Saturday, January 8, 2011

Shadow Shot Sunday!

Get out the magnifying glass, get into your best sleuthing clothes and start prowling your environment looking for those wonderful, but sometimes elusive shadows. This fun and challenging meme is hosted each week by Tracy over at Hey Harriet! Click on the link under the blog title and sign up to play!! Oh, yes! More rain!! So, back to the photo files! Hope everyone has had a great week and wishing you an even better weekend. Stay warm, and dry and find lots of reasons to laugh and to smile!!

 As you can probably tell from the photo top right, I've found some photo software to play with. Hopefully, I'll actually learn how to make the most of it, but it has been fun!
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52 comments:

  1. Elisa N ViajesJanuary 8, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    I find it a great shot Sylvia.
    Have a great weekend

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  2. Kay L. DaviesJanuary 8, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Beautiful shadow shots, Sylvia.
    -- K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  3. Chubskulit RoseJanuary 8, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    I always adore your shadow shot collection Sylvia.

    My Shadows

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  4. AlJanuary 8, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Great shadowy collage, Sylvia. The lamp is my favorite of this set. I hope your weekend is off to a great start!

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  5. DawnTreaderJanuary 8, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    I like those coloured shadows...

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  6. RalphJanuary 8, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Your living quarters are lovely, as always in substance and shadow. The top right photo is perfect for a Christmas holiday card, the shadow inside the living room a perfect card for the season. Always nice shadows!

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  7. Linda ReederJanuary 8, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Looks like we might get a reprieve from the rain this morning. I'm plannig to get out for a walk before the Seahawks game this afternoon. Love the colored glass shadows!

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  8. DianneJanuary 8, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    I always love the color shadows
    and I really love the lamp shade
    it's like frosty lace plus nice effects

    Hope sends hugs

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  9. PhotographyJanuary 8, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Thank you for visiting! Your collection in this collage is very nice. I love the coloured bottles.

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  10. Ms. BeckyJanuary 8, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Wow Sylvia, you've got some great shadows here. I think the top left is my fave. And getting creative with editing software is a blast. Have fun! Happy SSS!

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  11. Martha ZJanuary 8, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    You reached into your archive as did I. You'd feel right at home here in the central valley, we are well into our normal six to eight weeks of low clouds and fog.
    I love my editing software (elements). Sometimes it is just a little tweeking of the contrast and crop and sometimes I play with artistic effects and overlays like you used here.

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  12. Magical Mystical TeacherJanuary 8, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Barren window-tree,
    surely you remember me—
    I’ve been here before.

    Beyond the Walls

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  13. jabblogJanuary 8, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Lovely shots! Good luck with the editing software - I've yet to get to grips with ours ;-)

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  14. ElizabethJanuary 8, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    What wonderful --and successful experiments, Sylvia.
    So glad I stopped by today.
    HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Hi Sylvia - of course the coloured bottles are my favourite!! It has been snowing again - I am thoroughly fed up with it!! Regards Anne

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  16. nsiyerJanuary 8, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Sylvia, you seem to be experimenting. That is because you look at life with brightness. Remember, when it is completely dark, there is no shadow.

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  17. Crafty Green PoetJanuary 8, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    lovely selection of shadows! I particularly like the cafetiere!

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  18. Tom HiltonJanuary 8, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Another excellent set--I especially love the table with the colored shadows. Have a great weekend, Sylvia!

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  19. EG CameraGirlJanuary 8, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    I think you'll enjoy the software, Sylvia! I love your shadows again this week.

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  20. CanadianGardenJoyJanuary 8, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Sylvia I think I have forgotten to say how much I like your header pictures, your friend is very creative ! .. I am in love with the coloured glass reflections of course : ) and that lampshade has really grabbed me as well (I need a new one for the living room and yo have reminded me of it !)
    Joy : : )

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    The coffee press shadow is pretty cool and I like the lampshade shadow too!

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  22. ShirleyJanuary 8, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Terrific collage, Sylvia. I really like the photo you manipulated with the new software. Do you mind, what program did you use?

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  23. CatherineJanuary 8, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    lovely selection - I especially like the one of the coloured glass on the table cloth.......

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  24. CassieJanuary 8, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    The ShadowShot in the lower left is very interesting Sylvia. I'm still not sure how you did that!
    Happy SSS to you.

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  25. CassieJanuary 8, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    ps-Your buddy in India sure does gift you with very cool pictures too~~~They remind me of (more)intricate etch-a-sketch drawings.

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  26. UnknownJanuary 8, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Great shots Sylvia. I always love your Shadow Shot collages.

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  27. ChristineJanuary 8, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Very clever shadow shots, Sylvia. Have a wonderful, if cold, weekend!

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  28. Legacy of LoveJanuary 8, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    I love your collage of photos for Shadow Sunday! Very creative and nice pictures with great interesting shadows too.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog.

    I look forward to more great stuff on your blog,
    julie

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  29. SandyCarlsonJanuary 8, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    You've outdone yourself, Sylvia. These are utterly gorgeous. I so love the white lampshade and shadows. Makes me want to curl up and read a book right there.

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  30. beaJanuary 8, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Beautiful shots Sylvia and I love how you have done your page with the snowflakes and header. Your friend is sure one talented person.

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  31. TracyJanuary 8, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Lovely photos Sylvia! I am intrigued by shadows...they are pretty cool in their own right :)

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  32. Marjorie (Molly) SmithJanuary 8, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    great shots. don't you just love playing with photo editors. I have Photo shop elements 9 and it is great.

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  33. Beverley BairdJanuary 8, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    What a lovely assotment of shadows! Love the array of coloured glass shadows! Hope you're having a great weekend!

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  34. Carla SJanuary 8, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    I love the photo of the bottle shadows on the tablecloth! So neat!

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  35. Paula Scott Molokai Girl StudioJanuary 8, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Looks like picnik? My favorite software for quick and easy and cool fun! Love all the shots and the glass indulgence!
    Hope it's warm and dry where you are.

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  36. UnknownJanuary 8, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    I love playing with my photos but really do not know much about editing yet. Yours are great and I love your collage.

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  37. Hey HarrietJanuary 8, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    These are so pretty! And I love what you did with the top right hand corner photo! Very creative! Enjoy your week ahead Sylvia :)

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  38. KellyJanuary 8, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    I can usually pick a favorite from your shots, but this week I can't. I do have it narrowed down to three!
    : )

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  39. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    Ooh, these are lovely shots! I especially like the shadows on the tabletop, it's a gorgeous image!

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  40. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    Nice collection of shots...
    You have rain and Helsinki has more than enough snow...

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  41. Hootin AnniJanuary 9, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    You keep yourself very busy with your camera to be sure. I like the collage of shadows, I especially like the lampshade!!

    Mine this week is a heron casting its shadow near the marina.

    Here's the direct link

    http://hootin--anni.blogspot.com/2011/01/shadow-of-heror-his-smile.html

    Have a great Sunday.

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  42. LauraJanuary 9, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    wonderful Shadows Sylvia...as always, I especially love the colorful ones!

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  43. TeamgsquareJanuary 9, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    great shot and amazing collage .

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  44. Yogi♪♪♪January 9, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    The queen of creative photography reigns again.

    I found some photography classes that are promising, don't require an SLR camera, and involve field trips. So I'm pretty excited.

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  45. Lisa's RetroStyleJanuary 9, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Great choices Sylvia! I'm always fascinated by the colored ones :) Hope you're having a nice Sunday!

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  46. ClaraJanuary 9, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    What lovely shadows! I really love the shadows of the glass vases and their beautiful colors! Thanks for visiting me.

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  47. The Summer Kitchen GirlsJanuary 9, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Ahhh ha! I spy that Christmas cactus Sylvia :) Love those large shadows of your colored glass...they take up that entire table ~ what fun! Hope you are having a lovely start to the New Year! See you next week!

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  48. A Wild ThingJanuary 9, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Boy am I late stopping by, but when one has the opportunity to go antiquing, one must fly out the door before the 2-4 inches predicted arrives...that's the way it works...right!!!

    Have a great week Sylvia!!!

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  49. GeorgeJanuary 9, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Have fun with your new software. Your shadow mosaic is as beautiful as ever.

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  50. JazzbumpaJanuary 9, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Nice collage.

    Back to the files, indeed.

    Mine is from April, '09.

    Thanks for the visit.

    Cheers!
    JzB

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  51. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    Another delightful collage.

    Have a good week, Boonie

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  52. Sallie (FullTime-Life)January 11, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    I like you lace-framed photo! I have a couple of progams like that, but it's hard to sit down and learn something new.

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