Photos of the Week: May 29th

 Another week of fairly challenging prompts!  Or maybe I just wasn't motivated to take photos? I find the weeks we stay home more it is harder for me to find inspiration for the prompts but I am so proud of myself for sticking with the I Spy challenge for so many weeks! 

-smooth-- The water was smooth as glass while we were out hiking this week. 


-window- We have been enjoying watching the birds outside our window.


-pattern- I was searching for patterns in nature while out hiking and really loved the look of this dead tree.

 



-red-- My favorite red fruit.


-your choice


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Comments

  1. JayneMay 29, 2021 at 6:11 AM

    Beautiful photos Joanne. The hike alongside the water and all of that greenery looks stunning.
    Love your little bird feeder too.
    Have a great weekend. :)

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    1. Joanne June 1, 2021 at 8:40 AM

      Thank you! Everything is getting quite green and full now.

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  2. Tamar SBMay 29, 2021 at 7:55 AM

    I am so excited for summer fruit season!

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    1. Joanne June 1, 2021 at 8:40 AM

      Me too! I can't wait for our farmer's market to open back up either.

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  3. Amy JohnsonMay 29, 2021 at 8:34 AM

    Great photos from your prompts. I love the tree one!

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  4. Kim CarberryMay 29, 2021 at 3:43 PM

    The water does look so still. Beautiful.
    Oh yum! I do love strawberries too. x

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  5. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasMay 30, 2021 at 5:39 PM

    Joanne,
    Beautiful photos!! Thanks so much for stopping by!! I hope you are enjoying the Holiday weekend!!
    Hugs,
    Deb

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    1. Joanne June 1, 2021 at 8:41 AM

      We had a wonderful holiday weekend! Thank you.

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  6. Dara @ Not In JerseyMay 31, 2021 at 9:31 AM

    Great photos, love the flower!

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  7. Lindsay's Sweet WorldJune 1, 2021 at 9:52 AM

    I love that flower covered in droplets! So beautiful!

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    1. Joanne June 1, 2021 at 10:33 AM

      Thank you! I was so happy it had rained the night before so I could try to capture some droplets.

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  8. Dee | GrammysGrid.comJune 1, 2021 at 5:18 PM

    Oh, that water scene looks so peaceful! Thanks so much for linking up with me at A Themed Linkup 59 for Photos and Videos. Pinned!

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  9. the 4 M'sJune 2, 2021 at 8:05 AM

    These are some great shots: my fav are the bird and the bark!
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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  10. Claire JustineJune 2, 2021 at 3:55 PM

    Great pictures. Love the pattern on that tree. Whoo love yummy strawberries too :)

    Thanks so much for linking up to The Wednesday Link Up. #TheWednesdayLinkUp

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  11. betty-NZJune 5, 2021 at 4:00 AM

    Another great week of photos!

    Thanks for sharing your link at 'My Corner of the World' this week!

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  12. Shelbee on the EdgeJune 5, 2021 at 1:38 PM

    These are so good! I really like the close up of the old tree. That is really cool!

    Shelbee
    www.shelbeeontheedge.com

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  13. NatashaJune 10, 2021 at 6:52 AM

    Oh, I love the pattern picture and the droplets of water on the flowers in the your choice photo! I too am proud of the fact that I've kept up with this challenge. It's something we should celebrate!

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