Weekend Comics: What The Duck

"What the Duck" is an online comic strip by Aaron Johnson. Viewers are welcome to link, post, copy/paste, or save the strips to their own sites, blogs, forums, newsletters, etc.

Here is one I like from the past week and a bit:



Don't forget to vote on the poll this week! :)

-- Lisa P.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Week 2 - A Boy & Cat Reunited

The photo for this week was picked by Ben. This was the week that Nisei came home after being gone for a week. I did write a couple of blog posts about the ordeal:

For My Son and My Cat

A boy and his cat reunited

What a week that was. This photo was included in the second blog post, but I think it deserves a spot in my Photo of the Week gallery. :)

One Happy Boy

Thanks for looking, and as always, comments welcome.

-- Lisa P.

WEEKLY POLL #10: Colour or Black & White??

Thanks everyone who voted on last week's poll. :) Looks like our favourite thing(s) to photograph is nature.

This week, my question for you is what do you prefer? Colour photos or Black & White? I know some people don't care for B&W at all.

Black & White?

Colour?

Black & White?

For me, it's tough to pick. Sometimes I really prefer colour, especially in nature and wildlife shots. And when people are wearing nice brilliant colours, I like that too. But sometimes I'll prefer a nice crisp B&W.

OK, OK.....if I HAVE to pick between one or the other, I think I'll have to say I prefer colour. :)

This wouldn't be the same in B&W

Don't forget to vote on the poll at the right!! :)

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POLL RESULTS:

I prefer colour photographs 4 (66%)
I prefer Black & White photographs 2 (33%)

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-- Lisa P.

WEEKEND COMICS: What The Duck

"What the Duck" is an online comic strip by Aaron Johnson. Viewers are welcome to link, post, copy/paste, or save the strips to their own sites, blogs, forums, newsletters, etc.


Here is one I like from this past week:

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to vote on the fun poll at the right. :)

-- Lisa P.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Week 1 - Family

I know a lot of people do Photo of the Day projects. Right now, since I'm only able to work on my photography part time, I think a daily photo is too ambitious for me. But I really do like the idea. So I'm going to try and do a Photo of the Week project for the next year.

My goal at the end is to have a book of 52 photos that will reflect what was going on in my life during that time.

I'll always be posting a photo from the previous week.

Week 1 included Canada Day for us mid-week as well as Independence Day for my American relatives. We went for the weekend down to the U.S. for a family get together. It was a fun time and it was difficult to pick just one photo. The reason I chose this group shot is because the weekend was about getting together with family. :)

A Small Portion of the Tanaka Family

PERSONAL: A boy and his cat....Reunited :)

Last night was the toughest night for little Ben. He was worrying about Nisei not having any food and being lost and scared. I told him it was alright to cry if he wanted to and he cried little tears for about 15 minutes and then he fell asleep.

This morning, Paul was out getting the garbage organized for garbage day and noticed that the food we left out on the back deck had been eaten. When he was at the side of the house by the shed he saw a black cat go running by. "Nisei" he called. And finally Nisei came over.

He brought the cat into the house and we woke Ben up. Ben's not a morning person but he jumped up and started petting Nisei. Then he ran to take his pull up off and he went into the shower with no complaints. NO COMPLAINTS! He HATES having to get clean.

Then, after he was dressed, he wanted Mommy to take some pictures of him and Nisei so he could take them to Rocking Horse.

And so....here they are:

LOOK! Nisei's Home :)

Smiles

More Smiles :)

A little to much cuddling for Nisei

-- Lisa P.

PS: Don't forget to vote on the new weekly poll. :)

WEEKLY POLL #9: What is your favourite photo subject?

This poll topic was suggested by one of my followers, Al. Thanks Al! :)

I think we all have our favourite things that we like to take photos of, whether it be people, animals, landscapes, fruit, cars, etc. etc.

I mostly enjoy photographing people, pets, nature and wildlife. I guess I'm not so much interested in the inanimate objects.

So what about you? What do you like to photograph the most?? You can choose more than one item on the list. If you choose 'other', let us know what by commenting on this post.

Vote on the new poll at the right. :)

-- Lisa P.

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POLL RESULTS:

People 4 (57%)
Nature (i.e.: landscape, flowers, waterscape, etc) 6 (85%)
Wildlife (animals, reptiles, bugs, etc.) 4 (57%)
Pets 3 (42%)
Inanimate Objects (i.e.: cars, furniture, shoes, etc.) 1 (14%)
Fruits & Veggies 0 (0%)
Other (specify what in a comment below the post about this poll) 1 (14%)

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PERSONAL: For my son and my cat

I was going to start something new this week (new for me, but not a new idea by any means), however because our cat is still missing and my little guy has been walking the neighbourhood handing out flyers and posting a few in town, I'm going to dedicate this post to him and our cat Nisei, who may or may not find his way home.

Nisei has been missing since Canada Day when he was scared off by lawn tractor and other noises. He's mainly an indoor cat and isn't very 'street smart', plus our back yard area and behind are mainly woods and tall grass/weeds.

Here are a few photos from over the years.

Who are you??

Who let him into MY backyard??

Lounging Around

Can I maybe get a little privacy please?

You again??

Finally....Good Buddies :)

Thanks for looking.

-- Lisa P

WEEKEND COMICS: What The Duck

Here's a What The Duck comic for you :)

"What the Duck" is an online comic strip by Aaron Johnson. Viewers are welcome to link, post, copy/paste, or save the strips to their own sites, blogs, forums, newsletters, etc.

WEEKLY POLL #8: Do you take pictures at your local celebrations?

We're celebrating Canada Day today.

"Check Out My Canada Day Tattoo"

(Canada Day 5 Yrs Ago)

I'm sure where you live, there are many celebrations going on throughout the year, especially during summer months. In my local community, there seems to be at least one or two each month! There is always something going on.

My question to you this week is when you go out to these celebrations and festivals, do you go to simply enjoy the day with your friends and family and leave your camera behind, or do you take your camera in order to capture the fun of the day?

I'm interested in knowing what your favourite local celebration/festival event is in your area. Leave a comment and even a web link so I can check it out! :))

And don't forget to vote on the poll!! ;)

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RESULTS OF WEEKLY POLL #8:

Yes! I'm snapping the whole day! 4 (66%)
No, I leave the camera at home! 2 (33%)
I don't attend local celebrations 0 (0%)

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-- Lisa P.