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applegrove

(127,083 posts)
Sat Jul 19, 2025, 11:44 AM Jul 19

What opening picture do you have on your cellphone?

I have had a picture of my mom on a hillside in her twenties after she died, a picture of my dad and her on their way to the St Andrews' Ball in Ottawa, a wedding picture of the two of them since he died.

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What opening picture do you have on your cellphone? (Original Post) applegrove Jul 19 OP
one of my kitties CurtEastPoint Jul 19 #1
Classic. applegrove Jul 19 #2
A beautiful sunset from George McGovern's vibrant photo. I switch sunsets because they're so colorful Deuxcents Jul 19 #3
Selfie with my grandson arkielib Jul 19 #4
I love sunsets. Saw one with chatreuse in it this spring. applegrove Jul 19 #11
Batman riding an elephant underpants Jul 19 #5
Shame on batman. That's a baby. applegrove Jul 19 #12
lol. AllaN01Bear Jul 19 #21
The story I read was that the were filming and a small circus was nearby underpants Jul 19 #24
i perfer that batman and the1930s/40s serials. west seemed like a decent guy. AllaN01Bear Jul 19 #25
thanks for the backstory on the photo. AllaN01Bear Jul 19 #27
Crepuscular rays at sunset (photo taken at my house) biophile Jul 19 #6
Crep...what? applegrove Jul 19 #13
If I knew how to post a picture, I would biophile Jul 21 #94
Just a pic that came with the phone Nittersing Jul 19 #7
You can never have too many palm trees. applegrove Jul 19 #17
Two of my students Hstch05 Jul 19 #8
Very funny. applegrove Jul 19 #14
A tile of pavement wryter2000 Jul 19 #9
Ah! Italy! applegrove Jul 19 #15
One of my dogs who passed last December MichMan Jul 19 #10
So sorry for your loss. applegrove Jul 19 #16
A painting I did bamagal62 Jul 19 #18
Aw. Great that you captured your puppy in art. applegrove Jul 19 #19
my late mom @ a christmas party the eve before she died. AllaN01Bear Jul 19 #20
Sorry for your loss. applegrove Jul 19 #22
A picture of my departed Samoyed and Eskie sinkingfeeling Jul 19 #23
Sorry for you. I can't look at photos of my departed pets. applegrove Jul 19 #26
I have a photo of a painting... lisa58 Jul 19 #28
Vibes to you. That is touching. applegrove Jul 19 #31
A blissfully happy young elephant Oeditpus Rex Jul 19 #29
Pet therapy is the best therapy. applegrove Jul 19 #35
Right now, sunrise over a 900 year old monastery viewed from the other side of the Danube. But I change them often. Scrivener7 Jul 19 #30
My parents wedding photo is from 1958. applegrove Jul 19 #34
Looks like this: True Dough Jul 19 #32
Love it. applegrove Jul 19 #33
Looks like Yosemite Falls.nt. drray23 Jul 19 #70
My cat who died 1 yr ago SheltieLover Jul 19 #36
Oh. Sorry you lost your cat. applegrove Jul 19 #37
She isn't lost. I just can't see her or cuddle her anymore SheltieLover Jul 19 #38
Yup. I have quite a few cats I think of all the time. applegrove Jul 19 #40
Dogs too & a horse SheltieLover Jul 19 #41
Lucky you. applegrove Jul 19 #42
Hahaha SheltieLover Jul 19 #46
Does the grass still grow? Maybe you'll need a goat. applegrove Jul 19 #47
Yes, unfortunately, the grass still grows. SheltieLover Jul 19 #48
A picture of my children from 30 years ago. Ptah Jul 19 #39
Wonderful memories. applegrove Jul 19 #43
The glass ceiling of the Gallaria Old Crank Jul 19 #44
Ahhhh! Italy! applegrove Jul 19 #45
I have a sunset LogDog75 Jul 19 #49
Heaven. applegrove Jul 19 #50
Sunset bmbmd Jul 19 #51
I miss sunsets and my Dad. He used to live it a nursing home that had the most magnificent sunsets. applegrove Jul 19 #53
none Skittles Jul 19 #52
I did not know they could be a solid colour. My cell phones have applegrove Jul 19 #56
Beaver pond markie Jul 19 #54
Industrial! I like it. applegrove Jul 19 #58
I have a photo of a small rose bud bouquet......it was given to a friend. a kennedy Jul 19 #55
It is hard to be apart. applegrove Jul 19 #59
My cat Holly. MIButterfly Jul 19 #57
What a pretty name. applegrove Jul 19 #61
Thank you. I can't take credit for it, though. That was her name when I adopted her at 10 months. MIButterfly Jul 19 #65
My horses waiting for me UpInArms Jul 19 #60
Must be nice to have such friends. applegrove Jul 19 #62
They are my besties UpInArms Jul 19 #63
I love horses. Don't know them well. I liked riding but figured I had applegrove Jul 19 #64
My son, my daughter-in-law to be and Cowboy, my grandson who is Brother Buzz Jul 19 #66
Dog parks are fun. Funner still when Cowboy is there applegrove Jul 19 #67
The owner of an English Bulldog was in stitches Brother Buzz Jul 19 #71
I house sat a Bouvier puppy once. He was huge. He'd applegrove Jul 19 #75
I didn't mention the drooling, because drooling is a given with bulldogs Brother Buzz Jul 19 #83
Did you say he was a herd dog? Oh you meant the applegrove Jul 19 #85
No picture. Just a grey screen with my e-mail address. Phoenix61 Jul 19 #68
Brilliant! applegrove Jul 19 #69
The inside of the Sydney Opera House dhol82 Jul 19 #72
A grizzly bear hugging a tree WestMichRad Jul 19 #73
Grrrrrrr! applegrove Jul 19 #76
The Obama's Groundhawg Jul 19 #74
They did such a cute questionnaire/interview today. applegrove Jul 19 #77
My dogs. FoxNewsSucks Jul 19 #78
You have DU too. Don't forget us. You are also on applegrove Jul 19 #80
A watercolor painting of Mt. Hood and Trillium Lake Thunderbeast Jul 19 #79
Talented family. applegrove Jul 19 #81
Me, at 67, after surfing in Oregon . My wife snapped the photo , surfered Jul 19 #82
Winner, winner, chicken dinner! applegrove Jul 19 #84
applegrove......... Upthevibe Jul 20 #86
You are lucky to have such a good friend. I bet you make his day when you visit. applegrove Jul 20 #87
Jupiter and Europa and 94 percent chouchou Jul 20 #88
That's big picture thinking. applegrove Jul 20 #89
I was going to put the universe on it but wouldn't fit. chouchou Jul 20 #90
. applegrove Jul 20 #91
This: catbyte Jul 21 #92
Home. OldBaldy1701E Jul 21 #93
Beautiful. applegrove Jul 21 #97
A picture of popcorn clouds over Fort Myers Marthe48 Jul 21 #95
Love clouds. applegrove Jul 21 #96
An aerial veiw of the Rocky Mountains liberaltrucker Jul 21 #98
Ahhhh! The Rockies! applegrove Jul 21 #99

Deuxcents

(23,262 posts)
3. A beautiful sunset from George McGovern's vibrant photo. I switch sunsets because they're so colorful
Sat Jul 19, 2025, 11:51 AM
Jul 19

underpants

(191,721 posts)
24. The story I read was that the were filming and a small circus was nearby
Sat Jul 19, 2025, 01:52 PM
Jul 19

maybe a carnival. Adam West was asked if he’d take the photo and he said “Sure”.

biophile

(847 posts)
94. If I knew how to post a picture, I would
Mon Jul 21, 2025, 12:00 PM
Jul 21

But if you Google crepuscular rays, you can find examples.

Nittersing

(7,426 posts)
7. Just a pic that came with the phone
Sat Jul 19, 2025, 12:13 PM
Jul 19

Looks like a sunset in a suburban neighborhood with palm trees.

Hstch05

(226 posts)
8. Two of my students
Sat Jul 19, 2025, 12:18 PM
Jul 19

hijacked my phone while I was taking them out to a team dinner. It's the two of them making faces at me, and it cracks me up every time I see it, so I've kept it for the last 6 months.

wryter2000

(47,922 posts)
9. A tile of pavement
Sat Jul 19, 2025, 12:20 PM
Jul 19

From Santa Maria Novella plaza in Florence. It says in English and Italian, "Every step I have taken in my life has led me here, now."

AllaN01Bear

(26,682 posts)
20. my late mom @ a christmas party the eve before she died.
Sat Jul 19, 2025, 01:45 PM
Jul 19

have on my desktop and i pad too also. miss her.

lisa58

(5,794 posts)
28. I have a photo of a painting...
Sat Jul 19, 2025, 02:02 PM
Jul 19

It’s a pink heart in watercolor that my daughter painted the Valentine’s Day before she died

Oeditpus Rex

(42,150 posts)
29. A blissfully happy young elephant
Sat Jul 19, 2025, 02:12 PM
Jul 19

sitting back on her haunches, looking up with a wonderful smile while being sprayed with water. 💙

Looking at her makes me feel better when I'm angry or bummed.

Scrivener7

(56,539 posts)
30. Right now, sunrise over a 900 year old monastery viewed from the other side of the Danube. But I change them often.
Sat Jul 19, 2025, 02:15 PM
Jul 19

The previous one was my two grandmothers leaving the church after my aunt's 1958 wedding, all dressed up and looking beautiful.

True Dough

(23,778 posts)
32. Looks like this:
Sat Jul 19, 2025, 03:36 PM
Jul 19


Not a personal photo. A stock shot that was available, but I like it.

A word to the wise: Don't go chasing waterfalls!

SheltieLover

(72,145 posts)
46. Hahaha
Sat Jul 19, 2025, 05:39 PM
Jul 19

I'm told the horse is always in my front yard grazing. Big job to keep that huge belly full.

LogDog75

(678 posts)
49. I have a sunset
Sat Jul 19, 2025, 08:26 PM
Jul 19

The picture was taken in Coronado, Ca. looking West towards Point Loma. The sun was halfway down behind Point Loma illuminating the sky. The foreground shows some palm trees, the beach, some of the ocean, the rocks and sidewalk along Ocean Blvd.

applegrove

(127,083 posts)
53. I miss sunsets and my Dad. He used to live it a nursing home that had the most magnificent sunsets.
Sat Jul 19, 2025, 08:53 PM
Jul 19

applegrove

(127,083 posts)
56. I did not know they could be a solid colour. My cell phones have
Sat Jul 19, 2025, 08:56 PM
Jul 19

all had some imagine, the visual equivalent of musak, on them from the start.

a kennedy

(34,001 posts)
55. I have a photo of a small rose bud bouquet......it was given to a friend.
Sat Jul 19, 2025, 08:55 PM
Jul 19

Absolutely love it, and think of him often. Haven’t heard how’s he doing. Just really liked him.

MIButterfly

(907 posts)
65. Thank you. I can't take credit for it, though. That was her name when I adopted her at 10 months.
Sat Jul 19, 2025, 09:11 PM
Jul 19

UpInArms

(53,188 posts)
60. My horses waiting for me
Sat Jul 19, 2025, 09:01 PM
Jul 19

With the “live” feature that lets it show one of them turning his head

applegrove

(127,083 posts)
64. I love horses. Don't know them well. I liked riding but figured I had
Sat Jul 19, 2025, 09:08 PM
Jul 19

no idea what I was doing as I'd never taken a lesson, would gallop through fields, wore no helmet, and was by myself. Growing into my late twenties gave me pause. I still like looking at them. Including Palominos

Brother Buzz

(39,038 posts)
66. My son, my daughter-in-law to be and Cowboy, my grandson who is
Sat Jul 19, 2025, 09:33 PM
Jul 19

The rodeo star down at the dog park. People stop what they’re doing just to watch the rescue Border collie do his thing. He plays wonderful games with the other dogs after he does his routine. A real crowd pleaser with a sterling reputation.

Cowboy just stared in an internet commercial under the alias, Clint.

Brother Buzz

(39,038 posts)
71. The owner of an English Bulldog was in stitches
Sat Jul 19, 2025, 10:02 PM
Jul 19

When Cowboy engaged his chubby dog in a chase and be chased game, and admitted it was the most exercise he’d had in years. When the porker had enough, he just rolled on his side with his tongue sticking out and smiled. Cowboy was smiling, too. We played the video my son send us over and over again.

applegrove

(127,083 posts)
75. I house sat a Bouvier puppy once. He was huge. He'd
Sat Jul 19, 2025, 10:37 PM
Jul 19

play with the other dogs at the dog park and they'd all come back with their heads covered in the Bouvier's saliva. Don't quite think the puppy knew how to properly play with other dogs. Was fun.

Brother Buzz

(39,038 posts)
83. I didn't mention the drooling, because drooling is a given with bulldogs
Sat Jul 19, 2025, 11:31 PM
Jul 19

It’s just part of the game in Cowboy’s mind

applegrove

(127,083 posts)
85. Did you say he was a herd dog? Oh you meant the
Sat Jul 19, 2025, 11:35 PM
Jul 19

Victim, "%##@^* I mean playmate, was a bulldog.

Phoenix61

(18,506 posts)
68. No picture. Just a grey screen with my e-mail address.
Sat Jul 19, 2025, 09:36 PM
Jul 19

If I ever lose my phone whoever finds it will hopefully make the effort to e-mail me. Best Facebook hack ever.

applegrove

(127,083 posts)
77. They did such a cute questionnaire/interview today.
Sat Jul 19, 2025, 10:38 PM
Jul 19

Saw it online. Wish I'd saved it. Such a sweet couple.

applegrove

(127,083 posts)
80. You have DU too. Don't forget us. You are also on
Sat Jul 19, 2025, 10:54 PM
Jul 19

the right side of history in these times. Plus you have PUPPIES!!!

Thunderbeast

(3,666 posts)
79. A watercolor painting of Mt. Hood and Trillium Lake
Sat Jul 19, 2025, 10:47 PM
Jul 19

The image is also tattooed on my right sleeve (by my daughter).

surfered

(8,179 posts)
82. Me, at 67, after surfing in Oregon . My wife snapped the photo ,
Sat Jul 19, 2025, 11:27 PM
Jul 19


For those unfamiliar with it, the sea water temperature is between 48-55 in July. They’re a hardy bunch.

Upthevibe

(9,678 posts)
86. applegrove.........
Sun Jul 20, 2025, 10:29 PM
Jul 20

Great question

I have an adorable picture of one of my best friends Schnauzer. He's one of the best boys ever! He's actually perfect. I stay the night over at her place about once every two weeks and he snuggles with me on the couch while we watch shows (mainly documentaries). He has my heart

She has a really cool little house in Venice Beach by the canals and she's two blocks from the beach. The picture of is of him on the beach. It was such a beautiful day that it almost looks like it's not even real. He's a stunning little guy...

Marthe48

(21,377 posts)
95. A picture of popcorn clouds over Fort Myers
Mon Jul 21, 2025, 01:25 PM
Jul 21

I was flying with my family a few years ago for a vacation, and had a window seat. We were above the clouds, just starting the descent. It's all blues and whites, with a hint of the city below.

I loved the vacation, but I wish it had been somewhere else.





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