Photo Challenge by SYLVAIN LANDRY
A response to Sylvain’s challenge theme of Birthday
Photography /Poetry /Tale /Dialogue /Humour
Happy Birthday Nephew! for SL-Week 51
“Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday dear Jim
Happy birthday to you.”
The Cake
The aroma of the strawberry cake
We all knew, that was not a fake
It was all done for the sake
Of the birthday celebration on this date
Posted in WordPress Course: WP Writing: Intro to Poetry
Poetry /Photography
Poetry, Day Three: Friend
* Whether it’s about a time they saved your life or a moment when they disappointed you, write today’s poem about a friend: a person, an animal, or even a fictional character that’s close to your heart. You could also address a group of people, or an object that represents friendship for you.
* Looking to flex your poetic muscles today? Give acrostic a try: it’s a fun poetic form where the first letter of every verse combines to create a word or a message
“Ah, summer, what power you have to make us suffer and like it” Russell Baker
Awesome Friends (of Summer)
A house sits on the bare island
Waiting for its summer friends
Exited, exhilarated, hoping, that
Soon, they’ll be arriving, from the mainland
On the look out through the lens
Many a lonely days was spent
Eternal fire always burning
For the long awaited to be returning
Rejoicing of the pending arrival
Impatience its only ally
Evening turning to morning
Now, the friend are returning
Damned be all fear
Summer, is finally here
Posted in WordPress Course: Developing Your Eye II
Photography /Poetry /Humour /Dialogue
Day Three: “Scale” — Experiment with Size
* A bakery in New Orleans, Louisiana, serves its famous king cake with a little plastic baby hidden inside. Here is one such figurine, posing on an iron fence in the Garden District during Mardi Gra
* Today’s Tip: Don’t just point and shoot. Observe your scene before pressing the shutter and consider how all the elements in the frame interact with one another. Make an object appear larger through a ground-level POV. Place two things side by side in an unexpected way.
Scale
“I went into a clothing store, and the lady asked me what size I was. I said, ‘Actual’. I’m not to scale” Demetri Martin
Dudes
Dudes from the present
Dudes from the past
Many a time may have been spent
But they’ll always have a blast
Posted in WordPress Course: Developing Your Eye II
Photography /Poetry /Humour /Dialogue
Day Three: “Scale” — Experiment with Size
* A bakery in New Orleans, Louisiana, serves its famous king cake with a little plastic baby hidden inside. Here is one such figurine, posing on an iron fence in the Garden District during Mardi Gra
* Today’s Tip: Don’t just point and shoot. Observe your scene before pressing the shutter and consider how all the elements in the frame interact with one another. Make an object appear larger through a ground-level POV. Place two things side by side in an unexpected way.
Scale
“I went into a clothing store, and the lady asked me what size I was. I said, ‘Actual’. I’m not to scale” Demetri Martin
Straight Line
“Who stepped out of the line?”
“Not I, Sir,
Not I!”
Posted in WordPress Course: Developing Your Eye II
Photography /Poetry /Humour
Day Three: “Scale” — Experiment with Size
* A bakery in New Orleans, Louisiana, serves its famous king cake with a little plastic baby hidden inside. Here is one such figurine, posing on an iron fence in the Garden District during Mardi Gra
* Today’s Tip: Don’t just point and shoot. Observe your scene before pressing the shutter and consider how all the elements in the frame interact with one another. Make an object appear larger through a ground-level POV. Place two things side by side in an unexpected way.
Scale
“I went into a clothing store, and the lady asked me what size I was. I said, ‘Actual’. I’m not to scale” Demetri Martin
Bonded
Together we may be bound
But a more stronger
A bond cannot be found
Posted in WordPress Course: Developing Your Eye II
Photography /Poetry /Humour
Day Three: “Scale” — Experiment with Size
* A bakery in New Orleans, Louisiana, serves its famous king cake with a little plastic baby hidden inside. Here is one such figurine, posing on an iron fence in the Garden District during Mardi Gra
* Today’s Tip: Don’t just point and shoot. Observe your scene before pressing the shutter and consider how all the elements in the frame interact with one another. Make an object appear larger through a ground-level POV. Place two things side by side in an unexpected way.
Scale
“I went into a clothing store, and the lady asked me what size I was. I said, ‘Actual’. I’m not to scale” Demetri Martin
Left Standing
I am still standing
After all these years
The times have been demanding
Shed my share of tears
But growing stronger
The much longer
I here keep on standing
Posted in WordPress Course: Developing Your Eye I
Photography /Poetry /Humour
Day Three: “Water” — Image Orientation
* We all have stories about water: how it has saved or defeated us. How it reminds us of family vacations, outdoor adventures, or the hot summers of our childhood. How it symbolizes a place we’ve left behind, or one we dream of visiting.
Water
“I’m an instant star. Just add water and stir” David Bowie
Drip Drop
“Drip drop
Drip drop…”
“This will not stop,
Before my ears will pop!
Damned pretty rain drops!”
“Drip drop
Drip drop…”
Posted in WordPress Course: Developing Your Eye I
Photography /Poetry /Humour
Day Three: “Water” — Image Orientation
* We all have stories about water: how it has saved or defeated us. How it reminds us of family vacations, outdoor adventures, or the hot summers of our childhood. How it symbolizes a place we’ve left behind, or one we dream of visiting.
Water
“I’m an instant star. Just add water and stir” David Bowie
Sparkly
Sparkling tiny drops
Onto the leaf they popped
“Delivery here!
From the near by shop!
Your order as per requested,
Some freshly made rain drops”
Posted in WordPress Course: Developing Your Eye I
Photography /Poetry /Humour
Day Three: “Water” — Image Orientation
* We all have stories about water: how it has saved or defeated us. How it reminds us of family vacations, outdoor adventures, or the hot summers of our childhood. How it symbolizes a place we’ve left behind, or one we dream of visiting.
Water
“I’m an instant star. Just add water and stir” David Bowie
Sea Otter
“More water,
I need more water”
Said the sea otter
As he played with Flotter
Getting even more hotter
“Waiter,
Where is that damned water?
I made the order
At least ten minutes ago!”
Posted in Caturday
Photography /Poetry /Humour /Tales /Song /Dialogue
Caturday presents the honorary cat Mr Diesel and his adventures
“Dogs are like kids. Cats are like roommates.”
― Oliver Gaspirtz, A Treasury of Pet Humor
Mr Diesel’s Adventures for Caturday
I’m outta here!
“I am ready and packed
The others just slacked
Almost made me snap
Now we are back on the track
And I,
Am outta here!”
Rantings Of A Third Kind 