Monday, June 29, 2015

June Photo Scavenger Hunt

Thank you for your comments on my previous post ~  I have finally left replies.

We are experiencing a heat wave, and have had only about 15 mm of rain in the last two months.  Normally we have over 100 mm of rain in that time period.  The weather forecast looks like this:


I know that birds keep their mouths open to help lower body temperatures, but I made this little vignette for fun. (Not to make fun of the birds, of course).




On with the June Scavenger Hunt post!


1.  J is for Jet

I took this photo with my camera focussed on streaks far above as I was lounging on the deck...

2. Rust
Here is a collection of ornate rusty gates at a demolition and recycling site ~

3.  Smooth

One day when it wasn't too hot, I went for a lovely walk on the beach.  The tide was out, and the sand was so smooth.  Wading along the edge of the water was very relaxing and refreshing.

4.  Imagination

On my beach walk, I imagined that these shell eyes and sand mouth were expressing thoughts of the upcoming heat wave ;)

5.  Classic

On a walk in the same area where I saw the snake last month, I was accompanied by a deer who struck this classic pose.  It stood still and was probably watching me for some time before I noticed it.  Once I took its photo it walked along and then disappeared in the brush.

Since it was Father's Day this month, there were many classic cars in the vicinity.  Here's one:


6.  Similar

I chose my Ganzanias which are planted in two container boxes on my deck.  They are such vividly bright cheerful flowers, with similar colouring to sunflowers.

 7.  Parallel

Flags flying from parallel flag poles at a golf course:


 8. Socks

It's no use just having one sock, so here's a pair from two different airports.




9.  Bead

On my beach walk, I spotted strands of jewelled beads drifting in and out of an upturned empty crab shell ~


10. Mug

Not being a coffee drinker, I don't use a special mug ~ so I wandered into a thrift shop and took photos of a mug display :)


11.  Poster

I spotted this poster hanging in a laundromat ~

12. Whatever

I noticed this little fellow perched on a bull rush looking like he was counting down, ready to blast off.  Do you notice a similarity between the dragonfly and the red helicopter in No. 8 above?




and just bee-cause ~



Thanks to greenthumb for another great monthly photo challenge ~ and a special thanks to my readers and those who leave comments :)










Posted by Glo at 11:23 AM

31 comments:

  1. ADRIANJune 29, 2015 at 12:44 PM

    Love the shell eyes. I had a smile.

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    1. GloJune 29, 2015 at 12:51 PM

      Thanks Adrian ~ always happy to bring a smile :) I updated and added some CAW TALK at the beginning of the post

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  2. greenthumbJune 29, 2015 at 11:03 PM

    Thanks for taking part in this months scavenger hunt. Another great group of photos, I really like imagination, bead, smooth and whatever you want. Greenthumb

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    1. GloJune 30, 2015 at 12:09 PM

      Thanks greenthumb ~ I finally figured out how to get the scavenger hunt link up button on my blog! I enjoyed your photos as well...

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  3. Lilly's MomJune 29, 2015 at 11:10 PM

    I loved reading your post today and seeing all your lovely photos. I like the way you designed it too. I hope you get some rain. We are in need of rain in southern California, too. My best to you :)

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    1. GloJune 30, 2015 at 12:10 PM

      Thanks Lilly's Mom ~ so pleased your enjoyed my photos. Yes, it feels like Southern California up here these days. Luckily there is a beach nearby so not as hot as inland. Best to you as well!

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  4. Linda PJune 30, 2015 at 3:45 AM

    We're having some warm weather here and calling it 'a heatwave'! However, nothing like the heat you're experiencing and I hope it cools down soon for you or you find some shady place to relax a little. Loved the little vignette with the birds. Another great set of photos for June's scavenger hunt, especially the ones you took on the beach walk and the bee, the deer and the dragonfly.

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    1. GloJune 30, 2015 at 12:11 PM

      Thanks so much Linda P. It is a most unusual start to the summer, which seems to have begun in February! I'm pleased to know you loved my photos :)

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  5. FlightyJune 30, 2015 at 5:37 AM

    It's been dry here and, until this week, has been cool and windy more often than not.
    As always a lovely selection of pictures. The deer picture with it's 'this way and that' ears makes me smile and that's a great looking classic car, I can almost hear it's engine rumbling. Flighty xx

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    1. GloJune 30, 2015 at 12:13 PM

      Thanks Flighty! I was surprised to see the deer there ~ it blended in well with its surroundings. Yes, the ears were busy in all directions helping it stay alert. There were so many classic cars, I didn't know where to start, but this one caught my eye. It would be fun to go for a ride in it!

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  6. shazzaJune 30, 2015 at 11:29 AM

    Great pics. I love how differently everyone interprets the challenge.Especially love the smooth sand, the deer and the cheery yellow Ganzanias.

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    1. GloJune 30, 2015 at 4:28 PM

      Thanks Shazza ~ it is a fun challenge, isn't it? I really look forward to searching for the choices. Great to see other bloggers photos from all over the world. Glad you enjoyed my photos!

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  7. SnowbirdJune 30, 2015 at 3:46 PM

    As always your interpretations are wonderful! I did enjoy your vignette, are they crows?
    I wish I could get my hands on those rusty gates! I always love to see of your mountains, how lucky you are to have such an awesome view, I would love to just gaze at them!
    I did laugh at your imagination pic....yes, I thought helicopter! Awwww....just look at that deer!xxx

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    1. GloJune 30, 2015 at 4:32 PM

      Hi Snowbird ~ Pretty sure they are crows. Hot ones. Yes, those rusty gates are appealing! Glad you like the scenic views and other photos :) No photos of hummingbirds or eagles this time, but they are still around!! I always get a kick when finding 'expressions' in the sand :)

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  8. Midlife RoadtripperJune 30, 2015 at 5:02 PM

    I like the beads, and the deer, and the bee and your sock idea. Very clever. Enjoyed it.

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    1. GloJuly 1, 2015 at 11:31 AM

      Thanks Midlife Roadtripper ~ I thoroughly enjoyed your selections as well :)

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  9. elaine June 30, 2015 at 11:27 PM

    Great interpretations of the prompts Glo.

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    1. GloJuly 1, 2015 at 11:31 AM

      Thanks Elaine ~ glad you enjoyed my selection :)

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  10. RosieJuly 1, 2015 at 2:02 AM

    Great photos, I love your interpretations of the topics. Love the shell eyes for Imagination and the Classic deer pose also the dragonfly:)

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    1. GloJuly 1, 2015 at 11:32 AM

      Hi Rosie ~ Thanks for your comment and so pleased you enjoyed my photos ~ I'm off to the beach to see what else is photo fodder!

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  11. GloJuly 1, 2015 at 11:28 AM

    Just received this email from Nikki of https://nikkipolani.wordpress.com/:

    Hello there, Glo! I was trying to comment on your post but kept getting locked out. Anyway, here's what I said ;-)

    Nice to see you back again, Glo! You could write bird-script post after post and I'm sure a) they won't mind and b) we'd be vastly entertained!
    Ha! Pair of socks -- love your cleverness ;-)

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    1. GloJuly 1, 2015 at 11:30 AM

      Thanks Nikki ~ I wonder if anyone else is experiencing comment problems... anyway, I do appreciate you letting me know and for including such a lovely comment in your email message. As I said in my reply to your email, encouraging me to write more bird conversations may be opening a can or worms!

      I'm off to the beach to see if I can spy any other photo opps.

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  12. LouiseJuly 2, 2015 at 9:50 AM

    A brilliant collection as always - I love your photo for imagination!

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    1. GloJuly 4, 2015 at 5:33 PM

      Thanks Louise ~ It's amazing what peers back at us when looking at nature :)

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  13. HazelxJoyJuly 4, 2015 at 3:06 AM

    I chuckled at your 'pair' of socks!
    What a fab set of photos, the bead is my favourite but I like the bee too (also chuckled at 'just bee-cause' :)
    I took part for the first time this month - it was such good fun!

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    1. GloJuly 4, 2015 at 5:34 PM

      I'm so glad you enjoyed my photos Hazel&Joy ~ yours were terrific...what a lovely trip you had.

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  14. JulieJuly 6, 2015 at 4:05 AM

    Lovely photos, particularly J and rust. I'd love to be walking along that beach! Looks like our heatwave is over as it's raining today :-(

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    1. GloJuly 8, 2015 at 10:48 AM

      Thanks Julie, glad you enjoyed my photos. Heat wave ongoing here, with wildfire smoke in the air... strange weather and worrisome fires. I'll never complain about rain again!

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  15. KezzieJuly 6, 2015 at 12:58 PM

    Glo, these are incredible! The jet stream is brilliant and I think your Parallel and sock are just ingeniously creative! You showed great imagination with that shell face! I love it! What luck to capture that deer and those flowers are very similar to sunflower orange!x

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    1. GloJuly 8, 2015 at 10:49 AM

      Thanks Kezzie ~ I enjoy searching for these pics and am glad you enjoyed them. Just never know what is going to show its face :)

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  16. GloJuly 11, 2015 at 4:13 PM

    Thanks John ~ appreciate your comment :) Whenever I'm out for a walk, I have my camera and seem to be always on the lookout for wildlife. I don't have to travel far ~ deer come into the back garden every night, by the look of the nibbled grape leaves and anything else that is tasty! Also a few years ago, Bandido (the raccoon) was a focus for my camera...as he blatantly looked me in the eye while he was gorging on cherries from my tree. Living so close to the ocean also offers many encounters with sea life, such as sea lions and many shore birds... very fortunate for someone who loves taking wildlife photos :)

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