Sunday, April 14, 2013

Scavenger Hunt Sunday - The April 14, 2013 Edition

I have returned from Arizona, altho if it was up to me, I think I would have stayed longer.  Usually after a week I am ready to return home, but not this time even after 10 days away.  The weather was perfect, there was still more to see and do, but it was time to come home.  Hopefully I will return later in the fall.  All of the images for this week's prompts came from Arizona with the challenges being:
  • Glow
  • Old
  • Shadow
  • Spring
  • Smile 
A glow was cast on Joyce's face as she lit a candle in her daughter's memory at the Mission San Xavier del Bac.


This is one of the oldest missions built in the Arizona area.  Established first in 1756 by the Jesuits, but later and remains today Franciscan. 


The grillwork surrounding the mission cast shadows as the sun moves further into the west.


Spring in Arizona is filled with flowers, including those that bloom on the cactus....



I guess that turtle can't help but smile as he suns himself on the log and watches the world pass by.


Hope you have a wonderful day and a terrific week ahead.  Blessings to you all.  Linking to Ashley Sisk's Scavenger Hunt Sunday.  Hop on over and see all the fun.

Until next time.....

32 comments:

  1. All fantastic shots Deanna- have a blessed Sunday!

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  2. Oh what a great set. I love the picture of the cactus. I have been knitting a mystery shawl. I didn't know what it was going to look like. I got the final clue on Friday. It is called Cactus Flower. I was so excited to see your picture! Now to finish my shawl.

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  3. Your set this week is lovely. I'm happy that you enjoyed your trip.

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  4. Ahhh the lady is back home, miss you my dear. Love the one of Joyce in the candle light. I also really like that mission reminds me of CA. Come back soon and you can stay North one of these times. :)

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  5. Glad you made it home safe, Deanna.

    Your cactus bloom and turtle pictures are my favorite this week. Love the colors!

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  6. Great set! Really got a feel for Arizona - glad you had a great trip! That second cactus shot is my favorite!

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  7. my favorite is the turtle - that is great. a smile on a the face of a turtle - too great!! fun! ( :

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  8. Very nice set of captures. Really well done.

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  9. Your turtle - you MUST print & frame that. :)
    Lovely, lovely post this week. Your pics & words really put me in a peaceful mood this morning.

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  10. GREAT shots of the desert and spring there! Love that shot of Joyce lighting the candle , and the peace that is reflected on her face on what must be something very difficult. Also, what a great smile on this turtles face. Made me smile too, and the cactus flower is awesome. So glad you had such a great time!

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  11. I'm so glad you had a joyful trip filled to the brim with friends and adventures. The turtle smiling is both masterfully photographed and fitting for the prompt.

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  12. Shadow shot...wow. Love your take on glow too.

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  13. What pretty shots! The processing and angles are fabulous. Have a great week!

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  14. Wonderful series! I love that turtle!!

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  15. yay! the smiling turtle made a come-back! :)

    i loved the glow. what a sweet, poignant shot...

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  16. My favorites are glow and shadow...but how can one overlook the smiling turtle? Wonderful!

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  17. I am so glad you are back home safe and sound; you have been missed.....I am glad too that you had this time with your friends and were able to get so many awesome shots during your trip. Obviously you guys had a wonderful time...

    Today, it's very hard to get pass that smiling turtle; he is so darn cute.....I image you are going to have a very hard time on deciding which photographs from your trip to frame....

    I bet Toby was so glad to see you......

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  18. what a great set!! you captured that tender moment so beautifully!!

    love the turtle and the quote!!

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  19. Oh that turtle is just too cute! I love a smiling turtle :) Also the cactus flower is so beautiful!

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  20. Amazing! That turtle really is smiling. And who could blame him?? Wonderful pics this week!!

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  21. Beautiful shots and editing!
    You really do have an eye and a talent.
    I enjoyed all of them - the glow is perfect, the shadows a wonderful pattern most wouldn't see and your macros of the cactus gorgeous!
    The smiling turtle is just too cute!!!

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  22. What wonderful Arizona pictures. Thanks for taking me along with you!

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  23. It's always so enjoyable to pop by your blog. Your photography is awesome.
    This week I really loved that Smiling turtle shot and the Old Mission shot. So happy you enjoyed your time in Arizona.

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  24. All terrific finds as well as the stories that go with them! Hope you soon get warmer weather and some spring blooms!

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  25. Such a variety of images -- I can understand why it was difficult to leave.

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  26. What great advice about the turtle...learning to be comfortable in your own skin. Enjoyed your arizona posts my friend.

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  27. What a darling turtle :) I am enjoying your photos from Arizona - such beauty! And your new header is lovely!

    Hugs to you,
    Stephanie

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  28. Now why didn't I think of a candle for glow - it was perfect.

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  29. Love what you have found on your hunt. I have been so busy packing I haven't had time to play.

    Hugs~

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  30. The texture picture is great! I found you through the SHS. :)

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