Rule of Thirds

Rule of Thirds
Originally uploaded by Oogie McGuire

Ken working the snowblower to clear the passages between the barns and pens.

The rule of thirds is a time-honored composition guideline. Put it to use today in a photo.

Winter Soft

Winter Soft
Originally uploaded by Oogie McGuire

Soft light filtered through the storm.

Make a photograph with as soft a light source as you can find or create.

Cold Metal

Cold Metal
Originally uploaded by Oogie McGuire

Cold is the gate chain with fresh snow fallen while we were doing chores. It melts and freezes and can make the chain hard to open.

Illustrate coldness in a photograph today.

Horse Horizon

Horse Horizon
Originally uploaded by Oogie McGuire

The only horizon today was formed by the horses and the pond.

Make a photograph that emphasizes the horizon today and post it.

All is Calm, All is Bright

All is Calm, All is Bright
Originally uploaded by Oogie McGuire

I actually took this on the 26th because I really wanted to get a sunrise for this shot.

Illustrate your idea of peace and harmony--or maybe just peace and quiet--today with a photograph.

Red Barn

Red Barn
Originally uploaded by Oogie McGuire

Our old red barn. We use it for the chickens and storage.

Today's color is red. Make a photograph dominated by the color and post it today.

Round Beverages

Round Beverages
Originally uploaded by Oogie McGuire

Beer and bubbles at Revolution Brewing.

Make a photograph of a circular or round object today.

Solstice - Sort Of

Solstice - Sort Of
Originally uploaded by Oogie McGuire

Normally Colorado is bright and sunny but it's been raining so we are grey and muddy instead. But it is the Solstice and light will start coming back now.

It's the solstice. Make a photo that captures the day for you wherever you are.

Passagway

Passagway
Originally uploaded by Oogie McGuire

We stack the hay so we can stay under cover and still feed the sheep. Ewes are on the left and hay on the right.

Make a photo of a hallway or passage and post it today.

Squares

Squares
Originally uploaded by Oogie McGuire

Fences for sheep are made of all sorts of grid patterns.

Squares and grids surround us in our built environment. Focus in on some squares today and make a photograph.

Pair of Sheep

Pair of Sheep
Originally uploaded by Oogie McGuire

That's Wye Heights Latham in back and Desert Weyr Gwendolyn in front. A pair of sheep. The next few shots were not work or family safe. Lambs in 142 days we hope.

Make a photo of a pair of subjects today. People or inanimate objects are both fair game!

Coffee Emergency!

Coffee Emergency!
Originally uploaded by Oogie McGuire

I need my 2 cups of coffee in the morning brewed from fresh ground beans. Getting low causes me much anxiety.

What makes you anxious? Illustrate it in a photograph today.

Simple Egg

Simple Egg
Originally uploaded by Oogie McGuire

Even an egg can be very complex. The patterns and color on the shell are only a thin layer on the outside. You can scrub it off. Try it on your own eggs.

Make a photograph of a beautiful simple shape, such as an egg, today. Utilize lighting and focus to make it sing.

Strong Light & Distant Visitors

Strong Light & Distant Visitors
Originally uploaded by Oogie McGuire

I did a farm tour for a group of Peruvian Weavers. They went in and were interested in both our sheep and our solar system. This was the only picture I got but I loved the sharp light in it.

Make a photograph today with strong direct light that casts crisp dark shadows.

T-Shirt Rug

T-Shirt Rug
Originally uploaded by Oogie McGuire

My first attempt at a rag rug from old t-shirts. I think it looks nice even if it is small.

Double up on your art today. Make a photograph of something else that you've created or crafted.