Photo a day - CARD

CARD
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I got a little bit off track this month, but today, there is a marvellous confluence of circumstances.  These are the nine gratitude cards I have left after I gave one away today. I think they're beautiful.

Meet the artist, Jenny Peers, in today's Question Time.

Photo a day - TODAY

TODAY I was facilitating more empathy workshops at Monash University.  I noticed some interesting characters hanging out at the back of the room for the day.

TODAY
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I hope they're learning something!

These mannequins are very expensive and quite amazing.  They have skin, pulse, tongue, moveable jaw, blood that can flow and more.  Some can even be made to sweat and have their pupils dilate.  What a great learning tool!

Photo a day - INSIDE

On my way to choir rehearsal, I had to buy a capsicum.  On my way to buy that capsicum, I went past one of my favourite clothing shops.  It was too early for it to be open, but the window display was gorgeous.  There was a dress that I knew would suit me and that I wanted to try on.  I decided to come back for that dress in the afternoon.

When I arrived, I discovered that the shop was closed.  It's only tiny and there is only ever one person staffing it, so I was happy to forgive the "back in 5 minutes" sign on the door.  These signs always make me laugh as I wonder when the five minutes started.

As I was waiting outside the shop, I took this photo.  All I wanted to do was be "inside".

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I had been waiting for about three when the shopkeeper came back.  The window display had been changed during the course of the day, but she knew exactly which dress I was talking about.  I tried it on and it looked fabulous and so I bought it.

It was an expensive day.  The capsicum cost $3, the dress a bit more than that!

Photo a day - READY

I'm a little overdue posting this photograph, based on Wednesday's theme of READY.  I've been ready for anything the world can throw at me this week!

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Blank paper and coloured pencils.  I'm ready.

Photo a day - FACES

I knew exactly what I would photograph for today's photo a day theme of "faces".

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If you're in Melbourne, you can find these three "businessmen" waiting to cross Swanston Street at the corner of Bourke Street.  They always make me smile with their inquisitive looks and jaunty suits.

Photo a day - ARROW

ARROW
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Photo a day - SPOON

SPOON
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These two teaspoons were given to me as a baby.  The top one is silver and the other one came in a set with a plate and a cup.  There's a squirrel on the handle.  My name is engraved on both.  I still use these teaspoons.

Photo a day - PURPLE

Purple is my favourite colour, so I was spoiled for choice of what to photograph.  Purple can be really tricky to capture realistically too.  I think I've done well with my sneakers.

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Photo a day - RING

This true red resin ring from Dinosaur Designs is a recent acquisition.  Even better is the fact that I bought it at their pop up sale.

RING
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Photo a day August - WRITING

"WRITING" was the theme word for Monday 6 August.  I'm late posting because I've been off doing other things.

I've been playing with some note taking apps on my tablet . Writing with your fingertips is very liberating, especially if writing with blue "ink".

Writing
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Photo a day August - LOGO

I'm not very inspired by today's word, "LOGO".  There are three logos that dominate at my place - Sony, Apple and Metalicus.

I've gone for the first one.  I quite like the way I'm reflected in the silver tones.  Actually, there are two logos in this photo.

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Photo a day August - SOMEWHERE YOU SAT

I sat in lots of places today.

Here's the "official" photo.

SOMEWHERE YOU SAT
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I was travelling on the train to choir rehearsal this morning a noticed the sun streaming through like in that scene from "Raiders of the Lost Ark".  The train stopped at Collingwood station and I was able to capture this moment!

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Here's where I sat while I waited to catch the train.  The bags are mine and so is the shadow.

A sitting or a climbing place?
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This set of stairs is just outside the room where my choir rehearses.  The garden in which is sits is very appealing.  This morning it was bathed in sunshine.  I couldn't decide whether I should sit or stand.  Either would work.

IT'S MY BIRTHDAY & YOU GET THE GIFTS!
As I contemplate renewing my commitment to divacultura for another year, I feel excitement and affection.  Thank you for sharing some of your time with me. As a thank you gift - and so I can gain a better sense of who's out there - I'll be giving away a pair of my hand knitted socks to two very lucky readers, where ever you are in the world (ie two readers will receive a pair of socks each).  To be in the running, leave a comment on this post by Friday 17 August 2012, stating why you like reading divacultura. My favourite responses will receive the prize (my decision is final).  Why not take the opportunity to sign up and follow too! 

Photo a day August - COIN

I had just put a pile of coins in my very secure money tins.  Then I looked at today's theme and rolled my eyes.  (Yes, I've been reading the 50 Shades book.)

So here's my take on today's theme.

COIN
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Photo a day August - ONE

I took so many photos today while on my quest for ONE.  In the end I've settled on this pile of Granny Squares.  There are lots of squares, but there is ONE cheerful pile and the challenge is to make ONE a day.  I've been making more than that most days, but I'm okay with that.  I love the happy colours and am starting to think about what colour I should use to join them all together.  It might be too early to tell!

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Photo a day August - OUTSIDE

I'm MUCH more inspired by the August list for Fat Mum Slim's photo a day challenge than I was in July.  I think I might be a "month on, month off" kind of gal.

Today was such a gorgeous day - clear blue sky (apart from those big fluffy clouds over there), sunshine, but cold.  This is my favourite kind of winter's day.

I took lots of photos today.  Here's the one I love most to represent today's theme of "OUTSIDE".

"OUTSIDE" - Commercial Road, Prahran
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IT'S MY BIRTHDAY & YOU GET THE GIFTS!
As I contemplate renewing my commitment to divacultura for another year, I feel excitement and affection.  Thank you for sharing some of your time with me. As a thank you gift - and so I can gain a better sense of who's out there - I'll be giving away a pair of my hand knitted socks to two very lucky readers, where ever you are in the world (ie two readers will receive a pair of socks each).  To be in the running, leave a comment on this post by Friday 17 August 2012, stating why you like reading divacultura. My favourite responses will receive the prize (my decision is final).  Why not take the opportunity to sign up and follow too!

Collage for June photo a day

Photo a day July - SELF PORTRAIT

Great! On the sixth day of being homebound with the flu, a self portrait is hardly at the top of my list.  At least it inspired me to get dressed and put some earrings on!

SELF PORTRAIT
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Photo a day - June round up & July list

Photo a day June had some interesting themes.  For a variety of reasons, I didn't complete the full challenge, but am really pleased with some of the shots that I did take.

It seems that you liked them too.

FROM A LOW ANGLE  was the theme for 12 June and is now in the top 5 popular posts of all time on divacultura!  This shot is probably my favourite for the month.

MORNING, from 1 June was a good start to the month as I went on my way to the Emerging Writers' Festival Blogging Masterclass.

The other shot I really liked was from 17 June, with the theme IN YOUR BAG.  I had fun emptying my bag out to arrange the contents.  A lot of people told me that I am obviously a very organised person after they saw this photo.  That's not how the things are arranged when they're in the actual bag

The transience of chalk art on the footpath appealed to me as I caught a passer-by putting his stamp on it for ART on 13 June.

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Already it's 1 July and there's a new challenge.  I've decided to take it up again.  Fat Mum Slim has compiled another inspiring list.  Why not join in?  You can also find my photos on Instagram.

Photo a day June - Morning

Has it really been a few months since I accepted the challenge to participate in Fat Mum Slim's photo a day challenge?  It was MARCH.  Now it's JUNE.  Good grief!

I've decided to commit for June.

Today's word is MORNING.

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I took this on my way to the Wheeler Centre today with my iphone.  I've posted it to instagram, but I used no filter.  Sometimes, it's great just the way it is!

Here's the list.  Why not join in?

Photo of the day - FEET

Regular readers will know that I knit lots of socks - for myself and for other people.  (Have a look on the "What I've Made" page to see them.) So it was obvious that today's subject, "FEET", would have something to do with socks.  You can see that there's only a little way to go before I have finished this pair.

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I'm happy that it will soon be sock wearing season.