Summer Photo Challenge

I put together my own photo challenge for the summer; once again hoping to get myself to use my "real" camera more. But I'd say 99% of these photos were taken with my phone. I did bring the Nikon to Glacier national park with us but could not get it to work despite changing the batteries. I guess it might be time for a replacement. 

Anyway I had fun filling in the prompts and have started putting together a list for fall-- any suggestions on prompts I should add to my list? 

Flag or Umbrella 

 
  Sunrise/sunset

 
  Book

Ice cream


Lemonade/drink 

Flowers

Fruit

My view


Boat 


Water


Clouds

Blue sky


Mountains

 

Lake

Family


Friends


Vacation


 

BBQ


Fire

 

Hiking 

 
Animal
 

 
 Waterfall
 
 
Linking up with: Thinking Out Loud,

 
 

Comments

  1. Maria RineerSeptember 25, 2025 at 5:04 AM

    Great pictures! Ugh about your Nikon but camera phones take really good pictures now, fortunately. I was curious when I first saw your Glacier pictures if you used your Nikon or your phone camera. The quality looked really good to me.

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    1. Joanne September 25, 2025 at 10:58 AM

      Thank you! My phone does take really amazing photos... which is why I've gotten so lax about using my "real" camera.

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  2. Amy ScottSeptember 25, 2025 at 6:29 AM

    Fun challenge! The iphone photos are just getting so good. I saw an entire movie was coming out that was shot on an iphone.

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  3. Lyssy in the CitySeptember 25, 2025 at 6:41 AM

    Such a great collection! My Nikon really could use an upgrade but I get so overwhelmed with all the options and I'm not in the know about what's good.

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    1. Joanne September 25, 2025 at 10:59 AM

      I feel the same way about hunting down a new one. I'm hoping it was a bad batch of batteries and will try swapping them out one more time just to make sure.

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  4. Jenn LloydSeptember 25, 2025 at 7:08 AM

    These are great! Those water views are stunning.

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  5. HollySeptember 25, 2025 at 7:27 AM

    Loved this! Another great way to collect your beautiful pics :)

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  6. Dara @ Not In JerseySeptember 25, 2025 at 9:29 AM

    That's impressive that you took them on your phone. Annoying about the Nikkon not working though!

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    1. Joanne September 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM

      I was mostly annoyed that I carried it for a 10 mile hike... only for it to stop working after the first 10 feet or so!

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  7. Lindsay's Sweet WorldSeptember 25, 2025 at 11:56 AM

    You really got some great shots! I feel like our phone cameras are catching up to the "fancy" cameras. I've found that I don't even use my "fancy" camera anymore now that my iPhone has gotten so good! I really need to just sell it!

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  8. Kari September 25, 2025 at 12:15 PM

    The stuff you did this summer, most people won't do in a lifetime. This is incredible. What beautiful pictures. Thank you so much for sharing them with us. Do you ever frame any of your photography?

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  9. Tanya September 25, 2025 at 2:07 PM

    Great photos! That is so frustrating about your Nikon!

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