Photography

Popinjay–Curious

So now you know the rest of the story… But the one I really wanted to post (that breaks the pets/babies rule) 🙂 * * * Next week’s prompt is: EXTRAVAGANT

Popinjay–Silent

When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs. When images become inadequate, I shall be content with silence. –Ansel Adams Create, artist, do not talk. –Johann Wolfgang von Goethe * * * Next week’s prompt is: CURIOUS

Popinjay–Organized

And how ironic. Popinjay is late this week. Showing you just how organized I am (not!) right now. Lemme just tell you how glad that the God that painted this has got my back. And if I’m not organized for a season, He still knows (and guides.) * * * Next week’s prompt is: SILENT

Popinjay–Grief

When I started Popinjay, I had no clue I’d lose my mom.  She wanted to be cremated, so there is no grave to visit and that’s kinda weird.  My brother, sister, and I buried her ashes in the places she wanted them. I also have some in my closet to mix with paint so I can create… Beauty from ashes. … Read More

Out of the Box Week 2–Flare it Up

Love this challenge!  I was tossed up. I have a new flare photo that I’d love to use for this challenge, but I think I’m going to use an older one.  Mostly because I remember how excited I was that a caught an honest to God, real flare, without trying. We also do a photo challenge here called Popinjay. This … Read More

Popinjay–Eclectic

Setting sun. Art Galleries. Best of Friends. Talking. Laughing. Being silly. Mimes on the street. Wine in the galleries. Veggie trays and cheese in the galleries. Choking on a carrot chunk. Bagpipe players in the bar. Taking photos. Lots and lots and lots of photos And the one photo I adore above all from that night is the backlit door. … Read More

Popinjay–Smooth

Well…it looks smooth to me. * * * Next week’s prompt is: ECLECTIC

Out of the Box Week 1

There’s a new photo challenge. Because I need more photo challenges in my life. 🙂 This week’s challenge is “Aiming Low” and since I took one I really, really like just this morning, I’m playing along. And if you need more photo challenges in your life please play along with us here at MichellePendergrass.com. Popinjay is in its first year … Read More

Popinjay–Dangerous

The depression that I know is coming is definitely dangerous.  I have to spread mom’s ashes and try to celebrate (ha.) the holidays. I’m not looking forward to the rest of this year. * * * Next week’s prompt is: SMOOTH

Popinjay–Caged

Caged. Pent up. Confined. kept in as if in a cage… And sometimes it escapes