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test shot for the 9/15/26 CrAzY Tuesday Theme: "Flatlay"

Haven't been on Flickr almost 2 months.. I had a nasty fall and hoped my shoulder would be better after P/T, but not much improved and I was diagnosed with a Rotator cuff tear and SLAP tear even though I am not a sports player.

I missed a lot of flowers and only I am able to hang around our backyard. My right arm can not hold a toothbrush even 5 seconds. I can not hold any cameras but I still would like to take photos. So I decided to use my 8 year old light compact camera no one is using these days. I know pretty horrible quality, no bokeh, no lightroom, but I am happy enough right now.

I hope after the surgery, my shoulder will be better and stronger than before and able take better photos than right now. Until then, Just snap shots.... Thank you for visiting.

By the way, If I have surgery, without health insurance, cost me $16,000 or more. I wish we had socialized healthcare like in other countries.

掃除機のホースにつまずいてスっ転んだだけで

右肩の棘上筋腱断裂、肩峰下滑液包炎　SLAP損傷、など病名が重なりまして、、保存法では持たないほどのダメージを受けてしまいました。　五十肩かなと思っていたら断裂していたということもあるようなので、皆様も腕が上がらなくなったら整形外科に行ってみてください。早いうちなら保存法で治るかもしれません。

利き腕を怪我したのは辛いです。今は左手のみで生活をしているので左手でボタンが押せる軽いカメラ、、、ふるーいコンデジに逆戻りです。　あと8か月は重いものは持てないので仕方が無いです。　泣くだけ泣いたので今は腹をくくって、、、160万円払って手術して、家で療養、リハビリです。　ちなみに、、、保険無しで盲腸の手術＋1日入院は500万円です、、。それでなくてよかった。（？）

Playing with 'flat lay' again...

Not sure if I got this, 'flat lay' and 'high key' together and trying to keep the shapes of my wooden snowflakes visible..., your opinions greatly received...

Debbie ~ KissThePixel 2021

My little potted tomato plant continues to deliver. The tomatoes may be tiny but they pack a flavourful punch!

166/365: Not for this clematis...I had hoped it would stay alive when I put it in water but it was wilted this morning. I still thought it deserved another use.

The October challenge is to take a photo each day for the whole month. Why not join in the fun and get those creative juices flowing? October is a good month for those lovely autumnal/fall colours and don't forget the spooky side of things...and pumpkins, so many pumpkins!

I'd love to see you there...here is the link to the group:

www.flickr.com/groups/photoadayforamonth/

Just a bunch of leaves that I picked up on my walk today.

Asphodelus albus || White Asphodel

Flat Lay---Smile on Saturday

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My entry for todays "Crazy Tuesday" theme "Flatlay"

When I woke up this morning and saw the board where my daughter and I decorated eggs last night I knew I had my image. We loved using the alcohol inks the most, the colors are so beautiful and vibrant. We only had 3 to work with but we when blended together it could create the rainbow! We don't usually eat our decorated eggs so I am not sure if the inks are safe for consumption.

All those little histories….

Day 9/365:

My friend's son and his wife have just had a baby girl so I made them a card and bought this cute little gift set from Etsy.

Souvenirs from Japan.

Macro Mondays theme: Knolling

Thank you everyone for your visits, faves, and kind comments

Celebrating the mundane! I was making my husband his breakfast sandwich and had my aha for the day. I took this on my front porch while the weather cycled between rain and sunshine. There is something so special and amazing about Spring rain, the trees on my street are all in bloom, it was definitely a beautiful morning. Hope you have a fantastic day.

Note - this is not my idea of a great pbj. Mine would use Dave's Killer Good Seed Organic Bread, chunky peanut butter, and bananas.

Fallen leaves from the Poplar trees.

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Bladeren van een Populier.

Flickr Lounge weekly theme - Flat Lay

Thanks for taking time to fave, comment and look at my work. I really appreciate.

..... there are no limits to the imagination.

Happy "Smile on Saturday" with "Flat Lay"!

I wish you a nice weekend!

And thank you so much for your views, faves and comments!

October 2023: A month in 31 pictures

I recently acquired a pack of vintage receipts, I was very excited to find them as they will be perfect for flat lay photos and don't take up much storage space.

I love yard sales because they are real treasure hunts. These are the items I purchased yesterday and I just loved that they all go together colorwise. The prices were as follows - cast iron pan $1, bottle $.50, kettle $1, blue dishes and bamboo mat $2, table $4. No, the lemon, eggs and flowers weren't from yard sales.

"Don’t think about making art, just get it done. Let everyone else decide if it’s good or bad, whether they love it or hate it. While they are deciding, make even more art."

-Andy Warhol

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One of my all time favorites!

On my way to the isle of Møn, to see the cliffs on the picture with my own eyes ...

Take care, hope to see you next week!

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For Tuesday Sept. 15, 2026.

Things found while walking the dog in August

I have had this idea in my head for some time and because of daylight savings and a sleepy family I took the time to play with it today. I wish I had more flower petals to work and that I had laid them out more carefully. This would be fun to try with other items around too. Beans, stones, buttons, spices, fruits and veggies, use your imagination. Wishing you some peace and love, we all need it in the divisive and chaotic world.

No time to play with my camera ... but just a quick shot of a flatlay while preparing supper won't hurt. I hope ... 'cause i tend to ruin the food when I do not give my full attention to the cooking. ;-)

And HSS!

Back-to-school for the grandkids meant pink erasers for everyone. I love those erasers they remind me that it's ok to make mistakes. I couldn't resist the tiny composition books.

The theme for this CrAzY Tuesday (3-Jan-2023) is 'Flat lay'.

All items I've gained from charity shopping.

May all your Tuesdays be crazy 😀

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343/365

#93 in my 100 x challenge - Monochrome

Also for Sliders Sunday. HSS

I've had this idea knocking around in my head for a while and collected and washed some empty snail shells...no snails were harmed during the making of this photo.

Every now and again I bake stuff so why not take a picture of it? I followed the recipe I found at www.ambitiouskitchen.com/my-favorite-healthy-banana-bread.... I would have tossed in a handful of toasted walnuts but my daughter isn't a fan so I'll have to eat them on the side.

PS I was trying to have the chocolate chips and banana to look like a smile but they are a bit too out of focus.

346/365: With less than twenty days to go in the 365, I think it's getting harder to come up with ideas...even in the festive season. I will miss it as it does become a way of life but will not be doing a 365 next year to try to regain my sanity...now where's the fun in that?

This Photo was created for the Smile on Saturday Theme "Flat Lay".

After several different approaches I selected a 17mm focal length primarily because longer lengths put the camera at a considerable distance above the arrangement. The wide angle also enabled the sides patterns on the cups show. In order to assure sharp detail I captured 3 images at differing focal points and stacked them in Photoshop.

Thanks in advance for comments and faves ... they inspire us to keep trying new shooting techniques and situations. Happy Smile on Saturday!

I used this spoon in a photo recently and said it had a story behind it.

I bought it from a local Fair trade shop. It was made in Laos from aluminium salvaged from deactivated unexploded bombs dropped on their province during the secret war which took place between 1964 and 1973.

A percentage of the money from the sale of these spoons goes to a charity to help young disadvantaged Laotians further their education.

On a lighter note, I'll let you into a little secret. The patterned fabric is a pair of oversized knickers Gloria bought for a photo...what is she like? ;)

A Christmas themed flatlay for my 365 photo for today.

Thanks for your visit! I hope you had a wonderful day.

I loove the smell of star anise. I bought some to make a stovetop potpourri which I haven't gotten around to making yet; as you can see I am too busy assembling a flatlay and photographing it. 😉

Happy Sunday to you all - thank you for your visit.

An idea that popped into my head a couple ideas ago, seemed appropriate for a Friday.

Hope everyone is doing well and staying safe.

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Best viewed Large - but you best have a fork in your hand! :)

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Crazy Tuesday: Flatlay

April 2023: A month in 30 pictures

Well, I'm attempting the April challenge in the hope that my back and mojo allow it.

A simple flat lay for day one...what a surprise ;)

Lensbaby Velvet 56

Day 205/365:

A lot of our roses are dying because of the heat. I snipped a few half dead one for this photo.

Lensbaby Velvet 56...because it was still on my camera.

Once again I must apologise for the lack of comments. Our internet keeps going down.

Decided that after a few busy days I would keep photography low-stress and simple for today, and nothing fits that better than a coffee flat lay for me.

Hope everyone is doing well and staying safe.

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