July 22, 2012

Scavenger Hunt Sunday (July 22, 2012)...


Welcome to the "Mile High City" edition of Scavenger Hunt Sunday.  In preparation for my big adventure to Europe next week, I made James Dean get spiffied up a bit and sent him off to the camera spa this week. Yeah, the guy is a bit high maintenance.  But then again...I MIGHT be accused of the same thing on occasion.  Regardless, James was unavailable to report for duties the past few days, which means...my Scavenger Hunt all took place pre-James Dean R&R while we were in Denver last weekend.

This week's prompts are:  Time Together, Tell Me a Story, Love or Couple, Duplicated and Wrapped.


1.  Time Together


"Brother and Sister"

What a perfect prompt for me this week.  My sister and I took the Madre' to Denver so she could see her big brother and spend some much overdue time together.  Gosh, I think we figured out it had been about 7 years since they saw each other.  I can't imagine not seeing my sisters for that long, but life has a tendency to get in the way sometimes.  As I pulled up to his house we could see my Uncle standing on the street looking for our car.  He immediately grabbed my mom's hand as she got out of the car.  This is the two of them walking down the sidewalk upon first seeing each other en route to spending some time together.


2.  Tell Me A Story


"Chasing Chase"

Not even gonna pretend this is technically anything but a lousy photo (iphone on the fly).  But it perfectly tells the story of our weekend in Denver.  Laughs, lots of laughs.  What are the chances that we fly from Philly to Denver and just so happen to find out we are staying in the SAME hotel as the Philadelphia Phillies????  If you don't know the Phillies, then I guess I should tell you I'm a bit obsessed  of a fan of Chase Utley's.  I WOULD have told him that I named my dog after him when we had breakfast together (and by together, I mean in the same restaurant...yes we were THAT close).  But  I didn't want him to think I was a weird stalker chick.  Actually, I'm pretty sure he was staying in the room directly across from ours (don't ask me how I know that, but I kinda do).  AND, I'm pretty sure after seeing this sign the Madre' and Sis won't be travelling anytime soon with me again. AND, Chase knows he's being chased.  Might as well have told him about my dog.


3.  Love or Couple



I'd LOVE to have a horse.  Actually, I'd love to have a COUPLE of horses.   This is my cousin's.  She has a few.  I think she could spare one.  It's just figuring out how to get him here from Denver.  And if he would be happy living in my garage.


4.  Duplicated



So do you think things reflect more brilliantly when they are a mile high above sea level?  Not sure that is a scientific fact...but it sure seemed to be the truth.  Caught this hanging plant duplicated by it's reflection in a cute little secluded courtyard near Larimer Square in Denver.


5.  Wrapped


"Wrapped in Beauty"

This is the view out the front of my cousin's home in Castle Rock, Colorado.  Despite it's beauty, I'm not sure I could live here.  I'm an East Coast gal, I like being surrounded by trees, and buildings, and people, and a certain level of noise.  The openness is breathtaking.  But I feel so exposed and vulnerable here.  Yet the Colorado sky is a piece of artwork unto itself.  The endless, unbroken sky literally reaches down and wraps you in an embrace.  God's hands are here.

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And there ya have it.  The "Mile High City" edition of Scavenger Hunt Sunday.  This afternoon I pick up James Dean from his little vacay and preparations begin for our next journey...Europe.  I've never been to Europe with a "big girl" camera before.  So many questions.  How many  memory cards should I need?  What lenses will I pack?  Will I develop grotesquely huge arm muscles carrying all this stuff around Europe?  Will I get left in the dust taking photos as my friends and family move on without me? Will they even notice?  Will they leave me taxi fare to at least get back to the hotel?  How do I say "Could you please get out of my picture" in Spanish, Italian and French?  I know, I'll just ask Rick Steeves...he knows EVERYTHING.

Happy Sunday...

--Kathy


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31 comments:

  1. I hope you got James Dean a passport! Funny how I didn't think my photos fit the prompts, but yours do. Must be that unique view of the world you have...just like your unique sense of who might have been in the room across from us :) You know my favorite pic is the first one! Happy travels!

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  2. I so love your picture of your mom and her brother, melts my heart. And of course your door hanger, cracks me up. Memory cards, gosh I can sure fill one fast, and it was a good thing I could down load some to my hubby's computer when we were gone (and backed them on CD) and I wasn't even in Europe. I can't imagine what you will capture with Mr. Dean, I've seen the ones you got with the point and shoot.....I'll be sure to pick up a couple of drool bibs while you're gone! LOL

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  3. Oh I see you, in the horse's eye.

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  4. Love all of your photos! Especially the horse shot and what you did for Duplicated!

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  5. Your wrapped shot is just stunning.

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  6. I love the duplicate shot...wonderful collection.

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  7. Beautiful photos, Kathy. I always fall in love with the horses in people's photos and want to bring them home with me.

    Thank you for sharing at YSB this week and enjoy your trip.

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  8. Beautiful pictures! Have a great trip!

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  9. Your tell me a story is hilarious!! These are great, and Europe - hello Ms Lucky!

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  10. lol, your photos are awesome and your words make me laugh out loud. Your "Tell Me A Story" is hilarious...! :D

    I cannot WAIT to see your photos from Europe - if we don't "see" you before you leave, have a fantastic trip!!

    P.S. That photo of your Mom and her brother is so touching...what a wonderful capture.

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  11. ahh, just great interpretations, love them all. Europe? you lucky girl, imagine the photo ops there!! Glad you had a good trip!

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  12. as always, a most enjoyable visit with your scavenger hunt submissions. Perfect each one - the stories especially. Love love love the Privacy sign. Have a wonderful trip to Europe.

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  13. Mornin' Kathy, sounds like a good time was had by all (maybe even Chase Utley)....:)

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  14. Lovely shots Kathy, and will be looking forward to all of those amazing shots you will be taking with James Dean in Europe. Have a wonderful trip.

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  15. Oh have fun in Europe! I got so tired carrying it all, changing lens' so I went with my "do it all" (not really but close enough) lens the 18-200mm wide enough to grab those cool alley shots, zoom enough to get details up high. Only thing you should need in your purse is the 50mm for low light inside of cathedrals, etc. Nice set this week!

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  16. Oh Kathy!!! I'm so excited for u!! Great pics this week. That's always my biggest problem traveling....who wants to hang out with someone with a camera taking pics of everything and at every angle! U get one shot (no pun intended). U WILL tuck us in your pocket....right??!!

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  17. Gorgeous shots and I got a real chuckle out of your comment about wondering if a horse would like hanging in our garage. Lol. Can you imagine walking down the street and seeing a horse in someone's garage? That would be funny. Glad you explained the baseball reference because I had no clue. Enjoyable post!

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  18. I am so jealous. I would LOVE to go to Europe. I can not wait to see your photos. I love what you found on your hunt this week and of course you had me laughing all through the post.

    Hugs~

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  19. Loved your set this week. Such a tender shot of your mom and uncle. Loved the beautiful sky shot too. You really have a way of capturing your surroundings. On that note.... you should bring LOTS and LOTS of memory cards. I can NOT wait to see what you find in your travels ;D Have fun!!!!

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  20. As always - thanks for the giggles.
    Your photos are FAB too!
    Enjoy your "European Vacation"!

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  21. That first photo was so sweet. I haven't seen my brother in a year. :-( I'm east coast and he and his wife are on the west coast - so it hard. Last year when I was there, they got their first horse. Now they have two horses and two dogs and haven't spent a night away from home. That's some expensive babysitting. So all of these were done with your iPhone?

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  22. I really enjoyed your Mile high edition. The story of the brother and sis is so sweet, as is the image. Love your take on love/couple-great shot, great interpretation. And that door privacy thing-too funny. Have a great trip to Europe (if I don't catch you before that).

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  23. ~~~Lovely.
    The horse is abundantly Magical. <3

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  24. Great set. Absolutely loved your Wrapped - What a gorgeous scenic view.
    Duplicated is so pretty.
    Beautiful horse.
    Tell Me a Story - Funny

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  25. Oh, I ♥the horse shot! Why...because next to a dog that is the most beautiful animal on earth. At least to me anyway. I would really love to own an all black horse. I would name him Ebony. All of the pics are gorgeous, but that one is my fav. Have a safe trip, and a safe return. Most of all have loads of fun!

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  26. I am LMAO about Chase Utley - and the sign on the hotel door. Classic. I think I would self destruct if I stayed in the same hotel as the yankees. I would be arrested for scaling the hotel balconies to get a glimpse of one of them in their room! Can you say stalker?!?! I feel the same way about Arod LOL. Afterall, I am very certain every time he hits a homerun, I see him mouth my name.... or looks right at me when I am at the game. He is just playing hard to get. He knows I have a husband (whom I love very much but hey one can still dream about Alex Rodriguez right?!?!)...
    Love the horsey picture! MY daughter loves horses... and would love that shot! :)

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  27. The only thing I can say about your last photo is that it's a piece of literature and artwork rolled into one.

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