50 Gallon Manhole

50 Gallon Manhole
Originally uploaded by Oogie McGuire

There are no underground utilities here. Closest I could find was the used 50 gallon drum with the bottom cut out to protect the water valve of a friends sprinkler system. My alternate was a picture of our backhoe, a DIY manhole.

Manhole covers have character and quietly tell a story. Make a photo of a manhole cover in your neighborhood today.

Sunlight Geese

Sunlight Geese
Originally uploaded by Oogie McGuire

I get lens flair all the time, except when I'm trying to get it! These Canadian geese were flying overhead today. Not very creative but the only lens flare shot I managed today.

Lens flare is typically avoided, but can be used deliberately to good effect. Make a photo with creative lens flare.

Blue & White

Blue & White
Originally uploaded by Oogie McGuire

Lovely Colorado sky, bright blue and fluffy clouds. Summer is here. We didn't have any spring went straight from winter to summer.

Using contrast in your photography can give you very artistic shots. Make a color photo with high contrast today.

Comfort Food

Comfort Food
Originally uploaded by Oogie McGuire

After a long day, building fence, trying to learn how to knit lace, errands in town etc. etc etc. Comfort food, beer, brats, bread & beans is all I am up for.

Make an interpretive photo of a subject or scene that sums up your mood today.

Code Breaker

Code Breaker
Originally uploaded by Oogie McGuire

My grandfather was a cryptographer. He used to send me letters in code that I had to break before I could read them. I recently found his old notebook and some newsletters and info from the ACA. I've had his basic cryptanalysis book for years. His code name was The Squire. A favorite activity was trying to break the code of his latest letter so I could see what he said.

Think of a favorite childhood sport, game, or activity. Make a nostalgic photo today. (@muffett68)

Weeds

Weeds
Originally uploaded by Oogie McGuire

The sheep won't eat these, unfortunately.

Get down and get your knees dirty today. Find some plant life, get low to its level (close and wide), and make a photo.

Farm Truck

Farm Truck
Originally uploaded by Oogie McGuire

What else would a sheep farmer have but a Dodge ram truck. :-)

How do you get around: car, train, bicycle, plane, feet? Make a photo that represents your mode of transportation today.