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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Monday, September 29, 2008



I am fascinated by crazy quilting.
It is a combination of quilting an
d embroidery
and has endless possibilities.


Look at all that goes into this. Ribbon
embroidery, beads, and more.




Buttons and lace.





It can be fun, or sweet, or even elegant.



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I just want to cross through that entrance and find a spot to sit with a good book. Looks wonderful!



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Sunday, September 28, 2008



I am such a sucker for color.


Have you ever seen a more colorful place to live? This is a picture from the Malay quarter of Cape Town, South Africa.




Colorful collection of buttons




Field of brightly colored tulips



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I knew it! They ARE real!!!



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Saturday, September 27, 2008



I think some of them are kind of cute.




Some of them are sort of funny.




But I'm not sure if any of them . . .





. . . are worth doing this!



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Friday, September 26, 2008



Reflections of stained glass



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Thursday, September 25, 2008



Pretty




Sleepy




Foggy




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Tuesday, September 23, 2008



No safety from the storm




Fog and rainbows




Twin Statues




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Monday, September 22, 2008



Really?



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Sunday, September 21, 2008



A bit of blue




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Good thing he's young, his technique leaves a bit to be desired.



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Thursday, September 18, 2008



Pieces of China




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Wednesday, September 17, 2008



This looks like a door I would love to step through!




. . . and walking this beach would be a lovely way to end a day.



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Tuesday, September 16, 2008



A different kind of crystal ball.




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Monday, September 15, 2008



Who cares about the food, the view is spectacular!!



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Sunday, September 14, 2008



Unlikely friends



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Captured my imagination



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Friday, September 12, 2008



Similar but so very different.





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Clever use of wire hangers!



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Thursday, September 11, 2008



IN MEMORY





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Tuesday, September 9, 2008



Beauty can be found anywhere




Wonder what the story is here?




Step right in!



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