This week the weather had been typical for the first half of August, hot and miserable. Though the evening thunderstorms are not usually on the agenda, normally it's very dry this month. We've needed the rain, so things are much greener then usual for this time of year. Thankfully this week's photo challenge didn't require being out in the elements, but it felt like a scavenger hunt as I scoured the house for subject matter for this week's challenge photo.
I actually ventured into the attic (never wise on a August afternoon) and finally decided it would be much safer to just scour Grad Girl's room. I found several potential subjects, took lots of photos and decided this one was the best fit for the challenge.
Kate: Play with Physics? |
This pendulum set was on Grad Girl's desk. I'm not sure where we got this, but it very likely came from one of the museums in Houston where My Guy and Grad Girl hung out when I had to work weekends. They would make the rounds, the Children's Museum, The Health Museum and her ultimate favorite, the Houston Museum of Natural Science. All of those museums are great places to hang out on a rainy day.
My Guy also went on a scavenger hunt. He has a closet full of science toys he used for demonstrations (he was a mad scientist for a couple of years at the company Halloween party for the kids). But in the end he decided one of his musical toys was the better fit.
My Guy: CowCarina |
I wasn't sure Grad Girl would have a photo this week. She's preparing for her oral preliminary exam, so has been putting in a lot of hours in the lab and on the computer writing her proposal. But she did send me one at about 12:30 this morning.
Grad Girl: Reprieve from the PhD |
Gaming is one of her relax before bedtime activities. She didn't leave the lab yesterday until about 9 PM. It probably took her a while to wind down after what's been a week of very long days.
Last week's challenge was a specific thing. This week's challenge is another photography "technique".
So any subject, just demonstrate the Rule of Thirds. As My Guy said when I drew the card last night, we're going to have to think about this one.
8 comments:
I’m currently playing the same game as Grad Girl! And I know what an ocarina because of Zelda games 😂
Very fun and different interpretations. The unique musical cow has me totally intrigued. I'm learning something new. Next week's card looks difficult.
My dad had an ocarina, and could play it! The cow-carina is a hoot! Fun to see what you each dug up for a photo. "Toy" sounds simple, but can have lots of different interpretations!
I do believe all 3 of you hit the nail on the head!!! Especially since you don't have any small humans living in your home right now!!
Happy hunting for next weeks photos!
hugs, di
I first learned the Rule of Thirds from you ... though I don't remember much about it. So I look forward to seeing it demonstrated again.
So fun, and not one of them expected!
Great photos with such unique ideas! Ugh on the oral exam, I would run screaming. Looking forward to the rule of thirds and your takes on it.
How fun! Great photos, Kate. You all 3 did a great job! Hmmm I am interested to see what y'all come up this week. Hugs.
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