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I miss you Sam!!
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Saturday, November 21, 2009

Shadow Shot Sunday!



It's that shadowy hour once again! Shadow Shot Sunday is hosted each week by Tracy at Hey Harriet! Click on the icon, sign up and start looking for shadows in your part of the world! Warning! it is addictive, but the most fun ever!

I really had to search and get creative this week -- no sun! But here is that Christmas cactus going nuts a month early even with watery light!



The sun came out for a few minutes right after a windy shower that tossed these maple leaves on the Irish Moss, they were so shiny and wet and they looked as though they were announcing Christmas!



The African Violet seemed to be happy with it's little sliver of sun!



And Sam the Man enjoying some colored sunlight!

38 comments:

Chubby Chieque said...

Love the Christmas cactus, Lady S! So nice and alive.

Have a great week-end!
xoxo

A Wild Thing said...

My Christmas cactus has been blooming for 3 weeks now, I love it every year and can't wait for the blooms to arrive...have a wonderful day!!!

robin. said...

what a lovely Christmas catus indeed. it's blossoms are beautiful...

happy sss.

Anonymous said...

Sylvia..the leaves on the moss are inspired...Love that variety. We are going to be in the same boat lacking for sunny days... sigh... Thank you for visiting my woodpecker post.. Michelle

XoXo said...

Wonderful set of shadow shots Sylvia, liked the leaves most...so creative of you. Have a nice weekend too.

Catherine said...

you've been chasing sunshine this week - so glad you found some for these lovely shots!!

Patti said...

I also love the Christmas cactus. Mine is smaller, but blooming already. And it's not even Thanksgiving!

Those red maple leaves on the green moss are lovely.

It's a dog's (and cat's) life, isn't it?

Anonymous said...

Sylvia, you have so many wonderful indoor plants! Beautiful! I wish I had a green thumb and could grow some flowers indoors. All I have is a silk orchid plant on the coffee table.

I think I'll make the effort the next time I am at Home Depot.

Ralph said...

The table setting is so nice. The shadows are nice, but the bit of sun upon the plant glows in the light, The artistry is in both darkness and light. Sam knows where to relax, and will not be deterred by the shadows - truly a dog's life!

Linnea said...

Fun selection! I haven't played Shadow Shot yet, but I certainly can find tons of shadows here in sunny California. Thanks for visiting my Skywatch post. We got a bit of rain yesterday but it's blue skies again today!

Anonymous said...

You sure did do a good job. I love these photos. Well done my friend. And have a great weekend :)

jabblog said...

Beautiful varied photos Sylvia.

Darlene said...

I love the African Violet and the maple leaves. The leaves on both are so shiny.

bobbie said...

I always look forward to your photos, Sylvia. The maple leaves and moss are just spectacular. And of course the Christmas cactus - oh, they all are!

Great Grandma Lin said...

love your shadowy shots...especially the wet red leaves on the green. my christmas cactus is starting to bloom also...

Janie said...

Sam in that rainbow light is so cute! Your flowers seem to do well even without much sun. You must have the green touch.

Martha Z said...

You may have had to work for it but you found your shadows. Leave it to the critters to find a bit of sun.

Beverley Baird said...

What beautiful shots - your plants are gorgeous! I do not have a greeen thumb!
Sam sure is enjoying his spot in the sun!

Hot Fudge said...

I'm with Sam the Man. That's the perfect way to spend Sunday morning!

B i r g i t t a said...

I can see how full of flowers your november cactus is - mine has a few flowers. I love Sam :)

Maia T said...

Your shadow photos are all lovely.
I love the huge complementary contrast between the maple leaves and the Irish Moss.
Have a beautiful weekend.

Everything said...

love your friend sleeping on the bed! Jane

Dimple said...

The leaves are great, such a vibrant red! You did pretty well at finding shadows!

penny said...

You always have a wonderful collection of shots, Sylvia. This week my favorite is of your furry little pal.

Be well, be happy...
I enclosed some warm southern sunshine. Take in small doses, its addicting.

Amalou said...

I love the christmas colours in your maple leaves shot. All great shadow shots. Have a wonderful week :)

maryt/theteach said...

Sylvia, thanks for sharing such beautiful colors! Your shadows are always enchanting! :)

allhorsestuff said...

My cactus is doing its thing too...I am calling it a Thanksgiving Cactus!
Nice shots all! Gotta love it when we can get some shadows with the "shy sun" this time of year!
KK

Sam said...

The maple - what a beautiful colour it is! The violets are pretty too - but I think young Sam is my fave! :) P.S. I love your recipe for lasagnia! :)

Sarah said...

Those leaves are so shiny and bright-I can see what you mean about Christmas! I love the shotof your dog soaking up the sun on the bed too!

Hey Harriet said...

How adorable Sam is! My pooch is still curled up on the bed too! What a life they have! Love those shiny maple leaves! They look so Chrismassy :)

Paula Scott Molokai Girl Studio said...

Oh! Those red leaves against the green grass is to die for! Beautiful! And I love the one of Sam napping on the bed...great light and a sweet moment.

chrome3d said...

Coloured sunlight and shadows is your thing. It highlights the important stuff so beautifully.

toby said...

Gorgeous, all! My Christmas cactus usually wakes up in February, thanks for letting me enjoy yours in the meantime :)

Magical Mystical Teacher said...

Sam the Man snoozes
in a sliver of sunshine—
peaceful, contented.

Crafty Green Poet said...

lovely photos, your Christmas cactus is blooming beautifully and Sam looks adorable in the coloured sunlight...

Anonymous said...

I love the leaves on the moss!

•°°• IcyBC •°°• said...

Very beautiful post!

Jazzbumpa said...

Nice shadow shots.

I especially like the maple leaf on moss.

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