WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE REMINDER – WEATHER
This is your reminder that this week’s WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE THEME is WEATHER: Hopefully the weather cooperates and gives you plenty of opportunities this weekend. Happy photo harvesting!
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New Neighbor
While I was mowing on Tuesday night, I discovered that I have a new neighbor. He has taken up residency in my woodpile. He is adorable! Have a peek: I hope he never leaves! Happy day drinking holiday to people who appropriate another’s culture as an excuse to day drink!… Read More »New Neighbor
Jake Sullivan
Hey! So whatcha doin’ next Wednesday night? Let me tell you what you should be doing! You should come to the First United Methodist Church in Boone and join us for our Youth Group. That Wednesday’s Youth Group will be a little different than most nights. #1. It will be… Read More »Jake Sullivan
Carpet
The church is getting new carpet in the sanctuary. Last Sunday some members of the youth group removed the old carpet. Here are a few photos: Having the Youth Group remove the carpet saved the church nearly a thousand dollars!
That’s Okay ‘Cause I’ve Got No Self-Esteem
These pictures didn’t have what it takes to make the cut for the HIGH PERSPECTIVE THEME for this week’s WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE: If only these pictures believed in themselves, who knows what they might be able to accomplish!
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 85 – HIGH PERSPECTIVE
It was cold and rainy in central Iowa this week. It was a tough week to get out there and get this challenge done. However, several people were able to pull it off. Kudos to them for getting a HIGH PERSPECTIVE! But you don’t want to listen to me talk… Read More »WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 85 – HIGH PERSPECTIVE
08-01-07
The folder called 08-01-07 is kind of all over the place. Next Saturday’s folder involves the Iowa State Fair.
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE REMINDER – HIGH PERSPECTIVE
This is your weekly reminder that this week’s WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE theme is HIGH PERSPECTIVE! HIGH PERSPECTIVE HIGH PERSPECTIVE! What a great theme! Remember to email your submissions to bennett@photography139.com by 11 AM next Monday. Happy photo harvesting!
I Know She’s Playing with Me Vol. 2
The rest of the TREE images that didn’t have what it takes to make the cut for the WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE: It just a shame that these pictures don’t believe in themselves.
I Know She’s Playing with Me Vol. 1
Here is the first batch of pictures that didn’t have what it takes for the TREE theme of the WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE: If only these poor pictures believed in themselves, who knows what they could accomplish.
Zhong Yi
So I went and bought a new toy. Took a picture with it: Red Ink Pen Now. I’m very far from figuring out how to use the new toy, but when I figure it out, it could be a lot of fun!
He is Risen!
Easter was a big day (naturally) at our church for the Youth Group. They starred in the Sonrise Service. Served Egg Bake between the Tradition and Contemporary Worship Services. They ran an Easter Egg Hunt. Here are a few pictures from that day. Easter Egg Hunt photo credit to Jaxon… Read More »He is Risen!
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 84 – TREE
People love TREE! Lots of submissions for TREE! But you don’t want to listen to me talk all tommyrot about participation rates. You want to see the TREE: Angie DeWaard Carla Stensland 1 Carla Stensland 2 Kim Barker 1 Kim Barker 2 Kim Barker 3 Kim Barker 4 Shannon Bardole… Read More »WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 84 – TREE
07-25-07
Most of the folder of 07-25-07 was dedicated with playing with an in-camera special effect: The next folder is kind of all over the place. Insects. Bass players. Flowers. Good stuff.
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE REMINDER – TREE
This is your weekly reminder that this week’s WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE theme is TREE! TREE! TREE what a great theme! You know what they say about TREEs! If they produced wi-fi people would plant them everywhere. Too bad they only produce the air we breathe. Happy photo harvesting!
Every City, Every Hood, We Need to Rise Up
This is the final photo from the Women’s March back in January that I’m going to post individually. However, I think this is my absolute favorite sign from that day: Sometime soon, I’ll do a post of the best of the rest. PARTICULARS CAMERA: Sony SLT-A65V ISO: 100 FOCAL LENGTH:… Read More »Every City, Every Hood, We Need to Rise Up
That’s Okay Because I Like the Abuse
These pictures didn’t have what it takes for the SMOKE theme of the WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE: If these poor pictures only believed in themselves, they might be able to accomplish anything!
Confirmed!
A couple of Sundays ago was Confirmation Sunday in my church. It was a big day for the Youth Group as 5 members became full members of the church AND for the Methodist Men as we served a brunch in between services to celebrate their accomplishments. Here are a few… Read More »Confirmed!
Valley Lodge is Closed
Since a few people have been asking, I am making a formal announcement. THERE IS NO CHRISTOPHER D. BENNETT BIRTHDAY EXTRAVAGANZA AKA BENNETT-FEST THIS YEAR! The reasons are multiple and complicated, but it is probably your fault. If you search your heart, you know it to be true. So there… Read More »Valley Lodge is Closed
WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 83 – SMOKE
This week’s participants are small in number, but mighty in spirit. But you don’t want to listen to me talk all tommyrot about participation rates, you just want to see the submissions for SMOKE: Kim Barker Becky Perkovich Shannon Bardole Cathie Raley Christopher D. Bennett Carla Stensland But enough dwelling… Read More »WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – WEEK 83 – SMOKE
07-24-07
I decided the time wasn’t right for the world to see the donut photos. There aren’t many pictures in the folder called 07-24-07: Next Saturday’s folder looks like it is all about playing with in camera zoom effects.