Wednesday, May 30, 2012

May Photo Scavenger Hunt


1 - Good Things

One Saturday I strolled through the Village Farmer's Market, and stopped in my tracks when I spotted a scrumptious rack of baked goods.  I love these berry and custard Danishes ~ and take big bites out of them!  Perhaps it would have been healthier to avert my eyes and focus on the fresh vegetables!


2 - Small Packages


Small is a relative term...and in the big scheme of things, this bundle of small packages were being hoisted out of the water as I looked on.




3 - Fragrance


There were so many delightful garden scents throughout May, especially emanating for my lilac tree, however my Magnolia Susan was the fragrant choice for the month.




4 - Station


Here's a Personal Float Device Station for children who need to wear safety devices when boating.





5 - Nose


Nose, beak...This crow was taking great notice and being nosy about whatever was going on around him.


Profile view ~



6 - Front Page

Once I learned where the 'Good Things' (see #1) were baked, I went calling.  There was a pile of newspapers on a shelf in the bakery, with a few front pages on top.



7 - Nine

You may have seen my video of the ducklings in my previous post.  There were nine of them :)  How perfect is that?  All of them finally made it up onto the bank to gather around Mother Duck on our visit on Mother's Day. Doesn't she look like she's smiling proudly? Can you find nine little ducklings?


8 - Beverage

Water!  My beverage of choice.  I took a photo, also on Mother's Day, of my glass of water in front of my delicious supper.


9 - Currency

Although money doesn't grow on trees,  here's a spot to buy some currency...at a cost!


10 - Historic

An old anchor has found itself up on dry land after being seeped in history.



11 - Yellow

I took so many yellow photos during May, but chose these illuminated tulips :)



12 - Do you see what I see?

Little hummingbirds flit and dart so that sometimes only a beak, wing or tail feather is visible.


Oh, there it is!




Our weather, which has been quite glorious, has suddenly opted to re-visit March!  We are in for a few days of 13 degree rainy stuff.  Hopefully June will put in a good word and brighten things up again :)

Thanks to Kathy at Postcards from the P.P. for sponsoring this photo hunt and if you wish to see other links for May's list, click here.

Posted by Glo at 4:43 PM

38 comments:

  1. Little Blue MouseMay 30, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    I love the beverage photo, and the ducklings are so sweet!

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    1. GloMay 31, 2012 at 4:28 PM

      Thanks for your comment, Little Blue Mouse :) and so pleased you enjoyed my photos.

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  2. greenthumbMay 30, 2012 at 7:35 PM

    I love all your photos they are so great, I like do yo see what i see and yellow and the ducks.

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    1. GloMay 31, 2012 at 4:29 PM

      Thanks for coming by greenthumb and I'm happy to know you enjoyed my photos. The ducklings were so sweet :)

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  3. Deb from WhatsInMyAtticMay 30, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    Really love the hummingbird! I've tried so many times, and never have caught one in a photo (recognizable, anyway). I also wanted to do ducks or geese with little ones, but never found the right number!! These are all great entries.

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    1. GloMay 31, 2012 at 4:31 PM

      Thanks Deb. Hummingbirds can be tricky to photograph, so it is a treat when one stays around long enough... keep on trying :) It was my brother who pointed out there were nine ducklings - then a little light flicked on in my head - scavenger hunt!

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  4. RosieMay 31, 2012 at 5:08 AM

    Great photos! Love the ducklings and the humming bird:)

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    1. GloMay 31, 2012 at 4:31 PM

      Thanks Rosie ~ so happy to know you enjoyed my photos, especially the birds :)

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  5. EileenMay 31, 2012 at 6:17 AM

    Lovely photos. The ducklings are so cute and that hummingbird photo is amazing.

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    1. GloMay 31, 2012 at 4:32 PM

      Thanks Eileen. So happy you liked the nine little ducklings and the hummingbird :)

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  6. nikkipolaniMay 31, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    I smiled as I saw your "small" packages. Yes, I suppose sizing is all relative! Those darling ducklings, mama certainly looks pleased with them. Love the colour of your magnolia -- I didn't realize they emitted a scent! We're "cooling" off here, too, though to the low 70s down from the low 80s. Yours sound like a for-real cooling off with rain to boot. I guess "cool" is relative, too.

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    1. GloMay 31, 2012 at 4:35 PM

      Hi Nikki ~ I enjoyed your comment :) Yes, I guess everything is relative ~ I'd like to see the size of the ducklings now and I bet it's much easier for them to hop back up on land. My magnolia has quite a strong scent, but just about over now. I'll take your 70 temperatures please :)

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  7. FlightyMay 31, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    A lovely post! Interesting photos as always, and I especially like the crow 'mug shots', the duck & ducklings, the hummingbird and the tulips.
    It's been a good week but typically it's a long holiday weekend and looks like being wet on Sunday and Monday.
    Flighty xx

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    1. GloMay 31, 2012 at 4:37 PM

      Thanks Flighty ~ I'm glad you enjoyed my photo selection, especially the birds. I like your description of the crow's photos as 'mug shots'. Hope your weather cooperates!

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  8. Midmarsh JohnMay 31, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    Another brilliant selection Glo. How do you think them all out? Ahhhh, haven't had a Danish pastry for ages but I could taste yours just looking at it. Just the season for Awwwwws as well. Love the ducklings.

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    1. GloMay 31, 2012 at 4:42 PM

      Thanks John. One of the enjoyable aspects of these photo hunts is looking through my photos and finding ones that will fit the category that I hadn't actually planned. For instance, during May I took a photo of the train station and an old train that I was planning on using, however, my small camera is hiding somewhere in this house and I was unable to retrieve the photos. Instead I looked through the photos I had already downloaded and found the PFD Station and the old anchor! Re the Danish pastries, I usually buy a few and quickly stick them in the freezer when I get home so I'm not as tempted. I've found out that frozen Danish pastries taste really good ;)

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  9. KezzieMay 31, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    Oh Glo, your photos are so so magical! The ducklings are gorgeous as is the crow (loved the two views!) and the humming bird! The small packages was such an inspired and lucky find!

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    1. GloMay 31, 2012 at 4:43 PM

      Thanks Kezzie for your kind words ~ I love anything magical, so I'm pleased you found them so. Glad you enjoyed the birds...and small packages :)

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  10. LouiseMay 31, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    super photos! I like 'historic' and I love your 'nine' - so cute! I see them all and am glad they all managed the jump. Mother duck does look proud.

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    1. GloMay 31, 2012 at 4:45 PM

      Thanks Louise ~ I was very delighted to realize that there were nine ducklings - they fit into the category perfectly. Hopefully they will now be big enough to get up to their Mother without it being such a challenge!

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  11. Rustic Vintage CountryMay 31, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    Really like all your photos!

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    1. GloMay 31, 2012 at 4:45 PM

      Thanks RVC for your comment - so pleased you know you enjoyed my photos.

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  12. Ruth KellyMay 31, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    Great shot of the little ducklings and the humming bird. They were my favorites.

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    1. GloJune 1, 2012 at 5:12 PM

      Thanks Ruth Kelly ~ So pleased you enjoyed the ducklings and hummingbird :)

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  13. LisaJune 1, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    I'm in love with the ducklings! Great photo of the hummingbird too.
    Lisa x

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    1. GloJune 1, 2012 at 5:13 PM

      Thanks Lisa ~ I was fortunate to find nine ducklings, wasn't I? Glad you enjoyed the hummingbird as well :)

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  14. Down by the seaJune 1, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    Your photos are so wonderful and you were so lucky with the ducklings! As I was taking other photos during the month and couldn't find anything that added up to 9! I also loved your packages and the crow such a good photo of the nose.
    Sarah x

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    1. GloJune 1, 2012 at 5:14 PM

      Thanks Down by the Sea! Glad to know you enjoyed looking at my photos and thanks so much for leaving a comment :)

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  15. ellens52June 1, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    Nine ducklings is such a lucky find! We have nothing so exotic as a hummingbird sadly, although I am not sure I would have the patience to take a good photo! Ellen x

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    1. GloJune 1, 2012 at 5:15 PM

      Thanks Ellens52! Yes, I was thrilled to find 9 ducklings for this photo hunt...and the hummingbirds are fun to watch ~ they especially love red flowers so I try and have a variety around the garden as well as the feeder.

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  16. MoJune 2, 2012 at 11:37 PM

    I always enjoy your photo's. Love the crow and the ducklings are just too cute! :)

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    1. GloJune 3, 2012 at 10:46 AM

      Thanks Mo ~ I appreciate your kind words and am glad you enjoy my photos :)

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  17. SandraJune 3, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    gorgeous yellow tulips :-)

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  18. GloJune 3, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    Thanks Sandra ~ I've hopped on over to see your photos as well :)

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  19. HilaryJune 4, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    What a fine collection of images, Glo. I can't help but oooh and awww over the wee ducklings. Mother Mallards always look so proud of their babies.

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    1. GloJune 5, 2012 at 8:38 AM

      Thanks Hilary ~ I really enjoy these monthly photo scavenger hunts! The ducklings were indeed adorable and I'm sure Mother is proud as punch!

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  20. PaulaJune 8, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    Awww, those ducklings are so adorable. Great selection of photos.

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  21. oldcrow61June 12, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    Thanks for visiting my blog. I love the comment you made re: Cat in Love. You have some lovely pictures here. That Danish looks so good. Great shots of the crow, my favorite bird.

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