If you are at the State Fair on Tuesday morning swing down to the Grand Concourse. Logan will be competing in the Barbecue Contest. He completely dominated the Boone County Fair competition to earn a berth at the Iowa State Fair. He won Turkey, Pork, and Beef. His Turkey took… Read More »Tall & Meaty – Boone County Fair – 2024
All this cool weather lately has me in the mood to share some pictures from the Easter egg hunt at Teresa’s house this year. As with most Easter egg hunts, a good time was had by all. The Easter Bunny wears crocs…
I made it down to the State Fair briefly last night to see what 3 of my pictures made it. And I came home with the photo book: So if you are going to go to the Iowa State Fair Photography Salon, here are your clues to what 3 pictures… Read More »Home of the Blues – Day 1 Beta
Ooooh… starting to run out of 2023 images to edit and share. Well not really, but at least getting near the end of the year. But it feels good that maybe by the end of August (hopefully, but not necessarily likely) I will be only posting 2024 images for the… Read More »Boone Christmas Parade
Probably well beyond time I shared some pictures from Anela’s birthday party all the way back in November. I’m real big on the toddler party circuit. Real big!
I forgot to publish the monthly FAQ last Monday, so getting it published this week. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS – WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE What skill level photographer can participate? THE WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE is open to photographers of all skill levels. From award winning photographers to professionals to the highly ranked… Read More »WPC – WEEK 464 – FLOWER
Time for the Bokeh Picture of the Week: She is getting big, but staying adorable. +++++++ This week we finally have a food adventure outside of New Orleans. Back in the Cyclone State. In fact, I haven’t left the Cyclone State since I got Bokeh, but maybe that will change… Read More »Tenderloining: Local Field Work
ABSTRACT! A great theme! But did enough people make the abstraction to make is a popular theme? You’ll have to keep scrolling to find out! As of 12:01 PM on Monday, July 22, this was the current list of ACTIVE streaks (ignore everything in parentheses): 1-Jen Ensley-Gorshe – 1 week… Read More »WPC – WEEK 463 – ABSTRACT
Time to share the last collection of glorious BLACK AND WHITE images I took but didn’t use for THE WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE. These were also all taken at Logan’s birthday party. The ink has barely dried on this post and I’m already sad our trip through all the glorious BLACK… Read More »When You Were Here Before
Today is Dahlia’s birthday. So I need to wish her a happy birthday. Happy birthday Dahlia! I hope your birthday is filled with plenty of play time! +++++++ Time for another collection of glorious BLACK AND WHITE images. These were all taken at Logan’s birthday party. I hope you like… Read More »She Probably Give You Butterflies
WINDOW VIEW! A great theme! But did enough people get a view to make it a popular theme? You’ll have to keep scrolling to find out! As of 12:01 PM on Monday, July 15, this was the current list of ACTIVE streaks (ignore everything in parentheses): 1-Willy McAlpine – 1… Read More »WPC – WEEK 462 – WINDOW VIEW
FACELESS PORTRAIT! A great theme! But did enough people face a camera to make it a popular theme! You’ll have to keep scrolling to find out! As of 12:01 PM on Monday, July 8, this was the current list of ACTIVE streaks (ignore everything in parentheses): 1-Elainie Hernandez – 1… Read More »WPC – WEEK 461 – FACELESS PORTRAIT
Today is Logan’s birthday, so I have to wish him a happy birthday! Happy birthday Logan! I hope your day is filled with quality garage sale finds and a ton of photo opportunities! ++++++ Today is also Derrick’s birthday, so I also need to wish him a happy birthday! Happy… Read More »An Eternal Love BS You Know You’ll Never Mean
Today is going to be a long one, so buckle up and get your popcorn ready! Today is Jay’s birthday, so I need to start by wishing him a happy birthday. Happy birthday Jay! I hope your birthday is magical in the nothingness you attempt to do! +++++++ It is… Read More »WPC – WEEK 460 – BLACK & WHITE
Can you believe that this is the 5,250th entry in the blog known as “An Artist’s Notebook”? Every 250 posts or so I like to take a moment to reflect on where this post has been and post a lot of meaningless stats. As always on these posts, I like… Read More »Post 5,250
Today is Jen’s birthday, so I need to start today by wishing her a happy birthday! Happy birthday Jen! I hope your birthday is as amazing as you want it to be. We also need to get together again at some point! Maybe even before August. +++++++ ENTERTAINMENT! A great… Read More »WPC – WEEK 459 – ENTERTAINMENT
It is the last Monday of the month and on the last Monday of the month I like to revisit our Frequently Asked Questions. Who asks these questions? I mostly ask them of myself. But that isn’t a Frequently Asked Question. These are: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS – WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE… Read More »WPC – WEEK 458 – CAMERA
SLICE OF LIFE! A great theme, but did enough people dabble in the theme that is an homage to my Dad to make it a popular theme? You’ll have to keep scrolling to find out! As of 12:01 PM on Monday, June 3, this was the current list of ACTIVE… Read More »WPC – WEEK 457 – SLICE OF LIFE
READ THE THEME DESCRIPTION THIS WEEK. THERE ARE SPECIAL RULES! ANYTHING BUT A CAT! A great theme, but did enough people get pumped to not take a picture of a cat to make it a popular theme? You’ll have to keep scrolling to find out! As of 12:01 PM on… Read More »WPC – WEEK 456 – ANYTHING BUT A CAT
SIGN! A great theme, but did enough people see the signs to make it a popular theme? You’ll have to keep scrolling to find out! As of 12:01 PM on Monday, May 27, this was the current list of ACTIVE streaks (ignore everything in parentheses): 1-Fran Duncan – 1 week… Read More »WPC – WEEK 455 – SIGN
Today is a very important day! Today is Jason’s birthday, so I have to wish him a happy birthday. Happy birthday Jason! I hope you birthday is amazing! +++++++ Today is also Memorial Day. The day we honor and mourn U.S. miliary personnel who died while serving in the United… Read More »WPC – WEEK 454 – NOT YOUR HOMETOWN