We did some exploring this afternoon to a location that we have been to before. We were not prepared for the heat, the bugs and had to watch out for snakes. Well, I was thinking snakes and not sure that my husband was. There was a lot of Nettle and the Blackberry bushes kept us from getting too close to the creek at certain places.
I added my touch to this image. As I look at it, it seems to take me to a far away place as I get lost in the color.
Don’t Blink! I saw a pretty butterfly flitting by me. I haven’t learned what the secret is to capture them. I’ll keep trying…
Yesterday there was a volunteer clean-up day in our community. We met at what is called the lodge, we signed in and they gave us each two small plastic bags and our choice of where we wanted to go. Afterwards we were given a free lunch. We chose the public picnic area which is closed for renovations. Our bags were a little flimsy for what debris we found and had to double bag. Anyway it was a worthwhile time, the lunch was very good and gave us the opportunity to meet some of our neighbors..
The secret to capturing butterflies is to be very, very lucky. I like the water shot!
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Maybe I’ll get lucky one day…lol!
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Each of your photos is a work of art!
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Thank you Margaret! I sure am having fun and learning along the way..
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I love the top image! The colours remind my of Monet’s palette. 🙂
I also love the idea of a local clean up effort, that’s so lovely; I bet it was very fulfilling!
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Thank you Eve for stopping by to visit and for sharing your thoughts with me..
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Beautiful, Roberta!
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Thank you Ellen!
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Fascinated me this first one… the colours are amazing… And flowers too… I am glad you had a nice day and met your neighbours…Thank you dear Roberta, with my love, nia
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Thank you dear far away friend!
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The water looks mesmerizing, calm and relaxing. It sounds like the cleanup went well and was a win-win for everyone. Have a great week!
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Thank you! I hope your week moves along smoothly..
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Me parecen preciosas todas las fotografías, pero la primera me parece un cuadro impresionista.
Muy bellas¡¡¡¡¡
Un abrazo
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Muchas gracias..amiga!
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I love what you’ve done with the first image – I really like its abstract quality! I haven’t discovered the secret of photographing butterflies either!
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Thank you…Meanderer! I am having a grand time with my photos lately.. Hmm! Butterflies..If only they would sit still while I fumble with my camera..lol!
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Love the capture of the butterfly wings tucked right in with those flower petals…pretty.
Oh girl I was drained by the heat in Southern California this past weekend. My body isn’t as tolerant of heat these days. What a great community project. It’s so rewarding to participate in these events. Good for you…
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Thank you …Ellen! I am sure you were glad to get back to cooler weather. I am not a fan of the heat myself..
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Exploring new places: always my favorite. I also love just the glimpse of the butterfly wing…something magical about it. 🙂
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Hi Emily, thank you for your comment and for stopping by..
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truly awesome photographs…you’ve an eye for discerning the beauty of mother nature’s paint brush… 🙂
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Thank you so very much!!!
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no…thank you very much! 🙂
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Pretty Photographs! ❤
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Thank you Kristi Ann!
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You’re very welcome!! ❤
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