Monthly Archives: August 2015

Ailssa’s Travel Theme: Gleaming

Posted on August 25, 2015 by bebs1

San Francisco gleaming from a distance when seen at night from above. My entry to Ailssa’s challenge for the week. To join and see more, go here.

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Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Burgundy or maroon

Posted on August 23, 2015 by bebs1

My entry to Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge for the week. Go here to join or to see more entries. Not my favorite colors. My university color, remembering wearing maroon bloomers (ha ha ha am aging myself) as our physical education … Continue reading →

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The Daily Post Challenge: Creepy

Posted on August 15, 2015 by bebs1

Nothing creeps me more than a cemetery, whether old or new, in ground or whatever. Death is not a favorite subject matter for me. Above is the National Geologic Park in Montana as a result of an earthquake in 1959. … Continue reading →

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Travel Theme: Grey

Posted on August 12, 2015 by bebs1

This is how Chicago’s financial district looks like on a weekend. Devoid of office workers, with just tourists determined to cover all the must-sees in the city, cramped in their weekend schedule. My entry to Ailssa’s Travel Challenge: Grey.

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Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Cream to light brown

Posted on August 12, 2015 by bebs1

This is my entry to Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge for the Week. To see more, go here. Above is another shot of Rocky – our Volo hosts’ golden retriever. He was very active but calm. Such a lovable dog. He … Continue reading →

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Hot summer day in Volo

Posted on August 9, 2015 by bebs1

Where is Volo? When I posted the barn my friends in FB asked, “Where is Volo”? According to Wikipedia, Volo is a tiny village in Lake County, Illinois. It is only 4 square miles, of which 98% is land and … Continue reading →

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Daily WordPress Challenge: Beneath your feet

Posted on August 8, 2015 by bebs1

Not the loveliest bare feet but when you are at the shore of a body of water like an ocean, you can’t help but kick off your shoes and enjoy the water. Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Beach. At Carmel. There’s something … Continue reading →

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Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Peach or apricot

Posted on August 4, 2015 by bebs1

Am not a big fan of roses but while at the grocery store one day, these caught my attention because of their unusual color. It reminds me of my favorite Oberweis ice cream – mango and pomegranate. I wish I … Continue reading →

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The Daily Post Challenge: Inspiration

Posted on August 3, 2015 by bebs1

Road trips! I love them because there is always a chance I can photograph something. This weekend, my girlfriend Ginger, asked me to drive with her to Volo where her daughter has a vacation home in a beach resort. On … Continue reading →

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