Saturday, October 29, 2011

Scavenger Hunt Sunday

MACRO
I happened to find this bloom on one of my Weigela bushes this week. There were maybe three blooms on an otherwise bare bush. The bush blooms full and beautiful in the spring so this was quite a little surprise.
TEXTURE
I captured this little squirrel on the oak tree outside my window. His soft furry tail is quite a contrast with the rough texture of the bark.
HOME
Welcome! Come on in and sit a spell! Heidi won't be greeting you though. She is very shy and will be hiding in the closet as soon as the doorbell rings.
COVER
The words I chose to quote on this image are from a song I used to sing many years ago at 4-H camp. Everytime I see blue skies I think of 'there's a blue sky way up yonder that's a cover for my head.'
TREE
Every fall I make a point to drive by this tree. It stands alongside a country road among little rolling hills. All the different colors of leaves on the one tree is breathtaking.
(I think blogger will let you click and see the last four enlarged. I think it is worth doing so.)

25 comments:

Andrea Dawn said...

Your squirrel shot is fantastic. Love it! The tree is a great specimen also. Good work.

diane b said...

Love all your scavenger finds., especially the tree and the texture.

Unknown said...

These are all such great shot. I just love that tree.. I wish the trees here in Las Vegas would change colors like that..

Hugs, Linda

Tamar SB said...

I love your texture!! That squirrel is too cute!

Rosie@leavesnbloom said...

Brilliant shot of a squirrel as those little things move so quickly.

Buckeroomama said...

Your Cover shot is beautiful and I LOVE your texture shot! :)

Dianne said...

each shot has something so wonderful
the squirrel has such an expression on its face and the fall colors are beautiful

love the bug shadows below!! so much detail

Unknown said...

Love the squirrel shot and the tree! Great job!

Kmcblackburn said...

Haha...love how you caught that squirrel in full stretch.

Kathy

Grandma Bonnie said...

Your texture shot is great. The squirrel is so cute and fluffy.
Heidi looks like a twin to my cat. It makes me a little homesick. I can't wait to get home and see my cat again. Thanks for stopping by and for the sweet comment.

Ashley Sisk said...

Beautiful work - I really like your first shot.

Gina Kleinworth said...

I am such a sucker for fall colors- that last shot is beautiful!

Bestfoodies said...

Your home picure is so welcoming! That is terrific how you captured the squirrel!

Stephany said...

What a beautiful tree! No wonder you drive by it every fall. That's a nice fluffy tail on the squirrel! Most of the squirrels around here have scrawny little stick tails. Heidi is gorgeous and I love your entry rug!

Marilyn said...

All your photo's are great. I really like your tree and the sky as a cover for your head.

Valeria said...

Beautiful tree

Misty said...

The texture shot is so cute, love the cover and beautiful colors in the tree. If you are ever in my neck of the blog world I would love for you to join in our weekly photo challenge called SHOOT. EDIT. SUBMIT. It's a great place to see other photographer's variety of styles and skills.

George said...

You did a great job with these photos. I like all of them, but I think the 'textures' photo best.

Rosie@travel-i-tales said...

I've got squirrels running rings round me, but never got to photograph any. Congratulations on your capture. The squirrel is lovely.
Rosie

kayerj said...

great shots this week.

eileeninmd said...

Lovely series of images, Carletta. The last tree shot is my favorite, it is beautiful.

JunieRose2005 said...

These are all great...The tree is beautiful!!

Beyond Zephyr said...

Beautiful shots for scavenger hunt!

Anonymous said...

Heidi is adorable...love the white toe caps. Thanks for your comment on my cat photo...he is a bit of a ham for getting his photo taken. Looking forward to seeing more of your photos

Gallery of the Mountains said...

Great shots - love the squirrel!