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Sunday 29 July 2018

Sunday Selections #390

Sunday Selections was originally brought to us by Kim of Frogpondsrock, as an ongoing meme where participants could post previously unused photos languishing in their files.
 
The meme is now continued by River at Drifting through life.  The rules are so simple as to be almost non-existent.  Post some photos under the title Sunday Selections and link back to River.  Clicking on any of the photos will make them embiggen. 
 
Like River I usually run with a theme.  This week I am going to be a bit more random.  Snippets from the week.


We have had some chilly mornings (which I love).






  
Despite the chilliness there are hints of spring.  The anemones are starting to bloom.  Beautifully.




 Yesterday morning I spent a happy couple of hours marvelling at the lunar eclipse.  Even by my standards it was an early start.  The mad woman and her camera were outside shortly before 4.30.  It was well worth it.  Some less than stellar photos follow ( I find getting reasonable photographs of the moon at any time a challenge).

Once the eclipse started I was amazed at how quick it was.








It snuck behind a tree here...






And a restful almost dawn to finish with....

 

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  1. Ooh! These are some of the best pictures of it I've seen!

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    1. Sandi: What a lovely thing to say. It was an amazing spectacle.

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  2. beautiful amazing photos and I'm smiling because I can just imagine you sneaking behind the tree :)

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    1. laurie: It was the moon which snuck behind a tree - though I have done more than my share of sneaking.

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  3. love your eclipse shots (and the anenomes and the bubbles..)

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    1. Sue in Italia/In the Land Of Cancer: Thank you. I throughly enjoyed getting all of them.

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  4. I can't think about the cold now. :)) the bubbles came out really well. But the moon.... spectacular! I went to the movies and forgot all about the eclipse. The longest lunar eclipse this century, it is said.

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    1. Caterina: It did last quite a while. And was beautiful.

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  5. That was almost as beautiful as your bubbles. It is hotter than hell here.

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    1. donna baker: I hope you get some cool relief. Soon.

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  6. They turned out very well!

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  7. Brilliant moon, bloody red. We couldn't see it, it was cloudy, the one a month it was raining, damn.

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    1. Bob Bushell: Much as I enjoyed the eclipse I would have happily swapped it for some real rain. For months now the only rain has been tiny dribbles.

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  8. Great photos there, EC. I woke up around 3 am yesterday morning..and then just drifted in and out, but I didn't see the eclipse...very slack of me.

    It's not as chilly at present up here as it was last week and the couple of weeks before. As I always watch the weather bulletins each evening I've kept in tune with the temps down your way. It's not been as cold in the mornings here as it has been where you are, of course...but we've had some pretty chilly mornings, days and nights. A few morns have hit the zero mark, and even a little lower, I believe. Here on the mountain we're always a few degrees lower than those down on the coast or in Brisbane. I don't mind it at all. In fact, I like winter. At least one can dress to keep warm...whereas in summer it's impossible to do so to get cool.

    I hope the coming week treats you well, EC...cuddles to Jazz. :)

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    1. Lee: Not slack at all. Different priorities. We have had a weird winter. Some chilly bits, some surprisingly warm bits. And too many dry bits.
      I hope the week treats you and your furry overlords well.

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  9. Well, you get my kudos simply for getting out of a warm bed that early in the morning.

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    1. Author R. Mac Wheeler: I am an early riser, but rarely quite that early.

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  10. E C. It is considerate people like your good self who provide great pics for persons like myself and others who find it difficult to rise from their slumbers at such an ungodly hour. Only calls of nature distract me from my slumbers before 8 AM.

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    1. Vest: Those insistent nature calls get me up too. I am almost always up by five, but rarely dressed and outside as early as I was yesterday morning.

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  11. The moon is notoriously difficult to photograph without a tripod, but you did a great job. I always think of ancient peoples at such events, and what they must have thought of the weirdness happening in the sky. As I could see the moon in the evening outside, that is to the east, I figured the eclipse would happen in the western sky, which meant not viewable from the balcony. I would have to get dressed and go outside to see it. I didn't.

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    1. Andrew: The eclipse did indeed happen in the west (south-west). And I suppose I could have seen a little from inside, but got dressed and went out. Where I had the street to myself (except for a near neighbour heading off to work about 5.30).

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  12. LEE. Despite my statement referring to early rising, This morning I was up at 7-15 and surprised to feel the warmth of the bedroom, mainly due to the rain overnight and the mod north wind coming down from the Equator VIA Queensland.

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    1. Vest: It is warmer here this morning too. We did get a tiny dribble of very welcome rain overnight, so no frost. More rain is needed and would be very, very welcome.

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  13. What a fabulous time with a good friend!

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    1. Cloudia: I am very happy to have your company.

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  14. Gosh, I would be so proud of myself if I had managed to get such amazing shots of the eclipse! They are better than the ones on our evening news bulletin :)
    We are on the east coast here, with a range of mountains blocking any possible views of the eclipse, sadly. Like you, I am an early riser, especially if there's a good reason.

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    1. Alexia: Thank you. The eclips was an excellent reason to get up early. I set the alarm (a rarity) but woke well before it, and headed out.

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    2. I forgot to say how lovely your anemones are.

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    3. Alexia: I love them, and am glad they have survived the dearth of water. I hope a lot more emerge too.

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  15. Wonderful photos EC. Love them!

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  16. Oh, well done on the eclipse! I was (as usual) flummoxed by street lights and shrubbery.But I did watch and my! it *was* quick, wasn't it.
    Love your ice bubbles.of course

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    1. dinahmow: We don't have many street lights here. And while the shrubbery would prevent the view from the back yard, standing in the middle of the road gave me an excellent view.

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  17. Loved the anemones, the ice bubbles & my only (but still spectacular) views of the eclipse!! It was not visible in North America.

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    1. fishducky: I am grateful that we did see the eclipse. The last solar eclipse was a non event here (and I can't remember whether it was clouds or location).

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  18. We couldn't see the eclipse from where I live, but when I looked at the moon I saw another bright body nearby, which I believe was Mars (at least that's what news articles were saying), so it wasn't a wasted peek :)

    Your pictures are wonderful. I know how hard it is to get moon pictures. And I always love the skies you photograph.

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    1. jenny_o: I missed Mars, but was very grateful that cloud cover didn't interupt my view of the eclipse. Very, very grateful.

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  19. Those chilly mornings that you love (I do too) have created some great photographic opportunities for you.

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    1. David Gascoigne: They have. And I am grateful.

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  20. Frozen bubbles!!
    I adore the photos of the moon. Thank you for sharing them. If you hadn't mentioned the tree I would have thought the moon was on fire and crumbling into fragments! Gorgeous shot. :)

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    1. River Fairchild: Andrew mentioned that he wondered what our ancestors thought about eclipses and the like. The moon on fire and crumbling into fragments could well have been part of it. A scary time.

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  21. Say what you like, i find your photos impressive. Someday i want to see if we can freeze bubbles here.

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    1. messymimi: Thank you. Freezing bubbles is something I first heard about on your side of the world, and I was delighted to learn it was possible here.

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  22. OMG, that moon! These were really lovely, EC...On another subject, I hope your family member's health crisis is resolving? Hugs and best to you.

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    1. e: It was a delightful thing to watch. Sadly my brother is still in hospital and there are many more questions than answers. Hugs gratefully received and returned.

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  23. Thank you for reminding me that while I may be sweltering here in Florida, there are places in the world that can enjoy a crisp July morning.

    Your moon pictures are wonderful, but my favorite is the pics you took of flowers. I’ve always had a soft spot for nature’s vast beauty. I’ve never painted anemones, but after seeing your photos, I feel inspired.

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    1. Mildred Ratched: We are decidedly not sweltering - for which I am grateful. Aren't the anemones lovely? I grow them every year and they always delight me. If you do paint them, I hope you will share your work.

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  24. Dear EC
    Fabulous photos of the bubbles, the anemones and especially the moon. You captured it beautifully. Thank you for sharing the photos - it was too cloudy to see it here.
    Best wishes
    Ellie

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    1. Ellie Foster: We were very lucky. It was cloudy when I went to bed on the night of the eclipse, and I would have been surprised not to see the magic. It wasn't and I did.

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  25. The moon shots are great! I didn't even try to see it, being fast asleep as I was. I knew I wouldn't see much from where I am anyway. I'm surprised to see anemones so early.

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    1. River: I was quite prepared to be clouded out, but decided I would risk it. And was rewarded. I am a bit surprised to see the anemonies so early. And hope more pop up and bloom.

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  26. Thanks for the pictures of the eclipse. I finally get to see it! It was a night of thunder storms in England so we didn't see it. At the point I went outside to start viewing the thunder and the clouds came and blocked it all out and the storms went on for hours. We had a fabulous lightning show though! Thank you.

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    1. Rachel Phillips: Welcome and thank you. From all I have read, you really needed the rain (as we do). Lightening shows can be spectacular can't they?

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  27. As Rachel says..... thank you for the moon shots. It was wonderful to have the rain thumping down in England though!

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    1. Relatively Retiring: Rain would be more than welcome here too. We are very, very dry.

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  28. Wow! You did a really awesome job of capturing that eclipse. The newspeople should have paid you for that excellent work! Those vibrant pops of colors with the flowers are so amazing, and I always enjoy looking at the frosty bubbles. Sure hope your day is going amazing, and that you're doing well, EC. Hugs...RO

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    1. RO: Thank you so much. It is early still here, but the day looks good. Hugs received and reciprocated.

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  29. love bubbles and frost, I knew there was an eclipse but I didn't even watch it, nice to see it here through your photos.

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    1. Linda Starr: I am glad you enjoyed my frost, bubbles and eclipse.

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  30. Oh my, you got marvelous pictures of the eclipse.

    Flowers growing in winter is always a hopeful sign of spring.

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    1. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybe: Spring is welcome. Her big sister Summer is not.

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  31. I’m a little envious of your eclipse pictures. I blogged about it several weeks ago thinking it would be visible here. I was disappointed when I found out that it wasn’t.
    It will start cooling off here after next month. Right now it’s pretty steamy.

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    1. Rick Watson: I am sorry you didn't get to see the show, it was quick but lovely. If I had to face your heat and humidity I would be longing for cooler weather.

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  32. Amazing photos of the eclipse. It wasn't visible here in the US, but even if it was, we were having bad storms that night so wouldn't have seen it anyway.

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    1. mxtodis123: Thank you. I would love some of your rain.

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  33. The photos are beyond amazing.

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    1. Mason Canyon: Thank you. I am so glad I headed out to see the eclipse (and the frosty morning).

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  34. I especially enjoyed the moon shots. My husband and I live in Sacramento which was "out of the loop" for being able to witness the eclipse. It's amazing how beautiful it was.

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    1. Elizabeth Varadan, Author: It really was very beautiful indeed. There were a heap of stars keeping the moon company too.

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  35. Really good lunar eclipse photos. I was going to get up for it but didn't, too tired. You got great photos. Hard to imagine you are preparing for spring when we are still in the midst of a hot summer. Every year it gets me though, that we are on far sides of the world and seasons reversed. It's logical to think of it and the why, but the reality of it, you in winter, us here in summer, seems amazing.

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    1. Strayer: I am grateful for our opposite seasons. While I swelter in summer I often look at pictures from your side of the world and revel in the coolness.

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  36. I'm back from my world travelling. I missed the lunar eclipse, but perhaps it wasn't visible in my part of the world, I don't know. Your moon pictures are really good. I spent some time in England with my Australian cousin who lives in Mawson, it was so lovely to see her, and all my British cousins. We have been able to meet on a regular basis every 2 or 3 years, wonderful. I was amused by your frosty pictures, while it's been so hot here. And not only here.... I was in England and Scotland and then in the island of Newfoundland and it was uncharacteristically HOT everywhere. Rather worrying.

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    1. Shammickite: It has indeed been uncharacteristically hot and dry in your hemisphere. We are dry here. Very dry. Your Australian cousin lives very close to us. A ten minute drive?

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  37. Hi EC - what a delightful array of pictures ... but particularly the ones of your eclipse - lucky you to have it so clear: solar or lunar celestial happenings always seem to cloudily accompany me ... but your photos show complete clarity for you. You really feel time happening when an eclipse happens, don't you ... Just wonderful to see - and more bubbles ... love them - cheers Hilary

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    1. Hilary Melton-Butcher: Eclipses and super moons have hidden behind cloud for me often too. I was so grateful to see this one, and amazed that I seemed to be the only person in the street enjoying the show.

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  38. Dearest, Sue,

    If you love chilly mornings,
    You must come live in Duluth, Minnesota!

    xxx

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    1. My Inner Chick: I do love chilly mornings and would gladly sidestep the sweaty season. Not a fan of travel though. Hugs.

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  39. Wow you got some great shots of the lunar eclipse, but my favourites are the chilly shots. I always love seeing the frozen bubbles.

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    1. LL Cool Joe: Thank you. I have become a teeny bit obsessed with freezing bubbles. And they always make me smile. The ones in these photos lasted for a couple of hours.

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  40. Super pictures of the eclipse. And I figured if it was that cold I'd get to see some frozen bubbles, and sure enough, I did. :-)

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  41. Those lunar eclipse pics look pretty darn good to me. And I enjoyed the cooling effect of those frost spangled plants, as it is anything but cool here!

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    1. Molly Bon: It has been an odd winter here. We have had some chilly periods, and rather a lot of warmer than usual periods too. I hope that summer doesn't muscle her way in too fast. Rain would be more than welcome though.

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  42. Great pics again EC. You have a great eye for taking interesting photos.

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  43. Awesome shots of the moon. Lovely flowers and enjoyed the frost shots. They make things cooler here.

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    1. Rasma Raisters: I am glad to be able to bring a little coolness to you, and hope your weather breaks soon.

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  44. Absolutely wonderful moon pictures …
    Your anemones are blooming most beautifully, and such a wonderful colour.
    It was strange seeing the frosty pictures because it is still too hot here in the UK …
    May your coming week be a good one.

    All the best Jan

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    1. Lowcarb team member~Jan: Thank you. I do love anemones, and their vivid colours. I hope that you have a delightful week, and that the UK starts to cool down.

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  45. Your eclipse pictures are the best. Love those so much. I also am in love with the frozen bubbles. I've never seen any in person here. Would love to.

    Four thirty is early but sometimes it has to be done for art.

    Teresa

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    1. T. Powell Coltrin: Thank you Teresa. It wasn't art, but curiosity which got me outside so early (and grateful I did). Frozen bubbles are a heap of fun.

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  46. You are supposed to see Mars right next to the blood moon. I cannot believe the wonderful photos you managed to capture.

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    1. Granny Annie: I saw Mars early (when the moon was just up) but missed it later. I am sure it was there, but I couldn't see it.

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  47. I think your pictures of the moon came out great. I always struggle with taking moon shots. They never come out as good as I want them to.

    Beautiful pictures of the frost can bubbles. :) How nice to see the anemones. Signs of spring!

    ~Jess

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    1. DMS ~ Jess: Pictures of the moon are difficult aren't they? I often try, and often fail.

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  48. Oh gosh, you got some wondrous pics of the eclipse!

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    1. Sandra Cox: I wish I could have captured all I saw, but will continue to hold them in my heart.

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  49. 4:30? Ick. Did you go back to bed?


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    1. Birdie: I was well and truly awake by the time I can in so didn't go back to bed. I did have a very early night though. And am still paying a bit.

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  50. What a treat those eclipse photos were. Thank you for them. And of course, the ice photos are always a pleasure to look at.

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    1. Kalpanaa M: Thank you. I am so glad I got up early and went outside - both for the eclips and to freeze bubbles.

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  51. You had a great view of the eclipse! Lovely shots. And I like the frozen bubble photos too.

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    1. Lady Fi: I was very lucky that the eclipse happened so early, and that I was the only observer wasn't I?

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  52. Oh WOW...these are absolutely stunning, especially the photos of the eclipse!
    After a month of blue skies and heatwave, yes, you've guessed it...we had thick cloud and thunder on the night of the eclipse!
    So to see these wonderful photos is a real privilege!
    Oh thank you so, so much!!:))

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    1. Ygraine: I am so pleased you liked my photos. It is cool (some would say cold) here, but some rain is desperately needed.

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  53. Those photos of the eclipse are stunning! :-)

    Greetings from London.

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  54. Love the bubbles.
    Hope you are having a bubble worthy day:)

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    1. Sandra Cox: This Thursday (when I have to head out early) is predicted to be a perfect bubble day. In reality, rather than metaphorically.
      I hope your week is filled with sunshine and joy.

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  55. In the fifth and sixth pictures, are they photos of frozen bubbles? Amazing! I have never seen anything like this before. Keep up the posts, hope you have a fantastic rest of your day!
    World of Animals

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    1. Worlf of Animals, Inc: Welcome and thank you. They are indeed frozen bubbles, an obsession I developed a few years ago, and hang out for winter to indulge.

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  56. You are amazing girl! You really are! I love your photos so much! They are such a treat! I can't wait for chilly mornings! Love your garden photos! Gorgeous! And, your eclipse photos, WOW!!! Stunning! We couldn't see it in Canada, so I cherish your photos EC!!! Thank you!!
    (I pray things are better for your brother and family!!)
    Big Hugs!!

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    1. Magic Love Crow: Thank you. On all counts. Things are a tiny bit better for my brother, but the worries continue.

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    2. I will continue to pray for all of you! big Hugs!

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    3. Magic Love Crow: Your kindness is much appreciated. Always.

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  57. You had a good collection of photos. Nice to see the step by step picture of the eclipse. Beautiful blossoms!

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    1. Weekend-Windup: It was wonderful watching the eclipse. I was surprised at how fast it was too.

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  58. We are long past the weekend but I'm finally here! I had to give back the lap top I borrowed six months ago and it makes it hard for me to comment but I do read everyone's posts on my phone!

    I missed the eclipse but your photos bring it to life. Thank you.

    I hope this week is better than others in recent time

    xox

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    1. kylie: Thank you so much. Things are a smidge better, but still worrying (which is one of my talents).
      I hope your week goes well.

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  59. As always, I love your frozen bubble pictures. (And I love imagining you in your yard blowing and photographing them, too!) I have GOT to give that a try if it gets cold enough here.

    And the MOON! Thank you. The eclipse wasn't visible here, and yours are the first photos I've seen of it. I think they're terrific! Just beautiful.

    Have a wonderful weekend.

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    1. Susan: I have an absolutely wonderful time with soap bubbles. I am sure passers by think I was crazy (and they may be right).
      Good luck with any attempt you get to play.

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  60. My favorite photo: the bubble with the prism of color in it:) Wondrous.

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    1. Sandra Cox: There are folders and folders of bubble shots... Isn't that prism of colour lovely? It disappears as they freeze.

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  61. I missed the eclipse. I had every intention of staying up until mid-night and going outside to stare up at the sky. Did I? No. Thank you for giving me such a great view here today.

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    1. cleemckenzie: If it had been midnight here I would probably have missed it. Very early morning suited me much better (for which I am grateful).

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  62. I would love to watch your photography process. I'm awestruck by your photos.

    Something's on its way.
    Keep faith and a smile, EC.

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  63. Stunning visuals! I love all your photos!

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  64. So many beautiful pictures to comment about - the bubble and the frost - amazing! The flowers - beautiful, but my absolute favorite is the eclipse with the tree. Simply stunning! I love it.

    Elsie

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    1. Elsie Amata: Thank you too. I am so pleased you enjoyed this week's selections.

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  65. Oh wow you got some great pictures of the moon!! I'd have gotten up that early too if I knew I could get those pics. :)

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    1. mail4rosey: I was the only member of the household who got up, but don't regret it at all.

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  66. Hello again, adventurous one:) You and your camera are amazing storytellers, anytime of day. Good to hear them again. And to see what's blooming in your corner of the world. Thanks, always, for the share.
    -Jennifer

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    1. Jennifer Richardson: It is lovely to see you in the blogosphere again - and thank you.

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  67. I truly love your bubbles! I want some bubbles over here!!! LOL!

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    1. Magic Love Crow: The bubbles fill me with joy each and every year. I hope you can have some too.

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  68. Your got some great moon shots! Isn't being "mad woman with a camera" great fun at times like these? Peaceful, too.

    Love those frozen bubbles.

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  69. I'm so impressed you got up so early, EC. I thought about it instead of doing it, so at least I'm seeing it through your eyes / lenses. Your passion ('madness") with the camera shows. I love the icy photos and the bubbles, and the anemones. I wonder who has been the chewing the petals of the red anenome? Was that what you had for breakfast???

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    1. catmint: Not guilty on the anenome front. A bird I suspect, but have no evidence. Not a cockatoo because they snap the whole bloom off. I am an early riser anyway, but not usually outside that early.

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  70. Up with the camera in hand at 4:30. Good Gad.
    ;)

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  71. What a stunning collection of images this week EC. I've been hoping to see some frozen bubbles, thank you! Absolutely love your dawn shots at the start and end.

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    1. Kim: I suspect the weather is warming now and there will be no more frozen bubbles this season. There have been (and will be) delightful dawns though.

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  72. A simply superb set of images. Thank you!

    The cool skies and frost(?) is nice to see as we are sweltering in Florida's hot and steamy summer.

    Wonderful eclipse photos!

    Hope all is well with you today.

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    1. Wally Jones: It was indeed frost. I have been looking at temperatures from your side of the world and shuddering.
      I hope you get some cool relief (but do envy your rain).

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  73. Beautiful photos of chilly mornings! It looks really very cold...
    Stunning photos of the lunar eclipse. Well done, EC!
    Lots of Hugs and Love!

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    1. sonia a. mascaro: Thank you. It is chilly, but I am fortunate and don't really feel the cold. I hope life is treating you kindly.

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  74. amazing photos of the lunar eclipse! love your ice bubbles!

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  75. I guess some chilly mornings, but what a gift to capture the lovely frost and those incredible bubbles! Your photos are such a delight to see and to hear about what's happening in your world. Great moon shots too.

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    1. Karen S.: Thank you. I get a lot of fun out of our chilly mornings and am very happy to share.

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  76. A chilly morning sounds great right about now! So cool that you got to see (and photograph) the lunar eclipse!!

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    1. Spare Parts and Pics: Thank you. I have been watching the temperatures on your side of the world in horror. Cool is bliss.

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  77. Fantastic photos....so lucky it was a clear night.

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    1. only slightly confused: Very, very lucky. We have had a lot of grey days and nights. This one was clear. And lovely.

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  78. Dear EC, thank you, once again, for photographs that bring all the color and beauty of your world to mine. I don't own a camera and I just found out--about a week ago--how to use the camera on my cell phone (which was a gift to me for Christmas last year and I'm inept with it). I still don't know how to transfer the photos on my cell phone to my computer. That's the next thing I'm going to try to learn. I always, for my postings, depend on Wikipedia! Peace.

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    1. Dee: I have a mobile (cell) phone but use it rarely. And can only use the photographs I take on it in a very roundabout sort of way. Good luck.

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