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Ruby Beach, WA

P52.26 – November Empathy

2026, Photography, Project 52

🦃 November’s Theme 🦃

November’s Theme is Gratitude & Reflection. The air grows colder and the hearts grow warmer!

  • Week 45 (11/2 – 11/8): A reflective moment
    • Warm light indoors
    • A shared meal
    • Something handmade
    • A favorite comfort food
    • An act of care
    • Something passed down
  • Week 46 (11/9 – 11/15): Something brown or neutral
    • In the middle of the night
    • Solitary thoughts
    • Community service
    • People who influenced who I am today
    • My favorite memory
    • Game night
  • Week 47 (11/16 – 11/22): Hands creating or giving
    • Giving back
    • My family
    • My friends
    • Self-portrait
    • Decadent dessert
    • Teamwork
  • Week 48 (11/23 – 11/29): Something you’re thankful for
    • Something nourishing
    • Self-care routine
    • Holiday preparations
    • Procrastination
    • My art
    • My best feature
  • Week 49 (11/30 – 12/6): A favorite tradition
    • Around the house
    • Storytime
    • Tokens of affection
    • Hidden places
    • In my fantasies
    • Thinking of others

Ruby Beach, WA

P52.26 – October Delights

2026, Paroxysm of Giggles, Photography, Project 52

🎃 October’s Theme 🎃

October’s Theme is Mood & Texture. Harvest time, cider mills, and Halloween! Some of the best times of the year!

  • Week 41 (10/5 – 10/11): Something crunchy
    • Something moody
    • Something mysterious
    • A shadowy detail
    • Crisp air vibes
    • Something gooey
    • Stormy weather
  • Week 42 (10/12 – 10/18): Dark and dreary
    • Something whimsical
    • Hot and cold
    • An atmospheric scene
    • A desaturated color palette
    • Cinematic scene
    • An evening ritual
  • Week 43 (10/19 – 10/25): Orange and purple
    • My favorite fall things
    • This scares me
    • Rough texture
    • Cuddly and warm
    • Superstitions observed
    • Life and death
  • Week 44 (10/26 – 11/1): Spooky
    • Creative costume or disguise
    • Trick or treat
    • Family time
    • View from my porch
    • Fall colors
    • Fat animals
Ruby Beach, WA

P52.26 – September Musings

2026, Paroxysm of Giggles, Photography, Project 52

🍂 September’s Theme 🍂

September’s Theme is Transition & Comfort. This is peak planner season! Kids go back to school, work picks up a bit after summer vacations are over, and the air gets just a bit of that autumn crispness!

  • Week 37 (9/7 – 9/13): Makes me think of schooltime
    • Cool tones
    • Something layered
    • A sign of change
    • A hint of autumn
    • On the field
    • Root for the home team
  • Week 38 (9/14 – 9/20): Soft structure
    • Cozy nights
    • A fresh start
    • Being productive
    • Something I learned
    • What peace looks like
    • Making a statement
  • Week 39 (9/21 – 9/27): Harvest time
    • A crisp morning
    • Conquering challenges
    • Comforts of home
    • Guilty pleasure
    • Contrasts
    • Something I’m proud of
  • Week 40 (9/28 – 10/4): Getting down to work
    • So organized
    • Care package
    • Sentimental letters
    • A blast from the past
    • What I’m watching now
    • Subtle warmth
Ruby Beach, WA

P52.26 – August Vibes

2026, Paroxysm of Giggles, Photography, Project 52

🌿 August’s Theme 🌿

August’s Theme is Savor & Thrill. The hot, hot days of summer make us all slow down a bit to stay cool. We also try to milk every last drop of vacation that we can.

  • Week 32 (8/3 – 8/9): Drink it in
    • A moment of still heat
    • Excitement
    • Fast, loud, and bright
    • Vacation feels
    • Endless horizon
    • Small details
  • Week 33 (8/10 – 8/16): Something you notice daily
    • The big picture
    • Quality time
    • Mealtime
    • Wide-eyed
    • Something new
    • Narrow depth of field
  • Week 34 (8/17 – 8/23): Something softened by time
    • An unusual focus
    • Taking a break
    • Belly laugh
    • Warm tones
    • Chaos
    • Not a good idea
  • Week 35 (8/24 – 8/30): Warm neutrals
    • A soft observation
    • Highly recommended
    • Busy, busy, busy
    • That’s alarming
    • Critical thinking
    • A wish
  • Week 36 (8/31 – 9/6): Quiet outdoors
    • Cool pastels
    • An ordinary day
    • This is where I live
    • How I’m feeling
    • A story in a picture
    • The best day of my life
Ruby Beach, WA

P52.26 – July Excitement

2026, Paroxysm of Giggles, Photography, Project 52

🌻 July’s Theme 🌻

July’s Theme is Energy & Celebration. Barbecues, fireworks, and picnics! Summertime fun and the joy of school being a long way off!

  • Week 28 (7/6 – 7/12): Something patriotic
    • Feel the heat
    • Waves
    • A favorite cold treat
    • Something that shines
    • In the yard
    • Under construction
  • Week 29 (7/13 – 7/19): Something historic
    • A favorite hangout spot
    • Relaxing outdoors
    • Sweat and grit
    • Strength
    • I made it
    • A moment of connection
  • Week 30 (7/20 – 7/26): A candid smile
    • Something vibrant
    • A moment of excitement
    • A strong silhouette
    • A celebratory detail
    • Strong feelings
    • Peak potential
  • Week 31 (7/27 – 8/2): Gatherings
    • The physics of it all
    • Tell me how you really feel
    • People watching
    • That looks good enough to eat
    • Recharge
    • A job well done
Ruby Beach, WA

P52.26 – June Nostalgia

2026, Paroxysm of Giggles, Photography, Project 52

🌈 June’s Theme 🌈

June’s Theme is Light and Movement. Who doesn’t have fond memories of school letting out for the summer and having your childhood world open up with possibility?

  • Week 23 (6/1 – 6/7): Summer patterns
    • Open space
    • Motion blur
    • All the colors
    • A sense of openness
    • Running free
    • A carefree angle
  • Week 24 (6/8 – 6/14): Sunlit details
    • Time spent outdoors
    • Warm nights
    • Sunrise or sunset
    • Roadtripping
    • New heights
    • Abundance
  • Week 25 (6/15 – 6/21): A favorite summer sound
    • Frozen (fast shutter speed)
    • My favorite color
    • Shimmering
    • Running water
    • A cool shade
    • Longest day of the year
  • Week 26 (6/22 – 6/28): A moment mid-action
    • Summer eats
    • Remembering childhood
    • Window to the soul
    • Picnic vibes
    • My best friend
    • Dancing
  • Week 27 (6/29 – 7/5): Golden hour
    • Glowing
    • Ripples
    • High energy
    • Exercise and fitness
    • Leading lines
    • This makes me dizzy
Ruby Beach, WA

P52.26 – May Tenderness

2026, Paroxysm of Giggles, Photography, Project 52

🌷 May’s Theme 🌷

May’s Theme is Nurturing & Appreciation. Between Mother’s Day and Memorial Day, there’s a lot about May that leads us to reflect on those who have guided and protected us.

  • Week 19 (5/4 – 5/10): A teaching moment
    • Something thriving
    • Sunlight filtered through leaves
    • A balanced frame
    • Details in bloom
    • A sign of effort paying off
    • Heroes and mentors
  • Week 20 (5/11 – 5/17): A moment of pride
    • Hard work
    • A personal milestone
    • Pay it forward
    • Reminiscing
    • A lost love
    • Golden light
  • Week 21 (5/18 – 5/24): Something you’ve cared for
    • Noticing the details
    • Calm in the chaos
    • A clean space
    • Gaining in skill
    • Loud
    • A safe space
  • Week 22 (5/25 – 5/31): Warm highlights
    • A grateful pause
    • Blush
    • Flowers
    • Celebrations
    • Gentle hands
    • I’ve got you safe

Ruby Beach, WA

P52.26 – April Whimsy

2026, Paroxysm of Giggles, Photography, Project 52

🌼 April’s Theme 🌼

April’s Theme is Play & Color. April Fool’s Day and Easter bring out the fun-loving side of us all!

  • Week 15 (4/6 – 4/12): Something bright
    • A playful composition
    • Raindrops on a surface
    • Something airy
    • Light dancing
    • Something delicate yet strong
    • A visual laugh
  • Week 16 (4/13 – 4/19): Something that makes you laugh
    • Favorite hobby
    • Trying to win
    • Siblings and playmates
    • That’s not how this is used
    • Dreamlike
    • Finally free
  • Week 17 (4/20 – 4/26): A creative mess
    • A moment that feels easy
    • Pastel colors
    • A study in monochrome
    • Get low to the ground
    • Busy days
    • A light in the dark
  • Week 18 (4/27 – 5/3): A surprise shape
    • Sunshine
    • A joyful color combo
    • A candid moment
    • Something alive
    • Looking forward
    • Oops!

Ruby Beach, WA

P52.26 – March Growth

2026, Paroxysm of Giggles, Photography, Project 52

☘️ March’s Theme ☘️

March’s Theme is Shift & Renewal. This can be a tricky time of year, weather-wise in Michigan, but even if the snowstorms are lingering, there are signs pointing to the warmth to come and signs of renewed life all around us.

  • Week 10 (3/2 – 3/8): Something that feels hopeful
    • A mix of old and new
    • A hint of green
    • Wind at work
    • Natural contrast
    • A fragile detail
    • New textures
  • Week 11 (3/9 – 3/15): Something blooming
    • A subtle transformation
    • A simple pleasure
    • A pop of yellow
    • A tiny detail
    • Looking up
    • Stretch
  • Week 12 (3/16 – 3/22): A moment of transition
    • A favorite outdoor spot
    • Something growing
    • Moving water
    • Something lighthearted
    • Something that feels balanced
    • Everyday beauty
  • Week 13 (3/23 – 3/29): Something opening
    • Nature meeting urban life
    • A sign of spring
    • Something reconsidered
    • Changing directions
    • A creative perspective
    • Inner reflections
  • Week 14 (3/30 – 4/5): Morning air
    • Something deeply familiar
    • A calm disruption
    • A private moment
    • A small luxury
    • A personal boundary
    • A goal achieved

Ruby Beach, WA

P52.26 – February Hearts

2026, Paroxysm of Giggles, Photography, Project 52

❤️ February’s Theme ❤️

February’s Theme is Connection & Warmth. In the coldest part of the year (at least, it is here!), we are reminded of love and relationships.

  • Week 6 (2/2 – 2/8): Something heart-shaped (literal or abstract)
    • A shared moment
    • Something that feels comforting
    • Your favorite treat
    • Something red or pink
    • Hands at work
    • A cozy space
  • Week 7 (2/9 – 2/15): A love note (to yourself or others)
    • Warm light
    • A detail you usually overlook
    • A favorite song represented visually
    • Something meaningful
    • A close-up texture
    • A smile
  • Week 8 (2/16 – 2/22): Togetherness
    • Bring the heat
    • An object with a story
    • Your favorite place to sit
    • A pop of color
    • Something that brings joy
    • A soft shadow
  • Week 9 (2/23 – 3/1): Something you cherish
    • Something sweet
    • A moment of laughter
    • A favorite accessory
    • A peaceful pause
    • Soft focus
    • An everyday kindness