Gfpacificbee’s Insights & photography
This blog is for my insights on life, the Bible, hiking adventures with my grandson and whatever is important to me
Leanne’s Monochrome Madness
Bren’s Mid-Week Monochrome
Photo Credit: ©️Deb L. Waters
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It has been raining here quite a bit lately, so I haven’t been able to get out as much with my camera as I’d like. Therefore, I have chosen to dig into my archives this week for Cee’s Black and White Challenge.
First, we go to Germany for one of my mom’s photos of a German storefront, Lowenbrau Munchen.
My mom and dad went to Germany during the Christmas Holiday season back in 1975 when my brother was stationed there as a part of his U. S. Air Force service. My parents flew over to spend Christmas with my brother and his family. This shopping area was just one of the many areas they visited while they were there.
Next, we travel back to the United States for a variety of locations throughout the midwestern and southern regions, from Ohio to the Carolinas and on to Texas and Oklahoma.
We visited Cousins in Ohio back in 2012 and had a personal tour of the area. Miller’s Bakery maintain’s an excellent selection of fresh baked bread & pastries.
Lehman’s Hardware Store has a wide range of selections to meet the needs of all range of customers whether you use electricity or choose to live off the grid.
Harris Teeter is a grocery store chain based out of North Carolina with locations within seven South Atlantic States which include North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Florida, Delaware, Maryland and also in the District of Columbia. It was founded by William Thomas Harris and Willis L. Teeter. Harris and Teeter started their separate businesses during the Great Depression in Charlotte, North Carolina. They later merged their two ventures into one and combined their names to what is now known as Harris Teeter. [As a side note, I worked for Harris Teeter for almost ten years. First, as a cashier and later as a personal shopper.]
The Pump House began as part of the Celanese Celriver Plant. The plant manufactured synthetic fibers from cellulose acetate. Construction began in 1946 and the plant was opened in 1948. The five pumps supplied approximately 4.7 million gallons of water from the Catawba River on a daily basis. The plant closedown in 2005, the buildings demolished and the Pump House was abandoned. It was sold in 2014 and extensive renovations began soon afterwards. On March 17, 2016, the Pump House opened as a destination restaurant. It features hand-crafted signature cocktails, a southern-inspired chophouse menu; focusing on using the very best local provisions and preparing them to ultimate perfection. [ I have hiked along the Catawba River surrounding the Pump House, but have never eaten there to date. It is a little over my price range for eating establishments.]
I discovered this Sonic location while on one of my walks around Abilene. I was there in 2020 visiting my Aunt Erma Watson ( my mom’s sister, who I knew growing up as Irene). We had planned to take a trip to Kansas together, however, Covid-19 prevented our trip due to everything being shut down. ( I was really disappointed) Anyway, while there, I would take long walks around where my Aunt lived mainly for the exercise, but also to investigate what there was to see in the surrounding areas. The Sonic was one of the few restaurants that was familiar to me.
This photo was sent to me by my maternal cousin, Karen Palone. This barbershop 💈 was run by her husband’s grandfather. I reversed the photo so it could be read. The actual photo was taken from the inside looking outward and the lettering appeared backwards.
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Leanne’s Monochrome Madness
Bren’s Mid-Week Monochrome
Photo Credit: ©️Deb L. Waters
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This was an interesting challenge to ponder what to select to post. The following is what I selected.
Cee’s Black and White Challenge
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I’m a little behind for this particular challenge, but that’s okay, better late than not at all. This one took a bit more time and thought into what I would post. I decided to post my dad’s cameras as he is the reason behind my love and enjoyment of photography.
I do not have a picture of my dad holding his camera, however, when my mom passed ( 23 years after my dad) my brother gave me my dad’s camera case which included his camera, lenses, and flash. This meant a lot to me because my dad and I were close. Having a small portion of what meant a lot to him brings some joy.
My dad started taking pictures way being I was thought of. I remember him taking pictures with this camera whenever we went on family vacations, during birthdays, holidays and extended family gatherings. Most of his pictures he took using 35mm film he had developed onto slides. When I was in high school I won a moped & sold it so I could buy my own camera just like my dad’s.
Just by looking at the camera, one can tell he got a tremendous amount of use out of it. This camera is one he bought after I was out of the house. The one I remember the most is the Minolta XG-7. He never went on a trip without his camera. I am thankful I also have my dad’s slides which I have slowly been attempting to digitize. It is still a very slow work in progress.
Cee’s Black and White Challenge – Cameras or Photographers
Leanne’s Monochrome Madness
Bren’s Mid-Week Monochrome
Photo Credit: ©️Deb L. Waters
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Cee’s Black and White Challenge – Crooked, Squiggly & Curved Lines
Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters
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Leanne’s Monochrome Madness
Bren’s Mid-Week Monochrome #129
Photo Credit: Deb L Waters
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It’s been raining off and on all week. Today, it been raining steadily since the wee hours of the morning. Ever try to keep a rambunctious three year old happy and entertained? That’s my world. It’s not always easy though. My grandson, Coleman prefers being outdoors in nature, especially in the woods.
What y’all think? What’s your favorite subject to capture on film?
Leanne’s Monochrome Madness
Bren’s Mid-Week Monochrome #127
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iPhone 14 Pro Max:
Canon EOS Rebel T3i:
Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters
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I decided to see what I could see of objects with numbers on them as my grandson and I took a walk through the neighborhood today. My last CBWC post showed photos with numbers from my archives. The following photos are what I found on our walk today.
Road Caution Sign:
Mailbox:
Street Signs:
Car License Plate:
Cee’s Black and White Challenge
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Cee’s Black and White Challenge
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Leanne’s Monochrome Madness
Bren’s Mid-Week Monochrome #124
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Cee’s Black and White Challenge
Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge
Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters
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Cee’s Black and White Challenge
Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters
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Cee’s Black and White Photo Challenge
Leanne’s Monochrome Madness
Bren’s Mid-Week Monochrome #123
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Cee’s Black and White Challenge
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Did you know that Punxsutawney Phil is accurate less than half of the time? Yes, it is true. It is estimated Phil’s forecasts have had a mere 39% accuracy rate since they began in 1887 (although data from some early years is missing). One could merely toss a coin and be as accurate as Punxsutawney Phil. However, if you ask the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club they would state that Phil is always correct. What do you think? Is Punxsutawney Phil always correct? Do you watch & listen to his predictions?
Can squirrels predict winter? Well, maybe. Punxsutawney Phil is a squirrel. Groundhogs are squirrels. Groundhogs are one of the largest members of the Sciuridae family, which includes squirrels, chipmunks, marmots, prairie dogs, and more. Did you know that? Maybe, maybe not. It is an interesting true fact.
Did Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow this morning? According to folklore, if he sees his shadow there will be six more weeks of winter. If he doesn’t, spring comes early. For those of you who love winter, you’re in luck. Today, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow so we will see six more weeks of winter weather.
I don’t know if you believe groundhogs can predict winter or not. I’m not sure. Spring never begins before March 20th anyway. It would be nice though if the cold dreary days could be over and the clear warmer days could begin sooner. That might only be wishful thinking since it is predicted for us to have six more weeks of the cold winter weather.
This being Groundhog Day, I chose to delight you with my favorite Squirrel photos. Happy Groundhog Day!
Leanne’s Monochrome Madness
Bren’s Mid-Week Monochrome #121
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Photo Credit: 1-5 Deb L. Waters. 6 – Nornal Hule Waters
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Cee’s Black and White Challenge topic for this week is Circles and Curves. Take a ride with me to see what circles or curves I found.
First to a museum …
Then to a Garden …
Next we travel into Fort Mill, SC to see what we can see …
Now let’s see where we might enjoy a campfire …
Thank you for riding along on my ventures.
Cee’s Black and White Challenge
Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters
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Leanne’s Monochrome Madness
Bren’s Mid-Week Monochrome
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Cee’s Black and White Challenge
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My maternal grandfather served in the U. S. Army during World War I. These are photographs of his service in the military. I treasure the photos as there are a link to a slim part of our family history.
Leanne’s Monochrome Madness
Bren’s Mid-Week Monochrome #118
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Farm Animals:
Cee’s Black and White Challenge
Photo Credit: Deb L Waters.
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Cee’s Black and White Challenge
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Leanne’s Monochrome Madness
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Photo Credit:
1st photo: ©️Coleman Gouveia (my 3 yr old grandson). All others: ©️2022@gfpacificbeeintrospection.com
Posted as part of Mid-Week Monochrome. Leanne Cole’s Monochrome Madness photography challenge.
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Posted as part of Cee’s Black and White Photography (CBWC) Challenge.
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Posted as part of Mid-Week Monochrome. Leanne Cole’s Monochrome Madness photography challenge.
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Ragtag Daily Prompt (RDP) Saturday Challenge
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Cee’s Black and White Challenge
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Cee’s Black and White Challenge
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Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge (CMMC)
Leanne Cole’s Monochrome Madness photography challenge
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This week my selections come from my archives. It has been cold and rainy, and I decided not to talk my walking/hiking buddy out in this chilly weather. These photos are from a walk around the lake at Cane Creek Park in Waxhaw, Union County, North Carolina I took with my granddaughter in 2018.
Duck is the common name for numerous species of waterfowl in the family Anatidae. These ducks swim freely in the lake and sometimes come onto the shore.
MWM Mid-Week Monochrome Walking Squares
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Coleman, my grandson and my walking/hiking buddy hiked the Seven Oaks Preserve Trail on Tuesday afternoon. It was a warm sunny day unlike the past couple of days where it has been chilly, windy, and rainy.
Whenever I have the opportunity to go out, it is almost always with my grandson, Coleman. He loves to hike. He doesn’t tend to walk much but run along the trail. I walk/hike and try my best to keep up with him. We always see different amazing and interesting things as we hike along the various trails.
Photo Credit: (c)2022@gfpacificbeeinrrospection.com
Posted as part of Bren’s Mid-week Monochrome Photography Challenge.
Posted as part of Becky’s Square Challenge – Walking Squares
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Streets in Rock Hill, South Carolina:
North Carolina Roads:
Along the Blue Ridge Parkway:
Posted as part of Cee’s Black and White Challenge – Roads.
The South Carolina photos were taken October 2022 with an iPhone 13 Pro. The North Carolina photos were taken in October 2017 with an iPhone 7 Plus.
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Posted as part of Brashley Photography blog Mid-Week Monochrome Challenge.
#Mid-Week Monochrome #MWM
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BICYCLES:
Motorcycles:
TRICYCLE:
Posted as part of Cee’s Black and White Challenge ( CBWC).
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Posted as part of Kate’s Pull Up A Seat Challenge and Brashley’s Mid-Week Monochrome Challenge.
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This is the church I grew up in as a youngster. Many memories and friendships were formed here.
#MondayWindows
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Cee’s Black and White Challenge:
In my neighborhood this time of the year I don’t hear or see many birds. So when I took my grandson, Coleman for a short walk out the back door, I was delighted to hear a bird singing. Even though storms may pass our way, I am blessed and thankful for what God has given me. I am thankful for the blessing of hearing the beautiful bird’s song.
“Birds sing after a storm; why shouldn’t people feel as free to delight in whatever sunlight remains to them?”
– Rose Kennedy
Be as a bird perched on a frail branch that she feels bending beneath her, still she sings away all the same, knowing she has wings.
~ Victor Hugo
“Every bird, every tree, every flower reminds me what a blessing and privilege it is just to be alive.”
~ Marty Rubin
“Use what talents you possess: the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.”
~ John Burroughs
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Cee’s Black and White Challenge : My grandson, Coleman, my favorite subject to photograph. He loves to have his picture taken.
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This is also my entry for Cee’s Black and White Challenge. Monochrome Apartment Windows, our view from the outside.
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