Summer Photography Scavenger Hunt 2022: Final Link-up

It’s time for the final posting for this summer’s photography scavenger hunt. Just this morning, I captured my last photo for the Summer Photography Scavenger Hunt kindly organized by Mary-Lou at Patio Postcards. My previous finds are here.

For some of the prompts, I have multiple photos to choose from. Instead of choosing just one, I’m posting them all and letting you choose which one ought to be the “winner.”

I had prompt #3 on my mind while we were traveling in Scotland, and have multiple photos–many of which I like. 

I loved the plaid carpet going up these stairs in one of our hotels.

Looking down at a spiral staircase carpeted in a variety of colors.

Our first day in Scotland we walked over 7 miles out to Leith. These stone stairs were on our path.

I’m counting two items with this photos #3 Stairs and #4 Faceless Selfie:

Taken on our last day in Scotland.

This was one of those happenstance photos. I took it when Hannah was visiting us and playing with our very old Fisher Price “people.” Only later did I see the “t” for #5 Looks Like a Number or a Letter.

Our hotel in Oban, Scotland was on #6 A Corner:

There were several contenders for #8 Sipping On, but I chose one from our week on Chautauqua Lake when we ate at the Ellicottville Brewery.

Try as I might, I could not come up with anything original for #9 Shapes Shape When Wet. My grandchildren get these “toys” that grow in water, but that’s changing size, not shape, so here it is–spaghetti.

When we were in Edinburgh the Fringe Festival was in full swing. The Royal Mile was mobbed every day and there were street performers and hawkers all about. This one captured #10 OMG, The Shoes:

I had a photo for #22 Yellow and Blue Together for my first link-up, but this one was so much better. This is a bridge in Inverness, lit to honor the people of Ukraine.

When I was hunting for a good spot to photograph the lighthouse on the Isle of Skye under the bridge, I found this:  #13 All Gone, Empty.

And these empty fishing cages and crates in the harbor of John O’Groats in northern Scotland, near the ferry to the Orkney Islands.

Here are some Left Overs (#14) from a card making session. Here’s the card.

Both of my photos for #15 Wind Power were taken from our coach as we drove through Scotland.

Out Of Place, #17, was the hardest one for me. I was talking about this hunt this morning with a friend when all of a sudden I realized I had the perfect photo right next door. Over a week ago, our neighbor put someone’s hat on a pole at the end of his driveway. Our street is a popular one with walkers–it’s a dead end, and has quite a steep hill just beyond our house. Whoever lost their hat, hasn’t been walking here for awhile.

I also had a photo last time for #18 In The Distance, but found a much better contender:  Stirling Castle taken from the Bannockburn Memorial.

Culture, Yours or Another, #19, was a no brainer after being in Scotland for two weeks. I have several photos of bagpipers, but this one on the streets of Edinburgh captures it best.

I recently found a woman who might be able to restore my first edition copy of Charlotte’s Web. This book definitely Invokes a Childhood Memory, #21, of being read aloud from early childhood to until I was well into my 40’s when my father asked me if he could read a short story to me while I ironed. 

Add, 1-2 To Change the Taste, #22, presented several options, but I chose two hot sauces which definitely change the taste. The Wet Wizard one is produced by a company owned by our nephew’s wife. The Korean chili paste is called for in several Asian recipes we like. I have a couple other hot sauces as well despite the fact that we’re not huge fans of very spicy foods.

Alt A is Recent Purchase. I didn’t have much in mind when we left for Scotland, but I did know I wanted to purchase a cross on Iona. This one was made on the island, and I’m happy to have found it.

I posted a sunset for Alt. B in the previous link-up

My choice for Alt. C: Free Choice, is a photo of Kilt Rocks on the Isle of Skye, possibly the most beautiful place we saw.

And looking behind me from the same location:

So that’s a wrap! A week ago, I wasn’t sure I’d have them all, but it came together at the last possible moment. Thanks, Mary-Lou for the list! I always enjoy it.