Challenge: "Gratitude" Nov. 14-16: Gratitude This week I thought it would be appropriate to have gratitude as our theme challenge. Thanksgiving in Canada was last month but it’s coming...

Photogirl17 Loc: Glenwood, Ark.

Gratitude
This week I thought it would be appropriate to have gratitude as our theme challenge. Thanksgiving in Canada was last month but it’s coming up soon in the USA, and well, any time is a good time to be grateful.
What I challenge you to do this week is to photograph as many of the things you are grateful for as possible. Look around and see what is important to you. Who are the people, and what are the things you feel gratitude towards? Go photograph them!
Your family (spouse, kids, parents)
Your friends, neighbors
Don’t forget your pets too
What about your job? Boss even? Co-workers?
Sunshine
Your car
How about quiet? Think outside the box, and how can you photograph that? Or peace?
Dinner? Have a particularly favorite meal? Photograph it.
Your camera – that one might be tricky but get creative. Use your phone if you have to or a mirror!
Why do this? ...In doing this you get double benefits. There’s the photography aspect, and then there’s just being willing to appreciate all the good things you have in your life. Who can’t use a little more of that?

I'm grateful for the love of my past pets, and the beauty of wild animals.

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I'm grateful that I live in an area that all four seasons occur.

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I'm grateful for my extended Family. (Husbands Side)

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asymptotic_maybe Loc: Southern California

Sounds fun...I'll be working on it tomorrow. My Ms. Maybe is kicking me outta the house for some friends visiting, so I'm taking advantage with a photo outing...I'm grateful for that! It's supposed to be a cloudy, foggy day, so who knows. I watched video about taking pictures on an overcast day, but wasn't very inspired. Any suggestions that don't include indoor stuff (since I will be out in the cold, so to speak) are very welcome. :)

Transbuff1985 Loc: east central Iowa

Photogirl17 wrote:

Gratitude br This week I thought it would be appro... (show quote)

Very nice intro Lesley. Like what you are saying here. Like what you have done with the photos also.
Bob

dane004 Loc: WYOMING

lesley looks like a great topic thanks for hosting. Dane

Photogirl17 Loc: Glenwood, Ark.

Transbuff1985 wrote:

Very nice intro Lesley. Like what you are saying here. Like what you have done with the photos also.
Bob

Thanks Bob, glad you enjoyed..

Photogirl17 Loc: Glenwood, Ark.

dane004 wrote:

lesley looks like a great topic thanks for hosting. Dane

Hope it turns out that way, Thanks Dane.

Photogirl17 Loc: Glenwood, Ark.

asymptotic_maybe wrote:

Sounds fun...I'll be working on it tomorrow. My Ms. Maybe is kicking me outta the house for some friends visiting, so I'm taking advantage with a photo outing...I'm grateful for that! It's supposed to be a cloudy, foggy day, so who knows. I watched video about taking pictures on an overcast day, but wasn't very inspired. Any suggestions that don't include indoor stuff (since I will be out in the cold, so to speak) are very welcome. :)

Here's an Article I saved on Photographing on foggy days, it might be helpful..

https://www.digital-photo-secrets.com/tip/4328/capture-photos-foggy-misty-conditions/

Roadrunner Loc: Quebec, Canada

Sunday gratitude

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Miquel99 Loc: Belgium

I'm grateful for the unconditional love and company of my Ace; she really helps in the difficult moments.

Roadrunner Loc: Quebec, Canada

Miquel99 wrote:

I'm grateful for the unconditional love and company of my Ace; she really helps in the difficult moments.

Beautiful thoughts Miquel....

Roadrunner Loc: Quebec, Canada

asymptotic_maybe wrote:

Sounds fun...I'll be working on it tomorrow. My Ms. Maybe is kicking me outta the house for some friends visiting, so I'm taking advantage with a photo outing...I'm grateful for that! It's supposed to be a cloudy, foggy day, so who knows. I watched video about taking pictures on an overcast day, but wasn't very inspired. Any suggestions that don't include indoor stuff (since I will be out in the cold, so to speak) are very welcome. :)

Sure, how about the gratitude for solitude, the time to see what Nature has for you

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SueScott Loc: Hammondsville, Ohio

Roadrunner wrote:

Sunday gratitude

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This has a very Norman Rockwell feel to it. Thanks for sharing - I love it!

Roadrunner Loc: Quebec, Canada

SueScott wrote:

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This has a very Norman Rockwell feel to it. Thanks for sharing - I love it!

Norman Rockwell has been my idol since my youth, thanks Sue

PAToGraphy Loc: Portland ME area

asymptotic_maybe wrote:

Sounds fun...I'll be working on it tomorrow. My Ms. Maybe is kicking me outta the house for some friends visiting, so I'm taking advantage with a photo outing...I'm grateful for that! It's supposed to be a cloudy, foggy day, so who knows. I watched video about taking pictures on an overcast day, but wasn't very inspired. Any suggestions that don't include indoor stuff (since I will be out in the cold, so to speak) are very welcome. :)

Maybe local storefronts, favorite restaurants, a car, 2 feet that can walk?

asymptotic_maybe Loc: Southern California

Thanks for the suggestions, RR, PatO' and Photogirl. It's not daylight yet here, but I can see a full moon shining through broken clouds. Maybe it'll be a better day than anticipated :)...to quote an ex-Cal Gov, "I'll be back!"