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Saturday, May 5, 2012

Shadowy Flags

Gabba Gabba Hey! Shadow Shot Sunday...2!


Welcome, all, to Shadow Shot Sunday 2! Your faithful hosts are:
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With standby hosts: Desirae, Katerina, Suzanne, and myself, Toby! How very exciting it is to host this meme, one of my very favorites!

This past week we celebrated Israel's Independence Day, and the whole country is still adorned with flags of all shapes and sizes. We have a string of flags hanging on our balcony, and in the morning sun, they created this very festive shadow:


And here comes the haiku, naturally:

Blowing here and there
Everything seems blue and white
Good thing they're tied on!

All that's left now is for all of you to join along in the game! Just post something shadowy (and please link here when you do), and then sign up below! And don't forget to go and visit the other posts - it's fun to see shadows from all over the world!

Happy Sunday, everyone!



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33 comments:

  1. KellyMay 5, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    Great Haiku to match the shadowy flags!

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  2. Chubby ChiequeMay 5, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    That's a nice gesture... flag and subtle shadows challenged to convey a vivid message, a great haiku...

    Happy SSS.
    /CC

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  3. Sylvia KMay 5, 2012 at 7:15 AM

    Wonderful shot for the day and perfect words to celebrate your country and its Independence, Toby! Have a great weekend!

    Sylvia

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  4. Gemma WisemanMay 5, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    The shadow does seem festive, in the spirit of your special day! Beautiful!

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  5. AnonymousMay 5, 2012 at 7:44 AM

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  6. AnonymousMay 5, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    Love the shadows and a great haiku!

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  7. Paula Scott Molokai Girl StudioMay 5, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    Thank you, Toby and all the 'new' standby SSS2 hosts!! I, for one, am VERY grateful to all the SSS2 hosts (and originator, Tracy) for giving me a place to put one of my favorite indulgences.

    You guys ROCK!

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  8. The Summer Kitchen GirlsMay 5, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Blustery Shadows for today...indeed we are happy they are tied on...and tight!

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  9. RalphMay 5, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    The old wall is enhanced so well with the fluttering flags flying out of sight but leaving great yet subtle shadows...Happy 65th Independence Day!

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  10. Full-On-ForwardMay 5, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    Awesome shadow palette and great Haiku!

    J

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  11. Beverley BairdMay 5, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    Very subtle shadows - thought it was a spear at first!
    Great haiku!

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  12. robin.May 5, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    great shot with a great accompanying haiku!!

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  13. Sara Chapman in Seattle, USAMay 5, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    Looks like it's gonna be a great day!

    Is there any chance of moving to a thumbnail linky? I sure would like a peek at people's posts. I think it really encourages visiting. Just a thought.

    Thanks for hosting, all!

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  14. AnonymousMay 5, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    Nice! I can imagine seeing them swinging in the breeze.

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  15. PattiMay 5, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    Cool shadows dancing on the garden wall.

    I can feel the flags flapping!

    I've been absent for a few weeks but have returned. Thank you for hosting! I love this meme.

    I also like your haiku. I need to try that sometime.

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  16. CanadianGardenJoyMay 5, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    Hello Toby !
    I love that rock face .. it is so strong and rugged yet so inviting .. I am a rock fan and have lots of different ones in my garden.
    Congratulations on this special day and have a great one !
    Joy : )

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  17. bjMay 5, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    Cool shadows...:)

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  18. CarolaMay 5, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    Great shadow shot, wonderful haiku.
    Congratulations!

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  19. Hootin AnniMay 5, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    Your words and sentiments and the Independence celebrated is masterpiece depiction. The photo truly does speak 1000 words!!!

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  20. Chubskulit RoseMay 5, 2012 at 3:43 PM

    That's a beautiful shot Toby! Thanks everyone for joining and have a great weekend!

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  21. namakiMay 5, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    shadows that trigger our imagination !

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  22. LauraMay 5, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    beautiful shadows!

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  23. AngieMay 5, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    Great shot, I bet the flags looked wonderful. I have some of those plants. Have a good Sunday.

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  24. VaishVijayMay 5, 2012 at 8:35 PM

    Sure I can feel the flags 'Blowing here and There'!

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  25. Claire JustineMay 6, 2012 at 1:15 AM

    Great shot,thanks for hosting :)

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  26. AnonymousMay 6, 2012 at 2:33 AM

    Great capture! Love the subtle shadow of the flags. I can just see those flags waving and hear them snapping in the breeze. Thank you for hosting this week. Have a wonderful Sunday!

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  27. DarylMay 6, 2012 at 5:33 AM

    love the textures .. and the shadows ..

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  28. DougVernXMay 6, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    the texture and colour of that wall is perfect to show off those muted shadows. Great shot. I've posted a bit late, in link number 63.

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  29. jewaiciousMay 6, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    What a lovely capture of textures and shadows.

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  30. Andrea @ From The SolMay 6, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    Thank you Toby for adding the haiku to the picture ... very fitting. The shadow is suggestive of many things depending on where you are in life.

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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  31. LeoviMay 7, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    Delicious composition with beautiful colors, I like these soft shadows.

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  32. tobyMay 8, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    Thanks for your kind words, everyone - I had a great time hosting!

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  33. Kathe W.May 9, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    nice haiku to accompnay the shadowy courtyard

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