Photos of the week: June 19

I am really enjoying the challenge of some of these prompts each week.  Often I try to plan ahead on what could work for each prompt but rarely is my plan what I actually take a photo of!  



– advertising-- I feel like I am a walking advertisement for Color Street nail wraps; I just love them!



– delicious-- I thought this asparagus/ strawberry salad was delicious. 




– animal-- We finally have hummingbirds back at our feeders!




– starts with V-- The petals on these new flowers I planted look like velvet. 




– your choice-- A sky full of fluffy white clouds.


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Comments

  1. Amy JohnsonJune 19, 2021 at 8:55 AM

    Oh it's so hard to capture a photo of a hummingbird! Great job. I love the petunia photo too. I think I have that exact same petunia and I just love it. The color is so vibrant in the garden.

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    1. Joanne June 19, 2021 at 8:14 PM

      Thank you! I had to sit quite patiently for him to show up (repeatedly!) before I got a good photo.

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  2. EllibelleJune 19, 2021 at 9:25 AM

    Great photos! Love the hummingbird! I haven't seen one back yet this year over here :-(
    And the salad does look delicious! Beautiful clouds over the lake!

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    1. Joanne June 19, 2021 at 8:15 PM

      I just started seeing them around here this past week and I'm trying to keep our feeder filled with fresh food for them. I just love hummingbirds.

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  3. Tamar SBJune 19, 2021 at 12:56 PM

    Such pretty nature shots! Love the manicure. I so need one.

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    1. Joanne June 19, 2021 at 8:15 PM

      Thank you! I do my own nails quite frequently but was just thinking today that I should treat myself to a "real" manicure one day this summer.

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  4. creationsnzJune 20, 2021 at 12:56 AM

    Gosh you live in a beautiful spot! I love all your lake photos. Your asparagus and strawberry salad looks tempting and healthy too. I would love to see a hummingbird; I think they are north american natives? Have a great week with the next prompts. CarolG

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    1. Joanne June 20, 2021 at 7:20 PM

      Thank you! I am trying to eat healthier with more veggies and fruits but I do get sick of the same thing over and over again so I like to try new salad ingredients/combos.

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  5. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJune 20, 2021 at 3:22 PM

    Joanne,
    Beautiful photos as always!! Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by!!
    Stay safe, healthy and happy!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  6. MicaJune 20, 2021 at 5:17 PM

    That cloud photo is lovely and I really like the red and green together of the salad! :) great photos!


    Hope you had a good weekend! It was a quiet one here :)

    Away From The Blue

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  7. Dara @ Not In JerseyJune 21, 2021 at 8:55 AM

    Lovely pictures! Love the hummingbird.

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  8. bamauthor.meJune 21, 2021 at 9:34 AM

    Gorgeous shot of that hummingbird!

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  9. Rebecca JoJune 21, 2021 at 11:24 AM

    I love Colorstreet too. Which reminds me - I need to get my 4th of july nails out to put on

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    1. Joanne June 21, 2021 at 2:28 PM

      I just ordered a set yesterday and now I'm hoping they'll be in on time for our family's party.

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  10. Lindsay's Sweet WorldJune 21, 2021 at 1:33 PM

    That hummingbird photo is so neat! I love that you can see its wings mid-flap!

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  11. NatashaJune 21, 2021 at 2:42 PM

    Wow! I'm super impressed by your hummingbird photo because I know how hard it is to get a good photo of them after being at my parents' last summer. And that salad looks DELICIOUS!!!

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    1. Joanne June 21, 2021 at 4:55 PM

      Thank you! I had to sit very still like a statue with my camera at the ready and I used a rapid fire setting to take something like 60 photos in a second in order to get a few good ones.

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  12. LyshaJune 21, 2021 at 2:59 PM

    I love Color Street too! That salad looks amazing. Your flower pics is gorgeous! Is that a Hybiscus?

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    1. Joanne June 21, 2021 at 4:56 PM

      No, it's some sort of purple petunia I think.

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  13. Kim CarberryJune 22, 2021 at 6:07 AM

    Your nails are so pretty. I am glad you've found a brand you love.
    Hummingbirds are amazing birds. Beautiful. x

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    1. Joanne June 22, 2021 at 6:33 AM

      Thank you!
      I never get tired of watching the hummingbirds; they are fascinating.

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  14. Denyse Whelan.June 23, 2021 at 5:20 AM

    Loved the richness of the petunia...your photos are such a great peak into life where you are. Loved them.
    Thank you for linking up for #LifeThisWeek. Next week, we reach the midway point of the link up with Optional Prompt: 26/51 Optimism. Mr W is back with this one! It's always great to see your post and comments, I appreciate that very much. Denyse.

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    1. Joanne June 23, 2021 at 6:03 AM

      I can't believe we're already mid-way through the year!

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  15. onceuponatimehappilyeverafter.comJune 24, 2021 at 11:25 PM

    What a cooperative hummingbird!! Great capture. The asparagus and strawberry salad look so good and makes for a very pretty picture.

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