Monthly Archives: August 2008

Weekly Winners: 24 – 30 August

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Gazania

Mielie Field

Nature taking over

Prunus blossom

Spring Flowers

I know I’ve shown this one this week already, but it’s my favourite shot of the week
Yellow Weaver

Dirty Feet

Clapping

I’m sure the water is warm enough for me to swim

Clivias

Playing around with gradient mapping in Photoshop

Spikey ball seed pod

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Natalie (17 comments.) - September 2, 2008 - 7:37 pm

I LOVE ‘Nature taking Over’! Awesome contrasts.

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carole (13 comments.) - September 2, 2008 - 1:51 pm

Your gallery of images are fabulous

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tiff (43 comments.) - September 2, 2008 - 2:41 am

Every single one of these are amazing. Your photography makes me want to go out and get better at taking photos. I love the blossoms. I love all of them, what am I talking about?

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Susan (3 comments.) - September 1, 2008 - 9:24 pm

Ohhh! Love your 1st and 3rd photo – love the old building in the field!!

Susans last blog post..Backing Up

Firefly (250 comments.) - September 1, 2008 - 1:58 pm

The first one is fantastic. Great picture by a great photographer.

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Corey~living and loving (74 comments.) - September 1, 2008 - 7:33 am

ummmmm wow! I just can’t get past that first one. it blows me away! Thanks for sharing it!

Corey~living and lovings last blog post..Three Corners~ Water

Colleen - Mommy Always Wins (6 comments.) - September 1, 2008 - 6:25 am

I think I like the picture of the field best, but the caption of the ’seed pod’ is great!

Sam (The Edge Of Insanity) (6 comments.) - September 1, 2008 - 4:37 am

These are the kinds of pictures I WANT to be able to take- maybe I can, once I figure out my camera.;)
Great shots!!!

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Michelle Potter (1 comments.) - September 1, 2008 - 12:12 am

So lovely — especially the prunus blossom.

Michelle Potters last blog post..Weekly Winners: Guitar Lessons

connie (18 comments.) - August 31, 2008 - 10:57 pm

I ♥ the ones of the kids & all the nature ones are awesome, w/my fave of those being Clivias! Your photography is awesome!!

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Vicky from Secret Mom Thoughts (14 comments.) - August 31, 2008 - 10:30 pm

So good it is too hard to pick a favorite.

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Karin (40 comments.) - August 31, 2008 - 9:39 pm

All of these pics are excellent! I am especially impressed with the first one though, the colour and detail is exquisite.

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JustSouthAfrican (1 comments.) - August 31, 2008 - 9:00 pm

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angel (5 comments.) - August 31, 2008 - 8:41 pm

wow… spectacular! i love the feet and the weaver bird!

angels last blog post..My International BlogDay Post

Karen MEG (4 comments.) - August 31, 2008 - 8:22 pm

Those flowers are unbelievable!
And your boy, precious!

Karen MEGs last blog post..Weekly Winners #34 – Summer in the City

texasholly @ June Cleaver Nirvana (12 comments.) - August 31, 2008 - 7:43 pm

Oh I loved the bird! The flowers are pretty. Such great pictures.

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Rebecca (4 comments.) - August 31, 2008 - 6:10 pm

I can’t decide which I love best….the love the flowers in the 1st shot, the scenic paddock view is wonderful but I think I am going to have to go with the pretty yellow birdy!!

Fabulous…every single one of them!! :)

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jaime (6 comments.) - August 31, 2008 - 5:34 pm

That first one is PERFECT! I love the colors! Great photos this week!!

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Karen of Sillymonkeez (3 comments.) - August 31, 2008 - 5:12 pm

What great shots this week! My favorites are the one of the bird and that adorable little tooshie.

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Laura (50 comments.) - August 31, 2008 - 4:59 pm

Oh man look at that bum in the air!!

Lovely the purple flowers!

My favourite is the dirty feet ;o)

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Gattina (6 comments.) - August 31, 2008 - 4:10 pm

Very nice pictures but my favourite one is the “dirty feet” lol !

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desi (59 comments.) - August 31, 2008 - 3:27 pm

lovely! i like the weaver

Drea (1 comments.) - August 31, 2008 - 3:27 pm

LOVE the 1st one, and the weaver. but they are all beautiful.

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Rebecca (Ramblings by Reba) (23 comments.) - August 31, 2008 - 3:05 pm

Yay! I can’t pick a favorite, really… but I really like the one of the baby putting his hand into the pool. :)

Marylin (61 comments.) - August 31, 2008 - 1:52 pm

Gorgeous shots – love the dirty feet and clapping. :)

Secret Agent Mama (147 comments.) - August 31, 2008 - 1:52 pm

I just LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE your photography, darling!

Kelley (9 comments.) - August 31, 2008 - 1:06 pm

Day-um woman! You are white hot!

Kelleys last blog post..Big shout out to my mascara and pirates.

BlouKous (28 comments.) - August 31, 2008 - 11:54 am

Your Gazania is simply outstanding. It almost looks like a flame trying to leap out at you. Very very nice. Thanks for sharing.

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Beautiful baby

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I tried to take photos of my boys today, but they were NOT willing to be beautiful models today.  For some reason they felt that making themselves filthy in the mud and the sandpit was much more interesting than sitting still for 2 seconds for me to take photos. 
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killlashandra (66 comments.) - September 1, 2008 - 6:31 pm

He looks happy to be home! :) Look at those big wide eyes taking it all in. Adorable.

Jo (2 comments.) - September 1, 2008 - 5:31 am

I love the sight of children! So innocent and fragile.

here’s mine. Thanks.

Jos last blog post..BlogDay 2008

angel (5 comments.) - August 31, 2008 - 8:42 pm

wasn’t he just too precious…
so whats wrong with pics of the boys playing?

angels last blog post..My International BlogDay Post

quilly (25 comments.) - August 31, 2008 - 5:38 am

Someday you are going to miss those dirty little boys playing in the mud and wish you’d taken pictures … this is one cute baby. HE looks like a cuddles and kisses magnet!

quillys last blog post..Bridging The Gap & Wordzzle

Clara (1 comments.) - August 31, 2008 - 3:49 am

He is so beautiful. I’ll bet you were very glad to be able to bring him home after such a long time in NICU.

Claras last blog post..Photo Hunt – Beautiful

YummY! (2 comments.) - August 31, 2008 - 12:52 am

I love how babies always have this look of wonder on their faces.

Pretty Life Online (2 comments.) - August 30, 2008 - 10:54 pm

Perfect choice for today’s theme… mine’s up too hope you can drop by… just asking for your vote too,,, thanks a lot! Happy weekend!

Rho (1 comments.) - August 30, 2008 - 10:05 pm

Oh! That IS beautiful! I love the natural light and what an adorable baby!

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Bradley’s shopping list

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Bradley learning how to write, and a few days ago, he got hold of my mom’s shopping list and wrote a list of Mr Men books that he wanted her to buy (by copying the words from the back of one of the other Mr Men books that he has).
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Jendi (1 comments.) - September 5, 2008 - 5:49 pm

I love Mr. Men books! Have a whole stack of them and Little Miss books.
Can I send her my list?

Your pictures are beautiful.
I’m kind of embarrassed that you looked at mine…

Have a great day!

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angel (5 comments.) - August 31, 2008 - 8:45 pm

oh that is so sweet!!!
:)

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Jaime (20 comments.) - August 30, 2008 - 5:09 pm

That is too cute. I love the list.

Jaimes last blog post..weekend is here….

Kelley (9 comments.) - August 30, 2008 - 12:41 pm

Great job Bradley and your mum is awesome for encouraging him!

Kelleys last blog post..Big shout out to my mascara and pirates.

Jane (26 comments.) - August 30, 2008 - 8:41 am

Aw that is so special. Well done Bradley… and what an AWESOME Granny!!!

:)

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Carrie Keiser (14 comments.) - August 30, 2008 - 8:29 am

How cute! Love those first letters.

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CC (1 comments.) - August 30, 2008 - 6:31 am

So stinkin cute!! And great job grandma!!

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quilly (25 comments.) - August 30, 2008 - 5:05 am

Smart Bradly for learning to write. Smart grandma for rewarding his effort to learn and making it a success all the way around. Great reinforcement!

quillys last blog post..Bridging The Gap Between Cultures

Ann (3 comments.) - August 29, 2008 - 11:18 pm

Such a beautiful set of shots documenting such a huge milestone, really wonderful.

Anns last blog post..Flying High !

killlashandra (66 comments.) - August 29, 2008 - 10:12 pm

That’s an excellent accomplishment! :)

I’m glad he got the books too he totally deserved them for working so hard on copying the titles down.

killlashandras last blog post..Photostory Friday – Chopsticks

photo mommy (16 comments.) - August 29, 2008 - 10:00 pm

That’s so neat. It’s amazing how fast they grow up!

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MamaGeek (29 comments.) - August 29, 2008 - 9:05 pm

That is such a milestone, you must keep that somewhere. He’s adorable, beautiful shots.

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Alisha @ Izzy N' Emmy (5 comments.) - August 29, 2008 - 7:16 pm

Such a great accomplishment! great story and lovely photos!

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Karin (40 comments.) - August 29, 2008 - 5:03 pm

That is such a sweet story – isn’t is sometimes heartbreaking how quickly they grow up?

Karins last blog post..Random shots that are not a moth (or any kind of insect)

Cecily (11 comments.) - August 29, 2008 - 4:49 pm

I love the phase when they wrap words all willy nilly. I’ve kept things like that too, and I am so glad I did. What a treasure that list is!!

And the shot of him? Fabulous.

Cecilys last blog post..PSF and She’s Got Rhythm, She’s Got Music

JennWasHere (1 comments.) - August 29, 2008 - 2:13 pm

I remember when I was a kid, I would write all the things I want to and try to place it where my parents would see it. =) I am happy he got the Mr. Men books.

Here’s my PSF for this week: Jenn Was Here. Happy weekends!

JennWasHeres last blog post..Where We Stayed At

Indrani (1 comments.) - August 29, 2008 - 12:13 pm

They learn fast, not only writing but also where exactly to put in their demands.

Indranis last blog post..The Nandi Bull at Mysore

Yellow Weaver snacking

Yellow weaver and the pie

We had a function at work yesterday afternoon.  And, yes, I had my camera handy because I was taking photos of everyone.  When I noticed this yellow weaver snacking on the leftovers, I quickly changed my lens to my 70-300mm Sigma lens and started having fun!
Eating pie

Crumbs

This one is by far my favourite, and I...

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Firefly (250 comments.) - September 1, 2008 - 1:53 pm

The last photo is a super photo.

Fireflys last blog post..Eight legged critters

Max-e (5 comments.) - August 31, 2008 - 2:35 pm

These little guys get tame so quickly and then become so demanding

Max-es last blog post..The big guys

Fiona - August 29, 2008 - 10:21 am

Wow – absolutely stunning! Thank heavens you had you camera handy :)

Corey~living and loving (74 comments.) - August 29, 2008 - 8:26 am

oooooo Jeanette….these are so vibrant. wow….really catches my eye. :)

Corey~living and lovings last blog post..Photostory Friday~ Senior Moments

quilly (25 comments.) - August 29, 2008 - 6:36 am

[sigh] These are wonderful! I have benn practicing bird photography — and mostly failing.

quillys last blog post..The View From Work & Bridging the Gap

Secret Agent Mama (147 comments.) - August 28, 2008 - 10:48 pm

That’s PERFECT!!!

MamaGeek (29 comments.) - August 28, 2008 - 9:35 pm

Those are beautiful. Perfect exposure.

MamaGeeks last blog post..A Hairy Guy Wearing a Big Gold Chain and a Little Speedo ALMOST Walked Into This Shot.

Laura (50 comments.) - August 28, 2008 - 6:49 pm

VERY cute Jeanette!

I like the first one!

Lauras last blog post..A Thousand Words Thursday

killlashandra (66 comments.) - August 28, 2008 - 3:36 pm

Wonderful close up. I think you’ve really capture the color of the bird wonderfully. And I like the shot with food in the beak. I don’t know about the camera club but it’s a great picture. :)

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Karin (40 comments.) - August 28, 2008 - 11:06 am

#3 is definitely my favourite! Great set of shots!

Karins last blog post..Wordless Wednesday: My mommy and I both think I’m very cute…

When a toddler turns on a hairdryer that’s inside a drawer

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…. and it only gets discovered an hour later.  We’re very lucky that the house didn’t burn down. Even the hairdryer has melted!
My old camera is ruined
 

The buttons on the watch popped off

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angel (5 comments.) - August 31, 2008 - 9:01 pm

holy guacamoly!!!

angels last blog post..My International BlogDay Post

Max-e (5 comments.) - August 31, 2008 - 2:37 pm

As a grandfather all I can say is, “He’s just a little boy.” :)

Suzi says, where’s load shedding when you need it

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Rebecca (Ramblings by Reba) (23 comments.) - August 31, 2008 - 1:27 am

Oh MY! I’m glad no one was hurt!

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Trish (28 comments.) - August 28, 2008 - 10:49 pm

oh no Jenty – glad you guys were okay. That must have been scary too… sure beats mine.
Our now 15yr old at 4yrs set fire to a broom with bbq lighter. It was in a portable office and some guy said to us- hey you have steam coming out the window of the bathroom…. WE RAN – THERE WAS NO hot water connected and got there just in time. The kid ran the other direction …

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Karin (40 comments.) - August 28, 2008 - 8:38 am

Now that beats the pink lipstick marks on the walls and my (used to be) white sheets! Am on my way to unplug hairdryer. Kids – always one step ahead of you!

Karins last blog post..Wordless Wednesday: My mommy and I both think I’m very cute…

quilly (25 comments.) - August 28, 2008 - 8:16 am

Holy moley! I am glad you’re all safe!

quillys last blog post..An Excited Apology

Corey - August 27, 2008 - 11:17 pm

oh my owrd Jeanette! THAT is scary! eeeeeekekkkkkkkkk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Firefly (250 comments.) - August 27, 2008 - 10:49 pm

Close call. You guys were lucky. My two are 3 and 6 and you have to watch them like a hawk.

photo mommy (16 comments.) - August 27, 2008 - 9:45 pm

Wow! Just glad no one was hurt!

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phylameana (1 comments.) - August 27, 2008 - 9:15 pm

It is a blessing no more damage was done. Toddlers keep you on your toes. I still remember finding a dozen burnt matchsticks in a pile on the floor in the back of my closet. I knew my 3 yr. old son was intrigued with striking the stick to create a flame and I thought I had all the matches safely put away. Scary.

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Sandy (Momisodes) (9 comments.) - August 27, 2008 - 8:28 pm

OMG! That is so scary! I can’t believe the hair dryer melted too :(

I’m glad that you’re all alright.

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zoe (1 comments.) - August 27, 2008 - 8:01 pm

Oh wow, thank heavens you’re safe.

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killlashandra (66 comments.) - August 27, 2008 - 7:26 pm

Scary! I’m glad there nothing happened but the meltdown. Dryers are so fascinating because they are at ground level though. My 3 year old is always putting things in ours too. :)

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Laura (50 comments.) - August 27, 2008 - 3:40 pm

Yoh thats hectic man!!!!!

Lauras last blog post..Whats up with our kids

June (4 comments.) - August 27, 2008 - 3:15 pm

Yikes! So glad nothing major happened…

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Secret Agent Mama (147 comments.) - August 27, 2008 - 2:14 pm

Oh MAN! That old camera was so loyal to you, too.. :(

Kimberly (3 comments.) - August 27, 2008 - 2:06 pm

Oh, that is scary. I’m glad everyone (and the house) is OK.

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jaime (6 comments.) - August 27, 2008 - 1:38 pm

Oh my gosh. I am glad everyone and your house is okay.

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Jientje (23 comments.) - August 27, 2008 - 11:54 am

Oh my god!
Count your blessings girl, nobody got hurt, it was just an old camera, and the house is still standing!

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Jan @ Bold & Free (1 comments.) - August 27, 2008 - 9:28 am

OH, I’m so glad you’re OK. What a mess.

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jams O'Donnell (18 comments.) - August 27, 2008 - 8:37 am

Good God. You were very lucky it wasn’t a lot worse.

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Baby Clothes by Ambajam (1 comments.) - August 27, 2008 - 8:25 am

Got it and updated my feed reader. Happy WW!
If you haven’t already entered, this is the last week of our contest. All you have to do is guess. :)
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