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One of my attempts at the "Looking close... on Friday" theme "Dots and Stripes".
Shot with a "Tomioka-Copal 75 mm F 2.8" lens on a Canon EOS R5.
I dropped a new album today, my first since 2002!
This might be out of some people’s wheelhouse.. but if you like soundscapes, check it oot!
For Macro Mondays Theme 'opposites'
Write it, or rub it out, with opposite ends of your pencil.
And just for fun, an opposite pronunciation.
HMM.
This is a corner of my refrigerator magnet from Great Smoky Mountains NP. I have them from most parks we have visited. HMM!
Flickr Lounge weekly theme - Natural light
The planes were coming towards me, but at the last moment they turned away.
“In ancient times, cats were worshipped as gods. They have not forgotten this.” – Terry Pratchett
Posted for the Happy Caturday theme "Quotations & Sayings".
Happy Caturday !
SCOUT: "Daddy? Daddy!"
DADDY: "Yes Scout?"
SCOUT: "Daddy, I want everyone to see the beautiful Little Red Riding Hood that I received as a Christmas gift from Father Christmas and the Christmas Bear this year!" *Preens.* "I look soooo pretty in it! Can you put my photograph on Looking Close on Friday? Please!"
DADDY: "But Scout, the theme for this week is red bows."
SCOUT: "Well, my new Little Red Riding Hood ties with a bow under my chin!" *Nods emphatically.* "See?" *Points to bow with paw.*
DADDY: "Hhhmmm... well, that is true, Scout, it does." *Doubtful.* "However, it's very small! The bow needs to be more of a focal point for the photograph."
SCOUT: "Oh I can fix that, Daddy!" *Smiles.* "Wait there!" *Rushes away before coming back with a big red bow tied under his chin.* "Now can you put my photograph on Looking Close on Friday, please Daddy?"
DADDY: "Goodness! Where did that ribbon come from?"
SCOUT: "It was one of the ones you collected from Christmas Day, yesterday. I think I look pretty!" *Preens more.* "Now, can you PLEASE put my photograph on Looking Close on Friday, Daddy, so that everyone can admire me?"
DADDY: "Alright Scout."
SCOUT: "Oh thank you, Daddy!" *Preens even more.* "I knew you would see it my way... eventually."
The theme for "Looking Close on Friday" for the 26th of December is "red bow". My little bear Scout received this beautifully made Little Red Riding Hood cape from Father Christmas and the Christmas Bear for Christmas this year, and whilst Scout is correct, it does tie with a bow, the bow was very small, so being a master of dress-ups, Scout embellished his new cape with a lovely big red bow! I hope you like my choice for this week's theme, and that it makes you smile!
Scout was a gift to Paddy from my friend. He is a Fair Trade Bear hand knitted in Africa. His name comes from the shop my friend found him in: Scout House. He tells me that life was very different where he came from, and Paddy is helping introduce him to many new experiences. Scout catches on quickly, and has proven to be a cheeky, but very lovable member of our closely knit family.
So today we can post anything we want in the group.
So had to be my beautiful Maisie, she is my world and fills a big hole in my heart since loosing my husband.
HSoS everyone 💕
For todays theme I had to share these photos of my late husband Richard.
He passed away nearly 5 years now from prostate cancer, he was only 64.
He was the love of my life, my best friend and my rock.
He was also the kindest man ever and would do anything for anyone.
I miss him everyday and will never stop loving him.
my offering for this month's theme in the 12:12 Project -- see all of the artists' wonderful work here: www.facebook.com/The1212Project
Weekly Theme Challenge ~ Household Objects
Stay safe and well everyone.
Thank you to everyone who pauses long enough to look at my photo. Any comments or Faves are very much appreciated
GROUP: SMILE ON SATURDAY
THEME: BLUE FOR YOU - ME 2023
SUBJECT: A BLUE MORNING GLORY
Like the light shining through the stem, may there, soon, be a light of hope for a cure.
I would also like to remember someone I knew who suffered from this illness.
MAY is fibromyalgia awareness month
(MAY 12 IS AWARENESS DAY)
nationaltoday.com/national-fibromyalgia-awareness-day/
In support of MARIA, www.flickr.com/photos/134385668@N03/, the Administrator of this group, and all who suffer from fibromyalgia.
About 20 years or so ago, I used to visit a lady who lived with her daughter and her family. I have never heard of fibromyalgia until she told me that she was suffering from this disease. She seemed to be in so much pain each time I visited her. She told me, at one time, she had to crawl from her bedroom upstairs to the kitchen to get something to eat. What made me so sad was her daughter and family didn't believe her. I felt so sorry for her. I was happy when, during one of my visits, she told me that she finally found a seniors' housing where she got the help she needed. I lost contact of her but I hope she is still around and continue to have someone with her who understands her needs,
Veronica longifolia , Long-leaved Speedwell
Please view large for all the lovely detail!
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Slender, upright spires of white, pink and blue tubular flowers appear in summer above cream-edged, mid-green leaves.
This elegant speedwell shows a good resistance to mildew and will add vertical interest throughout a sunny border on well-drained soil.
If cut back after the flowers have faded, it may produce a second flush in late summer or early autumn.
With love to you and thank you for ALL your faves and comments, M, (* _ *)
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Veronica, "Long-leaved Speedwell", purple, pink, flowers, spike, bloom, bud, colour, lighting, studio, black-background, design, square, Nikon-D7000, "Magda indigo"
One of my favorite photos I've ever made. I frequently photographed the bees writhing amongst the stamens fallen in clumps on the petals of my Southern Magnolia's flowers. This little feller actually fell off the petal while clutching an armful of stamens as he fell, but of course quickly righted himself and flew back onto the petal. Just an awesome capture for me. For the flickr group, "Smile on Saturday," and this week's theme: Free Theme. Click on the photo twice to view it at maximum size.
This Christmas bauble was hand beaded with sequins and pins by me. In usually make these baubles for others as gifts, but on occasion I make one or two baubles for myself. This is one such bauble.
The theme for "Looking Close on Friday" for the 20th of December is "sequins", so I thought I would show you this special bauble I chose to make for myself. If you would like to see the other baubles I have made as gifts for friends over the years, you can find them in this album: www.flickr.com/photos/40262251@N03/albums/72157649901152375/. I hope you like my choice of subject for this week's theme, and that it makes you smile!
As this is the last "Looking Close on Friday" before Christmas, I should just like to take this opportunity to wish everyone in the group a very happy Festive Season. May it be filled with happiness and joy for you all.
Each bauble I make is 15 centimetres in diameter and contain hundreds of sequins, varying in number depending upon the complexity of the pattern and the type of sequins I use. Most sequins in this bauble are 5mm in diameter, except the large star sequins which are 10mm, the sunburst sequins which are 12 mm and the small gold border sequins which are 2mm and very, very fiddly. The sunburst sequins are French and are known as "éclate de soleil" - "sunbursts". Depending upon the colour of the sequin, I will use either a gold or a silver pin to attach it to the bauble.
These baubles are smaller than some others I do, however because it is a complex pattern which starts from the inside and is worked outwards in ever larger circles, each bauble takes approximately 2 to 2 1/2 hours per side.
It is however, a labour of love which I do to pass the time throughout the year.
The theme for this week's Happy Caturday was a loving and thoughtful choice for two of us who lost beloved members of our families this past week. Because I'm still grieving Benni's loss so much I can't even look at pictures of her yet, and don't have any photos of cats who've passed away, I decided to show Rena, taken today.
Rena has joined us in mourning the huge loss of her "playmate", (it was always one-sided with Rena being the one who wanted to play). These last days Rena has practically never left whatever room I'm in and cuddles more than this little independent cat has ever chosen to do. She's comforting me SO much and I hope I am her.
Thank you everyone for the loving, thoughtful messages and for thinking of us and Tanya at the loss of her beautiful Vas'ka at this hard, hard time. We are so appreciative.
Autumnal themes - Scots pine and hunt of orange and teal.
#Nature #Autumn #Growth #Sunlight #ScenicsNature #Plant #Tree #Tranquility #Outdoors #TreeTrunk #mist
Art Week Gallery Theme
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March 9th is One Very Sad Year Away From my Darling Husband, Gerry's Death
As I will be travelling, Séan and I went to the Sarasota National Cemetery yesterday, which is the only time I have before I travel.
Strangely and eerily, there were no Sandhill Cranes to join us! It is the first time that I have been in the cemetery without their company.
With heartfelt and genuine thanks for your kind visit. Have a beautiful day, be well, keep your eyes open, appreciate the beauty surrounding you, enjoy creating, and stay safe! ❤❤
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