Shades and Shadow

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Ready for re-opening, a patio has its shades in place. A goldfinch enjoys the shade of our Walnut tree, and a fallen tree creates mystery reflected in the shadows of live trees.

(For Lens-Artists challenge: shades and shadows.)

24 thoughts on “Shades and Shadow”

Hammad Rais says:

June 28, 2021 at 2:21 pm

Wonderful shades, especially the fallen tree 🙂

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  June 28, 2021 at 6:57 pm
  
  Thanks Hammad!
  
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Tina Schell says:

June 19, 2021 at 2:31 pm

Smart bird VJ 😊 – and an excellent capture of his shady spot.

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  June 19, 2021 at 3:29 pm
  
  Thanks, Tina
  
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JohnRH says:

June 18, 2021 at 10:05 am

Great choices. Fallen tree is my fave.

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  June 18, 2021 at 3:00 pm
  
  Thanks John
  
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pattimoed says:

June 18, 2021 at 9:07 am

The goldfinch is so bright and beautiful amidst the leaves.

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  June 18, 2021 at 2:58 pm
  
  Thanks Patti. A feast for the eyes
  
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Prior... says:

June 18, 2021 at 12:46 am

very creative take on the theme VJ

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  June 18, 2021 at 8:15 am
  
  Thanks!
  
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Leya says:

June 17, 2021 at 4:43 pm

Great choices – tthe tree is my favourite this time!

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  June 17, 2021 at 7:39 pm
  
  Thanks
  
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sgeoil says:

June 16, 2021 at 11:49 pm

I’m really drawn to the shadow reflection in the water. A very peaceful scene.

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  June 17, 2021 at 7:47 am
  
  Thanks Heather. I love the way the shadows play.
  
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  1. sgeoil says:
    
    June 17, 2021 at 8:34 am
    
    You’re welcome.
    
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Christine Bolton, Poetry for Healing says:

June 16, 2021 at 4:12 pm

Beautiful shots and you set the mood! ☺️💕

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  June 16, 2021 at 4:12 pm
  
  Thanks Christine
  
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Deborah says:

June 16, 2021 at 8:43 am

I love these V.J. especially the reflection of the tree! 🙂 ❤

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  June 16, 2021 at 8:58 am
  
  Thanks Deborah
  
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Liz Gauffreau says:

June 16, 2021 at 8:02 am

I love the goldfinch! It looks like he’s wearing sunglasses.

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  June 16, 2021 at 8:15 am
  
  Celebrity birds, lol!
  
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  1. Liz Gauffreau says:
    
    June 16, 2021 at 8:25 am
    
    😀
    
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2. Deborah says:
  
  June 16, 2021 at 8:42 am
  
  You’re right it does! 🙂 ❤
  
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  1. Liz Gauffreau says:
    
    June 16, 2021 at 8:32 pm
    
    🙂
    
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