Another Shadow Shot Sunday

Oops! If you've landed here on September 3rd, it's because I entered the wrong link for SSS. Please follow this link for today's shadows...:)

Sorry for the confusion!

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http://imaginationlane.blogspot.com/2010/09/leafy-shadows.html

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For this week’s Shadow Shot Sunday, I challenged myself to go no farther than my own backyard in search of interesting shadows. As projects often do, this one started out one way and ended up another.

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What began as a search for shadows, turned into a study in texture and line as I prowled through our admittedly less-than-pristine garden.

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I’ve always been drawn to things shabby and worn. To me, rusted-out fences have a quiet beauty of their own, and weathered wood glows with a charm I do not find in things brand new.

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.................Even a forgotten pair of secateurs found in long-neglected grass cast a pleasing

shadow when propped against the nubby stucco walls of our house.

The resulting pictures are a curious mix of shapes and colours that resemble abstract paintings.
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I must deem my challenge a success. I found my shadows…found my pruning shears, (though they’re no longer fit for use!), and my little dog had a wonderful day poking through our neglected yard with me.

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For a brief…a very brief…moment, I contemplated telling my husband that we really should forgo the long Sunday drives we take in search of abandoned buildings to photograph, and small treasures to round up…that we should instead stay home and do yard work all weekend. That notion passed quickly, however; I could too easily see his small, cheeky grin and hear him

drawl, “Yeah, right!!”

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I’ll be sure to share with you the mischief we get into in place of gardening….:)

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Many thanks to 'Hey, Harriet' for hosting this Sunday event! To see more, do drop by her page at...

http://heyharriet.blogspot.com/

Second Star To The Right

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Deep in the woods where fairies play, there's magic to be found,

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Come take a peek...but be quite still,

and utter not a sound.

Behind this gate and down the

winding path we’ll make our way,
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And there we will see wonders that

see not the light of day.

On moonlit nights while we’re abed,

the forest does not rest
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For midnight is the special time

that pixies like the best.



At first, there’s stillness all around,

and then there comes a light.

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And if we’re quiet and careful, we may see amazing sights.
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The air will come to life with thrumming sounds of tiny wings,
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Then wonderment will steal our breath, and show us many things.

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The creatures of the night come out to celebrate their joys,
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And share delights of friendship, seldom seen by girls and boys

The Frog Prince offers tea, the

Cheshire Cat grins ear to ear.

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The trill of fairy voices is a joyous

sound to hear.
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All through the hours of darkest night, the magic weaves its spell,
And we’ll see secret things that we won’t ever get to tell.
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For who would dare believe such things as fairies might be seen,
Though we’ll hold in our heart of hearts the wondrous place we’ve been.



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We'll want to laugh, it's all such

fun,

but silence we must keep,

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Until the morning light across the

treetops starts to creep.

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With tired yawns, the little ones curl up their baby wings,
And seek their woodland beds, wrapped up in thoughts of splendid things.

We’ll steal away ourselves, amazed

at all that we have seen,

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And in the glaring light of day,

it might seem like a dream.

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But wait…hold out your hand, could that be fairy dust I see?

Hush…not a word…you know the secret will be safe with me.

Another night, we’ll once more make

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way down to the gate,

As moonlight casts its

silver glow,

and evening hours grow late.
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But sleep now, close your tired eyes, lay down your toused head,


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Let wonder be your blanket, and the world's love be your bed...
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I am linking this to Fawndear's 'Second Star To The Right' party. A resounding thank you to Fawndear for hosting this delightful event! To visit her sweet site or check out more partygoers, please click on the link below...
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http://fawndear.blogspot.com/

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A Virtual Bouquet

On this gray Vancouver morning, I offer a bouquet of virtual flowers to brighten the day...

Water Lilies from Egypt..a Desert Rose from Kenya..and a Cornflower from my garden.