2022 Summer Photo Scavenger Hunt

 I had so much fun with last year's summer photo scavenger hunt (hosted by Patio Postcards!) that I decided to join in this year too!  I started pretty late-- at the end of June but since I had all of June photos on my laptop still I culled through those as well as adding to them throughout July, August, and even into September! 

The 2022 SPSH List:  

Path

Hiking Lonesome Lake Trail in New Hampshire


Peek-A-Boo

This giraffe looked like it was playing peek- a - boo with us on the Kilimanjaro Safari Ride at Disney's Animal Kingdom park.

Stairs

Stairs leading up to Grotto Falls hike in Smoky Mountain National Park, Tenn.


Something That Looks Like A Number or Letter

The center of the water feature at EPCOT looks like a giant "o"

A Corner

A corner of our hotel at Universal Studios 

Leaf Vein

The veins on the hydrangea leaves. 


Sipping On

Sippin on some Butter Beer at Universal Studios 


Changes Shape When Wet

Water makes all these limestone cave formations and they are constantly changing shape


OMG, The Shoes
It may be fall but I'll keep wearing my flip flops anytime the sun comes out!


Yellow & Blue Together

Loved these yellow kites against the blue sky at Dollywood


Fuzzy Wuzzy Texture

Pretty purple flowers with lots of fuzz


All Gone, Empty

With drought like conditions so many of our waterways/ swamps are empty!


Left Overs

I often eat leftovers from dinner for lunch.


Wind Power

A windchime in Conway, NH


Oh So Colorful

Soft serve ice cream sundae from Buck's


Out of Place

Pandora at Animal Kingdom not only makes you feel out of place but out of this world!


In The Distance

Mountains seen from our balcony in Lincoln, New Hampshire


Culture, Yours Or Another

African Drummers at Disney's Animal Kingdom park


You Grew It, Made It

A few graduation gift card holders I made



Invokes A Childhood Memory

We went to Dollywood this summer and I hadn't been since I was kid.


Add, 1-2 To Change The Taste

Adding just one packet of ice tea mix to the water completely changes the taste

Alt A: Recent Purchase

Water was not only a recent but a very frequent purchase the week we were in Florida


Alt B: Sunset

Sunset seen from the balcony of our house rental in Tennessee 


Alt C: Free Choice

The flaming dragon at Universal Studios 

Linking up with: Spread the Kindness, Crafty Creators, 













Comments

  1. Maria RineerSeptember 27, 2022 at 6:41 AM

    Great pictures! I especially love the travel and nature pictures. They highlight not just where you went but the beauty of the area.

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    1. Joanne September 27, 2022 at 4:51 PM

      Thank you! It's fun to see them all laid out like this.

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  2. Tamar SBSeptember 27, 2022 at 6:49 AM

    These are all perfect for the prompts!

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  3. Kari September 27, 2022 at 10:25 AM

    So many beautiful colors.

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  4. Lindsay's Sweet WorldSeptember 27, 2022 at 11:55 AM

    I love that picture of the giraffe! So cute!

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    1. Joanne September 27, 2022 at 4:52 PM

      I just love giraffes anyway but that one was particularly adorable.

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  5. Tanya September 27, 2022 at 12:49 PM

    I loved seeing a snippet of your summer through these photos.

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  6. Jodie's Touch of StyleSeptember 27, 2022 at 7:32 PM

    This is a fun challenge!! I love the fuzzy wuzzy prompt.
    XOXO
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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  7. MarshaSeptember 27, 2022 at 11:18 PM

    Oh, now that was an excellent way to get photos!! I love this idea!

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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  8. Deb's WorldSeptember 28, 2022 at 6:26 AM

    What a fun way to share some photos. A bit like our family's word a week photo challenge, it makes you think outside the square a bit! Fabulous selection.

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    1. Joanne September 28, 2022 at 3:11 PM

      Thank you! It really does make me think more creatively.

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  9. LyshaSeptember 28, 2022 at 8:44 AM

    I love giraffes, so that's got to be my favorite.

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  10. Dara @ Not In JerseySeptember 28, 2022 at 9:17 AM

    Love seeing the Disney pictures!

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  11. Denyse Whelan.September 29, 2022 at 5:14 AM

    That was so cool to read and view Joanne. Love your card making too. I know you are a scrapbooker. I am/have been but I am more 'messy" than neat. Thanks so much for linking up this week for Wednesday’s Words and Pics Link Up.

    Looking forward to connecting with you more again soon.

    Next week, I am back with my story about following my heart!

    Warmest wishes,

    Denyse.

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  12. AnonymousOctober 1, 2022 at 8:01 AM

    Gorgeous photos! I like the way you interpreted each one of the prompts.
    Thank you for participating in Talent-Sharing Tuesdays Link-Up 35.
    Carol
    http://www.scribblingboomer.com

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  13. YvonneOctober 1, 2022 at 9:58 AM

    All wonderful photos, but that view from your balcony is awesome.

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    1. Joanne October 4, 2022 at 5:12 AM

      Aw, thank you! We do love out wonderful view.

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