Lens-Artist, Tina invites us to review photos in 2022 to come up with some that have not fit any Lens-Artist challenge. It’s hard to believe we’ve come to that time of year already.
“Last Chance is basically LAST CHANCE.”
Graham Thorpe
Our little can friend is banging his head against the wall. He’s had his last chance.
In January we took a trip to Wickenburg, Arizona. What an amazing historic town. It was like walking into the old west. The heart of the town is the Smithsonian Cowboy Museum. I wish I could tell you what this little guy is, but I lost my last chance to write down the answer – at least for this year. So you will just have to guess and never know if you are right or wrong. How frustrating is that?
“Nothing is more expensive than a missed opportunity.”
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Last March, we visited our son and his girlfriend in Sacramento. They took us on several outings, and one of their favorites was Nevada City. They plan to be married there this fall so this was our last chance to see it before they made the decision. The town has an Old West feel even though they were working on the streets with heavy equipment that was definitely from the twenty-first century.
I took this photo with my iPhone. When I saw it in Adobe Bridge, the small version of it looked like a painting, but it wasn’t the same when I opened it. I wanted to capture the painting look that I saw when I first looked at it. So, I tried several experiments with it. First, in Photoshop, which is still a mystery to me, I posterized it. Then in Canva, I added a Cali filter and my name.
“There are three C’s in life. Choices, Chances, Changes. You must make a choice to take a chance or your life will never change.”
Brian Tracy
In June, Vince and I celebrated our 27th anniversary in Cottonwood, Arizona. We took the chance on getting married and our lives started down that wonderful pathway of major changes. In 2020, we moved to Arizona, where we enjoy exploring so many new places. We found an adorable restaurant there for our lunch, then walked around the town taking pictures.
This little engine that could – could not! He had had his last chance to travel the railways!
Congratulations to Donna, Wind Kisses as the newest member of the Lens-Artist team.
Also inspiring this post is Cell Pic Sunday, by another Lens-Artist and friend, John Steiner. Join him this week in New York City.
Another Last Chance
Finally, today at noon Phoenix time is your LAST CHANCE to submit a logo design for next year’s Wednesday Quotes challenge. You can vote on the submissions starting on Wednesday.
Hope you skate through this week without any snags or falls and Merry Christmas if I don’t see you before next Sunday.
Marsha Ingrao - Always Write 
45 responses to “LAPC: Last Chance Photos in 2022”
Love your C’s, Marsha – and your review and the little engine…a delightful post! Wishing you and yours a Happy Christmas and holidays to enjoy good company and good food!
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Thank you Leya. I wish you a Merry Christmas and many wonderful things for 2023.
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How exciting to have a family wedding to look forward to.
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It is. We still don’t know the exact date.
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I like Brian’s (Bushboy’s) suggestion of a bellows for that opening photo. My first guess would be a large oil can that is used by railroad crews to lubricate noisy parts.
Lynn and I are sure missing Arizona this morning. It’s 18 degrees below zero F here in Fargo this morning. In a few days, we’ll be on our way to Florida. 🙂
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I’d be missing AZ, too! Come visit sometime.
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I’ll be sure and let my Arizona friends know the next time we are in the area.
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You’d better! It would be mean to come and not let anyone know! 🙂
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Happy Christmas to you too Marsha 🎄🎄🎄
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🙂 Love to you and your family, Sarah.
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Happy Holidays, Marsha! Thank you for sharing your year with us.
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Thanks, Sofia. Thanks for sharing your year with me. 🙂 Happy Holidays!
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A very merry Christmas to you and Vince, Marsha. If you ever stop blogging you will be seriously missed!
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I’m not planning anything so rash as to stop blogging. I couldn’t stand it! Blogging is me! LOL Love you much, Jo. Have a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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🤗💗
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thank you for the love. And I love your fun post. The can guy looks like a dachshund robot and I will pretend I am right. And I do love the train. Not really a last chance for those of us admiring it. . What a great place to visit for your anniversary. I have always liked cottonwood.
Looks like Nevada City is a great venue for a wedding. Thanks again.
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My pleasure. I’m so glad for you and for the team. I think you are a great fit!
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Fingers crossed. lol. I love them all.
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You will do well. They are all lovely people.
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A very fun recap of some of your year’s highlights Marsha, and how fun that you’ve met two of our team members! I loved your edits on the little town but must admit Brian Tracy missed the most important C – CHOCOLATE!!! Happiest of holidays to you!
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Yes, he did miss the most important one! I’m hungry now!
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Beautiful photos. Wishing you a very happy 2023!
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Thanks, Donna. Happy holidays to you and a wonderful New Year.
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Enjoyed your year review post,Marsha! Happy Holidays!
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Thanks, Amy. My shortest most in history, right?
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I want to say that bit of a work tool at the start is bellows for a forge?
Enjoy your Christmas Marsha 🎅⛄🎄🤗💕
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Good guess! We’ll go with that!
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Nice selection of photos… and wonderful memories of 2022! Enjoy your holidays!
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Thanks, Janus. You do the same.
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Lovely photos! Merry Christmas!
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Thanks. Aletta. Merry Christmas to you, too. 🎄🎅🤶🏻
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Fun post Marsha and great photos 😀
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Thanks, Cee! Happy holidays. Enjoy some “me” time.
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love your picture ow where your son will get married or did he?
Great shots and love that quote Marsha!
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He’s not married yet, but he’s working on it. They are planning a fall wedding.
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Hi – I like your images and quotes- and also esp like the three Cs – Choices, Chances, Changes
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Thanks, Yvette. I like Brian Tracy.
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Oh, I love those 3 C’s . I’ll have to write that down.
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
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Aren’t they great? I love Brian Tracy.
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Happy holidays Marsha. Lovely pictures
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Thanks, Sadje.
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Most welcome my friend
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Have a Cool Yule yourself, Marsha. 🎅
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Thanks, Cathy! Hope you have a great year of writing next year. I miss all of your wonderful comments on Story Chat as well as your adorable Christmas stories. 🙂
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Thanks, Cathy! Hope you have a great year of writing next year. I miss all of your wonderful comments on Story Chat as well as your adorable Christmas stories. 🙂 I love your Angel story.
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