Happy Monday!
I just realized I hadn’t posted since January 9th! What a busy month! But I thought I’d at least post some miscellany:
First of all, here’s my entry for the Lens-Artist Photo Challenge #285: Warm Colors. We were so busy in January because we traveled twice to California to help with the funeral preparation/clean up of a family member one weekend, and then for the actual funeral the next weekend. The first weekend we drove, but the second weekend we flew, because that’s a long drive! While there, we just had to visit the beach! We timed it perfectly to see the sunset.
Secondly, I’m happy to report that I’ve kept my resolution to take a photo every day of January. I hope to continue because it will become a visual diary of my year. I will be able to remember where I was and what I was doing every single day!
I recently posted that I wanted to visit 100 different botanical gardens or arboretums. I decided I’d just start fresh and not try to count the gardens I’ve already visited. So, the first NEW garden I visited was Alta Vista Botanical Gardens in Vista, California. Here are some pics:
I took lots more photos, but let’s save some for another day, shall we?!? :o)
Have a great day! I hope you do or learn something NEW!
Explore Newness 
I like how you made a visual calendar—great idea! 🙂
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Oh I love your visual diary and especially posted in a calendar format. That really gives you a sense of your days! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Congrats on keeping up with your 365!! Beautiful photos
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Thanks Nora. As you know, you were my inspiration, so thank YOU!
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What a great idea/ initiative to take a photo a day as a diary! .. Excellent photos.
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Thanks Suzette. I hope I can keep it up the entire year. Best wishes for an excellent day today!
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Thank you!
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I’m so sorry for the loss of a beloved family member. My condolences to you and yours.
I love all the pictures. The sunset on the beach is gorgeous.
How fun for you to take a picture every day. Awesome endeavor!
Happy New Week to you.
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Thank you Nancy and happy new week to you too! :o)
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It’s great to see you back posting. Your January images are stunning, as are your ones of the arboretum, Lenore. Are you shooting with your phone or a big camera?
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Thanks Terry. These were all taken with my NEW-ish iPhone 15. I wanted to upgrade simple for the camera, haha. I hope you have a great day!
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I’ve been seeing some great things about the 15. I’m still shooting with the 12 pro and am very happy with it, but may do an upgrade just for the camera.
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