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“If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away.”

— Henry David Thoreau, Walden (1854)

It was my birthday in September, and a very dear friend who enjoys photography as much as I do, and knows that I collect beautiful and vintage pieces, gave me a wonderful selection of antique ribbons, buttons, buckles, lace and other fine notions.

Amongst the treasures I was given were some beautifully delicate laser cut butterflies made of thin bleached paper, and affixed to one of my gifts was a dainty butterfly clip with transparent pink and purple fabric wings. Yesterday I decided to put them all together in a flat lay on a black backing board and photograph them. I think they make for quite a striking minimalist image. I hope that you like it too.

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#78 in my 100 x challenge - Monochrome

Another flatlay today as I couldn't think of anything else.

I am a day late welcoming in the new month. I may be the only person to think this, but I thought February flew by and here are already into March.

We aren't done with winter yet and yesterday March came in like a lion with white out conditions from the wind and snow and with that came more highway closures. Here's hoping that the month will be good to us with Spring-like weather and goes out like a lamb. According to the Farmers' Almanac, the weather folklore stems from ancestral beliefs in balance, meaning if the weather at the start of March was bad (roaring, like a roaring lion), the month should end with good weather (gentle, like a lamb).

Thanks for your visit. Happy Sunday everyone!

mai 2022 Pezenas

I made my favourite style of photo for my favourite holiday of the year.

Thank you very much for your visit. I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas!

for # HaPpY CrAzY Tuesday

#HOBBY

#PUZZLE

😄 HaPpY CrAzY Tuesday 😄

Since I had so many strawberries from a recent trip to a berry patch, deciding what to do with them took a little thinking. I made some strawberry jam and froze some for smoothies but baking something with them is also something I wanted to do. I have made a strawberry pie only once or twice before and I thought that I'd give it another go. I sure hope it tastes good!

I hope everyone is having a great Sunday and I thank you for your visit!

33/365: Are you fed up with tea pics yet? I'm a bit like a dog with a bone when I get an idea in my head...may as well make the most of it :) Originally I just thought about photographing the cups but that seemed a bit boring so I decided to add different teas, then the tealeaves and spoon and finally came the sugar lumps. I don't take sugar in my tea but I've acquired some sugar lumps as props.

Not sure if non Brits will get the title but I made myself laugh! ;)

Edit: It seems not many people get the title...it's from the very English expression 'more tea vicar?" which apparently was said to cover any faux pas or embarrassing situation. I guess it doesn't seem so funny when trying to explain it. I do have a rather strange sense of humour!

Stormy weather! || De takken waaien van de bomen!

BDCC monthly challenge - New ~ New book for the new year.

Well, it's a new to me book. An Ebay bargain. A few years ago I did an introductory course in modern calligraphy and decided that this year I would take it up again so thought this book might help with the practise. I don't know where i am going to find the time but it seemed like a good idea and if nothing else it has served as a photo prop ;)

A flat lay of memories from my now deceased older generations. A white lace tablecloth and brooch from my grandmother H, my Aunty B who died just before Christmas some years ago and who folded parachutes during WWII, her brother my Uncle E, and a cup of tea beloved by my mother with her fancy cup. Candles and potpourri to complete the memories.

Taken as a flat lay with my light box

Got my Freya Coffee by MIDNA and my Bestie with me. Ready for take-off!

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Autumn flat lay with ginkgo and wild rose leaves.

The rainy season arrived this week in Portland. Not much landscape photography for four months. Between showers today on a walk, I collected some autumn leaves and berries and shot this flat lay.

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362/365: Apologies for the same old, same old but I just can't get my head round anything else at the moment...and I do love anything Christmassy.

As I approach the end of the 365 I'm not sure whether I feel relieved or sad. A mixture of both I guess. I will miss it so much but will be relieved at not having to come up with ideas every day.

Crazy Tuesday: theme bookmarks

Thank you everyone for all your kind comments and favs. All are greatly appreciated. HCT

6/30: April 2021: A month in 30 pictures

#30 - 100 x challenge - Lensbaby

Anything goes for 2021 - Handmade with love

A couple of my handmade cards and a handmade and hand written tag, all made with love of course. My creative mojo had disappeared but recently I have been a bit more inspired so have enjoyed making cards rather than it being a chore...and the April challenge is making me pick my camera up every day and think about setting up an image.

Lensbaby Velvet 56 and Omni filter...the bokeh balls top right.

February Alphabet Fun Month, 2022 edition.

Day 229/365:

Thanks to these dead roses (good job I keep things like this) and my iPhone, I'm still in the game.

I used the stage light in the portrait setting, quick simple composition that involved no difficult manoeuvres.

One day at a time.

The "Flickr Friday" group theme for this week is: Motto

I thought this message would be a good one to read to start off with your day! I hope it is a great one!

Thanks for your visit! :)

Pentacon 50mm f1.8

Donkey pulling cart as it winds through a grass field.

I'm very sorry for all of you who have commented as "Smile on Saturday!! because I have been told that it doesn't meet the rules for this category.

No matter where you travel in the New Year, may peace and joy be your constant companions.

I'd like to wish my Flickr friends a very Merry Christmas. I hope you day is filled with joy and love as you celebrate the holiday with family and friends.

26/31: October 2019: A month in 31 pictures

Well you knew I'd use these pumpkins again, didn't you? I thought it was time Stitch (my little mouse) put in an appearance again too...along with some similarly toned stuff.

Taken for this weeks Crazy Tuesdays group theme: ❤ Heart(s) ❤

Thank you for your visit! HaPpY CrAzY tUeSdAy!

暇すぎて頭がおかしい私に、ついてこれるかな、、、。

翼果を並べただけの写真です、、、。

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24/31: October 2018: A month in 31 pictures

I'm kind of getting hooked on this 'shades of' theme. Sorry if it's getting boring but all is fair in a 365, and they do take a while to set up...there is a lot of faffery involved. I know the spoons aren't purple but I thought they added a bit of interest and they are tied with a purple ribbon.

Cotton string colored with food dye and coiled on a black tabletop. Under 3 inches.

Some more Fern, a few Pine Cones and a Christmas Bauble.

Let your imagination play...

Have a lovely Saturday...

Debbie ~ KissThePixel 2021

326/365: Inspired by the red snowflake in my new Christmas mug, I decided to put a few red things together to see how it would work...having tried and failed with red before. Each year I add to my collection of Christmas mugs. You may well see the outside of this one in another 365 shot as I really love it. I bought the tiny heart dish from Granville Market, Vancouver while visiting there with Flickr friend Charlotte...using it brought back lovely memories.

These are the red tulips I posted on Day 36 (February 5th) and even though I have some newer tulips I decided to photograph these at least one more time.

We are celebrating a long weekend here and we are getting ready to head off to visit with my parents and also my brother who is visiting from out of town. It is quite snowy and not the nicest for going out or travelling anywhere but at least we aren't needing to drive very far. I like winter and snow but I am kind of glad that February is a short month.

Thanks for your visit! Have a wonderful day!

I thought I'd try a flat lay with some flowers and hearts and added a texture. I don't need much of anything else in life...hmmm, except maybe chocolate?...oh yes...definitely chocolate! :)

I hope you had a lovely day! Thanks for stopping by.