Mi Vida Ocupada

Details posted today about Sweetsauer Photo Hunt #1.   The list of items can be found here.  Everyone is invited to participate!

If you're like me, you like to scout around for cool things to take pictures of.  I came across several ideas for taking pictures that could be used for a Photo Scavenger Hunt or for Daily Photos. 
Thought I would share! *Some ideas might be duplicates since I gathered lists from a few different places on Flickr.

* something silver
* something you want but can't have
* an old neon sign
* the inside of a diner
* twins
* a garden
* bare feet
* a marquee with the word "new" on it
* your favorite thing in your refrigerator
* something with strings
* a nice sunrise
* a chandelier
* a train
* something that fits in the palm of your hand
* a sidewalk tragedy
* a spine
* something that reminds you of a happy time
* something that you don't understand
* a kitten
* breakfast
a guilty pleasure
* something crystal
* a sign of spring
* something in your favorite color
* a grandfather clock
* a still frame from your favorite movie
* where you'd rather be
* someone doing a cartwheel
* a clavicle
* something that needs improvement
* an airplane in the air
* an interesting doorway
* a sign of emergency
* the cover of the first album you ever bought
* a cool lamp
* the life of the party
* something you should get rid of
* a nice place to sleep
* a pool table
* coffee
* something made of wrought iron
* a quiet moment
* something floating
* the contents of a desk drawer
* something stronger than it looks
* your favorite article of clothing
* a guilty pleasure
* a skyline
* something in decay
* a one of a kind
* a demolished building
* good use of color
* wrinkles
* a sign that contains a word to describe you
* what you see before you go to sleep
* something musical
* strangers hugging
* an afternoon delight
* something you want to get rid of
* jellybeans
something you take for granted
* an object you acquired in the past year
* strangers holding hands
* your reflection
* something sweet
* a mistake
* anything older than you
* the writing on the wall
* something you want but can't have
* flames
* the life of the party
* a quiet moment
* a candid moment amongst friends
* passengers in an elevator
* night lights
* ice skaters
* the view from a tall building
* a kiss
* someone in the holiday spirit
* the sky on the first day of spring, summer, fall, winter
* something bubbley
* a moment of excitement
* dancing shoes
* something that leaves you in awe
* breakfast
something that helps you start your day
* a bad habit
* a mobile object
* an illegal act
* something metallic
* a sign of aging
* a moment of excitement
* colorful wardrobe
* someone playing a string instrument
* chaos
* a cautionary sign
* the local laundromat
* a blast from the past
* stars
* something you never want to part with
* an airplane
* a rough surface
* a place you go to have fun
* something that belongs to your neighbor
* a good sandwich
* something green
* what keeps you warm
* a sign of love
* someone you look up to
* an object you always have with you
* wishful thinking
* something that separates
* an old bicycle
* a late night obsession
* something spicy
* a family heirloom
* a still frame from your current favorite movie
* a work-out
* something perfect
* what you want to be when you grow up
* the contents of a mini-bar
* something sexy
* what your mom gave you
* a sign of jealousy
* chocolate truffles
something rubber
* a swirl
* a good place to hide
* what you want to be when you grow up
* a distraction
* your favorite aisle in the grocery store
* a celebrity look-a-like
* something you don't understand
* something strong
* what makes you feel better
* your friend doing a headstand
* a childhood memory
* laughter
* something you see everyday
* the contents of your friend's pocket
* a vintage car
* a breathtaking view
* what you want to spend your tax return on
* your favorite part of your house/apartment
* dessert
a seedy situation
* how to keep cool
* something that tastes like summer
* surf or turf
* a simple pleasure
* shelf life
* a uniform
* your true colors
* what boys do
* what girls do
* an accident waiting to happen
* freedom
* the life of the party
* eye candy
* something bright
* a contradiction
* something breathtaking
* your best friend
* a new discovery
* what makes you laugh
something you want in the new year
* something that made you happy last year
* a sign of things to come
* fancy pants
* the view from the top floor
* something used
* a good thing to keep handy
* buttons
* laughter
* a still frame from a movie you love
* an oxymoron
* a good friend
* something you forgot about
* an old tree
* somewhere you go to relax
* bravery
* what happens at 5:00 (am or pm, you decide)
* a fashion statement
* something with your name on it
* a favorite food
* Something in decay
* Strangers holding hands
* The eyes of someone you love
* A store window that displays something you want
* A single flower
* An object that has every color of the rainbow
* The stump of a tree
* Something glass.
* Something with a crack in it.
* A water drop.
* Graffiti with more than one color in it.
* The tallest tree in your neighborhood.
* Something made by a child.
* The backseat of your neighbor’s car.
* A pin with something funny on it.
* A green bowling ball.
* The contents of your friend’s pocket (include that friend’s hand in the picture.)
* A bright color in a dull atmosphere.
* A decadent dessert in a fancy display.
* The view from a third story window.
* A still frame of a movie that makes you cry.
* A bird in a tree.
* Someone with a bright color dyed in their hair.
* Your reflection in someone’s sunglasses.
* Pizza.
a nice sunset
* a sign with your name on it
* something flying
* something colorful in the great outdoors
* your friend at work
* a still frame from a movie that makes you laugh
* anything older than you
* a wooden object
* someone performing music or dancing
* the cover of a book with the word "home" in the title
* something from under your bed
* a robot
* the view from a store window
* the machines at a construction site
* your favorite find at a thrift store or junk yard
* a neatly set table at a restaurant
* a spider
* something broken
* fun shoes
* chocolate croissant
* the inside of an abandoned building
* something that reminds you of your childhood
* the cover of an album with the word "blue" in its title.
* a sharp object
* something with rust on it
* a "vintage" car (any car made before 1970)
* a lock of curls
* something you made for someone
* the buttons of an elevator
* the sign of your favorite restaurant
* your friend posing like a mannequin of a store window (include mannequin in picture)
* a creature swimming
* the writing on the wall
* something that annoys you
* a great beard
* your favorite thing to buy at the grocery store
* something that represents where you live
* a funny magnet
* the time on your clock when you wake up on a Saturday

* sushi

1.A hole in the wall
2.A form of transportation
3.Your favorite place to be
4.A tree
5.A holiday
6.Precipitation
7.Someone having fun
8.Something that signifies your heritage
9.A movie ticket stub
10.A pair of shoes
11.A teddy bear
12.A person walking a dog
13.A pumpkin
14.A fair and/or carnival
15.A shell
16.A decoration
17.A four leaf clover
18.A pet
19.Something old
20.Something new
21.A vacation
22.A cemetery
23.Fall colors
24.A trail and/or a road
25.A fruit and/or vegetable
26.Something that makes you think of a song
27.A special date (a birthday, an anniversary, etc…)
28.Favorite hobby
29.One of your talents
30.Something spooky
31.Someone working
32.A ribbon
33.A bird
34.A bumper sticker
35.A view from above
36.Something in action (an action shot)
37.A book you are reading or have read
38.A view from a window
39.An interesting field
40.Something you’d find on a farm
41.Something that grows on a tree
42.A pair jeans
43.Something to do with writing (a writing utensil, a stamp, an envelope, etc…)
44.A get together and/or party
45.A colorful sky
46.A harvest
47.A set of stairs
48.A ruin
49.A place where you relax
50.A pair of socks
51.Something beautiful
52.A light source
53.A lake or ocean
54.A “time” machine
55.An animal
56.A fence
57.A macro shot
58.Something leather
59.A pair of sunglasses
60.Something you’d find in a kitchen
61.Morning
62.Something in black and white
63.A friend
64.An umbrella
65.Your favorite time of the day
66.Nature
67.A rope
68.A shot glass or mug
69.Your state quarter
70.A piggy bank
71.A menu
72.Inside a store
73.Your city hall
74.A mosaic
75.Something for sale
76.A person wearing sports paraphernalia
77.A season
78.A historical landmark
79.A feather
80.X marks the spot

1. Boat without a motor
2. Home of a non-human creature
3. A flag other than your native country's
4. Waterfall
5. Rain
6. Winter
7. A puddle
8. An abandoned building/ruin
9. A junk car
10. An extravagant food
11. A handmade for sale sign
12. A cliche
13. Someone wearing polka dots
14. A locally owned store (non-chain)
15. A toy
16. A cat
17. Fire
18. A child laughing
19. Inside a foreign food restaurant
20. A beach
21. A flying machine
22. Your bed
23. A flower
24. A map
25. An extravagant drink
26. A car with a flat tire
27. A live performance
28. An absurd predicament
29. A motorcycle
30. A person having a bad hair day
31. Sunset
32. Spring
33. A locally owned restaurant (non-chain)
34. A police car
35. Your Vacuum or Broom
36. Someone meditating or praying
37. A work of art
38. A national holiday celebration (a holiday that celebrates a nation, such as 4th of July or Canada Day)
39. Your favorite food
40. Fall/Autumn
41. Someone you love
42. A tattoo
43. A sporting event
44. A knick-knack / bric-a-brac
45. A fish
46. An ambulance
47. A place of worship
48. The tallest building in your town/village/city
49. Your favorite color
50. Somewhere you feel uncomfortable
51. A commercial truck
52. Graffiti
53. An insect or arachnid
54. A stamp
55. Someone with bare feet
56. A bookshelf
57. Something that represents your country or region
58. Money
59. A billboard/sign
60. A bridge
61. The utilization of an alternative energy source
62. A public display of affection
63. A kitchen appliance
64. A water source
65. A bicycle
66. A dog
67. Barbequed or grilled food
68. Something rusty
69. A beast of burden
70. Construction equipment
71. Summer
72. A fire engine
73. Sunrise
74. Food growing
75. Your most comfortable place to sit
76. Wind
77. Wrinkles
78. A musical instrument
79. An exotic animal (use your judgment)
80. Your favorite shade-tree
81. The place where you bathe
82. A statue
83. Your camera
84. The place where you eat most your meals
85. Your favorite pastime/hobby/interest
86. A shadow
87. An interesting sky
88. A license plate
89. A tool
90. A road sign
91. Something dirty (as in a "white horse fell in the mud" not sexual)
92. Something clean (as in "it got washed off again" not sexual)
93. A train
94. An interesting or unusual rock
95. A traffic signal/a traffic control device
96. An interesting view
97. A method of communication
98. Your favorite article of clothing
99. A child crying
100. A funny hat
101. A self portrait

These past few weeks at school I oversaw a charitable campaign called Pennies for Patients.  Kids brought in their spare change to raise money for kids sick with Leukemia & Lymphoma.  The students collected an astonishing $800.15.  I am so proud of their generosity!  Since I was the money collector, I thought it was prime opportunity to take my Local Currency photo for #1 on the Photo Scavenger Hunt.


 

This is the clock tower at a local restaurant, Bear Town Lounge.  This fulfills # 23 of the Photo Scavenger Hunt (although I can't decide which image I like best!)

Full view of the Restaurant

I am a big fan of Lisa's Chaos wildlife photography and today on her blog she linked to this blog who is hosting a Photography Scavenger Hunt.  I decided to go ahead and jump in for the heck of it, not for a prize but for the personal challenge.  I am realizing it is sometimes more difficult than I thought to take photos on a daily basis.  I am trying to challenge myself to a new level and as much as I love impromptu shots, it is kind of nice to have a list of ideas or a goal such as this list. 
1) local currency
2) local flag
3) local food
4) something rusty
5) local wildlife
6) local nature
7) local stamp
8) part of your neighborhood (it can be a very small part ;) )
9) traditional house
10) a local person
11) local weather
12) local transportation
13) traditional local clothing
14) night sky
15) sunrise
16) local product non food
17) something furry
18) something feathery
19) a sign of the season
20) a part of you
21) your main hobby
22) a local shop
23) a local restaurant
24) a street sign
25) a local mail box

Anyone else want to jump in and try this photo scavenger hunt challenge with me?? There will be participants from all over the world so we will probably see some cool stuff.

The contest runs through March 15, please leave Nicole a comment if you plan to participate, that way she can add your name to the participant list and include your photography in the polls when it comes time to vote :)