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Saturday, March 31, 2012

Cactus Shadows

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Mission San Juan Capistrano, Orange County, Southern California

among the shadows
trinity of cactus wrens
praying for the world


Text and photo © 2012 by Magical Mystical Teacher


Welcome to the new world of Shadow Shot Sunday!

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


Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.
- Abraham Lincoln



May the sunlight and shadows always be with you!




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38 comments:

  1. KellyMarch 31, 2012 at 6:08 AM

    What a contrast between the scene being photographed and the shadowy spot from which it's taken!

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  2. BLOGitseMarch 31, 2012 at 6:08 AM

    Cactus is beautiful to look at but not to touch, autch!
    Happy Sunday!

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  3. robin.March 31, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    ahhh...wonderful warm, sunny shadow shots!!!

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  4. Sallie (FullTime-Life.comMarch 31, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    Beautiful -- thank you for sharing and for hosting.

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  5. Paula Scott Molokai Girl StudioMarch 31, 2012 at 6:58 AM

    And, the world needs as many prayers as possible! Love that shot at SJC!

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  6. Beverley BairdMarch 31, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    Love these gorgeous dark cactus shadows! Beautiful haiku as well!

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  7. Sylvia KMarch 31, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    What a beautiful shadow shot for the day and the perfect words as always! Our world does indeed need all the prayers it can get these days! Hope you have a great weekend and thanks as always for continuing the shadowy weekend fun!

    Sylvia

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  8. RalphMarch 31, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    The cactus leaves look as if they are outstretched hands, each leaf a 'finger' lifted to beckon us. Stunningly beautiful in sunny and shadowy detail!

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  9. Full-On-ForwardMarch 31, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    What a way to start the Weekend- Great shot!! and a Trinity of Wrens! Just perfect!


    John

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  10. TexWisGirlMarch 31, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    ooh, that's a big ol' cactus! nice!

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  11. AnonymousMarch 31, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    Love the view through the dark cactus to the sunshine beyond.

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  12. AnonymousMarch 31, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    It is a beautiful Mission.
    Love this shot.

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  13. CanadianGardenJoyMarch 31, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    MMT .. I see many more little birds in this amazing aged cactus .. perhaps it is their haven from the world .. a place to feel safe, guarded by those thorns?
    Great shot for today !
    Joy : )

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  14. PattiMarch 31, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    Love the cactus shadow and the trinity of wrens. Such as serene shot.

    The contrast of bright light against the shadow is striking.

    As the others said, we can't have enough prayers in this crazy world in which we live.

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  15. PattiMarch 31, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    * such a serene shot, I meant. ;-)

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  16. GaelynMarch 31, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    I love the sweet sound of the cactus wren.

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  17. Chubby ChiequeMarch 31, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    Yikes... looks like a giant crab §;-)

    Beautiful shot...

    Happy SSS...
    /CC

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  18. Baby Rocket Dog and HootieMarch 31, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    I like the way it appears we are sneaking around behind the prickly hedge of cactus shadows to get a peak at the open yard and it's straggly shadows!

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  19. colleenMarch 31, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    Looks like a cactus invasion!

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  20. Gemma WisemanMarch 31, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    The cactus plant gives a beautiful, natural frame round the depth of the scene! Beautiful!

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  21. Gerald (SK14)March 31, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    prickly stuff them cacti

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  22. tobyMarch 31, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    Lovely!

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  23. bjMarch 31, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    Beautiful !

    Thanks bunches for hosting every week.:)

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  24. Maude LynnMarch 31, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    Beautiful shot!

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  25. LVMarch 31, 2012 at 6:09 PM

    The cactus appear to e reaching out to grab you as you stroll through the court.

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  26. AngieMarch 31, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    Great shot - just don't get too close!

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  27. LighthousegalMarch 31, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    That's a mighty big cactus in the shadows. A quite lovely scene with the sun shining brightly and a clear blue sky. Shadows of the tree on the green lawn as well. Nice!
    Happy Sunday!

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  28. Brian KingMarch 31, 2012 at 11:09 PM

    Gorgeous photo! I love the dark/light contrast!

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  29. Betty ManousosApril 1, 2012 at 12:14 AM

    such a beautiful shadow shot!

    i hope that your weekend is going super!

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  30. ZenserlyApril 1, 2012 at 4:09 AM

    such beautiful shadow shots....

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  31. SpadomanApril 1, 2012 at 4:27 AM

    Great shadow shot. Hope you didn't get a cactus thorn while getting this wonderful photo. Looks like you had to get behind it. Wonderful haiku as well.

    Peace

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  32. DarylApril 1, 2012 at 4:38 AM

    chess/checkers in Riverside Park

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  33. EdenApril 1, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    Great shot.

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  34. VaishVijayApril 1, 2012 at 6:17 AM

    Cactus looks like feet! Lovely perspective:)

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  35. Phil SladeApril 1, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    Well thought out picture - I like that.

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  36. UnknownApril 1, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    The contrasts are great!

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  37. Tarang SinhaApril 2, 2012 at 4:28 AM

    Nice haiku and picture!

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