As Brian's last attempt at getting a girlfriend didn't work out, his friends thought it would be great fun to get him one of those blow-up rubber snails for April Fools' Day. Unfortunately, his technique of eye-stalk tickling isn't having the desired effect - should have gone to Specsavers Brian!

For Macro Mondays theme 'April Fools'.

No snails were harmed in the making of this photograph, but Brian got rather frustrated...

Spaghetti and m.....golfballs? Anyone?

We all know the Moon is made of green cheese despite what NASA might say. Aliens love green cheese and regularly mine the moon for the stuff. We know this is true otherwise what are all those holes and dark spots on the face of the moon if not the results of cheese mining. 😁 For the Macro Mondays group, topic: April Fools. Happy Macro Monday -- a good day to enjoy some moon cheese.

Seems that nature fools our Crocus patch every year. The April showers turn out to be snow flakes.

Macro Mondays theme - April Fools

Mein Aprilscherz für HMM

POLAR BEAR KIDS ESCAPED FROM GERMAN ZOO ON ZOO DIRECTOR's MOTORBIKE

Last seen 01.04.2017 about Midnight. Anyone who has seen them is requested to immediately call the next available April Fool ! 😄

Dedicated to C.F. (ILYWAMHASAM)

Don't waste anything of the apple ;-)

This picture is 7cm .

Thanks for taking time to fave, comment and look at my work. I really appreciate.

Imagine our surprise when we cracked open our eggs for Sunday breakfast and we discovered these cuties!

Macro Monday theme - April Fools

Happy Macro Monday!

I don't really do animal photography but there aren't many lizards native to the UK, the aprilisstultus is particularly rare so far north, they tend to prefer the warmer weather in Wales.

So when one turns up in your garden eating your raspberries you've got to get a shot or two off right?

Today the We're Here group members are visiting the

April Fools group.

#AprilFools. AI CyberCanvass Collective.

My wife burst into our bedroom and said we needed to call the burly emergency plumber as there was water running down the stairs.

Today the Hereios of the We're Here! group are focusing on absurdities.

Corndog with a bad hair day

Happy Macro Monday

This picture has notes. If they are not where they should be when you open the page, going to lightbox and back again should do the trick. It's simply a Flickr quirk. No comment!

Best viewed in lightbox and on full screen (F11), of course!

The "Sphinx de Vallières" is the name given to part of a sedimentary rock formation stretching out into the Gironde estuary at Saint-Georges-de-Didonne on the southwest coast of France.

The strange contraption you can see in the centre of the picture is what can best be described as a square fishing net (carrelet) dangling from a flimsy derrick attached to a little wooden hut on stilts (cabane de pêcheur) . When the net is full, everyone gets a square meal¹ ;-) See also A Carrelet* Lost in a Sea of Tranquility.

Alas, although the sea is golden, there are no goldfish to be caught! But not to worry, dear friends, there are plenty of other fish in the sea. ;-)

The term "carrelet" is often loosely used to describe the entire fishing facility; hut, net and lifting gear.

The square net itself can also be portable or mounted on a fishing boat. Sometimes it's even round! ;-))

¹ a square meal = un repas copieux

Sailors in the old days of sailing ships had one “square meal” a day served up on a wooden plate which just happened to be square.

Please read on by scrolling down the page to "rock bottom".

I took the cover off our holiday cottage's outdoor pool this morning and it was literally steaming hot.

The guests aren't going to like 'Nibbles' being in residence either. I just cleaned it too. Damn.

The Theme for Week 14 is Idioms. you can have Swimming with the Sharks... or Pool Shark 🎱 take your choice, but I'm not going in!

Turbo charged gaudy nautica.

Compliments of Photoshop and GIMP.

ANSH scavenge9 clouds that look like

Sorry if I messed with your head!! I briefly thought about taking out the telephone pole but thought this way it could almost be an April fools picture!!

When I checked Scout this morning to see if, by some miracle, any of my photos made Explore, it showed that all of them had lol. Too funny. So, of course, I had to make a poster.

1. Lily on Black, 2. Feel the sun, 3. Peaches and Cream, 4. unfolding, 5. Gold Dust, 6. A Rose Glow, 7. You'll never guess what this is, 8. Hibiscus Swirl,

9. View of Front Yard in the Fall, 10. , 11. Luna Moth, 12. Wildflower Watercolor, 13. Flower Tunnel, 14. Northern Jacana, 15. Amber Gold, 16. rosebud,

17. Drama Queen, 18. purple pansies,oops, Petunias, 19. Mother and Child, 20. I'm so cool!, 21. Fall Colors, 22. flowers abstract, 23. Big Red, 24. Ray of Hope,

25. Magnolia Center in Pink, 26. Magnolia, 27. Sunset Silhouette, 28. psychedelic rose, 29. Another Rose, 30. Hairy Lily, 31. Baby Bella's New Leash on Life, 32. unfolding 2,

33. Heidi Ho, 34. Butterfly Nectar, 35. Ant on yellow, 36. Magnolia naturelle, 37. Protea Watercolor Sketch, 38. Joy after bath, 39. Over the River, 40. Tropical Macro,

41. In the Pink, 42. Morning Light, 43. Fallen, 44. Butterfly Blur, 45. ladybug rose acrylic, 46. Magnolia in the Spotlight, 47. blue, 48. Seascape,

49. Wildflower Watercolor 2, 50. Another Magnolia, 51. meadow, 52. Last of my Flowers, 53. ladybug on rose !, 54. Camden beach silhouette, 55. Hillside Colors, 56. fall color profusion,

57. Mother and Grandchild, 58. Yellow and purple iris, 59. Ghost Tree, 60. pink, 61. Stamen and Pistil, 62. Summer Rose, 63. Gabriel Batter Up HDRish, 64. Heart Made of Snow,

65. Friends, 66. illuminated lily, 67. Naked Ladies, 68. Floor Man, 69. Old Tyme Shoppe, 70. wisteria on pine, 71. ladybug rose, 72. Burst of Sunshine

Created with fd's Flickr Toys.

Macro Mondays

"April Fools".

I only have eyes for you!

14:52 April Fool

Checked Scout today, as I usually do (fruitlessly most days, although it is interesting how some yo-yo in and out), and lo and behold, I have almost 8000 pictures in Explore! Hmmm, what date is it? Interestingly, ranked by Interestingness. I am astonished by what appears to be interesting.

1. HDR Cloudscape, 2. Hungarian Thong, 3. Rosebud, 4. Tsilivi Cloudscape 22Nov2006, 5. Faye's New Tattoo, 6. Blue Caves, Zakynthos, 7. Cloudscape, 8. Red, White and Blue Angle,

9. Reflected Sunrise, 10. Alpine Sunset, 11. Agios Dionysios Firework Mosaic, 12. Ionian Thunderstorm, 13. Morning Fishing Boat, 14. Side View, 15. Flight of the Bumble Bee, 16. Tsilivi Spitaki on Easter Sunday 2006,

17. Freddie and the Acropolis, 18. Three Generations, 19. Acropolis Sunset, 20. Young Customers, 21. Spring Olive Grove, Zakynthos, Greece, 22. Encounter on a Dusty Road, 23. Tsilivi Sunrise 24Sept2004, 24. The Parthenon, 1975,

25. Encounter on a Dusty Road, 26. Fiskardo, Kefalonia, 27. The Acropolis at Sunrise, 28. Shy Bikini Wearer, 29. Playing in the Sea, 30. Strelitzia, 31. Cute Profile, 32. Busty Beach Girl,

33. New Arrivals, 34. New Arrivals, 35. Denka Reading, 36. Johanna, 37. Stoa of Attalos, Athens, 38. Cellphone Camera, 39. Eliza, 40. Moonlight Over the Sea,

41. Boat Reflection, 42. Lovely Back, 43. Tender Moment, 44. Beach Girl, 45. Kate Watching Rory, 46. Sound Medical Advice, 47. Assos, Kefalonia, 48. What are you looking at?,

49. Czech Family, 50. Multi-Tattooed Musiclover, 51. Sunrise Scene, 52. Girls Having Fun in the Sea, 53. Maya, 54. Denka, 55. Navagio, Zakynthos, 56. Emma, Red & White Bikini,

57. Girls in Uniform, 58. The Mountains of Metsovo, 59. New Arrivals, 60. Navagio, Zakynthos, Greece, 61. Papas and Papadia, 62. Ionian Spring, 63. Witch Your Back, 64. Lucy and Jodie's Tattoos,

65. Pretty Back View, 66. Shower Shot, 67. New Arrivals, 68. Colourful Serbian Bikini, 69. Navagio, Zakynthos, 70. Bright Peppers, 71. Nicole and Adam, 72. Red Coral in a Blue Cave

Flickr toys gives us presents a few times each year. These have not been all on Explore. These are my most popular pics that are on flickr. There were many, many more pages because I have over 7000 pics on flickr. For April Fools', this year... I decided that I wanted to display the 4 pages which are my most popular creations and images.

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♡ April Fools' Explore 2012 #1

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1. Megumi, 2. Meg..., 3. Christmas Megumi..., 4. baby Megumi, 5. Megumi's Christmas decorations, 6. Happy Baby Meg..., 7. Cute Meg..., 8. Meg... her special smile,

9. baby Megumi, 10. Singin' & dancin' in the rain..., 11. orchid cactus bloom, 12. There is..., 13. Kindnesses..., 14. Friends... My Special Thank you..., 15. The BEST gifts are tied with "Heartstrings!" {2}, 16. "Let's love so the world can see how much God loves mankind.",

17. "We celebrate the cat by examining its wisdom.", 18. Love is the reason for the Season!, 19. Storing up..., 20. Slow yourself down today, 21. Faith, 22. A good life..., 23. Laughing out loud., 24. Hugs for luvmykatz,

25. "Remember the blessings you receive.", 26. "Excitement is contagious.", 27. Sometimes..., 28. Life is a team sport., 29. Having faith, 30. Silence, 31. Hearty laughter..., 32. Happy people...,

33. Thank you, thank you, thank you..., 34. "We are not capable of perfection; we will make mistakes and hit many false notes.", 35. "If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.", 36. "I can no other answer make, but, thanks, and thanks.", 37. Tapestry, 38. Glistening..., 39. Jerry, 40. “Raindrops are a silent language.”,

41. "Remember the joy and appreciate it.", 42. To Tumbleweed Photography~~Carole~~, 43. Mizunomori (2), 44. "To see a World in a Grain of Sand", 45. "And the world stood still……..", 46. To love what you do..., 47. The Value of Friendship, 48. pink plum... another favorite,

49. Megumi - a happy young girl, 50. "Everything is miraculous.", 51. "Take plenty of time to count your blessings.", 52. Please keep fantartsy JJ's family in your prayers..., 53. "Learn to use your imagination.", 54. Let us form a community of peace..., 55. Megumi in her younger days tried to tell me she was Irish., 56. "Nature thrives on patience; man on impatience.",

57. "Begin tomorrow with too high a spirit to be cumbered with your old nonsense.", 58. "Be happy. It's one way of being wise.", 59. Your hugs..., 60. Happy Birthday Megumi, 61. Standing alone with thoughts of my own, 62. The World, 63. "Let us always meet each other with a smile.", 64. "Seek not outside yourself, heaven is within.",

65. "Successful people make mistakes, but they don't quit.", 66. Christmas angel memories, 67. Love is where the heart is., 68. Hearty laughter..., 69. Youth..., 70. Blossoms..., 71. Today is here..., 72. "Love is nature's way of giving a reason to be living"

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♡ April Fools' Explore 2012 #2

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1. "Strangers are just friends waiting to happen.", 2. Slow down..., 3. Today, I am celebrating my 24th Wedding Anniversary!, 4. "Life is a flower of which love is the honey.", 5. "Think of the blessings we so easily take for granted...", 6. "You are full of promise.", 7. "A friend is the hope of the heart.", 8. Happy Holidays!,

9. Megumi appears in a water drop reflection., 10. "Courage is doing what you are afraid to do.", 11. "As a man is, so he sees.", 12. The Wind, 13. "Think positive... BeCome Aware... Become Cancer Aware...", 14. Spirit, 15. Life is a grand adventure, 16. The BEST gifts are tied with "Heartstrings!" {1},

17. lake view, 18. "I'm thankful for every moment.", 19. Make it Friendly, 20. Absolute honesty, 21. Smiles help me..., 22. "There's always something for which to be thankful.", 23. WALTZ OF THE BUTTERFLIES, 24. "Bloom where you're planted.",

25. Good friends always remain in your heart., 26. "Dreams are the touchstones of our character.", 27. Living with nature, 28. God's handiwork, 29. a friend..., 30. Megumi, 31. "The power from God keeps us young.", 32. The UPLOOK,

33. Taking time for love, 34. Happy Birthday Ron [(aka) Franomilano], 35. Smiling in the sunshine comforts the soul., 36. Hugs are contagious!, 37. Megumi says "Happy Birthday Mama...", 38. We have all..., 39. "Life is short. Be swift to love; make haste to be kind.", 40. "To have joy, one must share it.",

41. Happy Birthday Joy!, 42. It's the love that counts., 43. A New Happy Ending, 44. "Wherever your heart is, that is where you'll find your treasure.", 45. Find the finest joy, 46. Prayers for Joyce's recovery... an update..., 47. Winds of Change ~ a slide show with music, 48. "Who rises from prayer a better man, his prayer is answered.",

49. Isn't it splendid..., 50. Celebrating God's Glorious Creation, 51. Thank you for my Happy Birthday wishes..., 52. Spiritual rewards, 53. the cherry promenade, 54. A New Day (a slideshow with music), 55. "Smile to feel healthier.", 56. Now... a season for treasured memories!,

57. Thank you flickr friends... 70,710 views..., 58. Twenty-three years ago today changed my life!, 59. Quiet moments, 60. When you wish upon a star..., 61. "All life lies ahead and every road leads home.", 62. "Your greatness is measured by your horizons.", 63. "Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves.", 64. "Share your faith with a friend.",

65. "I'm thankful for every moment.", 66. "Remember to thank God for each and every day.", 67. "Weave in faith and God will find the thread.", 68. Thanks for laughing along with me., 69. Believe in yourself, 70. Happy Thanksgiving!, 71. Fluffy petals for awareness..., 72. When is the best time to apologize?

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♡ April Fools' Explore 2012 #3

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1. Feelings..., 2. Blueberry as a classy lookin' cowgirl kitty..., 3. "Some say love it is a hunger", 4. We turn not older with years, but newer everyday., 5. Happy Birthday Megumi! She is 5 years old!, 6. Daily situations reveal our love of life., 7. Seeds of kindness, 8. beautiful flowering peach blossoms,

9. "When I look to the sea I see peaceful and powerful infinity.", 10. "The sea continues to feed our spiritual need for adventure into the unknown.", 11. "All of our loves are first loves.", 12. "It is in their eyes that their magic resides.", 13. "Embracing life is a choice.", 14. Celebrate!, 15. Let's Celebrate!, 16. A choice...,

17. "Watching the sunset is an eye-catching memory.", 18. "Each day is a gift we can share with those around us.", 19. It takes a lifetime..., 20. "Prayer is the voice of faith.", 21. A flickr's Valentine's Day Celebration Equation, 22. "Love is the beauty of each day.", 23. Live for Today, 24. Megumi understands the meaning of October & BCA do you?,

25. "A Mama shares her love with her baby.", 26. "Nature is my medicine.", 27. Happy Holidays from our home to yours..., 28. When you least expect it, miracles seem to happen., 29. The joy of life, 30. New Year's Wish (1), 31. Applaud..., 32. Livestrong Flickr 2007 - come and join the cause!,

33. “Joy in looking and comprehending is nature's most beautiful gift.”, 34. "Pray so that there is a real continuity between your prayer and your whole actual life.", 35. Happy 40th Anniversary Mike and Joyce (aka) fantartsy JJ, 36. Jen's update... please keep the prayers coming..., 37. "Everyday is the chance of a lifetime.", 38. "Look at everything as though you are seeing it fresh with wonder.", 39. "The love of family is life's greatest blessing.", 40. "God is abundant in love.",

41. Pink Ribbons in M is for Mammogram, 42. Hugs of kindness..., 43. Why me?, 44. Isn't it time..., 45. Goodness..., 46. "Friends help you collect memories.", 47. "Friends that love us always count.", 48. a friend's kitten,

49. "Whoever is happy will make others happy, too.", 50. Wings of love, 51. What makes Christmas?, 52. Tomorrow is a new day..., 53. "The world is charged with the grandeur of God.", 54. Soon... It's my Anniversary..., 55. "Some say love it is a river", 56. Our Christmas cake...,

57. Megumi as such a young girl..., 58. Moments..., 59. A Happy Ending..., 60. "A sailor's joys are as simple as a child's.", 61. Vivsirena (aka) Vivian is back! Send her some love!, 62. "And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.", 63. "If each moment is sacred..., 64. Thank you flickr friends... you are wonderful!,

65. Happy Halloween from Sock Monkeys in Japan!, 66. Good Morning Sunshine!, 67. Beauty..., 68. Rock-'n-Roll Meg, 69. THANKSGIVING PRAYER, 70. Keep Vivsirena (aka) Vivian in your prayers, 71. Megumi's Christmases ~ a slide show with music, 72. "Make your life a celebration with prayer."

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♡ April Fools' Explore 2012 #4

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1. "Nothing so gentle is real strength.", 2. "It takes a great man to be a good listener.", 3. "Then our attitudes make us.", 4. "One is nearer God's Heart in a garden", 5. The tea treats are ready..., 6. The little things in life..., 7. This seems only like yesterday..., 8. "Our peace is in our place.",

9. A Happy Valentine's Day Teatime!, 10. Create a moment to smile!, 11. Count your Blessings..., 12. The longer..., 13. The Wisdom to Laugh, 14. New Year's Wishes, 15. Prayers for: vivsirena's husband, Bobby, 16. "I never think of the future. It comes soon enough.",

17. "To understand a cat...", 18. "I know her Mama was kissing Megumi Claus underneath the mistletoe...", 19. Was my photo debut a success? Was it? I'm such a handsome looking duck!, 20. Listening, 21. Megumi... as a baby girl, 22. Tracy, Hope this brightens your day., 23. He inspired me., 24. Remember to always believe.,

25. Find a new friend... they are your treasures., 26. For Our 21st Anniversary ~ my Husband & I, 27. Megumi's little girl smile, 28. The Japanese green tea is ready!, 29. Sharing..., 30. Heartfelt moments..., 31. "Cats have a way of speaking without words.", 32. "Success is in the cherry words you speak.",

33. Welcome Home Jen!, 34. "Knowledge helps create a dream for success.", 35. The Fountain of Youth, 36. "God gives us supplies of His power that will never run out.", 37. "Sunshine is a little piece of quietness.", 38. Live in the light of prayer., 39. "There's something good in every day.", 40. "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.",

41. - Trick or Treat -, 42. "The smallest feline is a masterpiece.", 43. "The language of friendship is not words but meanings.", 44. "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand", 45. "If you want to be rich, be kind.", 46. "Today and everyday, remember to share hugs where ever you go.", 47. "Love's the thing.", 48. Shared strength,

49. Megumi - a Christmas ornament, 50. Please keep Jen in your prayers... the daughter of Fantartsy JJ, 51. "A ship sails the horizon...", 52. "To live each moment is to succeed.", 53. Merry Christmas from Megumi, 54. "The giving of love is an education in itself.", 55. "Never question God's great love.", 56. Mother -- A Blessing,

57. "As the rain dropping from the sky wends its way... who is supreme?", 58. Megumi's smile, 59. Megumi's moment, 60. "Kindness is tenderness.", 61. "A friend hears the song in my heart.", 62. "The simple news that nature told with tender majesty.", 63. "As Jesus stepped into the garden, you were in His prayers.", 64. "The only good advice is a good example.",

65. Happy Birthday ~ Fred the Man, 66. "True friends are magical.", 67. Happy Mother's Day, 68. "Life is real!", 69. Count your blessings., 70. Megumi's eyes... check her out..., 71. The Sock Monkeys in Japan celebrate Christmas Day, 72. Loving heart

Took forever to line up just right but worth it.

Behind bars, sort of

HMM

Macro Mondays "April Fools" theme

Der neue Herrenduft aus 56 geheimen Kräutern. Auch erhältlich als After Shave und Duschgel.

The new Jägermeister fragrance for men.

For Measurement: This is the smalest Jägermeister Bottle with a volume of 20 ml

HMM!

Macro Mondays

April 1st.

These are not genuine Lego minifigs. Some are badly printed (He-Man) or are assembled poorly (Harry Potter has two right feet).

“… & here we are privileged to witness the first tentative steps of the juvenile Hexabug.”

The proof is in the pudding, as they say. I took this shot just a little while ago as yes, it was snowing here in the suburbs of Montreal.

BCAD/FLL INTRODUCES THE DAMP RAMP

Ever seeking unique sources of revenue, BCAD announces the construction of a new training pool on one stand of the under-utilized Zulu ramp which has an ideal location clear of most regular taxiway traffic. This special service will be available to any airline, foreign or domestic, with significant discounts available to FLL tenant airlines. Given the unique mix of each carrier's fleet, each airline will supply its own aircraft. Slide repacking services are expected to be announced shortly by individual MROs.

ARFF will operate and maintain the new feature. As a professional endeavor, water wings, rafts, toys and umbrella drinks (FOD) will not be permitted. The pool has a capacity of 21,240 gallons and can therefore serve as an additional source of potable water for airlines participating in the program.

It's expected to be quite a hit with airside personnel, particularly during the stifling heat of the summer months. In a nod to the timing of the service launch - in conjunction with the Fort Lauderdale Air and Sea show - BCAD is also establishing the Wave Off Water Polo League (WOWPooL) open to all airport and airline employees, details and teams to be announced.

The red lights are flashing, there is a problem, techs are rushing in, we need a solution fast! It's Macro Monday and the mouse won't work. The sticker is 1.25 inches.

I struggled with this theme.

Joker from a playing card. Numerous selective edits using ON1 software on a trial basis. Attempting to make an appealing image ,i.e., no “tricks” per se. Liking ON1 thus far. No LR or PS this image. Less than 2 inches.

Macro Mondays Theme: April Fools

E x p l o r e

One image becomes two when you turn the four-sided pyramid at a corner angle. There is only one Sphinx on the bottom, in the center of the pyramid. HMM

This item did not come from Egypt as you would think. My Dad brought this item back from Japan in 1985. As a paperweight, it sat on his desk for years. Item measures 2" wide.

A better lens for the iPhone. A tiny Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 58/2 screw-in attachment.

A re-submitted, cropped version of my first, wider angle Macro Mondays post. Apologies for that image exceeding the Macro Monday's width rules.

Yes - March had fooled us into believing in Spring, just to play an April Fool on us, and dump snow overnight!

But as the sun rose the day found me in the snow with the RXm3

Happy Bokeh Wednesday to everyone ;o)

My Bokeh set: Elisa's bokeh set

My Leaves, berries etc. set: Elisa Leaves, berries, seeds

Breakfast in bed

not an april fool's joke .....

I had a small glass jar of barbie-sized photo props that fell onto a blue lap quilt and when i looked, the shoe lace had formed itself into a cursive D-- how weird is that?..

really wished i could have used it for the macro mondays theme of trash but it's over the size parameters

London General MAH79, former MAL79 on route 12 towards Oxford Circus seen outside St Thomas's hospital. Have been trying to get a shot of this bus for several weks now. It is an experiment being carried out by TFL and London Central in conjunction with HU Hover Units who have replaced the rear axel with a special hover unit in a bid to find if it wll make bendy buses safer when cornering by removing the rear axle. It has been in passenger service for just a couple of weeks after a few months testing. Hover Units are a Dutch company based in Loopfralip in Holland.

Red casino die next to English peas in a bed of thyme. For Macro Mondays April Fools theme.

Many (many, many) years ago I attended a benefit for the Berkeley Art Museum called "Eat Your Art Out" which included a work involving hands carved out of cheese and placed into a similar bed of edibles. The title?..."The Hands of Cheeses Praying for Peas in our Thyme" I toyed with some variations on the basic concept before heading to the grocery to get the props for this shot.