Saturday 3 December 2011

SHS Photo Challenge 10

Sooo . . . this week I have actually got all fresh shots . . . woohoo!  They are not necessarily the best ones I've ever taken but they are appropriate for the clues (I think).


This week's clues, posted at Ashley Sisk's Ramblings & Photos, are:
1.  Portrait
2.  Nostalgic
3.  Time
4.  Full of Light
5. Motion


1.  Portrait
This is Gracie, my 15 month old Ragdoll Himalayan.  
While she did look at the camera, I couldn't get her to say "cheese".

2.  Nostalgic
 Twenty-five years ago this month my husband and I opened a franchised coffee shop, called the Gourmet Cup.  In addition to gourmet coffees and coffee paraphernalia, our wares included loose and boxed teas, a wide assortment of mugs and porcelain tea cups and a selection of interesting and unique giftware from around the globe.  This glazed pottery water jug pictured above was something we sold for quite some time.  It was made in Portugal and came in the blue as well as olive green and cream.  It is the only piece I have left from my days as a small business owner (1987-1992) and it truly makes me nostalgic for that season of my life.  It wasn't all fun and games but I learned so much and discovered so much about myself and what I was capable of.

3.  Time
When it is "time" for tea I pull out one of these three mugs that I reserve for tea and my favourite Bengal Spice.  When the kettle whistles it's "time" to pour the boiling water and release the fragrant aroma of cinnamon and orange as the tea steeps for just the right amount of "time".

4. Full of Light
 Standing under my daughter's chandelier and looking up.

5. Motion
Though it doesn't truly show motion, this shot was taken while the vehicle I was in was in motion.  The other vehicles were also moving.  A stretch I know, but I am sticking with it.

Check out all the great collections at Ramblings & Photos and please join us in the fun.


Clues for next week are:
1. Less is More 
2. Holiday Lights
3. Ornaments
4. Cup of Cheer
5. Nativity

17 comments:

  1. Love both the composition and creativity of your "time" capture.

    Kathy

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  2. I love your nostalgic photo and the story that went with it! Terrific portrait of your cat and those mugs make me want to curl up with a cup of cocoa!

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  3. Love your kitty shot - and those mugs are great!

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  4. The little jug is just gorgeous and so is your cat Gracie.
    Lovely series.

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  5. Great photos! Impossible to pick a favorite!
    Lea

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  6. I love the portrait of your cat!!!!!

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  7. That jug is beautiful.
    I hope you are healing wonderfully...keep meaning to ask how you are doing.
    T

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  8. I can really sense motion in your motion picture, well done! Your full of light is just gorgeous too!

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  9. I really like your motion shot - for some reason I love a good road capture.

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  10. That chandelier is very cool. Nice set this week!

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  11. Love your light and great portrait. Thanks

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  12. What a pretty kitty! I'm sneezing just looking at her, but still, she's very pretty!

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  13. the edging on the plant and kitty make for an AMAZING COMPOSITION!(my definite favourite and I am not sneezing) the different textures on the wall and jug are such a beautiful contrast, the motion makes me motion dizzy!Wow!
    The tea time composition is perfect... tea, a good book all wrapped up in Faith Hope and Love and then the splendor of Light to hold us all together(a great chandelier)!
    I knew it would be good when I came here!
    Always beauty!
    continuing in prayer for you my friend...

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  14. Oh, love that water jug! So pretty!

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  15. Hi Andrea, i just saw your comment somewhere, and because we have the same name i pop over. I love your photos, happy shooting and blogging...Andrea

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  16. I love your mugs, I have some favorites I save for tea too! And I love the chandelier, what a great perspective!

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