Saturday 12 May 2012

SHS Photo Challenge 30

Spring has arrived . . . the sun is shining, the birds are singing, barbecues send tantalizing aromas wafting on the breeze.  The spring bulbs are winding down and the roses and clematis are taking off like nobody's business.  It seems like there is so many more things to take pictures of these days . . . so much fun. 
I am excited to see what you all found for the hunt . . . here's what I came up with.

1. Sidewalk
 Caught this big fella (Stellar's Jay) scooping up seeds spilled from the bird feeder.  My sidewalk has been quite busy this week as I moved the feeder back to it's first home.  Lots of sparrows and chickadees and finches zipping in for a quick bite.
  
2.  Inspiration
 "Just don't give up trying to do what you really want to do.  Where there is love and inspiration, I don't think you can go wrong."  ~ Ella Fitzgerald

I am inspired by the many great photographers that link up with Ashley's Scavenger Hunt Sunday . . . you teach me so much and encourage me to try new things and develop my own flavour.  
Appreciate you all so much.

3.  Time
 Time for a cat-nap.  Zack loves to snooze in the orange "throne" chair.

4.  Close-up
 Clematis . . . "Fair Rosamond"

5.  With Mirror
A shot from my bedroom . . . love my "inside" hydrangeas.


A blessed and happy Mother's Day to all you beautiful moms!
Check out the other entries at Ashley's Ramblings & Photos . . . 

22 comments:

  1. So beautiful. Love the last two.

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  2. So many beautiful photos! My favorite is "inspiration". The colors are so vibrant.

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  3. Oh, homerun here Andrea - love your capture of that bird, and that second shot of the tulips, yum!

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  4. Really great set this week! What a sweet find on your sidewalk!!

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  5. Happy Mothers day. Love all your pictures this week. Close up is just wonderful. Thanks

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  6. Awww I love time - so sweet.

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  7. Love them all but the clematis and the tulips are spectacular.

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  8. There is so much beauty in the world for the eyes that open to find it ....
    Your world is plump full; thanks for sharing it my friend.. I like the soft look you have added to these.

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  9. Great shots - love Inspiration!!! Happy Mother's Day!!!

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  10. I just love your close up shot! What a gorgeous flower! I also love the tulips in "inspiring". I also love SHS because I get to look at so many lovely pictures and get feedback on my own!

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  11. Like Honey Mommy, I love to visit all the beautiful blogs & get inspired to look at my photos with a different lens. Your SIDEWALK shot is perfection! how you got the bird to pose so beautifully is beyond me. ha!

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  12. That Jay is wonderful! Love the colors!

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  13. Since I love shooting (photographing) birds, I'm partial to your sidewalk shot.

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  14. Love love the composition on every single shot. Inspiring looks like a paint... gorgeous.

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  15. I really loved that bird! We don't have those down here in Florida. Also loved the mirror shot. Just so perfect in every way. Isn't Spring just a wonderful time of year???? There just isn't any stopping of the growth process. So many little birds coming out of the nests right now and coming to the feeder. I just love it! Thanks for sharing these pictures. They are all amazing!

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  16. Love those tulips and that kitty!

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  17. These are so lovely. Each time I look at your photos, I can't believe how talented you are. It's like that verse in the book of James that says you forget how you look once you walk away from the mirror. Well, I forget how beautiful your photos are until I come back and see them again. Incredible talent!

    Dawn

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  18. The tulip and kitty shots are fabulous! ;) love love~

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  19. Oh all so very lovely, the bird is fabulous, those tulips are gorgeous, love your sleeping kitty, and that clamantis is stunning

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  20. Love how you edit photos. Beautiful set, amazing work!

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  21. Beautiful set of photos it is hard to pick one I like more. So like the colors of inspiring.

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