OWPC – Seal -The Elusive Itch

The subject for Tourmaline’s One Word Photo Challenge this week is Seal. This is my eldest granddaughter’s favorite animal.  At least, for now.

 

For more on the One Word Photo Challenge go to Seal

OWPC – Panorama

The One Word Photo Challenge from Tourmaline this week is Panorama and, going through the photo files, I’ve come to the conclusion that some of my best panoramic shots were taken on our trip to Utah a couple of years ago.

For more on the OWPC go to This Week’s Challenges: April 15 – 21 (OWPC, WW & CYW)

OWPC – The Bee’s Knees

This week, Jennifer Nichole Wells has chosen insect as the subject for her One Word Photo Challenge. With so many flowers in the garden it’s not surprising that we have quite a number of bees flying around.  Unlike wasps and hornets, bees are a welcome sight and I was happy to capture these few shots for the challenge.

For more on Jennifer’s One Word Photo Challenge go to This Week’s Challenges: August 20 – 26 (OWPC & WW)

OWPC – Heron

Perfect timing!  The subject for Jennifer’s One Word Photo Challenge this week is heron.  Traveling down to Indianapolis for our grandson’s wedding last week, we stopped at Lake Dalecarlia for a couple of days and were greeted by a heron that visited the family’s boat dock every morning and evening. It followed the same pattern each day, landing on one side of the boathouse and strolling around to the other side to take off again.  For more on Jennifer Nichole Wells One Word Photo Challenge go to This Week’s Challenges: July 9 – 15 (OWPC & WW)

OWPC – Giraffe

The One Word Photo Challenge from Jennifer Nichole Wells this week is Giraffe.  These are such graceful creatures and Brookfield Zoo offers an excellent opportunity for capturing some nice shots.

Measuring up.

I love you, Mommy!

 

Tree smooching.

For more on Jennifer’s One Word Photo Challenge go to This Week’s Challenges: June 11 – 17 (OWPC & WW)

 

One Word Photo Challenge – Elephant

We’re out looking for elephants for the One Word Photo Challenge set for us by Jennifer Nichole Wells. They’re not easy to find these days, at least not in our neck of the woods. I can’t remember the last time I saw a real live elephant. There hasn’t been one at Brookfield Zoo in who knows how long, although when I spoke to someone who works there, last year, she did say that they were hoping eventually to bring them back to the zoo if and when funds permit.

One of the last elephants to reside at Brookfield Zoo in Illinois.  I can still remember going for elephant rides at the London Zoo when I was a kid and watching the elephants at the circus, neither of which you can do now, which in some respects, especially from the viewpoint of the elephants, is a good thing. I don’t think I’ll ever be lucky enough to see elephants in their natural surroundings.

Instead, I must look elsewhere for suitable images, such as these beautifully carved elephant heads at the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Bartlett, Illinois.

And this statue of an elephant in Irwin Gardens, Columbus, Indiana.

For more on Jennifer’s One Word Photo Challenge go to https://jennifernicholewells.com/2017/02/14/one-word-photo-challenge-elephant/

One Word Photo Challenge – Elder

Jennifer has chosen ‘elder’ as the subject for this week’s One Word Photo Challenge.  Merriam-Webster’s definition of the noun elder is ‘One having authority by virtue of age and experience’ and, according to Wikipedia, American Indian elders are revered as repositories of cultural and philosophical knowledge. With extraordinary grace, energy and pride, these members of the American Indian Community have set a fine example by keeping their culture alive and meaningful for a new generation.

These images were taken at the American Indian Center’s 63rd Annual Chicago Powwow last year. For more on the One Word Photo Challenge go to https://jennifernicholewells.com/2017/01/31/one-word-photo-challenge-elder/

One Word Photo Challenge – Cow

When I saw the subject for Jennifer Nichole Wells’ One Word Photo Challenge this week I couldn’t resist rummaging through the photo files to see if I could come up with something. The topic is Cow and apparently I’ve taken pictures of quite a few over the years.

The cows coming home at historic Wheeler Farm in Salt Lake City.

The grass is always greener……. just don’t get your head stuck trying to get through to the other side of the fence.

Taking it easy and enjoying the sun at Spring Valley Nature Center in Schaumburg.

A close encounter at Old World Wisconsin.

Where else would you expect to see a cow climbing up the wall but in Chicago.

For more on the One Word Photo Challenge hosted by Jennifer Nichole Wells go to https://jennifernicholewells.com/2016/09/13/one-word-photo-challenge-cow/