SHS Photo Challenge 35

So we meet again to share our finds for this week's scavenger hunt.   Might I say, they were rather challenging but that always makes it fun and calls forth the creativity in so many.  Looking forward to seeing what you all found.  

 1.  Meet Me at the Corner

 Last Sunday on my way to church I spied this lovely dogwood as I turned a corner.  

I made a date with myself to meet here at the corner and take some photos on the way home.  

I have included a close-up just because they are so lovely.

2.  Mother Nature Meets Technology

 This is a solar powered butterfly which flutters around the spike on sunny days.  It was originally purple but has faded to this lovely blue specimen after weeks in the sun.

3.  One Step at a Time

 On silent cat feet, one step at a time, she creeps into my suite for a visit . . .

Chloe, the eldest cat of the household.  
(Too funny, I just finished typing this and turned around and there she was . . . Hi Chloe.)

4.  What's Wrong With This Picture?

Okay, I confess, it is a contrived shot . . . I didn't find anything in my travels this week that fit the prompt.

5.  Standing Tall

 Although all the little purple petals have fallen away these alliums with their seed pods are still standing tall.

Linking with Ashley at Ramblings and Photos.

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 . . .