Tag Archives: photography

Picture a Day #302 – Falling Back to Summer

Posted on November 5, 2012 by joanienaz

Yesterday Californians “fell back” to Pacific Standard Time. Today we fell back further, from the middle of Fall to summer weather. It won’t last. Another cold front is on its way, and as the East Coast prepares to be slammed once more, … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #301 – Evening Sky

Posted on November 4, 2012 by joanienaz

This is an image taken in western Utah at sunset, during our recent trip to Colorado.

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Picture a Day #300 – Not Another Oatmeal Cookie Recipe!

Posted on November 3, 2012 by joanienaz

OK, so I have a thing for oatmeal cookies. Someday I will write a cookbook full of oatmeal cookie recipes. For now, add this one to the list. Carrot Pineapple Oatmeal Cookies Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #299 – Ready, Set, Go NaNoWriMo!

Posted on November 2, 2012 by joanienaz

Yesterday was the first of November, and I got off to a slow start on my 50,000 words in celebration of National Novel Writing Month. Last year was my first. I won, completing my goal by November 30th. I have a … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #298 – Moon in Pink

Posted on November 1, 2012 by joanienaz

The moon approached the western horizon as a storm moved in on Wednesday morning.

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Picture a Day #297 – Halloween Visitor

Posted on October 31, 2012 by joanienaz

This horseman lost his head over the Halloween celebration at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, California.

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Picture a Day #294 – October Marigold

Posted on October 28, 2012 by joanienaz

This late season marigold is ready for Dia de los Muertos later this week!

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Picture a Day #293 – Neighborhood Giants Fan

Posted on October 27, 2012 by joanienaz

Giants fans are everywhere! Here is some driveway art from my neighborhood.

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Picture a Day #291 – Apple Muffins for a Blustery Day

Posted on October 25, 2012 by joanienaz

When you are wrapped in your warmest fuzzies against the first cold storm of the season, it must be time for golden muffins fresh from the oven. What better way to celebrate apple season than with apple muffins? If you happen to … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #290 – A Shoe Tree

Posted on October 24, 2012 by joanienaz

One of the highlights of our recent road trip was this “shoe tree” just west of Hinckley, Utah, on Highway 50. It is quite a landmark. We passed it on our way east, and stopped to take a photo on the … Continue reading →