Day 30: Me, Then

Me last month in a lovely place in Abruzzo.

This will be the final image of the September Photo a Day Challenge, and also the last post on this blog.
I have enjoyed posting up an image a day according to a given topic suggested by Chantelle of Fat Mum Slim blog..

Day 29: An Errand

Going to the local supermarket to get some things for my mother, I got distracted and couldn't resiost buying some mince pies. 

Yes, I know it's still only September and mince pies are for Christmas, but they looked too good to leave on the shelf!! 

That's my excuse anyway.

Day 28: A Good Thing

My presentation is ready to roll!  This is a very good thing!

Day 27: Love & Hate

Created with Muzy Brushes App.  As you can see, I am no Picasso when it comes to drawing!!!

Day 26: Something New

A new notebook in the shape of a lovely flower!

Day 25: Frame

Day 24: Three Things

A classic set consisting of a teacup, saucer and tea plate.

Day 23: Before Bedtime.....

.......I always take off whatever earrings I am wearing and put them away.

Day 22: Look Up......

.......is what I did today on a walk in the local area.  The sky was blue, and I liked the hanging flower basket!

Day 21: Sometimes.....

...... I wear these earrings.

Day 20: Man-Made

Day 19: Underneath

Underneath the garden table today, grass, kittens and a chicken!

Day 19: Price

You can see the price of this book called Garbo, A Portrait by Alexander Walker, in the bottom right and corner.
This is a photo I have just taken of the back page cover.  It is a fantastic book, full of beautiful black and white images of one of  my all-time favourite actresses, Greta Garbo.

Day 17: In My Fridge

A lot of fruit and vegetables from the garden, including grapes, melon, peppers, courgettes and peaches in the lower cabinets.  The lemons are shop-bought.  Sadly my 3 lemon trees got badly affected by the snow earlier this year.  They are recovering, however, so hopefully we'll have our own fresh lemons again next spring.. A tin of cat food can also be seen!

Day 16: Unusual

This memorial plaque is situated right outside a school in a local village here in Abruzzo.

The sign states that the memorial is to those who have died for their country whilst doing their civic duty.

Day 15: First Thing I see Downstairs

..waiting for their brekkers!

Day 14: Favourite...

....view of one of the almond trees, photo taken this evening.

 

Day 13:On The Table

From grapes picked from the vine today ........

......to fresh grape juice.

Day 12: Together

Viewing life together in the same direction...

Day 11: Black + White

One of our kittens with no name, who is looking for a new home....

He is so adorable, I am sure someone in Abruzzo will fall in love with him?

This black and white picture was taken this morning using my hubby's camera, a Nikon D200.  It is a far more powerful camera than my little Finepix AV, which doesn't have black & white photo feature.

Day 10: My Hero

I have just taken a screenshot of one of my favourite photos of My Hero.  He is notoriously difficult to take a photo of and is camera shy in fact.

Why is he My Hero?  Well, life has never been dull or quiet since I met him in 1989.  He is very clever and makes me laugh. He has many talents and skills, including being a top motorbike instructor. The most important thing of all is that he is my loyal companion and best friend.

This year we celebrated our 20th Anniversary by going on a special motorbike trip in Abruzzo.

Day 9: Something I Do Most Weekends

I usually try to think of posts to write for my main blog.

I also check on the Clustrs Map every Sunday.

I'm thrilled I've had nearly 50,000 visitors since I began Janet's Abruzzo Edublog in 2009.

Day 8: At Night

Just taken this shot at night, right outside the kitchen door.  Time: 9.15pm.

Day 7: Natural

Victoria looking outside and Sam looking inside. They don't actually like each other at all.  

In the distance you can make out the natural scenery that surrounds them.

Day 6: Every Day

I drink tea every day - usually 3- 4 cups a day.  This is one of my favourite mugs.

Day 5: Bright

This tea-light holder shines brightly on the mantelpiece.

Day 4: In My Postbox

We don't usually get much post, so I'm always pleased when I hear the postman's van pulling up.  

Today I received a postcard from my friend Daphne, sent from her holiday in France.

I love receiving postcards from around the world!  I still appreciate good, old-fashioned snailmail...

Day 3: Far Away

This photo is of a card sent to me by my mum, who is far away in England. The words inside the card written by her are very thoughtful and I can't wait to see her again soon...

Day 2: Father

A recent photo of my father.  I owe a lot to him.  He helped shape me as a person, and I value and cherish everything he has taught me about life and values. He is a wonderful father.

Above you can see a portrait of my dad as a young man, detail taken from an original painting. This is a photo of part of the painting.

Day One: Self Portrait

I have just taken a photo of myself right now, just before midnight.  I have used my trusted camera, a Fujifilm Finepix 14 megapixels.

Introduction to a September Photo a Day Project

 

I have been inspired to do a special photography project just for September.  I came across a fabulous blog called FatMumSlim and it outlines daily prompts for a September Photo a Day challenge.  

I thought it might be fun to do this just for one month, (in addition to my Project 366 blog) and see if I can follow the prompts for September...

The Twitter hashtag is #FMSphotoaday