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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Saturday, May 30, 2009

St. Petersburg

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The Saint Isaac Cathedral Dome

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Saint-Petersburg - The Saint-Isaac Cathedral dome


Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Once upon a time . . .


This may have been a grand bathroom!

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Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Golden Gate Bridge

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A different view.


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Monday, May 25, 2009

Memorial Day



We remember the men and women who have fought for our freedom.


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Sunday, May 24, 2009

Spring flowers

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You can see the pollen ~


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Friday, May 22, 2009

I would walk more


If all the scenery was like this!


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Thursday, May 21, 2009

Dark


. . . and moody


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Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Looks like a great place . . .


. . . to step out and take a chance.


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Beautiful Dahlia



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Monday, May 18, 2009

Soft



Pussy Willows


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Sunday, May 17, 2009

Saturday, May 16, 2009

Breakfast?


MMM-m-m-m . . . .


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Thursday, May 14, 2009

City at dawn



Frankfurt, Germany



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Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Testing photo sizes


A new photoblog format doesn’t do any good if the larger photos are blurry. I think I know what to do now though. I hope.


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Sunday, May 10, 2009

Thursday, May 7, 2009


~ Illuminosity ~

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~ Ingenuity~


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~ Mystery~


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Monday, May 4, 2009



This kind of scares me. The power of an angry sea.





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Saturday, May 2, 2009



~ Chicago ~

Marina Towers

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The Billy Goat

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Navy Pier

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The Bean
Millennium Park

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The Skyline



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