ago, but trust me, it looks a lot like this around here now.
I found this doorway, on an old abandoned school, very interesting.
A reflection of me in my son's eye.
I love this cemetery with its grottoes on the edges.
I am not a shoe person but I could not resist these Vera Wang sandals. Also my first set of heels in at least 10 years. I love them!
In the summer this beach will be hopping but for today it's just me and the birds.
My favorite drink in the whole wide world! Diet Coke!
With the plethora of murals around downtown Stevens Point you might be surprised to know that I drove several miles away to shot the water tower in a nearby town.
Drip, drip, drip, little April showers . . .
When I was a kid my parents had a couple of Model Ts that we drove in parades. Many of my dad's hours were spent in the garage as he rebuilt this 1918 Runabout. These were our Christmas cards that year.
Just try to tell me that stained glass isn't a work of art. ;)
A statue in a grotto at a nearby cemetery.
I think it's pretty cool that this old church is now a place were stained glass is created.
This sky made us pull over to enjoy it's momentary presence. The glow around the clouds was very short-lived.
I was in motion when I took this photo of my son and husband, also in motion.
From the archives: Enjoying a nice night walk.
A tree silhouetted as the sun was beginning to set.
Wild Rose has a neat old mill, built in 1855.
This unusual perspective is of a sign pointing the way to a little chapel on an island at the Red Mill.
I was drawn to this huge unusually-blue mums last time we got a bouquet, thought you might like them too.
Busy, busy, busy - I almost forgot to take a self portrait. . .so here I am folding a towel, sorry it was taken with my cell phone, quickly, so I could finish this post.