Saturday, October 24, 2009

Shadow Shot Sunday!

Time to chase the sun as it disappears into brooding fall skies! Shadows are harder to find these days in my part of the world, but they're there if you look hard enough and long enough!! Shadow Shot Sunday is hosted each week by Tracy at Hey Harriet. Click on her name and sign up and get obsessed with shadows like the rest of us!



Our sun comes in lower and at a different angle so I have to catch it at just the right time. This is one our favorite plants that I love taking shadow shots of, just because it nearly always provides a good one!



My African Violet was getting so hungry for sunshine I finally put it down in the one patch I could find -- on the floor! Go figure!



Our lonely watering can -- wondering when I'm going to take it inside with all the other garden stuff! I did -- yesterday!



And Sam Schnauzer reminiscing about warm summer days at the beach!

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43 comments:

  1. Beverley BairdOctober 24, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    These are great shadows Sylvia! So crisp and dark! I love your pup's photo.
    Have a great weekend!

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  2. A Wild ThingOctober 24, 2009 at 8:25 AM

    I too am playing the sun catching game, painting furniture outside is a roving ordeal these days...ha!

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  3. XoXoOctober 24, 2009 at 8:44 AM

    Ah, you're the first one to have guessed what's in the hand of my shadow shot...it was coffee in a dispo glass. And I love your shadow of the sprinkler, well composed. Have a happy weekend Sylvia.

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  4. SunnyOctober 24, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    Always love to see your shadows, Sam's shadow in the sand is adorable.
    Sunny :)

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  5. JanieOctober 24, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    Great shadows. Your timing worked out just fine.

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  6. robin.October 24, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    ...yes this time of year when the sun is a fleeting thing...we must call on our creativity...but that's have the fun right? love your series of photos...happy sss.

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  7. Quilt WorksOctober 24, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    great set of photos! The watering can is very artisit photo - simple and beautiful lines!

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  8. pennyOctober 24, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    Sometimes ya just have ta shot um where ya see umm... Short on sun and long on shadows. You did a marvelous job with your shadows, Sylvia.

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  9. Susan at Stony RiverOctober 24, 2009 at 9:38 AM

    My daily dose of sunshine!

    All we have here today is wind and rain, and the sky's so low you could touch it --as if you'd want to. Bleugh! So much grey!

    And I'm laughing at Sam's lovely eyebrows when seen from above!

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  10. UnknownOctober 24, 2009 at 9:42 AM

    It's a sun-challenge here in STL too...you caught some good shadows! Your violet will thank you. SAM is a cutie. I'd like to be on the beach too. :)

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  11. AnonymousOctober 24, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    I love your indoor plants. All I have is a silk orchid plant, but, hey, I don't have to water it or fuss over it!

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  12. CatherineOctober 24, 2009 at 9:54 AM

    such dark opaque shadows..there must have been a lot of sun Sylvia - my favourite are the A violet and the watering can...

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  13. RalphOctober 24, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    The potted plants offer rich shadows that continue the complex shapes of each. The watering can seems curvaceous with the shadow replicating its arcs nicely. The nice yet small doggie seems to double in character, the beard and pointy ears standing out in real or shadow form. Neat captures, and the sun is turning more and more to the southern winter place. Capture the sun as long as you can!

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  14. KayOctober 24, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    Sam looks like he's checking out his shadow. I love the violet shadow a lot, too.

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  15. Tom HiltonOctober 24, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    Nice. I especially like the plant shadow on the quasi-floral patterned rug.

    Have a great weekend!

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  16. Crafty Green PoetOctober 24, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    lovely shadows, especially Sam,

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  17. Christella D. MoodyOctober 24, 2009 at 11:42 AM

    Your shadow shots are so interesting that I think I'll try some.

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  18. bobbieOctober 24, 2009 at 12:10 PM

    Sam always makes the cutest shadow!

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  19. CarinOctober 24, 2009 at 1:06 PM

    For sure that African violet will bloom all the better with your special care.

    Sam Schnauzer looks so sweet!

    Enjoy your week!

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  20. Elizabeth BradleyOctober 24, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    When my mother lived in Northern Canada the winters were long and dark, she had special lights for her African violets. I can't look at an African violet without thinking about my mother. ;-)

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  21. Rosebud CollectionOctober 24, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    What wonderful shadow shots..Each one is lovely..especially the little dog.
    What a cute shadow.
    Happy SSS.

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  22. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela AdamsOctober 24, 2009 at 2:29 PM

    Wonderful mix of shadows! I especially love the shadow across the rug of the violet. It looks as though it is resting and dreaming there!

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  23. Hot FudgeOctober 24, 2009 at 2:35 PM

    You obviously have far more luck with African violets than I ever had - mine never survived long enough to throw a shadow of any sort. And I love the shot of Sam reminiscing.

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  24. ElizabethOctober 24, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    Your African violet looks wonderfully healthy....
    must enjoy sunbathing...
    such strong lovely shadows

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  25. PattiOctober 24, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    Nice shadow captures, Sylvia.
    Your African violet looks strong and healthy. I have trouble growing them,

    Sam made me smile.

    thanks for stopping by!

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  26. maryt/theteachOctober 24, 2009 at 3:00 PM

    Excellent shots, Sylvia, for SSS! Love your header photo too! :)

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  27. PJOctober 24, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    Another delightful visit chez Sylvia!

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  28. Margaret Gosden October 24, 2009 at 5:58 PM

    Those potted plants, how they will travel this winter, from room to room - and what shadows one finds
    as needs must! Lovely.

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  29. Magical Mystical TeacherOctober 24, 2009 at 8:01 PM

    African violet,
    you’re craving sunshine, it’s clear—
    come to the light, dear.

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  30. MarthaOctober 24, 2009 at 8:06 PM

    Excellent Shadow Shots Sylvia! :-)

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  31. Just like MarthaOctober 24, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    Hi Sylvia, thanks for stopping by to visit me .....as usual love all your shots especially the watering can oh and who can resist such a cute dog..... hope you have a nice day too xxx

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  32. adminOctober 24, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    Love the watering can!! :)

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  33. Paula Scott Molokai Girl StudioOctober 24, 2009 at 9:01 PM

    They all bring a great big smile to my face! I would like to bask as that violet did...

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  34. SamOctober 24, 2009 at 10:00 PM

    Lovely shots - especially Sam - he's a cutie!

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  35. Hey HarrietOctober 24, 2009 at 10:06 PM

    A great collection of shadows! Cute one of Sam. I would never have guessed that the shadow belonged to such a little doggie!

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  36. AnyaOctober 24, 2009 at 10:37 PM

    Hi Sam
    I am coming oct 28th on your party
    See you .....

    hugs Kareltje =^.^=

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  37. AnonymousOctober 24, 2009 at 11:04 PM

    Crisp shadows. And Happy Birthday Sam!

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  38. EJOctober 25, 2009 at 5:51 AM

    I love the second photo!

    Here's my first Shadow Shot Sunday

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  39. BLOGitseOctober 25, 2009 at 6:27 AM

    oh Sam, what a shadow!

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  40. AnonymousOctober 25, 2009 at 9:38 AM

    super photos - I like your African violet - I've just moved mine from the windowsill for the winter!

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  41. storytellerOctober 25, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    Wonderful shadows (as always) ... love the way you provided much needed sunshine for your African Violet. I enjoyed your lovely quotes and photos this week too ... just beautiful.
    Hugs and blessings,
    Sacred Ruminations

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  42. The Summer Kitchen GirlsOctober 25, 2009 at 3:57 PM

    You captured some great shadow Sylvia! Love the violet basking in that sun! Happy SSS!

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  43. Lisa's RetroStyleOctober 25, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    A lovely collection of SSs. I especially like the one of Sam and the seaweed.

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