So, is there some guy coming to on the floor wondering where his pants are, where his car is, where’s his wallet and where’s his shoes. Or could it be one of those alien abductions our friend Paul’s written about?
Where’s My Shoes or…..?
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Shoes
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Simple Beads
Simple Beads “Go outside. Don’t tell anyone and don’t bring your phone. Start walking and keep walking until you no longer know the road like the palm of your hand, because we walk the same roads day in and day out, to the bus and back home and we cease to see. We walk in our sleep and teach our muscles to work without thinking and I dare you to walk where you have not yet walked and I dare you to notice. Don’t try to get anything out of it, because you won’t. Don’t try to make use of it, because you can’t. And that’s the point. Just walk, see, sit down if you like. And be. Just be, whatever you are with whatever you have, and realise that that is enough to be happy. There’s a whole world out there, right outside your window. You’d be a fool to miss it.”
Charlotte Eriksson -
Eye Catching
Ya couldn’t miss’em -
Erika’s Shoes
High Heels “Those who live in gratitude, see beauty even in the smallest gift, they see life as a miracle opening up before them.”
Some people have no problem walking up to strangers and asking for a photograph. I find it difficult to do but every once in a while I generate enough courage to ask. Bob Dien, and others, find this easier to do than I do. Anyway here is Erika’s Shoes. Thanks, Erika!
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Chole’s Shoes
Chloe’s Shoes I couldn’t help but notice a mother and her daughter enjoying a refreshing drink on a warm afternoon outside a local coffee shop. My photographers eye spotted the contrast in color of the daughters pink shoes and her blue pants. It’s been a while since I approached someone and asked for the opportunity to shoot an image. I was surprised at how nervous I was. I explained what I wanted to do with the image of her shoes and received permission from Chloe to take a couple of images. Thank you, Chloe!
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One more ….
The Mate … but this one is the mate to the boot from yesterday’s post, which was the next post down the row.
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… just by looking.
New shoes and they’re green “You can observe a lot just by looking.”
Yogi BerraWe all have a way of seeing things and our own way of expressing them but first we have to be an observer. And, no the shoes are not mine! 🙂
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Good boots …
… lead to a happy life.
“The two most engaging powers of a photographer are
W. Thackeray
to make new things familiar and familiar things new.” -
Imaginations
A Clowns Mask 
Find a Hat That Fits 
A Golden Mask for the Purple Robe 
Rainbow of Colors 
Pick a Color to Match Your Purse It is cold in Myrtle Beach, 37 degrees to be exact. We have a long overnight so after breakfast I decided to take a walk. I put on a winter coat and headed outdoors. Across the street from the hotel is an abandoned shopping mall that has always intrigued me as a place for photo opportunities. I walked over to see what I could find and was granted a lovely surprised. The surprise included lots of colors, shapes and some wonderful people. Located on the opposite side of the mall is a costume store, a BIG costume store. It’s name is Imaginations Creative Costumes. Did I mention it was BIG? They tempt you as you walk by with beautiful colors and costumes in their display windows. The temptation was too great so I just had to step inside to experience it. Let me tell you it’s BIG.
I imagine they have almost every costume ever made in there. Kids costumes, horror costumes, hats, shoes, makeup, props, accessories and all laid out in a very orderly fashion. I only talked with two of the three young ladies working in the store but found them to be friendly and very inviting.
When I asked to take some photos for posting on my blog they gladly agreed. I spent about 30 minutes wandering aimlessly throughout the store, bending down here, walking complete circles around their displays. I was pleased with the images I came back with. Oh, and I was that close to buying myself one of those much needed Zorro hats.
I’ve done very little post production on these image. I shot them all on auto white balance and needed to increase the temperature a bit to bring out the purples as they were too blue. Color seems to be the theme in these images and I hope that’s okay. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.
The store has 5,400 sq. feet of floor space, that’s BIG. Of, course I’ve already mentioned that. It is a family owned operation since 1997. They claim to be the largest costume and dance wear retailer in south Carolina and I believe them to be. If your in the area it would be a great place to shop. Prices are reasonable and you may find that costume you’ve been looking for.
