Did you know that Pioneer Woman has occasional photography challenges you can participate in?

This weekend she issued a macro challenge and I’ve been participating each day. It’s been a lot of fun to find different things around the house to photograph and add to the flickr group.

I’m also happy to have my camera back, it keeps going on vacations without me.

The photo above is of a dragon box I bought for Don years ago.

I love mythological creatures. I love dragons. When I saw this it reminded me of Smaug with the way he’s curled up on top of the box where you put your treasures, so I just had to get it for him.

I honestly doubt I’ll ever make it to PW’s top photos, there’s just way too much talent out there and I honestly don’t know enough about my camera.

But the challenges are a fun way to help me learn about my camera and rediscover what’s around me.