Silent Sunday – Tinka enjoying candlelight

Tinka and a rose candle
Tinka and a rose candle

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Skywatch Friday – August 28, 2014 Edition

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Skywatch Frieay – August 28, 2014 Edition

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I stand there for a minute starin’ straight into the ground

I stand there for a minute starin’ straight into the ground
Lookin’ to the left slightly, then lookin’ back down to see the nature small wonders …beauty in detail

Roads underneath the clouds

I know you are not supposed to do this, but these are taken while driving… the clouds over the roads look so lovely
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this post is linked to Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Roads

Wonderful Wednesday – Similarities

Similarities – I saw this field with the tractors tracks – and few moments later this piece of Iron. Similar in shape. Life’s small surprises
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We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure.
There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.
~Jawaharlal Nehru

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Sunday Stills, the next challenge: Alcohol

Wine …simple answer to question , So, whats your poison?

Linked to Sunday Stills, the next challenge: Alcohol

NF Inspiring Photography 106 – Thunderstorm clouds

The Thunderclouds circled us, but did not come on top of us, but they sure looked impressive with the sunlight enhancing the nature, I found the contrast beautiful.

Linked this post to NF Inspiring Photography 106 – Catching light

Macro Monday – stump of a tree

I was walking in the woods looking at tree stumps and details around them …looking for macro opportunities.
Here is some shots from my wanderings. All photos can be enlarged by a click.

Linked this post to Macro Monday 2

Daily Post PHOTO CHALLENGE Fray

Skywatch Friday – August 21, 2014 Edition

 

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Skywatch Friday – August 21, 2014 Edition

Weekend Reflections – see the mirror?

Traditional reflections… in the mirror on the wall.

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More at  Weekend Reflections

Sunday Stills, the next challenge: Flower Gardens

Linked to:Sunday Stills, the next challenge: Flower Gardens

Monochrome Madness (25) – Devil’s-bit

This is my next (the first photo) entry to  the  Monochrome Madness Challenge (MM) hosted by Leanne Cole and Laura Macky so happy to be able to be part of this talented group!. I have not done a black and white entry of a flower for them for this week( 25), so here is Succisa pratensis, Devil’s-bit or Devil’s-bit Scabious ,…. I think it looks good  in monochrome.

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Original photo below.  All details can be seen better by clicking at an image to enlarge them.

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  More beautiful photos at Monochrone Madness Tuesday August 19th.

Evening out

I spent an evening with friends on an island, unfortunately I did not take my camera with me so I took these with my mobile. Such a lovely sunset.