Laser Pitch Heart ...

My camera doesn't do too well without lots and lots of light (preferably sunlight!) ... which we haven't had here lately.
I was trying to take some pictures of drops of pitch on a tree ... they all turned out blurry! Sigh.

I had a brainstorm to use a laser to highlight the pitch drops ... and wouldn't you know it, the one photo that (sort of) turned out ... while still a CRAPPY PHOTO - has a beautiful laser heart reflection!

T0 see hearts from around the world, visit Random Hearts - and share YOUR heart on "Guest Heart Thursday!"

To see reflections from around the world, visit James' "Weekend Reflections!"

The Spirit of Christmas Lights ...

I actually took this picture 2 years ago ... we haven't had much snow since then.

It was early morning, and we all trooped outside to marvel at the beauty of the tree lights against the snow ... and take some photos.

Of all of the shots I got that morning, only this first one had these eerie wisps surrounding the tree. The others were clear.

Was it the "spirit" of Christmas?
Or just my camera adjusting to the cold?
Who cares? For a CRAPPY PHOTO, it sure is beautiful!

I am linking this to Tina's PicStory's one-time meme "Snow Parade"!
If you have a snow picture, come join us!

Heart, Out of Focus

There were these really cute tiny grasses growing up through the gravel of the abandoned parking lot ... one of them was shaped like a heart!

Darned if I could get anything but a CRAPPY PHOTO!!!

To see hearts from around the world, visit "Random Hearts" - and share YOUR heart on Guest Heart Thursday!

Frozen Seed Pod - Crappy Photo

I was trying to capture a seed pod on a cold and frosty morning ...

Instead I got frozen feet, and this CRAPPY PHOTO!

Dirt and Rocks

I don't remember taking this picture ...
What did I see?
Dirt.
Rocks.
No discernible patterns ...
Nothing to pique my interest.

What a perfectly CRAPPY PHOTO!!!

Blurry Raindrops, Crappy Photo for Weekend Reflections

I thought all of the rain we've had for the past few weeks would yield some awesome raindrop photos, and it did.

It also yielded a whole bunch of CRAPPY PHOTOS!

To see reflections from around the world, visit James' "Weekend Reflections"!

Dancing Spider, Crappy Photo

I was walking with sissie last summer when I nearly met this spider face-to-face (I hate spider webs in my hair!!!).

He had wrapped up his prey, getting ready for a feast.

Every time I got close to him with my camera, he started to vibrate his web - making all of my shots into Crappy Photos!

Oh well, spiders gotta have some privacy too I suppose!

Hot Chocolate Mix

It just sounds so good on a chilly day in November!

Oops, I put this one the wrong blog! Oh well, look at all of these stains, and know that this - while not necessarily a crappy photo ... is indeed a crappy SCAN!

Tansy Flowers - Crappy Photo!

I was trying to focus in on the tansy flowers, but my camera had other ideas.
And although this is a blurry Crappy Photo ... it has it's own beauty!

Join us over at Tina's Picstory's "Weekend Flowers" to see beautiful blooms from around the globe!

Curious Goats Make Crappy Photo

They were so cute!
They were so active!
How in the world do certain people get such cute shots of these critters???

On the other hand, at least I can blame the goats right?
And not the photographer?
For the Crappy Photo??
Snicker

Bugs Steal Shot - Crappy Photo!

It becomes a Crappy Photo when unintended visitors steal the shot!
(There are two critters here, do you see them both? If not, click on the photo to enlarge!)

To see reflections from around the world, visit James at "Weekend Reflections"!

Happy Halloween - Crappy Photo

This CRAPPY PHOTO speaks for itself!
Happy Halloween!

Beautiful Bird ... Crappy Photo

(Photo by Clytie - do I really need to claim this one?)

I was on a walk the other day, when I noticed this gorgeous red-headed bird flitting about in the trees ahead of me.

The problem was, I couldn't get the little bugger to sit still long enough to get a good shot!
But, regardless of the CRAPPY PHOTO status, he is still a beautiful bird, and I loved seeing him!

Tiny Flower Heart - Crappy Photo!

The interesting thing about this CRAPPY PHOTO ... is how the second photo I took - which was NOT blurry - didn't have a heart!!!

To see hearts from around the world, visit "Random Hearts" - and share YOUR heart on Guest Heart Thursday!

Crocus Macro - Crappy Photo!

Photo by Clytie

My intention was to take a macro shot of some beautiful late autumn crocus flower petals.

I didn't accomplish my mission!
But what came out was a beautiful shot of the crocus flowers in the background - with the CRAPPY macro as a frame!

Deer Bop Heart - Crappy Photo

I was walking on a cement pad over at the abandoned church, when I noticed I had trod upon a bit of deer bop.

The result was a heart - complete with the tread of my sneakers!
Eeeeeeew!

Sometimes it's the content of a photo that makes it a "CRAPPY" PHOTO!!!

To see hearts from around the world, visit Random Hearts - and join us for "Guest Heart Thursday"!

Straw Filled - Signs, Signs

Would you really buy these candies when they are listed as "straw filled"?

I had to sneak a shot of this sign at a local store that sells "bulk" items, which is why this shot ended up so blurry.

But it was too funny to pass up, so my contribution to Lesley's "Signs, Signs"
Is this CRAPPY PHOTO!

A Little Bit of Crappy Heart

As you can tell, I find a lot of hearts in my world ...
I usually take several pictures of each one.
Because ... inevitably ... at least one shot is a CRAPPY PHOTO! (like this little bit of unidentified something I found somewhere ...)

To see hearts from around the world, visit "Random Hearts" - and share YOUR heart on Guest Heart Thursday!

Another Leaf Heart - Crappy Photo!!!

I was trying to capture the delicate leafy heart ... before Autumn took it away.
Oops, did I forget to press that pestiferous "macro" button again???? Arrrgh!

Oh well, it may be a CRAPPY PHOTO, but it's still a HEART - and therefore I am linking up to Random Hearts - for Guest Heart Thursday!!!

Swallowtail Butterfly - Crappy Photo

Sometimes the subject is wonderfully posed ...
The camera auto-focuses perfectly ...
But then the bright late summer lighting turns a gorgeous butterfly into a ...

Crappy Photo!!!

Dragonfly on Leaf - Crappy Photo!

Even though this is a CRAPPY PHOTO, I am still fascinated by the emerald green of the leaf, the mosaic of the wings of the dragonfly, and the blues and whites on his body.

Queen Anne's Lace Heart - Crappy Photo!

This CRAPPY (heart) PHOTO speaks for itself!

To see hearts from around the world, visit "Random Hearts" - and share YOUR heart on Guest Heart Thursday!

Thistle Macro - Crappy Photo!

I was trying to get a macro shot of a thistle in bloom.
This one didn't turn out!

Not only is it out of focus ... but (maybe it's just my imagination?) it almost seems as if this delicate thistle is flipping me off!!

All in all, it is a CRAPPY PHOTO!

Trillium Seed Heart - Crappy Photo!

I'm so glad I took two shots of this beautiful trillium-gone-to-seed heart I found in the woods last week. The first shot was perfect ...

The second shot turned out to be a CRAPPY PHOTO!

But it's still a beautiful heart!

To see hearts from around the world, visit "Random Hearts" - and share YOUR heart on Guest Heart Thursday!

Teensy Carrot Heart - Crappy Photo!

I took this shot of a tiny piece of carrot on a plate before I realized that my camera had a function called "Super Macro". Sigh.

But even though it's a CRAPPY PHOTO, it is still a HEART!
Therefore, I am linking this to "Random Hearts" for Guest Heart Thursday! Join us for a lot of hearty fun from around the world!!!

Alligator Lizard - Crappy Photo!

I count this as a double-crappy photo ... not only is this poor alligator lizard a blur, but ohmigosh, look at the dirt under my thumbnail - and all that dry skin!!! Ack!!!

So this officially becomes my first ...
DOUBLE-CRAPPY PHOTO!!!

Tree Frog Escapes - Crappy Photo!

He was cornered by the cats, who were following him, trying to play.
I chased away the cats, and watched as he headed straight for the safety of the rocks.
He didn't want to stick around long enough for a decent picture - go figure!

So he became just another CRAPPY PHOTO!

Bracken Heart - Crappy Photo!

I always take several shots of a subject ...
Because one inevitably turns out to be a
CRAPPY PHOTO!

To see hearts from around the world, visit "Random Hearts" - and share YOUR heart on Guest Heart Thursday!

BS equals Crappy Photo

Sometimes it's not the quality of the picture that makes it a
CRAPPY PHOTO --

It's the content!!!
(BS?)

Deer Behind Gate - Crappy Photo!

Don't you just love this kind of shot?
The deer just didn't want to cooperate!!!
Fortunately I did get a clear view ... later.
The first one, though, was definitely a ...

CRAPPY PHOTO!

Spent Rose Heart - Crappy Photo!

The petals had fallen off the rose, leaving behind a delicate heart.
Could I get a decent photo?
NO!!!

Somehow I still like this CRAPPY PHOTO!
Especially since you can still see the heart.

To see beautiful hearts from around the world, hop on over to "Random Heart's" "Guest Heart Thursday!"

Abstract Deer - Crappy Photo!

My camera hates glass. I took this photo through the living room window, and came up with this rather abstract deer picture.

Crappy Photo!
BUT
Wonderful Art!

Dirty Glasses - Crappy Photo!

This tiny little bug flew onto my glasses.
The crappy part is ... how on earth do I SEE through those dirty things???

Crappy Photo!

Praying Mantis - Crappy Photos!

Praying Mantis ...

He just wouldn't stay still long enough for a good shot.
Crappy Photos!