It’s been a while since I last took part in a photo-a-day challenge, but here we go again!
I’ll be posting one photo a day throughout November, following the prompts from
Chantelle Ellem, all the way from Australia.
Day 1 – A place to sit 
I spotted these unique pieces of furniture at an opposing team’s ice rink after a rather unusual hockey experience: our game was abandoned after just one period due to severe ice damage.
A table, a chair and benches made from old hockey sticks; a fitting find for a hockey mom!
My friend
Kebba had questions:
I love the hockey-stick furniture! I loved the pieces before I read that they were made of hockey sticks. Crafting that is a very niche business. Btw how do you know when a hockey stick is "old" and should be discarded? Does this artist have trouble getting more old sticks, or are there lots of discarded ones?
Here are my answers:
When kids are growing, they often need a new stick simply because they've grown another inch or two and the proportions need to fit again. Later on, it's more a question of breakage. Sticks break during active stick checks by opponents, on powerful shots (often involving a lot of flex), or simply due to wear and tear over time.
As for availability, I doubt artists have much trouble finding old sticks. Just watch a National League game: several sticks can break in a single game alone. That's a pretty steady supply of raw material!
Day 2 – A word I like 
I’m all for saving resources and doing my bit for the environment. Every little drop counts, right?
Day 3 – A collection 
Meet seven of my Starbucks bears, aka Bearistas! Some are dressed for sports, others wear the classic green apron, while one has gone full pumpkin and another is ready for Christmas.
I’ve had many more over the years, and some were gifts from dear Starbucks friends who worked at the HQ — or Support Center, as we called it — in Seattle. That makes them extra special to me.
And let’s be honest: I’ve always had a soft spot for cute stuffed animals. Some collections are simply impossible to resist!
Day 4 – A lucky find 
A scene from two different worlds: a grey heron standing perfectly still beside Switzerland’s busiest railway station, while Zürich rushes by around it.
Thanks to the renaturalisation of parts of the Sihl, with gravel banks, shallow water and improved habitats, this stretch of river offers an inviting hunting ground for fish-eating birds. Ducks, gulls, pigeons and sparrows are regular visitors, too.
Sometimes, all it takes is a little detour to discover a pocket of nature in the middle of the city.
Day 5 - Liquid
A suspicious-looking green liquid used in a simulated hazardous-materials incident during the local firefighter’s annual exercise. Definitely not something you’d want to touch.
Not your average fence!
At Nyhavn in Copenhagen, the bridge railing is holding on to more than just the bridge. It’s keeping countless little love stories attached, one padlock at a time.
Day 7 - Something gold
Prague, the Golden City 
No shortage of gold here! This Baroque beauty at Karlova 3 was once known as At the Golden Sun, thanks to the sun motif on its façade. 
And that's Week 1 in the books! Seven prompts, seven photos, and quite a variety of subjects; from my sentimental collection of Bearistas to Copenhagen's love-lock-covered railing.
What I enjoy about this challenge is that the prompts can be interpreted in so many different ways. Sometimes I know exactly which photo I want to use; other times, I find myself looking at everyday things a little differently. And occasionally, a lucky find practically presents itself.
One week down, plenty more opportunities to look, notice, and capture something worth sharing. On to Week 2! 📸
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