Week 37 - Daily Picture Themes (2023)

September 11th to September 17th

I participate in a daily photo challenge on the social media site Spoutible. Every day there is a different picture theme announced on Daily Picture Theme on Spoutible. I choose one of my own photos which most closely aligns with the theme. It can be challenging. I post the results daily on my Improves with Age substack newsletter.

Monday - #model

I spent some time in Hong Kong during my Navy Service in 1970. I noticed a fashion shoot taking place on the streets and clicked this photo. The model was brave to take off her shoes. The back alleys were a bit grimy.

https://flic.kr/p/2im6ttW Hong Kong 1970

Model Train

I had American Flyer model trains. They were 3/16" 'S' scale in size, smaller than the more popular Lionel sets. I had a circular track mounted on a piece of plywood and every year I'd asked for a new car or motorized gizmo to go with it. The transformer was useful, I used it to detonate cherry bombs underwater in the back yard, an impressive sight.

https://flic.kr/p/2p28iSz Feb 23, 2013https://flic.kr/p/e56mvp Feb 23, 2013

Tuesday - #prickly

I have a columnar cactus which is a night bloomer. This year (2023) it produced two blossoms which looked like ti needed a hug. Since I've been stabbed many times by it, including one bout that gave me cellulitis, I declined the offer.

https://flic.kr/p/2p2snFP Night-blooming cereus - Sep 9, 2023

Wednesday - #metal

In 2017 I attended an iron melt at Andres Institute of Art in Brookline, NH where participants created molds for molten iron squares. Interesting project and just the photo for a #metal theme.

https://flic.kr/p/2gmXNUi Andres Institute of Art - Oct 21, 2017

Thursday - #hanging

I've always had a swing available when I was a kid. My dad would attach to a high branch so the arc would swing far over the ground. You could briefly fly if you jumped off which I did. I did the same for my kids although this particular rope swung over rock wall. Thankfully none of them suffered traumatic brain injury.

https://flic.kr/p/2in33DD Hanging Around - circa 1980s

Friday - #path

This photo came from the analog archives and I don't remember the date or the location. I'd guess it was in the 1970s when I was stationed in California. Looks like nice place for a walk.

https://flic.kr/p/2okCN22 Mystery Path

Saturday - #insect

I always look forward to seeing the The hummingbird hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum) flying around the garden. Interesting insect.

https://flic.kr/p/2jvAjF4 Aug 10, 2020

Sunday - #stripes

At one time all of us have worn striped shirts. This photo of my son also features striped gloves.

https://flic.kr/p/2in8XLR

Of course the obvious choice for stripes would be photo of the stars and stripes.

https://flic.kr/p/2cMY5rT Falmouth, MA  - Aug 10, 2008

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