Sunday challenge

Once upon a time ... just remember that when you go to the dentist, nowadays there is nothing to fear about it ! For www.ipernity.com/group/daysincolour365 Sunday Challenge 68: Tools

Rain season usually starts mid-October in my region. After a long dry season and first rain pasture is already popping out, nature will be green at first then flowers will start blooming in December till May when dry season starts again. I was in Monte Gordo when the first rain arrived, from my upper terrace it was quite impressive to see this massive cloud arriving, October 23rd. The main was taken yesterday (Saturday) morning. PIP ABOVE For Sunday Challenge 69, Seasons www.ipernity.com/group/daysincolour365

Making my dogs happy by sharing what I am eating with them makes me smile and fulfills me. Photo is not good quality but the spirit is there. Today I am hiking in nature, just have my iphone, so please forgive me but I will only catch up with you all tomorrow

SC71, one word www.ipernity.com/group/daysincolour365

Not sure this suits for the challenge Shabby Chic... but Shabby Chic style is not my style at all and not much used here in shops… so I did what I could and I thank Gillian for trying to help me as well as JPierre with examples on our galleries. www.ipernity.com/group/daysincolour365

Sunday challenge 74 : Underneath www.ipernity.com/group/daysincolour365

In the south of Portugal and Spain, we're desperately short of water. The few rains since the end of October have watered the surface and enabled vegetation to flourish, but the dams remain at an alarming level. Every day, we see ads on the TV news, in the newspapers, and posters in the street urging us to save water in our homes, with all kinds of tricks that old-timers like me had practiced in our youth. But when I see that the municipality, which should be setting an example, is wasting water on useless watering... I'm revolted. Seems surreal to me...

For SC76 : www.ipernity.com/group/daysincolour365 Think this photo might fit the following rules : #2. Centered Composition and Symmetry #5. Leading Lines #7. Patterns and Textures #25. Let the Eye Wander Around the Frame #27. Add Human Interest Thanks for constructive comments and propositions.

SC78, a new beginning After a long Summer/Autumn rest Almond trees awaken !

SC80 - Post 28 January - Archive www.ipernity.com/group/daysincolour365 Not my best but one I love and didn't publish yet. It was just a magical early morning moment... This kind of light effect faded in seconds, I had my iPhone on hand because I was about to call someone so I was able to take the photo right away. Time to grab the camera on my bag and the effect was no longer there...

For www.ipernity.com/group/daysincolour365 SC81 - Post 4 February - Scrapbook page Had no idea for this challenge till I hoovered my place and saw what was hoovered... hope it suits and pleases you !

A long time ago, when de Dr and his wife were among us, we used to share nice evenings there, drinking and barbecuing... Many years they are gone and the garden is left to abandon...

For SC84 And an archive series about work in salt pans here: If you are interested in more just open the photo and see the series on the Algarve album. Wishing you all a fine Sunday, here some rain and this makes me happy!

Since I had eye surgery and I have intraocular lenses, I no longer need glasses, but I have dry eyes and need to use drops regularly. Then, for one or two minutes, that's how I see the world! Another one on PIP, just with a small focused area. About the technic used it is easy: I just put my lens in macro position and I shoot as if it was not a macro, that is in a too far range from the subject, the result is a blur ! PIP ABOVE About SUNDAY CHALLENGE GROUP, if you want to look at other entries and eventually join just go there: www.ipernity.com/group/daysincolour365 and enjoy.

For Sunday Challenge group www.ipernity.com/group/daysincolour365 SC90 - Unusually blue

AKA Decollate snail SC91 - Miracle A miracle for me because we almost never see them any longer. In the last 30 years 80% of small animals in nature are no more to be found... The decollate snail (Rumina decollata) is a predatory snail that feeds on other snails, slugs, and the eggs of various land mollusks. Despite the fact that it will occasionally consume plant material too, this species is well-liked by gardeners because it keeps gardens free of more destructive snails. Decollate snails burrow into the soil to ride out cold or dry conditions.