My hope had been by the time we posted April’s results, our world would be changed. And maybe it has, but not to the level I and I am sure many would have hoped. We still have safety orders in place and we don’t know what is going to happen.
It does seem, though, that things have flattened a little. Some places are pulling back slowly. This summer will definitely not be normal, but hopefully we’ll be able to do so some things. But our worlds have definitely changed.
This month’s theme will be quite interesting, I think. It’ll give us all a chance to see what everybody’s world is currently like. Nobody is the same, that’s for sure.
For me, things have changed, that is for sure. But I think for me, mostly it’s the little things we don’t think about and take advantage of — like a haircut. I’m still employed (though working more hours it seems, even with some at home). I go out for walks a couple of times a day (fewer people sometimes; about the same others in regard to how many I see). There are some businesses open and some closed. I go to the store or post office and I have or wear a mask.
Mostly, I try and stay sane and as healthy as possible. I’m in the office a couple of times a week, but we remain socially distant and there are far fewer people in the buildings when I’ve been there.
Maybe in a month, things will get better. We can all hope. It’s a crazy time in our world, but I am ready to start pushing forward to healing our country, and healing our world.
OK, with all of that in mind, let’s get to some photos and look at what your worlds are all about right now. Here are my five!
1. Artist … ?
I’ve been to Paint Nite (paint and sip things) before and they were fun. With this global pandemic going on, Yaymaker (those behind Paint Nite) have made things virtual. I saw this one listed one night and got into it. I had a lot of fun. I haven’t done another yet (I have painted again on my own), but I’d like to. The virtual version was fun as you don’t have to travel somewhere and make sure you can get there in time etc., it’s all online. (You, obviously, have to have your own supplies)!
2. Photos
My walking has stayed pretty consistent during this time, but I’ve started taking more photos while out. That will be somewhat of a theme with the rest of this post. I also have discovered some processing techniques (this is a preset with Lightroom) and I’ve enjoyed learning new things.
3. Sidewalk art
This time of year, I usually start seeing more and more sidewalk art. Kids are out, usually, and enjoying better weather. I’ve seen a lot more messages like this while I am out and about.
4. Nature
One thing I’ve really worked to do is get out and find some trails, rather than just walk around the village. It’s been nice and refreshing when I do so. I’ve worked to take more photos and do more with video as well (and work on my YouTube page more!)
5. I found a rock
As I was walking in one park here recently, and doing some video, I found this rock on a stone wall. It was nice and colorful on this day, so I snapped a few shots and left it behind. It’s funny how something colorful like this can just make you smile.
And there are my five for the month!
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Let’s continue to grow this challenge and have a strong community. Come back and check out the others who link later on, too! NOTE: We have a Facebook group for those who participate in the challenge and are interested. I’ll post any announcements there and hopefully it can be a place where things are discussed and some interaction etc. You can access it here.
Make sure, too, to come back tomorrow to see April’s theme!
Photo Blogging Challenge: April 2020 results
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love your painting and other photos 🙂
Cool painting! We sure miss hockey around here, especially now, when it would have been NHL playoff season. How great that you’ve been able to keep up your usual walks! That second photo looks fabulous, with the blurred background. It’s nice to see those messages of gratitude, and the rock does add a lovely bit of colour. Here’s hoping May will be better for all of us. Thanks for hosting this fun blogfest!
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Thrilled to see a hockey puck! My son is bummed the playoffs, as well as the World Championship that was supposed to be held in Switzerland, are canceled. Congratulations on doing the online art thing!
Love the chalk messages, and the recipients deserve our gratefulness!
As many downsides this pandemic crisis has, I love how most people make the best out of their individual situation and learn new things, reconnect with new people or old friends and ultimately with themselves, know what I mean?
Is that rock part of this “paint and hide a rock for others to find” game?
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I am extremely jealous that you are allowed to hike on trails. Our local wilderness park where I do my main hiking has been closed for 6 weeks and even our 2.5 mile biking/walking trail was closed down due to people not practicing social distancing.
Eventually, these restrictions will ease up and we will go back to a semblance of normal, although I suspect that our new normal will never be actually the same as it once was. That is probably both a good and a bad thing.
And for what it’s worth, this is the third time I’ve tried to post this.
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Well, I guess my first comment didn’t take so I’ll try again! I’m glad to see your inner artist emerging through all this. I have that same paper plate design! Love your nature shot; isn’t PhotoShop fun? I’ve not done Lightroom yet. And isn’t it great that a painted rock has the ability to make a person smile?! 🙂 Thanks for sharing your world this month.
I thought I had added my link but somehow missed doing that. It is here now, late but it’s here.
Taking walks at the park and on trials is something I have missed, they shut all ours down. The painted rock and the flower/lake are my favorite photos.
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Cool painting! I was never good at perspective and depth. 😛
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Sidewalk art, thank you notes and instructions for exercise moves are brightening up Calgary, too. I always wonder who’s watching when I follow the chalk commands do jumps, spin and hop!! The photos from your twice (sometimes thrice) daily walks spark thoughts of gratitude that in Alberta, we are encouraged to get outside for some daily exercise (while maintaining physical distancing). Contrast that to places like Spain, where people had to stay in their homes for 7 weeks (except for buying grocery and other necessities). And that makes me wonder if such appreciation for small freedoms is a slippery slope to a totalitarian society…
One last comment before my thoughts get too deep and depressing! Your painting reminds me of Bill Brownridge’s illustrations in his series of children’s hockey books. If you’re not familiar with his work, check https://heartofhockey.com/books/ Very cool that the art classes have moved online and very fortunate that you had the needed supplies on hand.
They are opening things up here, they say slowly, I’m not so sure. It seems that Waco has done a pretty good job of staying ahead of it and our health department is one of the few in the area doing contact tracing. I wish we had more paths here, seeing your fishing trail photo. We have a great park but it’s too crowded for me on the weekends. I’ve gone out for weekday lunch walks but getting bored with where an hour can get me. I have learned to really enjoy just being home and enjoying what I have close at hand.