February 26, 2012

Scavenger Hunt Sunday

Did this week fly by or what?

Time again for another Scavenger Hunt with Ashley Sisk.

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The prompts this week are Crossed, A Glimpse, Handwritten, Bliss and Gray.

Giddyup.

~Crossed~



A bit of a stretch, as they say -- but the perpendicular crossbeams of this ranch gate serve my purpose well.
An unusual sight here in eastern Nebraska, but a welcome one.


and
 then, she {snapped}

~A Glimpse~


I can always be certain Mr. Cardinal will appear after it snows. I can almost set my watch by it
(if I wore a watch, which I don't.)


Sunday Snapshot

~Handwritten~


A postcard I received this week from Belarus, via Postcrossing.com.

Macro Monday

~Bliss~


The Gerbera daisies were available at my grocery store this week for $4.99.
I just had to buy one.
I have no willpower when it comes to flowers.
Especially in February.
In Nebraska.




~Gray~

Our gray momma-cat, Gibbs, cleaning the snow from her paws,
while perched on a fence post.

Don't let her serene looks fool you.
She's feisty.



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Had so much fun this week, putting this collection together for the Scavenger Hunt.
If you enjoyed this post, go visit Ashley's Ramblings and Photos to
view other photographer's interpretations of this week's clues.

83 Comments:

Deb said...

awesome picks....

Madge Bloom said...

Wonderful choices, Nancy... I so love your kitty pix... feisty, yes we have one too, she has a tame sounding name too, Dusty. I just call her Snark Cat... bi-purrla me thinks!

Mona's Picturesque said...

Oh Nancy, all of your photos are just gorgeus! I can't even pick a favorite! And where applied textures, your work is just amazing! It's excatly how I would like to learn to do it :)

Marie said...

Wonderful photos, and you met the criteria quite well! I especially love the cat B&W.

T's Daily Treasures said...

Beautiful images. Kitty looks so cozy perching on that post. It's amazing where cats are able to plop and place themselves. My ex-husband's grandmother used to say that when you see a cardinal, you should close your eyes and make a wish. I still do that to this day. Not that I'm seeing any cardinals in Kuwait. The one out your window is so pretty against the stark, white snow. Wishing you a wonderful day. Best wishes and blessings, Tammy

Lesley Edmonds said...

Really lovely images. Gibbs is my favourite - we have a gray cat too.
Happy sunday

heyBJK said...

Love the shot of Gibbs! That's too cool. And I like the ranch gate, too.

Leanne said...

These are great, love the shot of your beautiful cat!

Beauty Follower said...

Great photos!

Sweepy said...

Woof!
I like feisty.
I like cats online.
Now is she looking for a dog BF?

Lou Belcher said...

I love the photo of the cardinal. It's dreamy quality and the teal really attract me. Very nicely done.

Lou

demie said...

The way you presented that lovely Gerbera to us is exquisite....

Nicki said...

Don't Gerbera daisies just make your heart and eyes smile - bliss indeed! Sweet shot of your kitty and creative perspective for handwritten.

Kimberly said...

I am in absolute love with the daisy photo. Loving the contrast. Plus daisies are my favourite ;)
The B&W photo is very stunning.

Tamar SB said...

Love that glimpse!! And your cat, amazingly stunning!

Ana Eugénio said...

great set. love momma-cat Gibbs, feisty or not she looks fluffy and adorable :)

Rosie said...

What week... was there a week... ;-)
I love your interpretation and that shot of Gibbs is absolutely amazing! I love it!! Have a wonderful Sunday!

Jill said...

Love them all but in total awe of the cardinal and of course, I swoon over every kitty picture there is. Great job, as always!

Amanda said...

Really beautiful set!! I think the kitty is my overall favorite. :)

LindaG said...

Just think. Next Sunday will be March already!
Have a wonderful day! :-)

Melodie said...

Gotta love that "pole" cat!

Catherine said...

Excellent photos today! Isn't it amazing where kitties can perch and look comfortable! I can't resist pretty flowers at the grocery store in February either. They make me happy!
xo Catherine

Judy said...

They're all great Nancy, I love the shot of your kitty.

TexWisGirl said...

i like this whole set! the ranch gate is great! the glimpse is perfect, and gibbs is gorgeous!

Sherri B. said...

What beautiful photos - I love the dreamy, creamy effect you've achieved on them. Just lovely! Your kitty is so precious. And I LOVE the cardinal shot!

Seeing Each Day said...

Always a pleasure to visit here and see your consistently quality pictures - especially love your last two in this set. (and laughed about your willpower comment about flowers)

Susan said...

I love that cat shot...you caught a great moment. I also love the subtlety of the cardinal. Glad you treated yourself to colorful flowers-in February, in Nebraska.

kbreints said...

Loved your glimpse shot, and your grey kitty. I had one like that growing up -- she lived for 19 years!

Deanna said...

Great set this week, Nancy. I absolutely love cardinals in the snow, but I have not snapped one this whole winter, hear them, but don't see them. I really like the new gerbera against the old photo...lovely. And that cat, great shot!!

Anesha said...

Beautiful photos, just love your grey one.

Randy said...

These are amazing. Love the Glimpse shot.

Richard said...

I enjoy each visit to your fantastic site! Thanks for sharing your time and talent!

Marisa said...
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dancingaspensfarm said...

Beautiful! wow!

Marisa said...

sorry I delete the first comment! anyway, these photos are very nice.
I like the way you use the textures=)

a big hug
Marisa.

Ida said...

What a lovely set. You always do such nice processing of your photos. The Daisy shot is just lovely. Of course you know my favorite pick is going to be Gibbs the kitty. (We were thinking alike on our Gray shots this week.)

Roan said...

That is one fantastic cat shot! I think she was competing for the best shot of the week! I would join in there, had I taken any shots last week. Got to get back out there.

Punctuation Mark said...

love that gerbera... hope you're having a great weekend!

Nancy said...
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edenhills said...

This is such a great collection. I'm afraid the week went too quickly for me. I'm not sure I'll find anything to post. I love your kitty on the post~so pretty.

Andrea Dawn said...

"Gibbs" perched on the post is far and away my favourite. Love, love, love it! Really like the glimpse of the cardinal, too.

Marcie said...

Love your soft coloring and toning here. Excellent!

Bek said...

LOVE, love, love the kitty! Great processing!

Emily Hope said...

All of your photos are AMAZING.

I can't see gerbera daisies and not buy them. They are just too beautiful. And that shot of your cat - I love it so much. It's amazing how a cat can look so serene when really they are just ready to pounce on you or anything.

kimmyskids said...

Lovely set, as always. I love the second!

Sall's Country Life said...

You did such a wonderful job, Nancy! Loved all the photos, I'm going over to check it out too! Looks like fun!

barbara l. hale said...

These are all great! But I have to say that I absolutely love the cat portrait. Beautiful!!!

Kia said...

Awwww, that photo of Gibbs is postcard-perfect, Nancy! Love it! :)
Happy evening and have a wonderful new week ahead!
xo

Barb said...

I always look forward to seeing which photos you pick to go with the prompts, Nancy. Love Gibbs! But, your treatment of the Gerbera photo is extra-special!

Tracy said...

Nancy, as always, I look forward to your Sunday Scavenger Hunt...Love the 'gray' cat on the post...I wonder if I could sit on a post and wash my feet~ not that I'd try it or anything...

Candy C. said...

Love them all, especially the daisy and the kitty! :)

Mommyof2girlz/StephD said...

Lovely shots as always, really enjoyed the "bliss" and "gray" captures.

Kathy said...

Oh my...your "glimpse" is divine!

Out on the prairie said...

Very nice selection, my weekend needs an extra day.

Saun said...

Well I made it wasn't sure I was going to. Anyway I love your gray shot they all are awesome.

Robin Norgren said...

always a DELIGHT to visit your blog!

Michelle said...

Love the cardinal and the cat. Excellent.

Jenn said...

Beautiful set this week! Love the postcard and your Gray shot!

Ashley Sisk said...

Beautiful set - I really like handwritten.

kulasa said...

oh...I love all the shots and my favorite is that of the cat....

Reena Walkling said...

Oh Nancy, I love everyone of these shots! But the kitty steals my heart even if she is feisty!

the cuby poet said...

I think that your cat could foil everyone she just looks so adorable, her feistyness just doesn't show!

Betty Manousos@ Cut and Dry said...

fantastic shots and i really like the polaroid effect to them!
absolutely gorgeous! i love all of them!

very nicely done:)

xo

Jess@Balancing The Dream said...

I love the picture of Gibbs....so beautiful!!! you are so talented!

The Paw Relations said...

Gorgeous pictures!

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Kim, USA said...

You have beautiful shots!!

MM

bailey-road.com said...

i love the post sittin' cat!

lisa said...

Gibbs is just adorable Nancy, and what a BEAUTIFUL photograph of her!

Thank you so very much for sharing with us today at The Creative Exchange.

Have a great day!

lisa.

Seizing My Day said...

love the cat!~ what a capture!

Jeanne said...

Such a lovely kitty and also really like the photo of you cardinal!

Tatjana Parkacheva said...

Beautiful photos.

Regards and best wishes

Wendy said...

Another week of fantastic pictures...love the Mr. Cardinal and Gibbs! I can't pass up Gerbera Daisies love them!!!

Laura said...

Lovely shares...I really like that cat image at the end...very sweet.

Megan said...

Your gray photo is amazing!

A Quiet Corner said...

A nice selection for your challenge, Nancy!...:)JP

amatterofhowyouseeit.com said...

Love the selective focus and processing in the image of the postcard, Nancy.

Spare Parts and Pics said...

Beautiful shots here. My favorites are "a glimpse" and "gray"... very nice!

Liz said...

Stunning shots Nancy! I absolutely love "glimpse" and your cat :)

Tara said...

these are beautiful!!

Genie said...

What an awesome series of shots for your scavenger hunt this week. They are all beautiful. Love our processing. It adds much to the images. genie

geetlee said...

loved all your interpretations Nancy :)
Gibbs is such a beautiful cat and the photo of the cardinal took my breath away!

Sherry said...

Love Gibbs the cat photo. Your textures are great - I haven't jumped into that area (yet), still lerning other things. Glad I found your blog.

Linda Makiej said...

great shots - love that cat!!