October 10, 2009

Sunlight


“Sunlight is painting.”

~ Nathaniel Hawthorne

Hey Harriet's Shadow Shots

22 comments:

Ralph said...

The shadow here lets me imagine just what the shadow shape could be, besides a swing: an orange crate with loaded with sweet fruit. Or perhaps a lobster trap. Maybe something else. This is a nice capture under a sunny sky!

Paula Scott Molokai Girl Studio said...

Great quote to go with the image!
Oh, I feel the invitation to sit and relax in the warmth of the sun on that swing. Only to be lulled into an afternoon nap.

The Summer Kitchen Girls said...

oh...we like Ralph's lobster trap suggestion - yes!
It's sad that our sitting on the porch days are coming to an end!

Sylvia K said...

Love the quote and what a terrific shadow shot! Ah, a wistful look back at summer! Beautiful!

Happy SSS!

Sylvia

Rosebud Collection said...

What a happy shadow..very cozy. I like cozy..
Happy SSS.

bobbie said...

What great shadows! Just love the swing!

Anonymous said...

Your place is coming together nicely!

Crafty Green Poet said...

lovely shot, looks like a lovely swing to sit on...

Carletta said...

A porch swing! How heavenly!
When you start looking there are so many shadows to see - the crispness of the swing shadow, the whispy shadows of what looks like million bell flowers, the chain trailing down the swing back and the dappled shadows on the wall of the house.
Such wonderful painting being done. :)
Round The Bend.

A Wild Thing said...

Your house looks pink like mine...NEAT!!! However we had clouds and flurries all day and 38 degrees. I chipped ice out of my birdbath...argh!!!

Hey Harriet said...

Love that quote! I'll meet you on the swing! Have the coffee ready! I'll bring chocolate cookies. Oh, hang on, I'm not sure you can eat chocolate cookies if I remember correctly. Oh well, more for me! :D

Gemma Wiseman said...

A bold decorative shadow that seems to invite relaxation in the beautiful sunlight!

mati said...

bonjour from France! i love the light as it dances along!

T.Allen said...

Beautiful shot. The weather is making everything just a bit more beautiful, isn't it?

robin. said...

love, love, love the quote!! goes very well with your shadow!!!

Quilt Works said...

Lovely bench! I love earthy tones of the picture, creates such a warm mood!



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shibori girl said...

A gorgeous shadow shot. When the sun's done "painting" your deck, could he make a stop off at my place to finish my kitchen? Please? :)

Kate

Sarah said...

What a lovely place to relax in the sun!

Golden West said...

Hi Charmaine,

That does look like a prime spot to spend a quiet afternoon!

The pictures you asked about are all in their original color, just as they came off the Library of Congress website. Their colors are what attracted me to them primarily, as the tones made the subjects that much more compelling.

Have a lovely Sunday evening on the high desert!

Mamí♥Picture said...

Lovely♥Shot! and awesome quotation☺
Here is "My Shadow Shot♥"<--Hope you like it☺
Happy☺Shadow☺SunDay!
~Mamí♥Rocío

A Cuban In London said...

Ahhh... I was missing these! Lovely shot. Many thanks.

Greetings from London.

Evette Mendisabal said...

Oh how lovely, I'd like to sit a while and swing. I like the contrast between the long likes of the swing and the bushy shadow from the potted plant.