Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Hallowe'en

 

Black Hood

©
Published: December 2014
You know you've seen it around before
Tailing your car to the grocery store.
Just out of sight from where you stood
That fleeting and unforgettable black hood.

From the back of the line in the coffee shop
To the streets, hidden behind a bus stop.
'It's following me,' you decide for good.
That evasive and eerie black hood.

Taunting you, holding a bouquet of flowers
A haunting feeling you remember for hours
Frightening you more than it should,
That ominous and daunting black hood.

Jolting awake in the middle of the night
It's outside of your window; your fear ignites.
Losing more sleep than you ever thought you could,
That sinister and possessive black hood.

Now you can't even walk down the hall
Without panicking; it's everywhere...yet nowhere at all
Your crutch is the wall and its sturdy wood
That terrifying and ubiquitous black hood.

It's paralyzed you, with fear and uncertainty
Snatching your thoughts and seizing your clarity
If you knew a way to stop this, you would
That uncontrollable and engrossing black hood.

Today is Halloween, the day of the dead.
Trudging home with feet heavier than lead,
You hear footsteps behind you, so you stop in your tracks.
You're shaking with terror, that feeling is back.

But this time, it's different; something's wrong.
Though your fear is the same, ever so strong,
Now it's closer, behind you, there's a knife at your back!
The last thing you see before the world turns black...
is
a
Hood.


Source: https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/black-hood

Black Hood

©
Published: December 2014
You know you've seen it around before
Tailing your car to the grocery store.
Just out of sight from where you stood
That fleeting and unforgettable black hood.

From the back of the line in the coffee shop
To the streets, hidden behind a bus stop.
'It's following me,' you decide for good.
That evasive and eerie black hood.

Taunting you, holding a bouquet of flowers
A haunting feeling you remember for hours
Frightening you more than it should,
That ominous and daunting black hood.

Jolting awake in the middle of the night
It's outside of your window; your fear ignites.
Losing more sleep than you ever thought you could,
That sinister and possessive black hood.

Now you can't even walk down the hall
Without panicking; it's everywhere...yet nowhere at all
Your crutch is the wall and its sturdy wood
That terrifying and ubiquitous black hood.

It's paralyzed you, with fear and uncertainty
Snatching your thoughts and seizing your clarity
If you knew a way to stop this, you would
That uncontrollable and engrossing black hood.

Today is Halloween, the day of the dead.
Trudging home with feet heavier than lead,
You hear footsteps behind you, so you stop in your tracks.
You're shaking with terror, that feeling is back.

But this time, it's different; something's wrong.
Though your fear is the same, ever so strong,
Now it's closer, behind you, there's a knife at your back!
The last thing you see before the world turns black...
is
a
Hood.


Source: https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/black-hood

Black Hood

©
Published: December 2014
You know you've seen it around before
Tailing your car to the grocery store.
Just out of sight from where you stood
That fleeting and unforgettable black hood.

From the back of the line in the coffee shop
To the streets, hidden behind a bus stop.
'It's following me,' you decide for good.
That evasive and eerie black hood.

Taunting you, holding a bouquet of flowers
A haunting feeling you remember for hours
Frightening you more than it should,
That ominous and daunting black hood.

Jolting awake in the middle of the night
It's outside of your window; your fear ignites.
Losing more sleep than you ever thought you could,
That sinister and possessive black hood.

Now you can't even walk down the hall
Without panicking; it's everywhere...yet nowhere at all
Your crutch is the wall and its sturdy wood
That terrifying and ubiquitous black hood.

It's paralyzed you, with fear and uncertainty
Snatching your thoughts and seizing your clarity
If you knew a way to stop this, you would
That uncontrollable and engrossing black hood.

Today is Halloween, the day of the dead.
Trudging home with feet heavier than lead,
You hear footsteps behind you, so you stop in your tracks.
You're shaking with terror, that feeling is back.

But this time, it's different; something's wrong.
Though your fear is the same, ever so strong,
Now it's closer, behind you, there's a knife at your back!
The last thing you see before the world turns black...
is
a
Hood.


Source: https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/black-hood

My Next Door Neighbor Is A Witch

©
Published: September 2014
My next door neighbor is a witch,
And she lives way down in a ditch.
Her clothing is a little strange,
Because she never wants to change.
She has a black robe and a black hat,
Green skin and a smelly black cat.
A big fat wart grows on her nose,
And seventeen pimples on her toes.

But...her food is EVEN worse,
Because she eats it course by course.
Her first course is seven dead bats,
Laid on top of seven rats.
Then she has twenty flies
With lots and lots of llama eyes.
Her main course is a horrible soup,
Because it's made with doggie poop.
But worst of all is her dessert.
It's little children rolled in dirt.

Last night she had a witch's feast
And turned into a greedy beast.
I think she cooked my best friend Tilly
And ate her with some peas and broccoli.


Source: https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/my-next-door-neighbor-is-a-witch
Day #239
 
 
Happy Hallowe'en
 
 
 
 It was a dark cold October night. The house was quiet, the cat asleep. She sat in her chair working on with her magic wand creating a gift for an unborn child. 
She rocked in her chair, she sang a tune in her head. She was a happy old soul. 
 
The wind blew the branches of the tree outside her house. The wind was calling a name.. not her name. It was warning her of a visitor. The lady just rocked in her chair focusing on her project singing the song in her head. 
 
Then... she dropped her wand... she sat still in her chair... 
there was another knock.. a loud bang on her door! 
The cat woke up and yowled a cry never heard before, he danced on all fours in circles and headed for the door. 
The door blew open by the wind! 

The Visitor entered!


 
 
 
Happy Halloween
 
 
 
Happy Hallowe'en Everyone! Have fun, stay safe!
 
 
Thank you for taking a look!
 
See you tomorrow.. if we all make it through the night!
 
 
Jewels 
 
PS, that is a photo of my daughter! 
 
 
 

My Next Door Neighbor Is A Witch

©
Published: September 2014
My next door neighbor is a witch,
And she lives way down in a ditch.
Her clothing is a little strange,
Because she never wants to change.
She has a black robe and a black hat,
Green skin and a smelly black cat.
A big fat wart grows on her nose,
And seventeen pimples on her toes.

But...her food is EVEN worse,
Because she eats it course by course.
Her first course is seven dead bats,
Laid on top of seven rats.
Then she has twenty flies
With lots and lots of llama eyes.
Her main course is a horrible soup,
Because it's made with doggie poop.
But worst of all is her dessert.
It's little children rolled in dirt.

Last night she had a witch's feast
And turned into a greedy beast.
I think she cooked my best friend Tilly
And ate her with some peas and broccoli.


Source: https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/my-next-door-neighbor-is-a-witch

Black Hood

©
Published: December 2014
You know you've seen it around before
Tailing your car to the grocery store.
Just out of sight from where you stood
That fleeting and unforgettable black hood.

From the back of the line in the coffee shop
To the streets, hidden behind a bus stop.
'It's following me,' you decide for good.
That evasive and eerie black hood.

Taunting you, holding a bouquet of flowers
A haunting feeling you remember for hours
Frightening you more than it should,
That ominous and daunting black hood.

Jolting awake in the middle of the night
It's outside of your window; your fear ignites.
Losing more sleep than you ever thought you could,
That sinister and possessive black hood.

Now you can't even walk down the hall
Without panicking; it's everywhere...yet nowhere at all
Your crutch is the wall and its sturdy wood
That terrifying and ubiquitous black hood.

It's paralyzed you, with fear and uncertainty
Snatching your thoughts and seizing your clarity
If you knew a way to stop this, you would
That uncontrollable and engrossing black hood.

Today is Halloween, the day of the dead.
Trudging home with feet heavier than lead,
You hear footsteps behind you, so you stop in your tracks.
You're shaking with terror, that feeling is back.

But this time, it's different; something's wrong.
Though your fear is the same, ever so strong,
Now it's closer, behind you, there's a knife at your back!
The last thing you see before the world turns black...
is
a
Hood.


Source: https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/black-hood

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Experiment

Day #238
 
 
 
Do you like to experiment? Are you comfortable in stepping out of the box and try new ideas? 
 Whether I am trying a new recipe, going to a different restaurant, trying new make up, hair style or even a craft. I like to try new things and experiment. Sometimes they work out and most times it is a fail.
Today, I did a some reading, and a photographer shared an idea. 
I wondered around my yard and gave this idea a try. I think this idea is very cool, and with different back grounds, maybe with a human model.. this could be a fun idea.
Experiment
This is my first attempt, and did very little editing to the photo.  
 
I won't share how I did this.. a secret for now. 
 
 
Thank you for taking a look!
 
See you Tomorrow... !!
 
take care
 
Jewels 

Monday, October 29, 2018

Layers

Day #237


The photo challenge for today is, Layers. I have been racking my brain! Whether I should do a  photo shoot of myself layered in many coats and sweaters for this season? 
 But, while out for a walk, the photo was right there in front of me! Layers... natural layers made by Mother Nature! 
Layers





 I did look to see if anything cool emerged from the eroded layers. Nothing this time!

Thank you for taking the time and checking out my photo blog! 

See you tomorrow!


Jewels 

Sunday, October 28, 2018

What did we do this weekend?

Day #236
Yesterday we walked along the Nechako River, which is about a 5 min walk from our house. We noticed a significant drop in water levels. There are small islands in the middle of the river, and we are debating whether if we wore hip waders or rubber boots, could we make it across? Exploring an island is like exploring uncharted lands! (but we didn't do this yet!)
 Today, we headed down to Cottonwood Island Park. At this point,this is approximately where the Nechako joins up with the Fraser River.
 The river is very low at the CN Bridge and at Cottonwood Island, we could actually walk on the river bed.
Everyone is out walking on the river, kids, dogs, people of all ages. People are finding all sorts of items, from metal parts, tools, nuzzle of a rifle, shopping carts, garden hose,metal chair frame, and rubber tires. Most items laid at the bottom of the river for many years, and now are visible because the water levels are so very low.
View of the CN Bridge

View from the other end of CN Bridge
B & W view of CN Bridge. 
 In the middle photo, the water you see is the Fraser River. Bridge in the distance is the Yellowhead Bridge. 

I couldn't decide on one photo, so I picked three photos. Each one describes the day in its own way. It did feel creepy, apocalyptic  being out on the river, when in the spring time we had flooding waters. 


Thank you for taking a look! I hope you had a fun weekend and managed to do some exploring!

See you tomorrow!

Jewels 

 
photo taken on day#133!

Saturday, October 27, 2018

Ducks

Day #235
 
 
Last night we attended the Ducks Unlimited Canada fun raising dinner. They talked about the wetlands and all the animal that live in that habitat. They also mentioned all the hard work they do not only here in the north of BC, but across Canada.
I feel fortunate to live in a town that 5 min walk from my house is a wetland. You can see signs of other animals, beaver, bear, deer, fox and of course ducks, geese and gulls.Let us not forget the humans, not only did I see human foot prints, but 'take out' containers too. 


Ducks

 
 
So, I thought it was fitting to post a photo of a few ducks swimming in their pond, then they  decided to take flight. 

I just had only one lens with me, my 15-55mm wide angle lens. 

Thank you for taking the time to check out my blog and photo. 

See you tomorrow!

take care, 

Jewels 

Friday, October 26, 2018

Tiny drops

Day #234




We had some rain last night, so this morning I took advantage of the rain drops in the trees and grasses around our yard.
I used my macro lens, and tried to get as close as I could without shaking the branch and loosing my rain droplets. Getting the perfect drop is a challenge that I work on regularly. I love it when I get an upside down picture in the water drop! If you look closely, there is one! 

The smallest water drop, just before my name is the size of a pin dot.

Tiny drops


Before we know it,the fall rains will turn into ice and snow... a new fun challenge for me and my camera.


Thank you for taking a look. 


See you again,tomorrow!!

Jewels  

Thursday, October 25, 2018

7 Days Away

Day  #227,228,229,230,231,232,233


 I was away for a few days in Airdrie AB. My daughter and son in law are expecting their first child. This was my first time in Co-hosting 'a' Shower of any kind. The theme is
Halloween. Since is a favorite of my daughter's and children of all ages! 

 


It's a ghoul / Girl



 I have taken some photos of my time away to share with you! 

Spot light


We made and decorated  sugar cookies. When I took photos, I had notice the spot light from the sun! I took advantage of that and spot lighted the orange bat! (There were no cookies left from the party!) 

A Rose for a new momma to be

 Every new mom to be should receive some flowers. Even though they are starting to brown, they still smell so sweet, and look lovely!

James

I went over to my son's house, and spent some time taking photos of my grand son, James. He loves to ham it up while I am taking photos. (PS, I made that sweater!)

party time

waiting for guest.

Looking for food

Tiny Triangle

Tracey and her helpers

 
Cat tails
Cat tails photo was taken while we walked around East Lake Park. This  pond busy with gulls.

Bend
 We had dinner at my son and daughter in laws house. Ashton, was having a great time on the trampoline! I was trying to get some mid air shots (which I did!) I love this one because he was looking at me and smiled! 

And finally, Today was Aleah class play. "Nuts" She tried on her costume and performed one of the songs for me!


Nuts!      


I had a great visit with family. I am home now and I know in a few weeks I will be flying back to Airdrie to meet my new grand daughter!


Thank you for taking the time to look at my photos. Please feel free to comment!

I will see you tomorrow!

Jewels 

 

Thursday, October 18, 2018

Creative

Day #226
 
 
 
When my son and daughter in law were expecting their 2nd child, I had made the baby a frog onesy  it was completely green from tip to toe! And when she wore it, she looked like a cute adorable frog, that Kermit the frog would be proud! 
 
For my daughter and son in laws first baby, I was asked to knit up a Hungry Caterpillar*,(story by Eric Carle)  for the baby to wear at her first photo shoot! I am so proud how well my creation had turned out!  I needed to go outside and take a few photos...before packing it in my bag.  
Creative

We tease my daughter, because through this pregnancy she or baby is been like a Very Hungry Caterpillar*! 
 
I am looking forward in seeing the babies first photos wearing her costume... and maybe Grandma gets to take a few photos too! 
 
 
Being Creative should be fun, enjoyable and then you should be pleased with the results... I am.
 
Thank you for taking a  look!
 
I will be away from my computer for a few days, I will be taking photos and will be posting my blog on my return home!
 
Take care,
 
 
Jewels 
 
 
 
* The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Book by Eric Carle
Image result for hungry caterpillar

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Art?

Day #225
 
 Is photography art? Is taking a picture a form of art like the paint brush or pencil? 
 
I think no matter your art form, Creativity takes courage, once quoted by Henri Matisse.
 
I love what 'Horace' once said, A picture is a poem with out words. 
Art?



"You don't take a photograph, you make it" quoted from Ansel Adams. Does that  count when you take your photo and play with it in Light Room like I did today?

This photo was taken at the Fraser River, in the distance is The Simon Fraser Bridge. 

Here is my Art. Let me know what you think!


See you soon!


Jewels 

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Fallen Leaves.

Day #224
 
 
 
One of our many nature trails in Prince George. Walking along you are greeting with owners walking their dogs, joggers, cyclists and many birds flying back and forth across the path. That wonderful smell as you walk in the woods, and the crunch of the leaves under your feet.
 
 
Fallen Leaves


 
 I enjoy the changing seasons, each season is beautiful in its own way. With the leaves on the ground and trees almost bare... you can still enjoy the beauty. 
 
Thank you for taking a look!
 
Comments are welcomed.
 
 
See you very soon!
 
Jewels 

Monday, October 15, 2018

Tiny

Day #223
 
 
For my Birthday this past March, my daughter gave me a Hyacinth. The flower stalk was 10 inches tall. When she was done growing, I place the pot outside among my outside flower pots.
We received a cold snap, and when I was picking my tomatoes, I had noticed that my Hyacinth was growing, its green leaves poking out of the dirt. 
Now the plant at its tallest leaves is 2 inches tall, there are beautiful flowers and just because it is so tiny, it is still very fragrant! 
Tiny


I used my macro lens and the wonderful fall sunshine that was coming into my kitchen to get this shot. 


Enjoy the small things in life. 


See you very soon!

Jewels 

Sunday, October 14, 2018

Too Cute

Day #222
 
 
 
Just another cute Squirrel Photo. I hope you don't mind? We did a walk at Wilson Park. It was a busy place with kids, dogs, grandparents, parents all enjoying this sunny October Sunday!
 
I took several photos of this cute guy, and decided on this one! Just too darn cute, eh!! 
 
 
 

Too Cute


Enjoy this cute little Squirrel! 

Enjoy the rest of your day!


Jewels 


PS, be careful of the doggie bombs hidden under the leaves!! 

Watching me

Day #221
 
 
Watching me
 


Watching me as I was watching him. I love the color green in his black feathers. There was a pile of someone's take out lunch on the grass, that he was hoping to get at... when the crows finished their turn!
I used my 55mm-250mm to get this shot. And yes, he as watching me very closely!


See  you very soon!

Jewels 

Friday, October 12, 2018

Story Time

Day #220
 
 
She walked through the woods like a young maiden. Inside she felt young, light and free. Some would say she is very old lady at a mere 60. When she looks at her reflection in the river, she sees a young woman. Not a beauty, like her mother.  There was one person who was older than she and that was the Queen, she was as old as time itself. 
She received a message that the Queen demanded to see her. She wasn't afraid, she was mostly just annoyed. 
She herself had lived in the castle..many moons ago, and chose to leave the court and live as she wanted and not under the watchful eyes of the Queens Court.
She had decided not to let anything upset her, she will enjoy the walk in the woods to the castle, that once was her family home. Yes, the Queen is her mother. 
She notices that the elves were out, there are stones, brightly colored stones hidden in the trees. The are very sneaky, the change their shapes into stumps of trees, or large stone. When you turn your back.. they disappear. 
 
Story Time






While I was walking at the park, it felt like I was walking in a fairy tale. I the different birds fly tree to tree, and the squirrels would warn others that I was near. 


I played with editing to give it a a darker look.... something out of The Grimm's Brothers!


See you very soon!


Jewels

PS, you could add to the story :)! 

Thursday, October 11, 2018

Mulitcolored

Day #220
 
 
 
Craft Season is upon us
paints, crayons, colors of all kinds
Decorating for Halloween, 
oh what a scary surprise!!!
But wait!!
Mr Saint Nick will make his
arrival
 all the busy elves of all ages and size
are imaging to 
 create that 
Christmas delights!

 
Multicolored
 


Donnie, my grandson wanted me to buy these pencil crayons... so when ever he comes over he has something to use to color!


See you very soon!

Happy Creating!

Jewels 

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Apple

Day #219
 
 
An apple a day keeps the Doctor away.
 
We always thought we were so healthy by eating an apple a day, sometimes more often than that. I love the crunch, the tart tasting apple as well as the sweet. I so enjoy the Macintosh Apple because it reminds me of orchards in the Okanagan Valley!
 
Today's photo challenge was the 'apple'.... In the fall apples are harvested, then made into desserts of all kinds, juice, cider just to name a few. I remember as a child in elementary school, the class would receive this large bag of apples and every day we could dig into the bag and have a fresh picked apple for our recess! 


Apple







Did you have your apple today? 

Thank you for taking a look!

I will see you again tomorrow!

Jewels