Saturday, November 27, 2010

Desert Shadows

Hi there! I have some shadows to share that I've found here and there while out and about.
House finch eating burro weed

Cholla cactus

Gambel's quail

Palm shadow

Creosote bush

Tree branch shadow on the bird feeder
 
See more shadows from around the world at Tracy's Shadow Shot Sunday.

39 comments:

Sylvia K said...

Always love your wonderful, sunny, shadow shots, Diane!! They almost make up for the fact that we haven't had sun in days!! Have a great weekend!

Sylvia

Crafty Green Poet said...

Lovely photos - all of them, but the first one of the finch is adorable, what a sweet bird!

DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVE said...

Beautiful photos!
I follow Your blog...

Shirley said...

Spectacular shadows! The cactus, the palm, the bush; all great!

Ralph said...

These are al wonderful desert shadows! The bird on top has a shadow that looks like a natural marking on this avian. The cactus and palm leave expansive shadows on the desert floor. The quail stands proud, as does his shadow. Nice captures, all!

CanadianGardenJoy said...

These are all great shots girl !
The quail caught my attention bang on and that little finch was so cute .. love the tree shadows .. there always seems to be some sort of story behind a tree isn't there ? LOL
Joy : )

Kay L. Davies said...

They're all great shadow shots, but I love that little finch with the red 'hair'!
-- K

Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

millie said...

i love your shots, great clarity!

Phoenix C. said...

Love the creosote bush one! And the pictures from the park in your previous post - beautiful!

EG CameraGirl said...

Beautiful shadows and I LOVE the photo of the house finch eating burro weed.

The Retired One said...

Love, love, LOVE those bird photos and the one with the all branches shadows...gorgeous!

betchai said...

gorgeous shots always Diane, love that finch and the creosote bush shadow is very artistically captured. The quail looks very elegant in his pose.

•°°• IcyBC •°°• said...

Gorgeous shadows, Diane! Each one is very interesting to see.

Chubskulit Rose said...

The last two shots are so gorgeous!

My shadow shots

rainfield61 said...

I seldom find my shadow inside the forest.

Eerie???

Magpie said...

These are wonderful...I have a shadow shot in mind that I've tried several times to take. Haven't gotten one that quite conveys the feeling I want yet. You've inspired me to keep trying. :)

Hey Harriet said...

Wow! You sure found some fab shadows while out and about! I love the two bird ones best of all. Enjoy the rest of your weekend :)

Unknown said...

Beautiful shadows Diane.
Costas

Gemma Wiseman said...

Adore this collection of shadows, but especially love that little housefinch and the burst of shadow on its feathers from a weed!

Stephanie said...

Great shadows and nice shots as always Diane! Oh TJ is looking so curiously happy on this first thanksgiving in the photo. Cute boy.

indicaspecies said...

Cool shadow shots.

Rohrerbot said...

LOVE the quail in that photo.....we have such cool birds here. The birds are adorable.:)

DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVE said...

Nice!

Barb said...

That house finch is so cute! I had to make him larger. I see TJ is wearing his turkey bib - hope he enjoyed his first Thanksgiving.

wanderlust said...

All are wonderful, but the palm tree and the bush! Wow!

Allison said...

Wow, those shadows are lovely, Diane! I have to admit, though, that I have a weak spot for that sweet little quail... ;)

DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVE said...

Beautiful shadows...

Candice Suter.....Sweetstuff said...

Wonderful shadow work! I think I love the palm the best!

Rajesh said...

Wonderful shots. Lovely shadows.

Martha Z said...

Great shadow captures, Diane. I like that little finch and the palm tree shadow is very dramatic.

DoanLegacy said...

Beautiful shadow shots! I like all of them..

nothingprofound said...

People who think the desert is barren should visit your blog. Great shadow shots!

Prospero said...

That quail is such a star.

Linda said...

Beautiful quail photo... he is gorgeous! The whole set is very lovely...Happy Holidays and thanks so much for your lovely comments and visits to my site, cheers! Linda

Anya said...

So wonderful shadows..
looks perfectly :-)

Oh..oh..
I have missed a long time from your little TJ :))
I see his picture
he is a adorable lovely boy !!!!
He is growing and growing
last time that I saw him he was a little baby ;-)
Big hug for TJ .......

Thanks for your nice words
and your concern the last months.
Its nice to have real friends in blogging world :-)

((hugs))

Jen (emsun.org) said...

Thank you for those beautiful photographs. I'm loving the one with the cholla!

Anonymous said...

Great photos. Thanks for sharing these.

All the best, Boonie

DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVE said...

Beautiful...

Janie said...

Great shadows. The little house finch is so cute.