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Weekly Challenge - January 22 - 27: “How I Improve My Mood and Keep ‘Warm’ in Winter"
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Jan 28, 2023 17:57:33   #
LeeK Loc: Washington State
 
Joe,
Thanks so much for hosting this Challenge. Sure was an outstanding array of photos to be seen.

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Jan 28, 2023 17:57:33   #
lhammer43 Loc: San Antonio, TX
 
joecichjr wrote:
*****Please do not post in this challenge until Monday January 22*****

Our task this week is to photographically show how you keep your mood up during the, at times, awesomely bad weather 90% of us experience at this time of year (If your weather is California- or Florida-like fret not. Show us what is available to you which might not be in other seasons).

A search on Google notes that “warm” can refer to: “having, showing, or expressive of enthusiasm, affection, or kindness.” In other words, warm can be physical, emotional, or maybe even spiritual. Let the Google definition be your guide.

Personally, winter is not a big problem for me unless my snow blower is inoperable - and we get two feet of snow!

Because it is often cloudy and dark for long stretches in our wintry Chicago-area, I seek places, normally indoors, where I can find nature thriving or other subjects of interest. It gives me solace and keeps my hope in bloom! I’m betting that just as there are many members of UHH online, so too are there many ways of generating this “warmth” in the season.

Enjoy your posting

The first place I visit is called Hauserman Orchids, in Villa Park, IL. It's 4 acres indoors of every kind of orchid you can imagine - and they don't mind at all if you take pictures
*****Please do not post in this challenge until Mo... (show quote)


A wonderful start, Joe. I have viewed all posts up through page 27 at this time and all have warmed my heart. You picked a good subject to challenge us with. I spent a lot of time in my archives picking out pictures for a slide show for Dad's funeral. Sent them to a grandson who is a senior in graphic design along with music suggestions and he prepared an excellent video presentation for the funeral in Savannah, MO. That also warmed my heart. It was a real family reunion celebrating Dad's 102 years....

All six grand children were there....
All six grand children were there.......
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...and they all brought along the 14 great grand children. Of course mom had to hold up the 2 year old in the back row and hide behind him because he would not stand still long enough in the front row.
...and they all brought along the 14 great grand c...
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Then there were the four nieces, 2 from CO and 2 from the local area.
Then there were the four nieces, 2 from CO and 2 f...
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Snow was falling at the cemetery that I likened to tears of joy as there was no wind and they were big and fluffy drifting slowly to earth. I don't know if they from angels or Dad,,, maybe both, but they warmed my heart.
Snow was falling at the cemetery that I likened to...
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Jan 28, 2023 19:17:39   #
judy juul Loc: Cheshire, Ct.
 
lhammer43 wrote:
A wonderful start, Joe. I have viewed all posts up through page 27 at this time and all have warmed my heart. You picked a good subject to challenge us with. I spent a lot of time in my archives picking out pictures for a slide show for Dad's funeral. Sent them to a grandson who is a senior in graphic design along with music suggestions and he prepared an excellent video presentation for the funeral in Savannah, MO. That also warmed my heart. It was a real family reunion celebrating Dad's 102 years....
A wonderful start, Joe. I have viewed all posts u... (show quote)


Well, Larry...I'm sure your dad was happy to see ya all together! God Bless you all and your valiant dad, too!

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Jan 28, 2023 19:55:24   #
LeeK Loc: Washington State
 
lhammer43 wrote:
A wonderful start, Joe. I have viewed all posts up through page 27 at this time and all have warmed my heart. You picked a good subject to challenge us with. I spent a lot of time in my archives picking out pictures for a slide show for Dad's funeral. Sent them to a grandson who is a senior in graphic design along with music suggestions and he prepared an excellent video presentation for the funeral in Savannah, MO. That also warmed my heart. It was a real family reunion celebrating Dad's 102 years....
A wonderful start, Joe. I have viewed all posts u... (show quote)


Larry, Glad that you were able to celebrate your dad's life with all these relatives. God Bless you all with wonderful memories of your dad.

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Jan 28, 2023 19:58:38   #
PAToGraphy Loc: Portland ME area
 
afsalvo wrote:
Those filters and treatments are surprising and fun. I like them especially when the colors work together well.


Creating is good for the mind and great for the soul...IMHO

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Jan 28, 2023 19:59:53   #
PAToGraphy Loc: Portland ME area
 
Rolk wrote:
Wow, six "thumbs up!" Thanks, Pat!
Tim


Really some of your best posts, Tim.

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Jan 28, 2023 20:01:07   #
PAToGraphy Loc: Portland ME area
 
Rolk wrote:
Final day for this wonderful challenge. A big thank you to everyone
that contributed, whether through image or comment, and an
especially big thank you for our gracious host, Joe!

Just another set from the Keys.
Hope you enjoy.
Tim


Very different and very interesting posts - I find the people pix worth looking at again and again.

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Jan 28, 2023 20:02:21   #
PAToGraphy Loc: Portland ME area
 
Rolk wrote:
Good! My job here is done! LOL

Thanks so much, my friend!


Thank you, Tim. I truly enjoy and am connected in one way or another to so many on the Challenge threads.

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Jan 28, 2023 20:03:03   #
PAToGraphy Loc: Portland ME area
 
William wrote:
always looked back and wished it changed


I've run out of words to describe your works, Bill...

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Jan 28, 2023 20:04:08   #
PAToGraphy Loc: Portland ME area
 
afsalvo wrote:
Keeping warm in the winter. Again, I still have a few fanciful ones that I "worked on" with filters and other distortion and then a few from visits to a more southern location (Florida) to visit friends and get out of the northeast for a short time. I hope you enjoy one or two of them.


Nice work, Tony. I just can't get warm today.

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Jan 28, 2023 20:06:41   #
PAToGraphy Loc: Portland ME area
 
lhammer43 wrote:
A wonderful start, Joe. I have viewed all posts up through page 27 at this time and all have warmed my heart. You picked a good subject to challenge us with. I spent a lot of time in my archives picking out pictures for a slide show for Dad's funeral. Sent them to a grandson who is a senior in graphic design along with music suggestions and he prepared an excellent video presentation for the funeral in Savannah, MO. That also warmed my heart. It was a real family reunion celebrating Dad's 102 years....
A wonderful start, Joe. I have viewed all posts u... (show quote)


Oh, Larry, that is beautiful!! What a full life and what a legacy he left. The Hammers et al. seem to be such a wonderful family. Is the slideshow going to be on YouTube or anything? I'd love to see it.

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Jan 28, 2023 20:36:46   #
William Loc: Mississippi
 
PAToGraphy wrote:
I've run out of words to describe your works, Bill...


words hold much water thank you @

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Jan 28, 2023 21:16:47   #
Photogirl17 Loc: Glenwood, Ark.
 
Here is the link to your next Challenge Folks "It's Free Sunday"

https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-763826-1.html


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Jan 28, 2023 21:19:18   #
Photogirl17 Loc: Glenwood, Ark.
 
lhammer43 wrote:
A wonderful start, Joe. I have viewed all posts up through page 27 at this time and all have warmed my heart. You picked a good subject to challenge us with. I spent a lot of time in my archives picking out pictures for a slide show for Dad's funeral. Sent them to a grandson who is a senior in graphic design along with music suggestions and he prepared an excellent video presentation for the funeral in Savannah, MO. That also warmed my heart. It was a real family reunion celebrating Dad's 102 years....
A wonderful start, Joe. I have viewed all posts u... (show quote)


So glad you were able to Celebrate your Dad with all the Family.

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Jan 29, 2023 01:06:49   #
Rolk Loc: South Central PA
 
afsalvo wrote:
Tim, this is a wonderful group. That "street photography" is fun for the viewer, but the first flower is fantastic.
Tony


Thank you, Tony! I always appreciate you comments and opinions.
Truly glad you liked the group.
Tim

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