Every day I come across photographs that are beautiful, startling, or funny. Sometimes - they are examples of fabulous photography but more often - they are photos of places or things I simply find appealing. And these days the effects are so good I cannot tell if a photo has been altered or enhanced. But if I like it, I like it. I decided to create a place where I could share them with other people. I should go on record saying - I think almost any kitten is a cute kitten, and I'm a sucker for a pretty flower. Oh, my name is BetteJo, I've been called a crazy cat lady, and I bead. Welcome!
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Wednesday, December 31, 2008


Happy New Year!!

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Tuesday, December 30, 2008


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Sunday, December 28, 2008



My kingdom for a mouse!



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Saturday, December 27, 2008


The weather suits the building

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Beautiful colors

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Friday, December 26, 2008


Still standing . . .

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Wednesday, December 24, 2008



Some moving pictures (okay, video!) for Christmas. Hope yours is the best ever.




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Tuesday, December 23, 2008



Cold cardinal pair - not in my yard but it certainly is the weather we've got now!



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Monday, December 22, 2008

Some foggy landscapes for a sleepy sleepy day.

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Sunday, December 21, 2008



Love these pictures of Mexico. Ultra saturated colors.




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Saturday, December 20, 2008



One of my new favorite picture places. You get to mark your favorites. Notice anything similar about mine? Can you say - color? As usual?
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It's cold but my windows never do anything close to this!





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Wednesday, December 17, 2008


I know this is very scenic and picturesque, but all I can think of is - man I bet they get a lot of bugs in their house! Gives me the willies!



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Tuesday, December 16, 2008



Some of these United States


New York





Virginia





Alaska





New Jersey





North Carolina





Oregon





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Monday, December 15, 2008



Town Hall, Hanover, Germany





Opera House in Paris, France






Saint Petersburg, Russia




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Saturday, December 13, 2008



Not photos exactly. But I am so glad times have changed.
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Friday, December 12, 2008



Mm-m-m ... cupcakes...



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Thursday, December 11, 2008



Lanterns across Asia




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Wednesday, December 10, 2008



Stillness before the storm.



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Tuesday, December 9, 2008



Colors of Ireland




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Monday, December 8, 2008



There's wonder everywhere. But boy that looks cold.




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Sunday, December 7, 2008



This is a mailbox in Greece. What fun! Ours here in the U.S. are all governmental and official-like. Boring!!!



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Saturday, December 6, 2008



Is it too late for Halloween?





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