I got caught in an unexpected rain shower recently, and instead of ducking into the local bakery, where I would have been tempted to spend too much money and consume too many calories, I took refuge in my local community garden and waited out the rain under the shelter of a vine-covered pergola. When the rain stopped falling, I couldn’t resist taking a few close-up shots of the raindrops adorning nearby leaves like tiny jewels.
I love having a community garden nearby; it is a secret refuge and a constant source of joy, so it’s not only fitting for the WordPress weekly photo challenge Close, but also for my Where’s my backpack? travel theme: Secret Places and the Happiness theme on This Man’s Journey.
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About ailsapm
Hi there! I’m Ailsa. I’ve lived in many places, and travelled to many more. I had a lot of fun getting there and being there, wherever there happened to be at the time. I climbed a castle wall in Czesky Krumlov, abseiled down cliffs to go caving in the west of Ireland, slept on the beach in Paros, got chased by a swarm of bees in Vourvourou (ok that wasn’t fun, but it was exciting), learned flower arranging in Tokyo, found myself in the middle of a riot in Seoul, learned to snowboard in Salzburg, got lost in a labyrinth in Budapest and had my ice cream stolen by a gull in Cornwall.
And I’m just getting started.
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Remember, anyone who tries to tell you it’s a small world hasn’t tried to see it all.
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Great shots! I always love water droplet photos
Thanks Gracie, I do too, I’ve seen some incredible ones out there in the blogosphere.
I am also a fan of water droplets…love the purple one.
Amazing water drops
Thanks
Nice!
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Beautiful rain drops. Reminds me that life can be both simple and happy at the same time. That natures can give as the most amazing experiences that opens of heart to what’s important in this world. Thank you for sharing all these wonderful inspiration.
Amazing pictures of nature. I tried to response this weeks challenge with nature too. Raindrops is truly interesting to be photographed.
They fascinate me too, Albadr
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Incredible shots!
These photos are so poetic, say a lot about the peacefulness of nature!
Thanks, Amy, nature is so restorative for the spirit.
Well said, Ailsa! Thank you so much for bringing it to our spirit!
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