whimsy

whim·sy  {hwim-zee}
n. a light or fanciful humour; something quaint or unusual.

Lately I've been approaching photography in a way that feels anything but carefree. I'm realizing part of this is due to my 365 project. You see, I began that project with the intent of documenting how 2010 felt in daily increments. So I came to think of each photo as "What do I want to remember from today? What was beautiful/real/truthful/honest from today that makes it different from yesterday and tomorrow?" 

Real, truthful, and honest sometimes ends up heavy like a sack full of rocks...
and here I am trying to cross a stream.

Now, don't get me wrong, I love my 365 project. It's kept me afloat this year, making me accountable for showing up and doing something creative each and every day. I see it as a beautiful way to find gratitude in our daily lives. And yes, gratitude for what is real. There is importance in seeing what we do with each day we're given, even if it feels mundane. Through this project I've found that sometimes the most ordinary things can be beautiful, like the simple act of driving home with the radio on.

But today? Let's get lighthearted. Capture something just for the sheer amusement of it. Like pink flamingos on a turquoise car. Today, share with me your whimsy.

Comments

[Marcie]

Oh...I love those pink flamingos. What fun!!!
And - it's all 'whimsy' to me. Just a moment in time - captured:
http://marciescudderphotography.com/index.php?showimage=1346

[Kristina]

I love streetart and take pictures of it whereever I go - just for the fun of it!

http://le-fabuleux-destin-de.blogspot.com/2010/09/wanderings-through-berlin-streetart-my.html

And, by the way, the flamingos are adorable!!

Viele Gruesse, Kristina

[kristin]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/14811117@N02/5138269972/

i have some whimsy today. vintage gas station, "holly's super gas"
:)

[DorkyMum]

Love the flamingos! And here is my monster:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dorkymum/5136413630/

[michel]

I've had a whole week of "whimsy" being in holidays in mexico. I too am really coming into the home stretch of my 365 looking for something a bit lighter.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/michelfeist/5139010067/

[Beth]

Delicious stack of multi-colored cake pedestals. If I had a bigger kitchen, I'd buy 'em all! :)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/14632491@N07/5006245059/

[Jess]

Why not wear underwear on your head?

http://the-old-nichols-farm.blogspot.com/2010/10/sometimes.html

[stephanie]

My "whimsy" lately has been goofing around with the camera on my phone. http://bigmariolife.blogspot.com/2010/11/vignette.html

[Heather]

This is my first year doing 365 and I have really loved it, though there are some things I would do different , or rather that I will do different I am for sure doing 365 again this next year.. I did not really go into it with such a deep meaning, I really went into it to just document all sorts of things in my life, some small some big. But through that it's really changed the way I see my world and the moments and things around me. It's been an amazing experience!

[Audra Van Vliet]

This was my first Halloween with my first DSLR. Maybe my favorite day of shooting ever. No money exchanging hands, just me in kid's faces.

http://lastpictureshowphotography.blogspot.com/2010/11/halloween-2010.html

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[cigi]

The discipline of posting a photo a day has, in many ways, been a lifesaver for me, helping me navigate an otherwise difficult year. But it has also meant a lot of self-imposed pressure. Here is some whimsy from earlier in the year. Thanks for the reminder to keep seeking it out! :-) http://instamaticgratification.wordpress.com/2010/04/11/91365/

[Kathleen]

How about Frankenstein going after a powdered doughnut like there's no tomorrow?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ko2008/5129925775/

[Laura O'Hanesian]

I found mine in the most surprising place [right under my nose] and it made me smile!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lauraophoto/5126815951/

[bekkah]

There was definitely a touch of whimsy to my morning today :)

http://ttlensphotography.blogspot.com/2010/11/gorgeousness.html

[Becky Sue]

The kids were off today for parent/teacher conferences. We took a trip up to the Yankee Candle Company store. Here's my Dept. 56 whimsy.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rslaflam/5141424874/

[Gail]

Here is some whimsy found around th house this weekend...I love whimsy:)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22733432@N08/5141504976/

[Kat]

I love finding the whimsy in the day. Thanks to all of the street artists who help provide it for us!
http://www.kateyeview.com/2010/09/smile.html

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i had to go back a few weeks but here is some whimsy from my daughter.
http://spreadingwings08.blogspot.com/2010/09/new-day-be-happy.html

[WorthIt!]

Finding whimsy in the world around me is a true joy. The best mail boxes in the world are on Lopez Island, WA and they are full of whimsy.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/52055227@N07/5143248430/

[Claudia@ DipityRoad]

Along the lines of YOUR photo post... I was driving down the street with my elderly mother in the car.

I quickly pulled over -- hopped out and grab my camera and took the photo.

My mother was stunned and horrified. "Why would you want to take a picture of a nekkid bum?"

I smile everytime I see this shot!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwrightson/5142741047/

[Lauren]

Not sure that it's whimsy traditionally... but I think they can be...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/18572605@N02/3533040758/

[wendy]

Pink Flamingos on a turquoise car? Sweet!!

Here's my whimsy:

http://awebert.wordpress.com/2010/11/03/time-for-tea-in-the-bathroom/

[Jean Williams]

That is really a cute photo, great shot and nice capture of something different

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