I've taken photos for years - but just the usual holiday/family occasions snaps. However, since starting my blog, I have had to think much more about the photos - for example, looking at the background, so the subject doesn't have a tree growing out of their head! Three blogs that I have been particularly inspired by are Helen's, Kate's and Sarah's. I particularly like Sarah's 'Shadow Shot Sunday' - I now see shadows in a whole new light! Yesterday, when the rain finally stopped, the sun came out and there were wonderful shadows everywhere - here are some of them
The glazing bars of the French doors on the lounge floor
Steamer chair on the deck
Cherry tree leaves on the drive
Back garden gate on the studio wall
Pergola on the grass
Scaffolding from the new house next door
Harebells on the deck
It's just as well I took these photos yesterday, as it has been a rather miserable day here. After a morning of drizzle, we had thunderstorms this afternoon and there was a downpour while we were eating dinner - not a shadow in sight!