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Monday, May 27, 2013

Rainy Memorial Day

Arrgggghhhh!!!  Memorial Day in Portland dawned windy and rainy.  I'd planned to go hiking, but one look out the window put a kibosh on that.  I sat at my kitchen table, drinking tea, and sulking over foiled outdoor plans.





Then I remembered this week's challenge from the 52 Photos Project.  The current theme was "waterdrops."  Boy, if today wasn't the perfect day for finding raindrops!




Grabbing raincoat and camera, I headed out to the front yard.  My husband's rose bushes were just past full bloom, but their waterlogged leaves made lovely subjects. 




The lilies in our backyard pond were also sporting droplets.  Glad I captured this one today - the flowers are looking as though the bloom is about over.




But my favorite photo of all was this view of a backlit rose leaf.  I didn't realize until I processed this image, but you can see faint outlines of small insects on the leaf's topside.

Even though I drenched both my camera and myself, it was fun to be outside capturing photographs.  At least the day wasn't a total waste!

To see more water droplet magic, check out Gallery 5 of the 52 Photos Project.

Also linking to:  Sweet Shot Tuesday.
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14 comments:

  1. Laura lokMay 27, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    Bummer on the hike but looks like a productive day. Love that last shot

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  2. KarenMay 27, 2013 at 7:51 PM

    Lovely series of shots, the last one is my fave, insects and all.

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  3. aimeeMay 27, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    Linda~
    Thanks for making this dreary day a little brighter! LOVE raindrops-as you know-on just about everything (but me). Your last photo is exceptional-really, really like it:)
    Blessings on this somewhat drier eve,
    Aimee

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  4. Fun60May 28, 2013 at 1:00 AM

    Love the way your mind works and such fantastic results.

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  5. Kim@Snug HarborMay 28, 2013 at 4:50 AM

    Beautiful shots - I like the last one the best!

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  6. EG CameraGirlMay 28, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    Lovely shots of the water droplets!

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  7. Our Neck of the WoodsMay 28, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    Great droplet shots! I have to say the last one is my favorite :)

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  8. HelenMay 28, 2013 at 1:46 PM

    They say 'every cloud has a silver lining'. These are beautiful. I had a similar experience earlier this year. It was amazing how many things I discovered just waiting to be snapped.

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  9. Magia da InêsMay 28, 2013 at 3:40 PM

    ¸.•°❤❤⊱彡
    Passei para uma visitinha.
    Gosto de fotos após a chuva, todas essas gotinhas de água, refletindo!
    Amei suas fotos.
    Boa semana!
    Beijinhos do Brasil.
    ¸.•°❤❤⊱彡

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  10. Kristi BonneyMay 28, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    Sorry to hear that your outdoor plans were ruined. At least you walked away with some awesome water droplet shots! :)

    Stopping by from Kent Weakley's... :)

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  11. WillowMay 28, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    Lovely shots ... the rain drops really accentuate the objects .

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  12. sweetbriardreamsMay 29, 2013 at 1:04 AM

    We often complain about the rain, but sometimes just seeing the way the rain changes the plants gives us the perfect photo opportunity! Fantastic shots and I agree the rose leaf is brilliant. Take care. Chel

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  13. FranMay 29, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    Grest water drop photos The last one especially you can really see the texture of the leaf

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  14. JohnMay 29, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    Like your rainy day pictures- it's raining here again.

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