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 and 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!!