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Saturday, March 3, 2012

The Shadow Dance

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A shadowy street scene in Zacatecas, Mexico

Along old walls shadows dance,
Not in Germany or France,
But in sunny Mexico—
See them prancing to and fro!

Photo and verse © 2012 by Magical Mystical Teacher

Welcome to the world of Shadow Shot Sunday!

Your hosts are:
Magical Mystical Teacher
Rose (chubskulit)
Gemma Wiseman


TAKE AIM AT THE SHADOWS!


There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere, and many of us will have to pass through the valley of the shadow of death again and again before we reach the mountaintop of our desires.
- Nelson Mandela (1918-
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41 comments:

  1. CanadianGardenJoyMarch 3, 2012 at 5:36 AM

    MMT this is a wonderful picture not only for the shadows but for the exposed brick, a favourite of mine .. the staircase with the private gating .. the subtle but beautiful colours of the house paints ..the decorative motif and balconies on the blue house .. it is all wonderful: )
    Now if only all that "busy" wiring was absent ?
    It would be perfect !
    Joy
    PS .. I appreciated the little ditty of a poem too : )

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  2. robin.March 3, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    loving the colors in the photo...contrasting with the blue sky. now if only the car and the wires were gone...great shot mmt!!!

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  3. BLOGitseMarch 3, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    Mexican shadowy postcard!
    Happy and this time SUNNY weekend from Helsinki! :)

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  4. KellyMarch 3, 2012 at 5:56 AM

    I love the yellow building with its stone steps!

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  5. The Summer Kitchen GirlsMarch 3, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    I love old shots like this ~ there is always a story, and the shadows clue you in a bit more to what else you are missing!!
    Happy SSS!

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  6. Paula Scott Molokai Girl StudioMarch 3, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    And, oh, how I love dancing and playing amongst the shadows!

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  7. CameraCruiseMarch 3, 2012 at 7:11 AM

    Love your dancing shadows!
    Thanks for hosting.
    Have a great weekend.
    Mette

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  8. PattiMarch 3, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    They do indeed look like they are dancing.

    Wow, we don't see too many turquoise buildings here in Connecticut. ;-)

    Looks like you were there on a lovely day. Here everything is cloudy and gray.

    Thanks for hosting, MMT.

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  9. AnonymousMarch 3, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    Love the colour of the buildings and the soft shadows!

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  10. CassieMarch 3, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    Shadows dancing between the once colorful buildings take us down to sunny Mexico. Happy SSS!

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  11. nutsMarch 3, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    can't figure out the wall if it's old or new building but i love the shot that's perfect for Shadow Shot Sunday!

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  12. colleenMarch 3, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    It gives the illusion of movement and even sound.

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  13. Kathe W.March 3, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    lovely Mexico and it's intriguing shadows!

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  14. Kathe W.March 3, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    Couldn't resist adding a second shadowy shot!

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  15. Full-On-ForwardMarch 3, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    Looking for all the Shadows is like the Old Highlights Magazine for Children--wonderful shot,

    John

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  16. AnonymousMarch 3, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    Love the dancing shadows.
    The character of the buildings... wonderful!

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  17. Gemma WisemanMarch 3, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    Great artwork created by the weathering paint on the walls! A fascinating mix of light and shadow in the streetscape!

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  18. UnknownMarch 3, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    I love the colours in this image, and the shadows are so crisp and clear, love those steps on the right hand side and the shadows in there..very intriguing makes me want to go up them and see what's inside.

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  19. NatureFootstepMarch 3, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    interesting shadows on those colorful walls. :)

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  20. Hootin AnniMarch 3, 2012 at 3:30 PM

    The Shadow Dance...indeed!!! Love it.

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  21. DougVernXMarch 3, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    At first glance I thought that lantern was a kite shadow. Very nice shot. My post is on the rocky coast of Massachusetts.

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  22. AngieMarch 3, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    Love this shot!

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  23. Kay L. DaviesMarch 3, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    I love Mexico. Nice shadow shot.
    K

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  24. Brian KingMarch 3, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    Love the colors and peeling paint on those buildings.

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  25. DebMarch 3, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    That is a cool photo

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  26. Sara Chapman in Seattle, USAMarch 3, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    I really like this one. A great feeling of light and air. My sister lives in San Miguel and this could be taken on her street. Thanks for hosting, too.

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  27. GaelynMarch 3, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    Lots of interesting shadows dancing on these colorful walls.

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  28. DawnTreaderMarch 4, 2012 at 12:47 AM

    Intriguing. I have shadows on walls too today.

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  29. EdenMarch 4, 2012 at 1:29 AM

    Beautiful shadows. I love the colours of the building too.

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  30. Shannon@Cozy Home ScenesMarch 4, 2012 at 3:58 AM

    That is a very nice shot with texture, color and shadows. Thanks for the nice comment on my blog. Have a wonderful day!------- Shannon

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  31. Herding CatsMarch 4, 2012 at 4:14 AM

    Beautiful shadows and lovely colours.

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  32. DarylMarch 4, 2012 at 4:59 AM

    That's a fabulous photo ... I love the birght colors contrasting with the shadows and the crumbling walls

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  33. SpadomanMarch 4, 2012 at 5:04 AM

    MMT... I love all of your street shots from Mexico. These shadows are indeed dancing amongst the walls. This is the year I make it to Mexico for sure.
    Thanks for hosting SSS2 this week and for being one of the organizers. We all have fun doing Shadow Shots and visiting each other. Glad you are keeping it alive.

    Peace

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  34. bjMarch 4, 2012 at 6:22 AM

    Thanks for always being here. :))
    and I would LOVE to see this picture in person but wouldn't go to Mexico now if they begged me. Too chicken...:)
    xo bj

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  35. Melissa B.March 4, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    Almost lost all hope
    of Shadow Shot coming back
    to us. Thank you, friends!

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  36. Maude LynnMarch 4, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    I love the colors! Fun poem, too!

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  37. VaishVijayMarch 4, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    TQ for visiting n commenting on my post. Some how I'd missed to include the link, here is the updated post Karagattam - Folk Dance, with link to Shadow Shot 2!

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  38. LVMarch 4, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    Mexico has some very interesting sights that cast a nice shadow.

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  39. mommy Orkid BelleMarch 4, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    Really interesting, rustic looking and beautiful in its own way.

    Adin B

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  40. LinneaMarch 4, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    I love the walls in Mexican towns; they're so colorful and with those shadows on them, they're really coming alive too! Thanks for stopping by.

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  41. UnknownMarch 5, 2012 at 3:29 AM

    Glad to be part of this.

    I am sorry but my link back was not showing on my post. I have again published by post so that it links back to this page. Please let me know in case the problem persists.

    Have a great day and an awesome week ahead :)

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Always remember, a sign of shadows means a sign of light.
Namaste.