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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Sunday, November 30, 2008



Who's that sleeping in my bed?



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Saturday, November 29, 2008



A beautiful metal screen




Wedding henna




Perfume



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Friday, November 28, 2008



Refraction - awesome!





I probably see this every day, but I could never make it look like this!






I love the smoothness and subtle colors of the stones.




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Thursday, November 27, 2008



Here kitty, kitty, kitty ...



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Lovely



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Wednesday, November 26, 2008



Indulge me, please.

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Tuesday, November 25, 2008



All dressed up and no place to go.



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Monday, November 24, 2008



Lighting is key.




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Sunday, November 23, 2008



So what do you suppose they are doing in a mens room?



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Friday, November 21, 2008



Moon shots




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Thursday, November 20, 2008


What feelings does this picture bring up for you? For me - a specific day and unsettling fear. You?



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Aw-w-w-w. . .





I frequently get one of these on my face in the morning!



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Tuesday, November 18, 2008



It's going to take a really long time to catch up. Most of our leaves are gone already.



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Monday, November 17, 2008


Saw some of these today.



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Sunday, November 16, 2008



Old world




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Saturday, November 15, 2008


Beauty comes in all forms.



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Friday, November 14, 2008



Trees. So ordinary, yet not.




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Thursday, November 13, 2008


I want to stroll down this street.
Alsace - France



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Wednesday, November 12, 2008



Ah-h-h-h . . .





That door doesn't look promising!




Can I come in now?



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Tuesday, November 11, 2008



I'm pretty sure I've been there.



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Monday, November 10, 2008



Nap time!




Would this be Mother Goose? Or maybe Ma Duck.





This guy just makes me smile.




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Sunday, November 9, 2008


Doesn't this look fabulous? I don't know how practical it really is, but it's nice to imagine looking at a star-filled sky while listening to the sea - while you lay your head down to sleep. Total relaxation.



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Thursday, November 6, 2008


Ever feel like you're the last one left standing?



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Wednesday, November 5, 2008



Julian Beever is an English artist. This is some of his amazing work. All of these are done with chalk and are indeed, flat.





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