SkyWatch Friday #52

This building caught my eye. Empty shed is located on a field near Stone Lake, Wisconsin. Jackpot! Today, the clouds came into the empty frame of the building which stands on a hill. Notice tire tracks in grass, the branch which fell during a violent wind storm and from the road it looks like there are three crosses in the background.



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Thematic Photographic 57 - Distant

This photograph was taken near Conway, New Hampshire. Notice: no houses as far as the eye can see. The clouds appear to be so close that a person feels like one could reach up and touch a cloud. Nature greets everyone who visits the scenic White Mountains. Do you see a bridge in the distance?

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7/8 Outdoor Wednesday #26

Here are some shots taken at the Oriental and Lotus Gardens which was my favorite part of Wickham Park.

Here is a close-up of statue in image above.

An inspiration place for prayer or meditation.

This is a place to kneel and pray.

I thought this was a very peaceful scene. For more information go to www.Wickhampark.org.

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SkyWatch Friday #51

Photograph taken at The Grove, Glenview, Illinois.



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7/1 Outdoor Wednesday #25

While shopping at Heritage Trail Mall Ltd., located at 410 Ridge Road, Wilmette, Illinois, I observed these leaves outside in their parking lot. Weeds were hidden away climbing on a chain link fence. Some plants were facing up. Some plants were facing down. Amazing how nature decides all this by following the sunlight. Below are close-ups of what I saw. Notice the textures and the patterns.

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Thematic Photographic 55 - Cloudy and Skywatch Friday #50

"There ain't no
cloud so thick
that the sun ain't
shinin' on t'other side."
...Rattlesnake, An 1870's Mountain Man

Recently, my husband and I were purchasing bait at a nearby store. As we were leaving, all of a sudden I noticed the clouds. Tape had been placed over the cracked window. The owner gave me permission to shoot what I saw but not to mention the store name. I had to go back to cabin, pick-up camera and take the shot. Then John and I fished until dark.

This week to complete two goals, I am submitting one photograph for two sites. If you are interested in participating please read information below.

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Click here to view photographs of skies from all over the world: http://skyley.blogspot.com/. Skywatch Friday is hosted by Klaus with the help of Sandy, Ivar, Wren and Fishing Guy. If you would like to participate, skywatch begins each Thursday evening at 7:30 P.M., GMT.

6/24 Outdoor Wednesday - #24

Hello. It is time to post Outdoor Wednesday photographs. My focus this week is on patterns. Umbrella is made of light colored fabric; but the orange color underneath was an unexpected surprise.

Umbrella close-up, taken a few minutes later. Notice that the lighting changed. Sunlight and shadows dancing on fabric created this image.

Close-up photograph of a solitary leaf. Notice the rich green tones and the golden spots creating an abstract image.

Close-up of another leaf. Notice the intricate veins, the round circles and green earthy tones which make up this abstract image.

Bottom two images were taken at Chicago Botanical Gardens, Glencoe, Illinois.

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