Nonnie's Observations

hidden reflection not apparent when focused… on leafy shadows  linked to  SHADOW SHOT SUNDAY 2 hosted by Gemma thanks to her and her team for this meme

St. Mary’s garden here lie Stations of the Cross enhanced by shadows This garden is sunken, which to me  adds drama for walking through the stations. linked to  SHADOW SHOT SUNDAY 2 thanks to   Chubskulit Rose, Gemma Wiseman  and Magical Mystical Teacher,  who keep this meme going

always get a kick after downloading photos at surprise subjects! (i.e. upper left hand corner-wanna guess?) linked to SHADOW SHOT SUNDAY 2 Thanks to our wondrous trio (Gemma, MTT & Rose),  see shadows from around the world- really!

tree branches extend like hands in supplication to their Creator linking to  SHADOW SHOT SUNDAY 2 hosted by the gracious Gemma

my deck chairs still stacked waiting for sun-filled, mild days Will they arrive soon? linked to  SHADOW SHOT SUNDAY 2 hosted this week by Gemma thanks to Gemma,  Magical Mystical Teacher & Rose  for this wonderful meme

unbelievable! day 100 of this year fourteen weeks zipped by that means 14 weeks of Shadow Shot Sunday 2 thanks to 3 bloggers!  (MTM, ROSE & GEMMA) linked to SHADOW SHOT SUNDAY 2 

standing still, snapping… capturing myself and tree shadow shot complete linked to  SHADOW SHOT SUNDAY 2 hosted by Gemma

the snow is tinged blue  by shadows cast by the sun enchanting my eyes linked to SHADOW SHOT SUNDAY 2 hosted this week by Rose

afternoon shadow maple tree’s trunk extended by Old Sol’s brightness linked to SHADOW SHOT SUNDAY 2 hosted this week by Chubskulit Rose

ballerina trees bowing gracefully to God in sweet surrender linking to  SHADOW SHOT SUNDAY 2 hosted this week by Rose Hoosier Quote: “The source of one’s joy  is also often the source of one’s sorrow.” ~Jessamyn West~

my focus- oak tree lovely surprise when viewing… gorgeous orange crowns it! sharing with SHADOW SHOT SUNDAY 2 hosted by Rose Hoosier Quote: “Even if a farmer intends to loaf,  he gets up in time to get an early start.” ~Edgar W. Howe~

spider’s web  useful, beautiful  delightful sharing with SHADOW SHOT SUNDAY 2 hosted by Chubskulit Rose and with Rebecca's HAIKU MY HEART an apt quote for these images: “If God gave a spider the ability to weave an artistic masterpiece hard to believe, why would we think God ever would choose to give us no talent with which we could use?” ~KP-WordsDoMatter.com

open-air table  diamond slotted surface  rain will not puddle sharing with SHADOW SHOT SUNDAY 2 this week's host: Chubskulit Rose Hoosier Quote: “Farmers worry only during the growing season, but town people worry all the time.“ ~Edgar W. Howe~

each shot taken one after another only difference- camera setting/mode for above: close-up camera setting/mode for below: dusk/dawn camera modes alter  appearance, intensity of finished product more shadows at SHADOW SHOT SUNDAY 2 our gracious host: Chubskulit Rose Hoosier Quote: “I hate the dawn.   The grass always looks as though it’s been left out all night.” ~Clifton Webb in the movie “The Dark Corner”~

divided focus- girl-child or shots of shadows? note shot’s focal point!  ta-dah! more shadows at Shadow Shot Sunday 2 our hosts: Chubskulit Rose Gemma Wiseman Magical Mystical Teacher Hoosier Quote: “In buying presents, give a girl something she can wear and a boy something he can eat.” ~Edgar W. Howe~

outstretching branches beseeching for renewed life  oh where are you, Spring? more shadows on Shadow Shot Sunday 2 our hosts: Chubskulit Rose Gemma Wiseman Magical Mystical Teacher Hoosier Quote: “Barometer: An ingenious instrument that indicates  what kind of weather we are having.” ~Ambrose Bierce~