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Half of the cake that I made yesterday. It was amazingly soft and fluffy, The strawberries were added for the photo.
Captured for Looking close on ... Friday!`theme: smiley.
Background is another one of my paint pouring projects.
Couldn't pass up the opportunity to photograph this ocean sponge that washed up after the last winter storm on my local beach
"Sponges grow in the ocean. That just kills me. I wonder how much deeper the ocean would be if that didn't happen."
Steven Wright
A macro photo of a blue bath sponge. There aren't actually two shades of blue here. The lighting is just brighter at the top.
Speaking of contrast... Pleurosicya labiata is found in the Indo-Pacific. It is common in its preferred habitat of barrel sponges and is found to depths of 35 meters. IUCN Red list
I don't know who collected this assortment of sponges but I was glad they left them strewn here on Sandspur Beach.
I am always in awe of Judi May's wonderful still life images, particularly her home baking! Today she has inspired me to try and create an image with the ingredients I am using today to bake a lemon sponge cake for my parents for Easter Sunday....
I think most of you will know Judi, but if not have a look...