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Saturday, April 7, 2012

Courtyard Shadows

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Mission San Juan Capistrano, Orange County, Southern California

Somewhere a pilgrim,
praying among the shadows,
sees a holy light.


Text and photo © 2012 by Magical Mystical Teacher


Welcome, Shadow Chasers!

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


A whisper is like the shadow of a shout.
- Jarod Kintz



May the sunlight and shadows always be with you!

30 comments:

  1. You find the most perfect perspectives from which to capture shadows. I love both the photo and the Haiku here.

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  2. perfect words for this Holy weekend! love this shadowy spot!!!
    lovely mmt!!

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  3. a beautiful courtyard. thanks for hosting!

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  4. MMT--Awesome as always! You are a jewel for hosting!

    John

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  5. Hi everyone! I just wanted to wish everyone a very Happy Easter.

    My choice for SSS is up.

    Antonette
    Jottings from Jersey

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  6. Beautiful courtyard and wonderful shadow shot for the day! Have a great weekend and a very Happy Easter!!

    Sylvia

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  7. Ooooo! Thanks for posting more on SJC! It is a lovely spot.

    Have a Blessed Easter!

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  8. that is a beautiful tree!
    in a lovely spot

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  9. Holy light is hidden because there's more shadow than light in this shot :)
    Happy weekend!

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  10. A beautiful capture. Love that mission!

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  11. A lovely courtyard - super shadow shot!

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  12. Beautiful shot and beautiful Mission. We went around to many when my daughter was in the 4th grade. All give a feeling of calm.

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  13. It looks so cool and peaceful in the shade there.

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  14. That looks like the most deliciously cool spot to sit and spend the afternoon people watching....or shadow chasing :) Happy Easter to you!!

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  15. I love this shot! The angles of the shadows and the buildings are wonderful.

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  16. I love this shot! The angles of the shadows and the buildings are wonderful.

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  17. Beautiful wall textures filled with so much character! Their light makes a wonderful contrast with the apparent smooth surface of the shadow!

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  18. Beautiful shadows, love the textures with the couryard, the roof and the tree branches.

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  19. Sit in the shadow & contemplate on the beauty. So perfect!

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  20. What a lovely capture of light and contrasts.

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  21. The stone bench in that shadow is very inviting!

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  22. Court yards are awesome places to get shadow shots. All kinds of angles. Great shot. Hope you all enjoy my angles.

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  23. I love that photo and its shadow. Great shot

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  24. Mother Nature gives
    me inspiration for the
    best haiku sometimes.

    Don't Fence Me In

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  25. i was going to say that looks like san juan capistrano! then i saw the title! awesome shot!

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  26. What a fabulous shot! Love the tree. Thank you for hosting!
    Sharla

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  27. beautiful shot...I am joining for the first time...

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  28. Wonderful shot, it looks like a perfect place to sit and relax for a while.

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  29. a beautiful courtyard; I'm imagining where it might be in this big wide world (maybe Italy?) A great shadow-shot!

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