Friday, December 13, 2013

Focus on Life~Week 50

This is such an odd Christmas season for me...my family has made a decision NOT to do Christmas gifts for one another this year. We are spread 3400 km apart across the nation, and the postage/courier costs of sending actual goods are, literally, out of this world. So~we are hopefully going to be taking a family vacation together in February 2014 instead...I say hopefully because our designated travel planner has not come up with a thing yet! Keep your fingers crossed for us. 

 With everyone else running around finding the perfect tchotchke, I feel a little left out...consequently, I am doing a secret Santa thing (shhhhh!!! it's really a secret!) with a couple of people at work who I think will enjoy it. Having a bit of fun with that. 

 Sally's prompt for us this week was:

 "Red is such a visually striking colour. Pops of red grab your attention and add such interest to a photo. This week, focus on your surroundings and keep an eye out for pops of red."

 I couldn't believe it when I came down for breakfast this morning, looked out into the backyard, and saw this! 

The bunnies seem to have left me a little gift! (not their usual gift.....)

Perfect!


I also noticed these while I was out chasing that leaf in the wind....


Be sure to check out the other "pops"! 





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13 comments:

  1. Paula, Chief Bead OfficerDecember 13, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    How perfect! I just love the red leaf in the snow. It is the perfect sign of transition from fall to winter. What a lovely gift!

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  2. Mary K. McGrawDecember 14, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    Love the red leaf in the snow. What a great picture.

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  3. IslandgirlDecember 14, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    My berries are all gone... Doubt if I ever had a leaf that pretty! Great contrast and certainly not a typical bunny gift!

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  4. AliceDecember 14, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    Gorgeous photos! What beautiful color in that leaf. I had to laugh at your comment about the bunny gift.

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  5. ShelDecember 14, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    Oh my goodness - this is perfect!! What a lovely surprise and fantastic pop of red indeed!! Love your photos, they're just so pretty!

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  6. AntiquityTravelersDecember 14, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    that red leaf in the snow is so pretty - really catches the eye!

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  7. ClaireDecember 14, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    This is my absolute favourite photo from this week - just stunning!
    Hoping your gathering in February goes ahead... postage is totally crazy prices, isn't it??

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  8. Beti HorvathDecember 14, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    Very effective pops of red! Love the single bit of color on the snow!

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  9. brokenteepeeDecember 14, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    Christmas can be such a mix of happiness and melancholy. Especially with family so far away. It was the hardest part of my move to Montana - leaving my family in NJ.

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  10. Empty nester at lastDecember 15, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    Now that is a RED pop! How beautiful in the snow. Hopefully you can get things organized and have the family vacation next year. They can be fun!

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  11. Elizabeth BergesenDecember 15, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    Great photo - love the red against the white snow :)

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  12. Becky PancakeDecember 16, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    That red leaf is really striking against the snow. Great photo Lori. I have always wanted a red maple tree in my yard.

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  13. AdrienneDecember 16, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    Wow, what a perfect shot!

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