I Spy Saturdays #4

I had a lot of fun with this week's photo prompts and even was inspired to try using my crystal photo ball (for perhaps the 3rd time ever!).  



 – New (I tried a new recipe this week-- butternut squash fitters)


– Different Angle (I brought along my crystal sphere for a new view of a favorite landscape)




– Before & After (our sourdough bread in both the completed bread stage and as dough)




– Fruit or Veggie? (I had so much fun photographing pineapples and strawberries this week; ultimately decided to share this pineapple pic)




– Backyard (Winter) – (Standing on the threshold of our back door looking off the deck)


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Comments

  1. NatashaJanuary 30, 2021 at 10:14 AM

    You have a great backyard!!! And I love that pineapple picture. I'm also super impressed you got your "before and after" in one photo. I really struggled with how to do that and gave up.

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    1. Joanne January 30, 2021 at 12:29 PM

      Thank you! That before and after took so much thought and I only barely realized at the last minute before baking the second loaf that I could use the set up I did.

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  2. Doused in Pink | Chicago Style BlogJanuary 30, 2021 at 2:01 PM

    I really need to consider a photography challenge! Love the prompts and your photos!

    Jill - Doused in Pink

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  3. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJanuary 30, 2021 at 4:42 PM

    Your butternut squash fritters and sourdough bread look delicious! I liked the photo reflection in the sphere--very modern in appearance!

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  4. Linda @ Life and LindaJanuary 30, 2021 at 9:36 PM

    Lovely post. Such a great view you have. Homemade bread is the very best.

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  5. LyshaJanuary 30, 2021 at 10:18 PM

    All your pics are great! I have thought about getting one of those spheres. Really cool with that! Your pineapple pic is beautiful! Such great texture. Thanks for joining in on the photo fun!

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    1. Joanne January 31, 2021 at 5:16 PM

      I love my photo sphere but I don't think to use it very often.. it is really neat to work with though.

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  6. EllibelleJanuary 31, 2021 at 10:05 AM

    Your pineapple picture is just fabulous!! I used a pineapple for the prompt too but it's not as pretty!
    And how fun is that sphere!! And you know I LOVE your background! I decided to skip that specific prompt because too much of my neighbor's yards are showing through the chain link fence!

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    1. Joanne January 31, 2021 at 5:16 PM

      Yeah, I really can't complain about my backyard view at all.

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  7. Tamar SBFebruary 1, 2021 at 5:21 AM

    A beautiful and tasty week!

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  8. Dara @ Not In JerseyFebruary 1, 2021 at 9:02 AM

    Love the pineapple picture!

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    1. Joanne February 1, 2021 at 2:52 PM

      Thanks! I had fun playing around with that one.

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  9. Meditations in MotionFebruary 1, 2021 at 9:08 AM

    Love that pineapple photo! What a different angle. And now I want to go buy a pineapple! :) Your backyard view is beautiful! I would want to spend all my time on the deck.

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  10. onceuponatimehappilyeverafter.comFebruary 3, 2021 at 8:55 PM

    Meant to take a picture of my plate at Olive Garden before I dove in and then planned to take a photo of the plate licked clean. But got so excited about being out to eat, I forgot all about the photo challenge. Now we need to go out to eat again.
    Have always wanted one of those glass balls for photography. Maybe I need to gift myself one for Valentine's Day.
    The fritters sound yummy. And as always, the view off your deck is stunning.

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    1. Joanne February 4, 2021 at 5:18 AM

      I never remember to take a picture of my food when we're eating out! What a great excuse to go out again!

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  11. Veronica LeeFebruary 3, 2021 at 10:41 PM

    A delightful post, Joanne! I love especially love the view from your backyard.

    Happy Thursday!

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  12. betty-NZFebruary 5, 2021 at 2:48 AM

    A gorgeous variety of images this week! Those fritters look really yummy!

    Thank you for being a part of 'My Corner of the World' this week!

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  13. Shelbee on the EdgeFebruary 7, 2021 at 5:29 AM

    Wonderful images, Joanne! The crystal sphere is so cool! Thanks for linking with me.

    Shelbee
    www.shelbeeontheedge.com

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