Day 31

One month down! Only 11 to go!!! The fact that so many of you are still with me makes me SO HAPPY!!! :)

Today I'd like you to show me some

wheels

Car wheels, bicycle wheels, buggy wheels, what sets your wheels in motion?

I was a bit lost with this one! But then I remembered one of my favourite songs by Edie Brickell .. The Wheel!

Should you feel so inclined, you can hear this song here!

Day 30

Lots of lovely kitchen utensils yesterday! :)

Today we're looking at a

collection

Well, I discovered I don't really collect anything! So here's my daughter's little collection of momiji dolls. They are SO CUTE!!!

Spotlight on ...

Welcome to the first Spotlight On feature! Every month, on the last Sunday of the month, we will get to know a little bit more about one of our fellow participants!

Today, I hand you over to Jo :)

Tell us a little bit about yourself
My name is Jo and I'm 44 ( I really thought I was only 43 on my last birthday till my Mum put me straight - doh!) I live in the beautiful North East of Scotland between Inverness and Aberdeen. It's a long way from anywhere but it means that we do get plenty of snow in Winter which makes me very happy!!

What on earth possessed you to attempt a photo-a-day challenge?
I did a photo a day challenge back in 2010 and to be honest I was heartily sick of it by the time it got to October! But I am hoping this challenge will be different with a daily prompt to get my brain cells working.

Tell us a bit about your photography
I started taking photos when I started scrapbooking although I have to admit I was a reluctant crafter at first - but the bug soon took hold. Hubby brought me a bridge camera (or two) to start with which were great. But then my Dad very generously bought me a Canon 450D. I love it to pieces even though it can be slightly tempremental - it went to camera A&E but they couldn't find anything wrong with it. I lust after a 60D but need to save plenty of pennies first. I do use PSE6 but my editing is minimal - but have to say I am in love with Instagram on the ipad.

Share with us your favourite photo
My best photo is a lucky shot I took whilst on holiday on the Isle of Skye several summers ago - taken whilst we were right at the top of the island. I love it so much I have had it made into a canvas that has pride of place in my hall – where everyone has no chance but to see it – it is also my blog header and my Facebook timeline photo.

If you knew you would not fail, what would be your dream job?
Dream job??? I always had a dream of running my own tea shop – I would serve and my wonderful mother in law would do all the baking. I should think running your own successful photography business would be pretty cool too.

Anything else you wish to share?
You can read more of my ramblings on my blog (plenty of photos and minimal crafting and some book reviews) Here is the link to find me - http://mrsbeee.blogspot.com/ You can also find me on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jo.bee2 - and if you play Farmville I always need more neighbours (sad I know!!) I have just become the proud owner of an ipad and am in love with some of the camera aps on there – and I am mrsjobee over on Instagram.

Day 29

Don't forget to check back a little later for the Spotlight On feature!!

Today I want you to take a photo of a ...

kitchen utensil

Here's mine ... this electric carving knife is sooo old. It reminds me of my dad, who died when I was 10. It was bought in South Africa, in the early 80s I think, and was shipped over to the UK with all the rest of our belongings when we emigrated when I was 19. It has carved many a Sunday roast and Christmas turkey and feels like an old friend! I love it's retro colouring.

Day 28

Tomorrow there will be two blog posts ... one for the word, and one a little later for our very first 'spotlight on' feature! So don't forget to check back to learn a little bit more about one of your fellow participants! :)

Next up ...

fluffy

Here's my take on the prompt ... while I admit to being a snob in other areas of my life, I am certainly not a book snob - I'll read pretty much anything, and often enjoy losing myself in someone else's world of fluff and nonsense!

Day 27

Well, it seems some of you had a bit of trouble without me being bossy yesterday! 'free choice' days will crop up from time to time ... but I'll try to keep them to a minimum!

I have a busy day today, a big day long meeting all about something for which I do the admin, so I need to be on my toes and make sure I don't take on a load of extra work!  I'll also be the tech-girl, a role I am in no way qualified for, lol, so hope everything goes according to plan!  (Oh, and the lurgy didn't hang around or develop thank goodness! Thanks to those who asked :D)

Today I do have a prompt for you, and it is ...

amazing!

So grab that camera and amaze us all today!

Day 26

Today we have a free choice day! This will happen a few times throughout the year ... photography something that is important or significant for you RIGHT NOW (in other words ... I'm too lazy to think of a word today :D)


free choice

Here is the book I'm reading at the moment ... I love Mark Billingham's DS Tom Thorne series!