The theme this week? Green.
We are well into Autumn here and I was concerned that green may be a difficult color to capture, but I was up for the challenge. As I opened my eyes and looked around I noticed varying shades of green almost everywhere- beautifully tucked amidst the lovely autumnal foliage.
Green tattered leaves.
Dew kissed grass. Tractors harvesting crops. Gourds. Walnuts. Frogs. Lily pads.
I even found reflections of green in a nearby pond.
Isn't it amazing what we see when we are looking for it? You don't have to travel thousands of miles to find beauty. It is lurking in the most unsuspecting of places. We just have to be open to the possibilities.
We are so blessed to have such rich color in our lives. I can't wait to see your green inspired images.
Just a few details:
All are welcome regardless of experience, time commitment and whether or not you're experiencing fall at the moment.
To participate simply share your favorite images inspired by the Autumn shade of the week each Friday and grab our lovely Shades of Autumn Photo Challenge button while you're at it!
At least 50% of your image must contain the color of the week; the autumn shade being the main focus of your photo. Selective coloring discouraged.
Share your favorite images by linking directly to your Shades of Autumn blog post or Flickr photo, not your blog’s home page or Flickr Photostream. Feel free to share your photos in our Shades of Autumn Flickr Group as well.
The linky will remain open from 12:01am Friday – 11:59pm Wednesday. Don't forget to visit and comment on the previous entry in the linky list.
We'll select our favorite photos of the week and share them with you at Bumbles & Light, Live and Love Out Loud, and Project Alicia the following Thursday.
Next week's theme will be yellow. For a complete list of upcoming themes, head on over to the Shades of Autumn Photo Challenge Page.
Thanks for the visit! Have a great weekend!
Love the frog picture! I have actually never seen one that close, which I think I am ok with. Haha!
ReplyDeleteThe leaf picture is gorgeous as well.
So true, you don't have to go far to find beauty. Loving these, all of them!
ReplyDeleteThis was lovely, Lish! I love that first pic. Great use of texture too. :)
ReplyDeleteSo excited about hosting another challenge with you. This should be tons of fun. Better get started on next week, huh?
So pleased to be taking part! And to find your blog in the process = bonus. That frog is beautiful, definitely my favourite of your set!
ReplyDeleteThat tattered leaf is awesome and I love the texture use on it! And look at that cool frog!
ReplyDeleteYou've represented green so well with all of those green hues. That wee frog is so cute especially with the light capturing the detail in one of his eyes.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful photos. I think my favorite is the grass with the dew on but so hard to pick. Thank you for hosting this challenge too. Just what I need right now.
ReplyDeleteI knew you'd have some type of reptile/creepy crawly. :) Wonderful shots!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, I love your leaf and the texture you put on it. Have a great weekend
ReplyDeleteYou found wonderful shades of green - your frog is priceless! love the combine, love the squash, love the collage!
ReplyDeleteThese are all gorgeous! Love the frog, the lily pads, and the dew covered grass! We still have plenty of green here ... still waiting for the trees to change.
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous Alicia. Love them!!
ReplyDeleteI love your collage, but your first picture is so soft, so ethereal, so ... perfect.
ReplyDeleteI had fun with this challenge. Thanks, chica!
These are beautiful Alicia! I love the texture in the first one, and the tones in the collage is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for hosting this with Kristi and I! xx
Your photos are beautiful. We are just barely embracing fall here so there is a ton of green left over.
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely photos! I especially love the frog.
ReplyDeleteLori
I am so excited for this. :)
ReplyDeleteLove your pictures, you have captured the color perfectly.
Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
I too love the leaf as well as the texture you enhanced it with. Thanks for the great link up, I'm having lots of fun.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing variety to your green shots! Of course, mine has a combine also.
ReplyDeleteThat's the thing I love best about these challenges, you begin to look at things with fresh eyes. I love all of your shots, so beautifully lush.
ReplyDeleteOh gasp.
ReplyDeletewow. as usual.
my comments are all a bit repetitive.
I gasp.
I say wow.
I say, aren't you clever?
This time I will also add, LOVE the new look blog/header/buttons...
on grnadma's computer its too wide so I'm hoping all will fit nicer
back home... but other than that flippin perfect.
x
Love the reeds in the water and the adorable green frog. nicely done!!!
ReplyDeleteYikes, please tell me that you didn't get that close to the frog! Zoom lens right?? =)
ReplyDeleteDarn I wish I would have been by sooner. This looks like fun. Great photos. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteIt's so fun to be participating for the very first time! I'm loving all these photos and the introduction to so many new blogs.
ReplyDeleteI am wondering, does my image (the palm tree) have a "red X" on it that only I see because it is my post? Or did I do something wrong in posting it? Sorry, but I've never linkyed before.
Fantastic photos! Can't wait to see more. Happy that you are hosting another challenge. Working on finding my yellow. :)
ReplyDeleteI admire your work so much. The first one of the leaf with whatever you've done to give the background an almost linen weave....beautiful in its simplicity.
ReplyDeleteCute, Cute, Cute photos!!!
ReplyDeleteYay for selling the house and getting the move underway! Sorry for all the hogwash you had to go through to get to this point. I wish I knew more about that area to help you in your search. Warmer weather is right around the corner...
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