Monday, 5 January 2015

5 in 5 - January 2015 - FROST

 
Welcome to '5 in 5' where on the 5th of
each month I post 5 photos that I have
taken in 5 minutes. 
 
 


 
 
I arranged to meet a friend for a walk a few days after Christmas and we planned well, as it was a crisp frosty morning with clear blue sky. Perfect for a leisurely stroll and chat.... and for taking photos of course!
 
As always I took far more than needed or intended but for the photo challenge I was drawn to an area that was heavily covered in frost. I liked the textures and the different patterns that the ice crystals made, although I was disappointed that the images are not as sharp as I hoped for. 
 
I'm not sure if that was due to me or my camera, I know a bad workman blames his tools but I often think my photos are not as
sharp as they used to be. I bought my camera in 2008, it has taken x1000's of photos and it goes in my bag everywhere with me!  I am planning a trip to the Shetland Islands in April and I know my camera will be well used, I don't want to be disappointed so
perhaps it is time to think of changing it?  Then starts the problem of what kind of camera do I buy?  Anyway.... I digress and I need to get back to my photos, so here they are, including one of my friend writing on a seat.
 

 





 If you are inspired to get out your camera and join in the '5 in 5' photo challenge here is the plan:
 

1.  Choose a location.

2.  Have your camera ready.

3.  Set a timer for 5 minutes (I use my mobile phone).

4.  Take as many photos you can until the time is up.

5.  Choose 5 photos to download and share by using the link tool below.
     You have until the 25th of the month to add your photos.


There are more details here.


And one more thing - when you use the link tool, please click on your post title.  This will show the web address. Please right click, copy and paste this as your link.  This will take readers directly to your '5 in 5' blog page and be easier for them to find.


And don't forget, you have until 25th to post your link!
 
Thank you for popping by, your comments are always welcome and appreciated. And thank you to those who join in, regularly or occasionally. I LOVE to see your photos and to see your own themes and ideas. Please keep them coming!!  
 

Sunday, 4 January 2015

A HAPPY NEW YEAR

The New Year came and went all too soon, and so later than intended I'd like to wish you a very Happy New Year and hope that it is healthy and wonderfully happy.



I am still recovering from a pre-Christmas virus and low on energy, so I have used the time to read some new art journaling books, catch up on an online course (hours of video tutorials!) and managed to finish a couple of late handmade Christmas presents. I've also watched hours of feel-good films over Christmas so I have enjoyed this quiet time even though it was frustrating not to be able to do all the things I planned. 

I hope your own start to the year has been enjoyable and I look forward to visiting blog posts over the next few days. I have lots of catching up to do!  Thanks for visiting and let's hope 2015 has lots of wonderful surprises and good things in store!




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