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Photo Blogging Challenge (July 2015): Patriotic

July 31, 2015

I thought this was going to be one heck of an easy theme. 

Turns out I was wrong. 

I enjoyed the theme, but I didn’t get out with my camera as much as I would have liked. Unfortunately, that means no fireworks photos, which I think would have been perfect here. 

Still, I got five shots I truly likes and am happy with the interpretation of the theme “Patriotic.”

I also look forward to seeing what others came up with for this theme. It should be fun. 

Anyway, without further adieu, here are my five shots from the month!

1. America

This was my patriotic shot from July 4. I was on my way from one baseball game to another and stopped at my alma mater. I saw this shot and loved the colors and the look. 

USA!

USA!

2. National Anthem

I had the chance to see the US National Women’s baseball team take on a squad from Japan in Cooperstown. This was during the National Anthem. 

Respecting the flag.

Respecting the flag.

3. The pitch

One of the Team USA pitchers. 

The pitch.

The pitch.

4. USA!

I had the chance to watch a Civil War reenactment this month. Was pretty cool. The North still won!

Old Glory!

Old Glory!

5. Baseball

The National pastime. Cameron is looking good! 

All ready!

All ready!

That’s my five and now it’s your turn!

If you took part in this month’s challenge, make sure to link up below. And for those of you who participated, make sure you try and get to other people’s blogs and comment (here, too!). Let’s continue to grow this challenge and have a strong community. Come back and check out the others who link later on, too!

Also, don’t forget to get back here Sunday, July 2 (I have something I need to post tomorrow), to see the theme for August!

NOTE: I set up a Facebook group for those who participate in the challenge and are interested. I’ll post any announcements there and hopefully it can be a place where things are discussed and some interaction etc. You can access it here.

Feel free to leave a comment, or e-mail P.J. at hoohaablog@gmail.com. Also, please “Like” HooHaa Blog on Facebook!

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  1. Danielle Kempe says

    July 31, 2015

    Love the baseball photos & Cameron is adorable as always!

    The link up isn’t displaying on my computer though.
    Danielle Kempe recently posted..Photo Blogging Challenge – PatrioticMy Profile

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    • P.J. says

      September 9, 2015

      Thanks so much! Cameron has a natural swing!
      P.J. recently posted..Summer of Baseball: Camden has the feel and the viewMy Profile

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  2. lisa says

    July 31, 2015

    Well, if you had problems with the prompt, it certainly didn’t show!

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    • P.J. says

      September 9, 2015

      In the end, I think it came out OK. I just didn’t, unfortunately, get some of the shots I was hoping to get for the month!

      Reply
  3. Kristi says

    July 31, 2015

    All of the shots are great, but I particularly love that last one!
    Kristi recently posted..Photo Blogging Challenge: PatrioticMy Profile

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    • P.J. says

      September 9, 2015

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  4. Clare Barton says

    July 31, 2015

    I love all your shots, I really do like the two flags with both the colours and the white sky makes a perfect backdrop. The civil war reenactment looks interesting and of course Cameron is an added cute bonus.
    Clare Barton recently posted..Nottingham’s PrideMy Profile

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    • P.J. says

      September 9, 2015

      Thanks! The civil war reenactment was really cool. It was the first one I had ever been to, so I enjoyed it!

      Reply
  5. lisa says

    July 31, 2015

    …and I was going to add (before my fingers went rogue with the Enter button) that I love the shot with the paci batter! Really, the colors in all your shots are stunning.

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    • P.J. says

      September 9, 2015

      I was definitely happy with the colors this month. Seemed like a good month to get things to pop!

      Reply
  6. Mrs. GeoK says

    July 31, 2015

    Pleading for a short extension to get my post up this month…I’ve been in Iceland for 2 weeks, returning home tomorrow, and my laptop crashed on me while on vacation so I have to download hundreds and hundreds of photos to add two of three possibilities to photos I took at home earlier in the month to cover off most of this theme. I should have my link-up ready by end of day August 3rd (fingers crossed).

    Thanks in advance!
    Mrs. GeoK recently posted..Nearby Nature – July 2015My Profile

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    • Denise / Mrs. GeoK says

      August 2, 2015

      Phew, made it! Super busy unpacking, etc., but I’ll be by to visit all the posts as soon as possible!

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      • Mrs. GeoK says

        August 10, 2015

        Finally getting around to blog hopping through the July posts. What strikes me most about your set of photos is the consistent jewel tones of the red, blue and green – something that subtly reinforces the thematic connection between the images. As always, your people photography skills inspire. Thanks!
        Mrs. GeoK recently posted..Photo Blogging Challenge – Patriotic (July 2015)My Profile

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        • P.J. says

          September 9, 2015

          Thanks so much! As I look back, I like how the set came out for sure!

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    • P.J. says

      September 9, 2015

      I am so jealous of a trip to Iceland.

      And I usually leave the linkup live for about five days or so. 🙂

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  7. Mike says

    July 31, 2015

    Good stuff, PJ. I love the softball pitcher. And your future baseball player is adorable. And, look, I got mine up on time this time!
    Mike recently posted..Photo Blogging Challenge (July 2015): PatrioticMy Profile

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    • P.J. says

      September 9, 2015

      The pitcher shot came out well — but it’s baseball, not softball! These gals could really play the game! 😀
      P.J. recently posted..Summer of Baseball: Camden has the feel and the viewMy Profile

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