Saturday, August 6, 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!!

It's been a really fun week -- even though I got still one more year older!!! on Thursday! My son, Adam and his dog, the beautiful Mojo, came to get Sam and I to go play at the beach, take photos and have a wonderful dinner at my favorite restaurant!! And here they are!!

Anyone who says sunshine brings happiness has never danced in the rain. 

Author Unknown

First you forget names; then you forget faces; then you forget to zip up your fly; and then you forget to unzip your fly. 
Branch Rickey
A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.
       
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  1. AnonymousAugust 6, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Glorious shots, Sylvia! And I repeat: You look beautiful in red. That's your special color.

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  2. IngridAugust 6, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Love the last picture !!! Looks so full of joy and fun !

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  3. Magical Mystical TeacherAugust 6, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    The Beach Dog looks completely satisfied with himself--and completely soaked!

    SING A SONG OF SHADOWS

    Sing a song of shadows
    Taller than a tree!
    Sing a song of shadows
    Wider than the sea!
    Sing a song of shadows
    Dancing in the sun!
    Sing a song of shadows—
    Day is almost done!

    © 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher

    Shadowy Bars

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  4. TexWisGirlAugust 6, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    love the big smiles! like i said, your son is handsome, and his dog is too! is mojo a chesapeake bay retriever by chance?

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  5. ArtiAugust 6, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Oh! These are beautiful pics... Always enjoy time spent with your family...
    Have a fabulous weekend Sylvia:)

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  6. CassieAugust 6, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    What handsome companions you and your little poochie have in the last pic! Always terrific ShadowShots. AND, congrats on being the TopDog for the Rainier Prize for photo blogging. Excellent my friend!!

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  7. AnnabellaAugust 6, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Beautiful photos Sylvia and gorgeous shadows - especially love the one of your dog on the beach. Happy SSS!

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  8. Tatjana ParkachevaAugust 6, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Very nice shots.

    Regards!

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  9. Margie's MusingsAugust 6, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Lovely shots, Sylvia. Is that you with the big smile?

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  10. AnonymousAugust 6, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Wonderful photos, and apt quotes to go with them! Love your smile!! Have a great weekend, Anne x

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  11. FranciscaAugust 6, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Ah, Syvia, the reflections and shadows, though wonderful, just don't hold a candle to your and your son's beautiful smiles! And once more, a header fit for a Queen of the Hill!

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  12. Kathe W.August 6, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    great shadow shots and whoopee there YOU are!

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  13. forgetmenotAugust 6, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Sylvia, Great SSs, and what a nice photo of you--you are "glowing". Looks like a picture of someone that truly enjoys life and gets the most out of every moment. Great header too! Have a great weekend. Mickie :)

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  14. EG CameraGirlAugust 6, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Happy birthday, Sylvia. Love your smile!

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  15. AnonymousAugust 6, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    you have a wonderful smile..and i love your outlook towards life :)
    happy birthday!

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  16. Sallie (FullTime-Life)August 6, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Oh I can see you had a wonderful time!

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  17. RalphAugust 6, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Aside from food, the quickest way into a dog's heart is allowing them to romp at the beach, the soft sand and cool water the place to play! Naturally, if the dog is happy, so is the owner. Your smile is confirmation of that!

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  18. DimpleAugust 6, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Well, I must wish you a belated happy birthday, and, probably also belated, congratulations on your blog award!

    Love the two portraits of you with your son in this post & the last; how wonderful it is to spend time with our children!

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  19. Ms. BeckyAugust 6, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    these shots are delightful. love that shot of Mojo, and you and your son too! what fantastic smiles. have a fun weekend Sylvia.

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  20. JackAugust 6, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    You are SO funny, Sylvia. That last shot, of Adam and you, is full of life and energy. (And the Branch Rickey quote is unfortunately probably true . . . I decline to report where I am along the continuum.)

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  21. Chubskulit RoseAugust 6, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    Love that smile!

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  22. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela AdamsAugust 6, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    The last photo is the winner! Such a radiant smile! But the first two have lovely reflections and shadows!

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  23. AnonymousAugust 6, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Happy New Year to you dear Sylvia :) lovely photos of such a joyful day. xo

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  24. SridharanAugust 6, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Happy birthday Sylvia, belated though. You have a beautiful smile and a handsome son..!

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  25. magiceyeAugust 6, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    you sure seem to have had a blast!!
    great!

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  26. genieAugust 6, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Your shots this week have put a big grin on my face. You and your son look so happy with the dogs in that last shot. What a treat for us to get tho special opportunity to see the two of you up close and personal.

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  27. UnknownAugust 6, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Sylvia, these a such great photos. But I do love the last one, and the smiles say it all.

    Glad that you had a happy birthday.

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  28. Pietro BrosioAugust 6, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Very nice post, Sylvia, I like the last picture, so serene and joyful!
    Happy Sunday!

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  29. UnknownAugust 6, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Great moments, beautiful photographs and shadows again Sylvia.
    Have a beautiful Sunday.
    Costas

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  30. Paula Scott Molokai Girl StudioAugust 6, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    What a handsome young man! no wonder though-he has a beautiful mother!
    Terrific shadow shot for us this week. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend!

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  31. SandyCarlsonAugust 6, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    I like the anonymous quote about smiling, but I especially love that first photo!

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  32. Linda ReederAugust 6, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    You look beautiful, so happy with your son, enjoying a sunny day.

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  33. Kalyan PanjaAugust 6, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Simply beautifully captured shots...lovely!

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  34. KellyAugust 7, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    These are such fun shadow shots!!! I would be very happy to get rain right now. Please!!

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  35. robin.August 7, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    the smiles have it!! have a wonderful week miss sylvia!!

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  36. Martin LowerAugust 7, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Like the middle one especially. The shadow looks bigger and more fierce than the actual dog!

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  37. ChristineAugust 7, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    So sorry I missed your birthday, Sylvia. From that beautiful smile, I know it was a good one! What a wonderful way to start another year!

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  38. PAINTORDIG.blogspot.comAugust 8, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    What a wonderful day to spend a birthday. I can tell by your smile that you are enjoying it. I liked the funny about forgetting to unzip!

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  39. Lisa's RetroStyleAugust 8, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Happy belated Birthday Sylvia!! Wonderful shots...all of them!

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  40. Beverley BairdAugust 8, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Wonderful photos, shadows and quotes Sylvia! You look extremely happy! Happy birthday!

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