Day 280/365 SP With Dutchman's Pipe Vine
..The LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man
looketh on the outward appearance, but the
Lord looketh on the heart...
I Samuel: 17-7
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I am kneeling next to the Dutchman's Pipe
Vine that was planted by the former owners
several years ago by the side of the house. Two days ago, I had practiced on some self portraits next to the
Dutchman's Pipe and the leaves were all a deep color of green...I couldn't believe in just two days some, had
turned to a bronze color...I love these leaves as they are shaped like big hearts but I had never noticed before the changes in the color of these leaves in the 36 years we lived here. I am sure they have turned color in the past years but since I was not photographing them at that time, I was not paying attention to these changes. Photography definitely opens the eyes.
18 responses
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Michael Ball gave props (28 Oct 2009):
They are huge leaves!! Beautiful color and I love the SP in your overalls! Cute! Does that say "Pooh"?
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Andrea Petersen said (28 Oct 2009):
Thank you Michael...Yes, that does say "Pooh". I am so happy that I can fit into these overalls again since I lost 12 lbs...All of the exercise that I have doing with these self portraits have some benefits:)
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Donald Garrett gave props (28 Oct 2009):
Great shot and HUGE leaves! I never knew that poison ivy was a beautiful orange/red until I photographed some a couple of years ago!
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JOE FAILK gave props (28 Oct 2009):
Your right You do start noticing things you may have missed before.
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Richard Knight gave props (28 Oct 2009):
Glad to see the Dutchman's Pipe, one of my favorites. This is really nice, Andrea. Is your bracelet Native American?
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Betty Maxey gave props (28 Oct 2009):
You look beautiful today!! Those leaves are huge!!!
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Andrea Petersen said (28 Oct 2009):
Thank you all so much..I never knew poison ivy had an orange/red color either Donald until someone pointed it out to me awhile back. I don't think the bracelet is Native American, Richard...it is just one that I bought at a Pamida Store in our town because I liked the color turquoise and it was on sale...So many of my bracelets fall apart, but this one seems to be holding together.
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david ong gave props (28 Oct 2009):
you are so right, i totally agree. Great one Andrea!
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Linda Houghton gave props (28 Oct 2009):
what a lovely portrait,,, love the background
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Mary Brown gave props (28 Oct 2009):
Such a beautiful SP, Andrea. The contrast between the leaves and your blue overalls is perfect!
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Ann Reece gave props (29 Oct 2009):
The leaves to the Dutchman's Pipe are so HUGE!!! And I too like the heart shape to them. Yes, photography does open our eyes to see the world much better than we did before we got into photography and that is so great : ) Congratulations on the nice weight loss and the Pooh overalls look great on you!
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Dhanny Palma gave props (29 Oct 2009):
the leaves are huge!!! beautiful bracelet
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Regenia Brabham gave props (29 Oct 2009):
You look as pretty as ever. You pull off coveralls very well. It is amazing how photography can open our eyes to things we never would have noticed before. Terrific SP.
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Christopher J Chalk gave props (29 Oct 2009):
I agree Andrea photography defines our vision through a camera lens! Another great SP, love your colourful outfit:)
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Donna Whitecotton gave props (29 Oct 2009):
Beautiful SP...those are beautiful huge leaves....Yes, one of the things I love about Photography is that it makes us alert to the beauty around us.
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Judy Wanamaker gave props (29 Oct 2009):
It is funny how sharp our awareness becomes when the camera opens our eyes. The plant is beautiful, as is this SP.
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eithne mythen gave props (31 Oct 2009):
Amazing plant, I have never seen anything like that, I love this sp a lovely natural smile and a twinkle in your eye...
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Joy B gave props (31 Oct 2009):
You are right, Andrea, photography sure does make you pay more attention to detail!
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