Day 211

Today's post is brought to you by the word "Sparkle".

I really loved this word even though it was a challenge. I'm light on sparkly stuff at the best of times but especially at the moment given my suitcase dwelling scenario. However, the word a day is supposed to be a challenge. Long story short, I found a potential subject whilst out walking but had to return later in the evening. Sadly it proved a blind alley. I found some lights and took some unfocused, swirly shots of them but wasn't entirely satisfied. As I walked home, I walked past a vibrant chain-pub. The type that's heavy on the alcho-pops and light on decent beer. Not my usual watering-hole. However they were blasting exceptionally loud dance music out the door which made me wander in for a look-see and guess what I found?!

Come on ... what's more sparkly than a mirror-ball?

Day 210

Today's word is "cauldron".

I wanted to try and get some photos of the font in the church down the road from me but it was all locked up. As I walked back, I spotted this jutting out of the wall. Over it read the legend "Water for the Thirsty".

To be honest, I doubt it works anymore (I didn't fancy giving it a go) but it was still a receptacle for liquid - in this case rain. The cauldron has the power to hold life and protect it. As a cup it brings people together and binds them. So too does this water fountain. It holds water, without which, life wouldn't be able to exist.

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Day 209

Today's word was "ballet shoes". This is the best I could manage I'm afraid. I did try throwing them up in the air and all sorts of other things but nothing really worked so I had to stick with a straight photograph of the subject.

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Day 208

This week Mummy G and I are supplying each other with a word a day.

Today she gave me "noise". What else makes a variety of noises?

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Day 207

I'm after a bit of help.

This is not the picture I planned on posting today, but whilst working on some stuff, inspiration struck and I had to create this. I can't really say "drew" as I only scribbled a bit of black oil pastel in it to give some colour but you get the picture (no pun intended).

When I was compelled to create this, I had some very definite thoughts in my head and wanted to recreate a feeling and sensation. So my question is this.

Does this make you think of anything in particular or feel a particular emotion?

There's no right or wrong answer, just a general vibe. This may be a recurring theme within my blog so all help will be gratefully received.

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Day 206

This caught my eye today. It's dirty, grubby and rusty. Very textural.

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Day 205

Wandered down the road for take-away tonight. Well it is Friday after all.

On the way I saw this and just had to make it today's subject.

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