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Intricate
Weekly Photo Challenge: Intricate The complexity of mother nature shown in the uniqueness of the shells. Each one different from the next. The marvelous details in each and every grain of sand. Intricate Salty Kisses, Karen
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The Early Bird Catches the Worm
Weekly Photo Challenge: Early Bird As a surfer, I have had my share of early morning surf sessions; fervently heading into the ocean as the sun rises in the sky. I have been witness to some breathtaking views as mother nature rarely disappoints. This photo was taken literally as I stepped outside my front door.…
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Remaining Afloat
Weekly Photo Challenge: Afloat Snorkeling in the warms waters of Oahu I am floating, weightless, searching for sea turtles. Submerged in the tranquility, remaining afloat. Salty Kisses, Karen
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Fresh – Recently Created
This week’s photo challenge captures the color process in the glassing of a new surfboard. I had an amazing opportunity to watch my new board being crafted. This photo is right after the paint was applied. One of the definitions of fresh is ‘recently created.’ I love the outline of fresh paint on the floor.…
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Orange: The Way Nature Intended
I am obsessed with taking photos of the water. Equaled only by my obsession with taking photos at sunset. These capture different places, one on the opposite coast. All equally beautiful in my eyes, with mother nature showing off her hues of orange. Salty Orange Kisses, Karen
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Rule of Thirds in Surf
I am a very green photographer. A passion for photography is something I have only discovered since starting my blogs and needing photos to go along with my words. It has actually surprised me how much I enjoy it. I delight in the wordpress photo challenges because it forces me to use photography as another…
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Symmetry in Surf
Symmetry Both surfers are affecting the unbroken wave the same way as they each try to catch the wave. I especially love the reflection of the white foam from each in the green water. Salty Kisses, Karen
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Scale . . . and Tequila
This week’s photo challenge is scale. This photo is from a trip to Mexico where we were enjoying the sunset and watching the surfers from a restaurant balcony. The surfers entering the water look tiny compared to the glasses of tequila in the foreground. Then again, tequila makes everything appear different from what it really…
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9/11 Memorial Museum: Depth
In visiting the 9/11 Memorial Museum in New York City, I was taken right back to September 11th, one of the worst days in our country’s history. The horrific events of 9/11 brought shock, sadness, disbelief, and fear. But, the days following 9/11 exposed personal stories and examples of goodness and hope. I relived each…
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Express Yourself
This week’s photo challenge is – Express Yourself. I thought for a long while about photos I have taken or could take that would truly express who I am. I was searching my brain for just the right expression of me. Then it came to me; the way I truly express myself is through my…