monstergirlee's photo of the day - mediocrity at its finest

The blackberries grow wild everywhere around here

2009-11-08T22:36:00.000-08:00

I picked a bucket full at Titlow Park, then came home and picked another bucket full in my neighbors backyard. Made a crisp. Damn good berries. (this was 2 months ago or so)

I'm Already Tired of This Weather

2009-11-07T18:23:00.000-08:00

So I think I'll post some sunny flowery pictures.
yikes, its only early November. insert sad face here.

You Capture - Photographers Choice

2009-11-05T22:18:00.000-08:00

I chose Natural Autumn Light for this one. I love the quality of light in the afternoon on a sunny October or late September day.
Thanks to Folding Laundry for hosting the photo challenge week after week, even when you're feeling so awful. Head to her site to look at all the other great photos.

In Spite of the Face Paint

2009-11-04T19:23:00.000-08:00

I love love LOVE this pic of my boy.
He was a swamp ogre for Halloween. I love love love this boy.

It being close to Halloween still - more dead plants

2009-11-02T20:00:00.000-08:00

Across the road from my parents cabin. Its a state park, I need to figure out what its called.

Late Afternoon Sky in Autumn

2009-11-01T17:15:00.000-08:00

Some Autumnal Bokeh For You

2009-10-31T17:12:00.000-07:00

More dead plants.
Happy Halloweeen y'All!

More Mostly Dead Plant in the Field

2009-10-29T15:42:00.001-07:00

I have developed a fascination with taking pictures of dead plants.
They often look sharp and angular, very different from when they were alive and thriving.

You Capture - Autumn

2009-10-28T20:12:00.000-07:00

I'm really happy with the way this photo turned out. It was rather windy so I set up the camera with manual focus and shot 4 or 5 times thinking at least some of it will be in focus. Not sure what kind of plant that is.
This is my contribution to You Capture over at I Should Be Folding Laundry Check it out, you'll be glad you did.

Concrete Picnic Table. And a Leaf.

2009-10-27T17:45:00.000-07:00

Taken down at the park at Lake Harriet. I love the shallow DOF.

Grandpa Sam's Coffee Grinder

2009-10-26T19:33:00.000-07:00

Someday I hope to grind some coffee and make myself a cup. Its at least 75 yrs old I think. Another shot at my parent's cabin.

You Capture - Technology - A Photo Challenge

2009-10-22T19:48:00.000-07:00

This was new technology at the time, its a sandwich press.

This is my first time taking part in the challenge over at I Should Be Folding Laundry (which IMO is one of the best blog names EVER). You can go here to check out the rest of the entires.

Milkweed going to seed

2009-10-21T16:30:00.000-07:00

Love the browns in this picture. Normally I don't care much for the color brown.

October Greeblepix Entry

2009-10-19T20:09:00.000-07:00

I had a rather tough time choosing a photo for my entry this month. I took this yesterday out walking with my Mom. My parents have the most awesome cabin in Grantsberg, WI, right across the road from a State Park - we were out on this prairie walking around, saw deer tracks, sand crane tracks and BEAR tracks. But no bears- thankfully.
Anyway, this won, its my Mom and Dad's favorite tree. Here is a link to the rest of the greeblepix entries - enjoy! There are so many amazing photographers.

Monkey Bars at Lake Harriet

2009-10-18T19:11:00.000-07:00

Very fun, very cool.
Just got back from my parents cabin, such a gorgeous day! Took lots of pictures and I'm pretty happy with them! They'll be coming up in the next few days.

The Autumnal Glory of Nature

2009-10-14T09:01:00.000-07:00

The last sunny nice day around Minneapolis. Hope its nice the next couple days as Himself has a 4 day weekend starting tomorrow.
ETA: I cannot believe I spelled Autumn wrong in the title of this post. UGH.

Three Photos Of Lake Harriet in the Sun

2009-10-12T07:05:00.000-07:00

Today its snowing, there's at least 2 inches so far. Himself as we're walking to the bus stop this morning "Mama, are they going to cancel school because of the snow?" ha-ha-ha "No my son, this is Minneapolis, they need at least 10 times this amount before its cancelled."

A Little Unseasonable Snow

2009-10-10T14:00:00.000-07:00

I had planned to take pictures in my Mom's garden, it may be too late.

Three Roses

2009-10-09T18:17:00.000-07:00

Three of the rose pictures I took at Point Defiance in early September. That was such an awesome day of hanging with a good friend, watching our girls play, walking in the sunshine surrounded by gorgeous flowers. It was a good day indeed.

I love the flowers

2009-10-06T20:16:00.000-07:00

Taken at Point Defiance in early September. My Mom has a bunch growing in her side yard - if the rain would stop maybe I could take some pics of those too.

I Am Loving These Two Photos! Another Photo Assignment

2009-10-05T20:34:00.000-07:00

These are two of my faves!

Yellow Rose and A Bee

2009-10-04T14:58:00.000-07:00

From my trip to Pt Defiance Rose Garden last month.

The Eye Has It

2009-10-03T16:38:00.000-07:00

She's so funny, she'll walk towards me telling me "It's OK to take a picture Mama", then suddenly tell me "No More!"
I squeezed in a couple more quick close-ups heh-heh

Fall Bokeh at the Rose Garden in Minneapolis

2009-10-02T18:41:00.000-07:00

I'm not sure what this little flower is called, its so vividly red. I really like the red flowers in the background too. There's bokeh for you.

Orange Dahlia of Love

2009-10-01T13:33:00.000-07:00

Lovely spikey Dahlia at Pt Defiance. About a month ago.