Monthly Archives: December 2014

My First Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Helen C

First, I want to say “Happy Holidays!” to all of you! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas, New Year and a great 2015! Now, I would like to tell you the story of my first Christmas. When I was preparing … Continue reading →

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Cee’s Black & White Challenge: Fences

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Helen C

Cee’s Black & White Challenge: Fences I took this picture when we visited Paris early this year. I thought those bikes were quite inviting. 😉

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Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Landscapes or Seascapes

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Helen C

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Landscapes or Seascapes Time to introduce the beauty of the Midwest…

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Trees

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Helen C

I love trees. Each one has its own characteristic and I adore all of them. The first three photos were taken at University of California at Berkeley and the last one was at Somerby Golf club at Byron, Minnesota.

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One Building at Taipei, Taiwan

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Helen C

This is a new building for a big chain bookstore in Taipei. I just can’t get enough pictures of it. I love all the patterns it presents.

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Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge: Week 40

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Helen C

Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge: Week 40 Have you seen any seed this blue? There are blue seeds in there, trust me. 😉 I have no clue what plant this is.

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Cee’s Black & White Challenge: Lights

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Helen C

Cee’s Black & White Challenge: Lights Every winter, Somerby Golf Club would lit up this tree. Every time I was there, I just kept looking at it… Have you seen a LED kite? First time I saw it, I was … Continue reading →

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Photographing — I got it now

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Helen C

This is not me, but I am smiling and happy just like her… I want to thank all of you for your encouragement and support. Life would be quite struggling without awesome people like you! Tree said, “Although I too … Continue reading →

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