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photography: annual photo challenge

I've been participating in this annual photo list challenge nine years, now.  What I like about it is that it pushes me to capture things I would normall pass by.  Some of the topic ideas leap readily to mind, but many are things that I have to hunt for, either literally or figuratively.  It also is good fodder for some interesting dates out with one of my boys.  

It is one item longer every year.  I almost never get them all, but of course I do usually start the new year thinking I'm going to spread them out and get the shots I want for every single one.  This year, the list includes things like 'gargoyle' and 'at the water's edge'.  My oldest son and I were going to visit New York in April, and I thought that would be a perfect place to find a great gargoyle.  There are not many in Colorado!  Unfortunately, the state of the world made me reconsider our travel plans, and we did not go.  And with many of the items, it just did not work out like I had expected in 2020.  Regardless, it has been fun to look back and see all the beautiful things that did happen this year.  


I'm not quite done - still a few days left in the year to contemplate what 'moment in time' I should post, etc.  That being said, here is my 120 in 2020 set of pictures.  

120 in 2020

I suspect everyone has had to redirect expecations this year.  But you're still here!!  What did you accomplish this year?  

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  1. ThimbleannaJanuary 5, 2021 at 9:42 AM

    You're a funny girl Karen! I was expecting to see 120 pictures LOL! This picture is worth 120 though -- it's beautiful! I did those photo challenges years ago and I really miss them -- they do force you to get out and look at things differently -- not to mention practice with the camera. Happy Happy New Year -- may it be healthy and happy -- in spite of our losses from the last year. XO

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    1. KarenJanuary 5, 2021 at 11:42 AM

      Whoops! Should have said, if you click on the photo, you'll get to my set of pictures. :D

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  2. CathyJanuary 15, 2021 at 2:51 PM

    Again, I wish I could take a class with you teaching me photography! I am glad I caught the Whoops and clicked on the photo to see the other ones. Loved seeing them all! Sometimes I think what was accomplished this year was done more inside me than anything I could show anyone...I hope I am more merciful, patient, joyful ,and persevering. Home is still my highest place to be where I am able to enjoy so many things.

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