Saturday 26 May 2012

SHS Photo Challenge 32

Wishing a happy Memorial Day weekend to all my American friends.  There should be some great photo opportunities out there as you celebrate with family and friends.
This week's hunt came together for me much quicker than usual and it kind of surprised me as I thought the prompts were quite challenging at first glance.

1. Beneath Your Feet
As more and more time passes since my surgery (6 months now), I am finding myself more adventurous and spontaneous about stopping to get the shot.  I had seen this beautiful tree (below) when I drove home from church last Sunday and thought to myself "I must go and get some shots of that".  This week, as I was really close to that same location, I just did it . . . parked my car and trekked up close to the tree.  When I was done, I headed back to my car, but I turned for just one more shot. And then I looked down . . . and there it was, beneath my feet . . . perfect!

A little research tells me this flowering shrub is called "Laburnum Anagyriodes" and can grow to 7 metres in height.  It's common name is Golden Chain or Golden Rain, and is sometimes referred to as 'false ebony' as the wood from very old specimens can be used in place of ebony.

2.  Showing Movement
When a water hose was left on in the neighbour's yard it created a flash flood in ours.
  This little fellow took a dip in the temporary pond and splashed around creating ripples in the water.  
So kind of them both (the neighbour and the birdie) to help out with this prompt.

3.  Texture
The way the sun was shining on this clematis blossom it gave the petals a sparkling velvety texture.

4.  Face Your Fears
I had to face my fear of being stung to get this shot.  
This busy bee was in nectar heaven and paid me no mind, thank goodness.

5.  Currently
Currently, Gracie's favourite pastime is bird-watching . . . she takes after her mama.

Linking with Ashley and friends at Ramblings & Photos for . . .

24 comments:

  1. I love your currently pic! I love watching my kitties watch for birds, or in some cases, watching for chipmunks!
    Yolanda @ Chickens on the Moon

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  2. Every picture I kept thinking this is my favorite then I scrolled down to the next one and was like no wait this is amazing too :-) AWESOME SET! Love the cute lil bird in the water.

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  3. My favorites are the clematis and the bee. I love the colors in both...so vibrant!

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  4. Oh great set - love the leaves in that first one and really as long as you aren't swatting at the bees, they will pay no attention to you.

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  5. OH! Texture is stunning beautiful, & LOVE the birdy bath & that flowering shrub is gorgeous. Wonderful finds!!

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  6. Wow, love that gold chain shot!

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  7. I love the theme of your photos! Great set! :)

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  8. I am loving your movement picture and both the colors and composition in fear and texture! HAve a wonderful weekend Andrea!

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  9. Wonderful group of images this week...love the bird, bee, and kitty (I must like animals)!!

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  10. Love your collection this week. The bird in the water is my favorite.

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  11. Wonderful Set.
    Beneath Your Feet, Very nice with the leaves and flowers from the Chesnut Tree - Oh and that Golden Chain, I've never seen one that huge, gorgeous!
    Texture - Oh so lovely and yes velvety and shimmery.
    Face Your Fears - I always worry about getting stung too but most of the time they just go about their business as if you weren't there snapping away.
    Movement - Ahhh what a sweet photo.
    Currently - Gracie is a lot like our cats, bird-watching is a favorite pastime.

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  12. Looks like we had a similar idea for "beneath your feet"! Great texture shot as well.

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  13. So many beautiful images in this set - I especially like face your fears!

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  14. Beautiful set of images! I love the movement shot! Birds can be so hard to capture!

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  15. Your pictures are great as always. You have guessed I have three daughters that also post almost each week. Sisters too, and Honey Mommy. I really love your texture and facing your fears. I was stung by a hive of black wasps years ago and am now very sensitive to bee stings. Thanks again.

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  16. your "Texture" has me won over! Sooo beautiful. I love the shadows play in it too.
    Again all beautiful dear friend... I love both yours and Gracie's bird watching skills!

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  17. I'll bet kitty is watching birds for an entirely different reason than you! My kitties bring me bird "prizes" all the time... beheaded ones unfortunately! That texture shot is just incredible!!

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  18. Good set - I am especially drawn to the movement pic, there is just something about water.

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  19. Fantastic photos, Andrea. Sometimes it's just good to stop and pay attention. I love the beneath your feet photo and story behind it, and the movement photo. So glad that you are getting more sure about being out and about.

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  20. Great shots - love Currently!

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  21. Great shots! Love face your fears!

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  22. Great set your currently shot is awesome!

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  23. All great shots but your movement, testure & face your fears are my favourites! Thanks for your comment on my blog as it has meant i discovered yours and I am your newest follower :)

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