Saturday, October 15, 2011

Scavenger Hunt Sunday #9

Abstract
I admit that I was not excited when I saw this prompt. I had a hard enough time with it several weeks ago and ended up with what I felt like was a lame picture. So then I looked up abstract photography and got inspired. I ended up with this picture, which is actually a closeup of an acorn cap without the nut inside.

Round


This photo challenge happened during the week of the full  moon, so I couldn't resist taking a picture this very large, glowing orb.

Fire
I did not feel like lighting a candle or a bonfire (which I think is not quite legal), so you get a picture of the flames on this car instead. I think they look almost real, don't you?

Seeing Faces in Strange/Unusual Places

When we drove up American Fork Canyon, I was surprised to find this little face. It is actually the sign over a picnic area, but I love how it has two screws for eyes, the number one for a nose, and a little staple for the mouth.

Stars

When we went up the canyon, we stayed until after dark so I could try for a shot at the stars. I searched online to find outhow to take pictures of the night sky and decided to give it a try. I know this result is not perfect, but I absolutely loved that my camera could take pictures of stars I could not even see with my eyes! I had a hard time choosing which of my star shots to share because I loved them all! This was my favorite photo this week.





28 comments:

  1. Awww! I love the last picture!Stars are so pretty!

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  2. The star picture almost doesn't look real, it's SO beautiful! I love the flames too.

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  3. The stars is def. my fav. The face is cute.

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  4. Love the star pic too..... and the acorn. I think Ishould of looked up abstract too. :)

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  5. That face is ADORABLE, & I'm in love with your star photo!

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  6. What a GREAT abstract! You nailed it!

    Kathy

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  7. I love your star and fires picture - probably because I had such a hard time with them... great finds!

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  8. Fantastic set, your stars and moon shots are beautiful, and I love the texture in abstract.

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  9. I love them all, yes, I do! What a cute face you found and abstract is fun . . . I never would have guessed it was an acorn.

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  10. I cannot pick a favorite! They are each perfect for their prompt! That abstract is really fascinating!

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  11. We thought the same on the round picture!! Love your stars shot too, stunning!!

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  12. great pictures. love the star one

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  13. Beautiful shots!!! All of them! I love the moon, it's so beautiful :)
    And the abstract one is really cool! I never would have guessed it was an acorn!
    Great job!!

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  14. What a great set - really loving your first and last shots!

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  15. I use to not like abstract..but it can be really fun and I love yours this week. And what a brilliant idea for fire...

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  16. Stunning star shot!! I wanted to do something like that too, but there was no way I could at the last minute!! It's truly amazing!

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  17. These are great photos...what lens and settings did you use to capture the moon and the stars...I have never been able to manage a shot of the moon as clear and vibrant as yours.

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  18. Fantastic set! I really love your little face.

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  19. Love this, love the stars one :)

    http://penelopeblue.blogspot.com/

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  20. wow! I still haven't figured out how to take pics at night! did you use a tripod? these are very nice pics.

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  21. These are wonderful. I love the Abstract, Fire (the car flames do look pretty real) and the night sky was lovely.

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  22. WOW! Those are so great! Feel free to add this post to my Photo Blog hop on Mondays called Capturing Beauty found here:

    http://ordinaryinspirations.blogspot.com/2011/10/capturing-beauty-photo-blog-hop.html

    I'd love to see more of your photos every Monday!

    Traci

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  23. Wow super interpretation of the headings for Scavenger Hunt... *giggles* The face in the wood made me laugh. and super abstract shot, I had no idea what it was.
    Lovely shots as usual.

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