Friday, December 7, 2012

Shadow Shot Sunday & TODAY'S FLOWERS - Chrysanthemums


Bright sunlight playing with a bunch of chrysanthemums,


Throwing prickly shadows


then changing tack and softening the mood


putting more emphasis on the flowers


or highlighting the flowers against the dark shadows.

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36 comments:

  1. Ruth HiebertDecember 7, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    Ahh,the beauty in a bouquet of flowers. Thanks for sharing these.

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  2. TexWisGirlDecember 7, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    i like the 'furry headed' shadow in the top shot. :)

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  3. Sylvia KDecember 7, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    Gorgeous flowers and exquisite captures, Arija, different moods and light and all in all, delightful! Thanks for sharing the beauty! Hope your weekend is going well and that you're getting some rest! My thoughts are with you!

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  4. Light and VoicesDecember 7, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    Impressive header.
    Joyce M

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  5. grammie gDecember 7, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    Hi Arija...Nice ...it is pretty cool how each one
    has a different effect on the mood!!
    Take care
    Grace

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  6. india flintDecember 7, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    chrysanthemums in November? well i'll be buttered on both sides.

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    1. ArijaDecember 7, 2012 at 9:53 PM

      I'd like to see that!!!

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    2. india flintDecember 7, 2012 at 10:33 PM

      er, think twice. dark glasses would be the least of your requirements, Ma.

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    3. ArijaDecember 7, 2012 at 10:44 PM

      Ta, I needed the chuckle!

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  7. GaelynDecember 7, 2012 at 10:20 PM

    The flowers are beautiful and the shadow looks like something from the sea.

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  8. Elephant's ChildDecember 8, 2012 at 12:30 AM

    Brilliant - and I love their shaggy shadows. It reminded me of the tissue chrysanthenums we made for our mother's on Mothers' Day when I was at school (last milenium)

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  9. Stewart MDecember 8, 2012 at 2:41 AM

    Interesting shadows!

    I dont think the workers on the hotel sign were likely to stone me! Like hundreds of other migrant workers in Oman I think they were just getting on with getting on!

    Stewart M - Melbourne

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  10. Jenn JilksDecember 8, 2012 at 6:48 AM

    Glorious! We've had pretty dark skies lately. Lots of rain. I am happy to view YOUR clouds!!!
    Cheers from Cottage Country!

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  11. Magical Mystical TeacherDecember 8, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    Even the shadows are singing with joy!

    Lady of Sorrows

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  12. CarverDecember 8, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    I love the light play on the chrysanthemums.

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  13. DeniseinVADecember 8, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    Marvelous shots Arija, do love those shadows too. Thank you so much my friend.

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  14. Laerte PupoDecember 8, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    Great photos.

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  15. Rambling WoodsDecember 8, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    Lovely Arija...sending you hugs...Michelle

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  16. LeahDecember 8, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    Beautiful flower and shadow shots here.
    Cheers,
    Leah

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  17. RajeshDecember 9, 2012 at 12:22 AM

    Very lovely flowers.

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  18. Stewart MDecember 9, 2012 at 1:39 AM

    Hi there - certainly agree that the "Easter Bunny" was originally a hare - their are many symbolic referees to animals that are hare-like that morph into the Eater Rabbit.

    I think Peter may have been a real rabbit - given that in the story he lives in a hole, rather than a surface form. But there again Miss Potter was not really writing natural history!

    Also agree about their pest status - the dark secret of my MIL's family is that a branch of it were the Austins who released rabbits around Geelong .

    Cheers - Stewart M

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  19. Yogi♪♪♪December 9, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    Love the prickly shadows from the soft flowers. I really like your header photo.

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  20. Ces AdorioDecember 9, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    Sometimes I am afraid. I want you to know that every time I draw an acorn, I think of you. You are one of my oaks, a strong spirit who guides me to virtue. Even though I have not met you, I know that you and my mother and sisters are of the same make. I love dearest Arija. I know people who do not blog and have not exchanged ideas for years without meeting, will not understand that. Take care my dearest beloved friend.

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  21. Modern MomDecember 9, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    Very pretty!

    Lily

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  22. Chubskulit RoseDecember 9, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    Lovely flowers.

    Sea Horse Shadow
    Hope you'd come and see when you get a chance.

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  23. Self SagacityDecember 9, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    I don't get too much of of white flowers in my world. They are beautiful.

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  24. DianneDecember 9, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    Prickles of the shadowy kind are the best prickles because they can't hurt you.
    A lovely bunch of chrysanthemums Arija captured in different moods.

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  25. lina@womens perspectivesDecember 10, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    Wonderful flowers, lights and shadows!

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  26. A Colorful WorldDecember 10, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    There's something so lovely about a cream-colored flower, and especially a spider mum...just so sweet.

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  27. LauraDecember 10, 2012 at 2:40 PM

    so lovely Arija!

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  28. CarlettaDecember 10, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    The spider mums always tend to make me think of mums with bad hair days. :)
    I love them though!
    The third shot is my favorite.

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  29. UnknownDecember 11, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    Lovely!

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  30. Johnny NutcaseDecember 11, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    Ohh I love chrysanthemums! And chrysanthemum tea- have you ever had it? It's just the dried flower sometimes, but better mixed in with dried goji berries and a tiny bit of sugar. Yum! (good for dry eyes, heh!)

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  31. Gemma WisemanDecember 12, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    These chrysanthemums are so beautiful and cast delightful, dramatic shadows!

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  32. BeckyDecember 13, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    Love the shadow shot. Did you grow these? Been wondering too how all those tulips that you planted are doing?

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  33. Sallie (FullTime-Life)December 15, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    I like your shadow play -- reallyl nice.

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