It’s time to bid adieu to Project Blue. Stop by Anna’s Place to see all the entries.
Some really great photography out there.
One of the best moments from one of my favorite films ‘Steel Magnolias’ is when Olympia Dukakis tells a bedazzled and bejeweled Darryl Hannah that “the only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize”.
My animals have accessories.
One of Siren’s favorites is his official George W. Bush catnip filled pal. I use the term pal loosely.
The back view is Siren’s. It’s worn and its stuffing is coming out. It has seen some rough times. The reason I call it an accessory rather than a toy is because Siren will walk around carrying it in his mouth. If only it were that easy to keep tabs on the real one!
Siren will also drop his ‘W’ then jump on it as though shocked that it’s there. He sits on it until he can get his back paws around it and then flips over and pummels that sucker. He’s such a good boy!!
The front view is Mia’s. It’s a lot younger than Siren’s so it looks better but it’ll probably always look good. I fear that Mia might be a Bush Republican! She looks at it confused then licks it once or twice and pushes it into a corner. She doesn’t want to play with it and she doesn’t want to hurt it – she just wants it to get the hell out of her way.
I think the photo is pretty clear but just in case:
Back View
Left hand – EZ Guide to Being President
Right hand – Super Hero Comics
Back pocket – English as a Second Language
On his back – If found return me to the White House
Front View
Lapel pocket – Bad Guy Cards
Left wrist – Time to Cut Taxes watch
His red cowboy boots have giant Ws on them.
Take a look at the great stuff at Fat Cat Inc. – I got these at a local store but you can order them and lots more from the site.
My niece graduated from college last month. I was just going through the photos and these two struck me as something to share for project blue.
I like all the hustle and bustle going on in the first shot. It was a couple of hours before the ceremony and family, friends, and graduates were all milling around - taking photos and looking for classmates and trying to cut the line for water.
I especially like the young man to the right, with his shorts and flip-flops under the gown. And the red-haired man leaning over - he was calling to a young child to come be in a photo. The little girl (out of camera range) was telling everyone she wanted to graduate too - her Mom said she would - in about 18 years - and the girl said "No! - that's too long! Today!"
The second photo was taken at the start of the ceremony, just as the graduates took their seats. I love the rows and rows of blue caps. Each one a person having one of the biggest days of their life - and each one of them connected to each other and to those in the audience.
I find it so bitter-sweet. Bitter because they deserve better than the state of the world today. Yet sweet - and hopeful - as each one of them is so young, so strong, so full of promise.
Make sure to stop by Anna’s Place and see more Project Blue.
I had a really early conference call that lasted way too long cause corporate types love to hear themselves talk so I'm going to share another older photo for today's blue.I can't remember what this ride is called but it basically takes you up in the sky, you hover, drop slow, back up, hover, drop faster. It was really popular! There was always a line.It was also located in a shaded area near the beer so parents loved it. Give the kids a roll of tickets, grab a beer and sit under the tree. The kids would go on a dozen times before they asked for anything.My favorite part of the photo is the feet. The blue of the sky is too light to me and the underside of the ride is too dark. But I love the feet.Go on over to Anna’s place to see more Project Blue.
I missed Take One of Anna's latest photo/color project but I made it for Take Two. During Project Green I got so confused I never knew what Take was coming or going but this time I'm going to try to be consistent and sequential - take that math! I took this at a small local street fair. Guess what!? It's the Scooter Ride! Yes! Yes! It Is!Personally I thought it was the bumper cars but ...If you don't visit ANNA you should. Even when between projects her place is a treat for the eyes. During one of her projects it is an absolute feast of talented photographers.
