Saturday, June 18, 2011

Shadow Shot Sunday ~ That which is not.


If we only look, there is beauty in even ordinary rubbish . . .



You may well ask 'what is it?', enlarge and have a closer look.



After eating the little bunch of grapes, I was fascinated by the
coloured shadows the overhead lights threw on the counter.

A post for Shadow Shot Sunday, sponsored by Tracy at HEY HARRIET,
click on the Logo to join in the fun!
at

17 comments:

  1. JoJune 18, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    Very, very clever, Arija. I just love these images. Hope you're having a wonderful weekend. (((hugs))) Jo

    ReplyDelete
  2. Ces AdorioJune 18, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    Only special people can appreciate simple things like this. There are only very few of them in this world. The rest are so busy and disinterested that only when it is too late they realize that life was a blur. They have no memories of the shadows cast by the little branch that held that once held the grapes. I bet they probably have not spent a few minutes in their lives bent on the ground observing an ant cross their paths either! You have the most beautiful eyes because they are connected to your fascinating mind and lovely heart. Have a beautiful weekend, my dearest Arija. I am doing a quick drawing for Illustration friday before I delve into my painting. Love love love lots of love to you! Tsup!

    ReplyDelete
  3. TexWisGirlJune 18, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    that's beautiful. love those shadows!

    ReplyDelete
  4. forgetmenotJune 18, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    How creative!! And, what an interesting shadow that makes on the counter. Great SS. Mickie :)

    ReplyDelete
  5. Ruth HiebertJune 18, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Now that is a true photographer,seeing beauty in the simplest things. I like this.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Magical Mystical TeacherJune 18, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Which was more delightful: the grapes or the shadows of the stem? :-)


    I ONCE HAD A SHADOW

    I once had a shadow—or did it have me?
    My shadow and I could never agree.
    I would say something, she’d say the reverse;
    Our arguments flared, my lips I would purse,
    Refusing to speak to her anymore—
    So my shadow got up and marched out the door!
    I have not seen her from that day to this—
    That’s one stubborn shadow I surely don’t miss!

    © 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher

    Shadow Guards

    ReplyDelete
  7. The Summer Kitchen GirlsJune 18, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Guessed it right away (of course last night we just got done popping tons of grapes off of the stems! - it was fresh in our mind!)
    Nice shadow catch!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Sylvia KJune 18, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    I'm always amazed at where I can find shadows and equally amazed that I never really looked for or at them that much before I got into photography and joined SSS! Added a whole new aspect to most everything! Your shot today is a terrific example of that!! Hope you have a good weekend, Arija!

    Sylvia

    ReplyDelete
  9. RalphJune 18, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    shadows show up in so many places, and in unexpected ways. The bunch of grapes is now devoured, but the vine remains allow for wonderful shadows. The colors are a wonderful effect, too. We are happy a camera was available for this artistic treat!

    ReplyDelete
  10. GaelynJune 18, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    I like it! I like it lots!

    ReplyDelete
  11. UnknownJune 18, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Great images, well captured.

    ReplyDelete
  12. CatherineJune 18, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    it is lovely how the quite ordinary can be transformed into something quite special....

    ReplyDelete
  13. Legacy of LoveJune 18, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Such an interesting shadow shot.

    ReplyDelete
  14. BLOGitseJune 18, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Great idea and perfect shadows!
    Have a good week ahead!

    ReplyDelete
  15. Hootin AnniJune 19, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    Excellent idea...and perfect shadow post!!! I must also add that my cat would go berserk over the leftover grape stems...for some reason she loves to chew on them.

    Vintage 1930's Basketball Team is my Shadow Shot today. Do stop by if you can find time.

    Happy Sunday!!!

    ReplyDelete
  16. Hey HarrietJune 19, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    That's a really interesting formation of shadows. It gives the impression of movement! Hope they were tasty little grapes :)

    Have a wonderful week!

    ReplyDelete
  17. AnonymousJune 20, 2011 at 1:43 AM

    A bunch of grapes? Who'd have thought about such beauty? I'd have thrown it away...well, images like these will make me think twice about discarding without looking. I'm so inspired!!

    ReplyDelete