SHUTTERBUG EXPLORES ~ 9

'I go to nature to be soothed and healed
 and have my senses put in order.' ~ John Burroughs


November 24 ~
Will return next week ~ Still in 'recovery mode'. Joyful blessings to all. xox 





A Shutterbug is exploring Cape Ann MA each week with her camera and her assistant as always. We do look for 'the magic' and sometimes it appears when we are seemingly not looking. 
What a gift. What treasures nature offers to each of us.


We start our 'blogland' week on late Monday afternoon for Tuesday and then add a post each day. Hope you will make a return visit and share with us.



(scroll down for link you want.)







'Shadows on the Marsh on Cape Ann MA


Sharing with Shadow Shot Sunday






'The Thinker' ~ "What's wrong with my favorite human?" She isn't herself this week.

Sharing with:

Camera Critters
Saturday Critters


Wild Skies on Cape Ann MA ~ 

Sharing with: SkyWatch Friday




Haiku for you and Rebecca's Haiku My Heart

Sharing with : Haiku My Heart




'Gated fence' on Cape Ann MA


Sharing with Good Fences




Warm Heart Wednesday is about Jenny's link for what 'warms our heart'  ~ What warmed my heart this week was simple pleasures of walking with my doggie, signing up for an art/photo show, sunshine after 2 dreary cold days. Reading blogs that acknowledged the people of Paris and praying for peace for them. Waking up feeling good most days.

Sharing with: Warm Heart Wednesday




'S' ~ Starkness' ~ Cape Ann MA beach ~ 'Winter's coming on...'

Sharing with ABC Wednesday ~ S





Beauty in the barren trees on Cape Ann Beach ~ 'straight out of the camera' ~ #1

Sharing with : Our World Tuesday





Another version ~ Winter reality beginning to surface on Cape Ann MA ~ (Altered )#2

Which one do you prefer #1 or #2?




We are wishing you peace in each day. xox

Your posted comments add delight to our blog. thanks. ^_^





Comments

  1. mickNovember 16, 2015 at 4:57 PM

    I especially like the first photo which strongly contrasts both shape and texture. I really admire the attention to detail in your photos.

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  2. Sylvia KNovember 16, 2015 at 5:11 PM

    Oh, yes! Winter is on its way here in Oregon, too!! Hope you and Artmuse stay warm and dry!!

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  3. AlNovember 16, 2015 at 6:12 PM

    Very pretty! For a few seconds I wondered if you had snow in that first photo (we're supposed to get 10 to 20 inches tonight). Have a wonderful week!

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  4. Lisa at GreenbowNovember 16, 2015 at 6:46 PM

    I like the first one best. It makes it seem so cold.

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  5. RajeshNovember 16, 2015 at 8:36 PM

    Wonderful set of images.

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  6. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiNovember 17, 2015 at 12:02 AM

    I like the lighter # 1 B&W photo, Carol, and the color photo best! We are getting snow tonight--winter has arrived in my area :)

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  7. AnonymousNovember 17, 2015 at 1:53 AM

    Fabulous shots - love that first one.

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  8. Fun60November 17, 2015 at 3:59 AM

    It is hard to believe the trees survive in what appears to be a stark environment. If this is the impression you wanted to create then the first photo does it for me.

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  9. Linda KunsmanNovember 17, 2015 at 7:36 AM

    they are all lovely. The second one is very atmospheric but I do prefer the first one. And I always love a photo showing sand and water-even if it is in winter:) Happy week to you and Zoe!

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  10. Minoru SaitoNovember 17, 2015 at 9:22 AM

    Hi! I like the second B & W photo very much. Thanks for sharing.

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  11. Jutta.K.November 17, 2015 at 11:11 AM

    All three photos are great !
    I like the last one, because the brown-color-shadows are so impressive !
    Greetings from Germany
    Jutta

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  12. BerowneNovember 17, 2015 at 1:07 PM

    Very impressive...

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  13. ellen b.November 17, 2015 at 1:22 PM

    Great shutterbug shots!

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  14. Powell River BooksNovember 17, 2015 at 1:39 PM

    Of the black and white versions I like the second one. But I like the colour one best. - Margy

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  15. K V V S MURTHYNovember 17, 2015 at 1:53 PM

    Lovely pics.

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  16. UnknownNovember 17, 2015 at 2:10 PM

    wonderful results of what one can do with a camera, i like the first one most


    Have a nice abc-day/- week
    ♫ M e l ☺ d y ♫ (abc.-w-team)

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  17. Beverley BairdNovember 17, 2015 at 3:09 PM

    Such lovely photos!

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  18. Reader WilNovember 17, 2015 at 4:45 PM

    Thank you for your contribution for the letter S. I wish you a good week.
    Wil, ABCW Team

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  19. eileeninmdNovember 17, 2015 at 5:11 PM

    Hello, beautiful scene and I like the bare trees and beach. I like the original and the 2nd image. Great post. Enjoy your week!

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  20. photowannabeNovember 17, 2015 at 7:58 PM

    I like that you find the Magic in all of your Shots.

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  21. Roger Owen GreenNovember 17, 2015 at 10:21 PM

    fine photos

    ROG, ABCW

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  22. Linda W.November 17, 2015 at 11:35 PM

    I love the black and white photos!

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  23. DeepaNovember 18, 2015 at 4:07 AM

    Stunning pictures

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  24. Janice / Dancing with SunflowersNovember 18, 2015 at 11:03 AM

    I really like the first image. It has a 'naked' quality to it that the original colour version doesn't. It makes me think of winter and solitude.

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  25. JoyNovember 18, 2015 at 2:35 PM

    I like the first one because it reveals the trees structure. I like the intricate shapes of winter trees. Of course I'm a beach lover any season so I like the last one too.

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  26. AnonymousNovember 18, 2015 at 7:28 PM

    Love the stark beach image. Glad to see you joined Jenny. Of course, you have an adorable little heart-warmer.

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  27. BettyNovember 18, 2015 at 8:16 PM

    I liked one the best, but I think two probably represents the beginning of winter better...kind of cold and dreary looking. Of course, my dog warms my heart too. My prayers are for peace too.

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  28. JimNovember 19, 2015 at 12:39 AM

    Hi Carol, this is a nice post. You do really have warming things in your life. I am glad for you. And for Art, she is a cute dog and you framed her very nicely.
    My pick is picture #1, straight out of the camera. They sure are bare. Our will have leave for a few more weeks, it will get down to the upper forty's a couple of times this week and next.
    ..

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  29. AmyNovember 19, 2015 at 1:47 AM

    what a lovely photo, the beach looks quite isolated, nice to have the place to yourself :-)

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  30. BethNovember 19, 2015 at 11:39 AM

    Wonderful Pictures and isn't wondeful to enjoy the simple things life has to offer. Oh, and cute dog!

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  31. SarahBethNovember 19, 2015 at 3:21 PM

    I like the first photo -- and of the two you asked about, the first b&w one! Mostly I like ArtMuse Dog because she always warms everyone's heart!

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  32. eileeninmdNovember 19, 2015 at 4:57 PM

    Beautiful sky and I love your cute pup! The haiku is pretty. Happy Skywatching, enjoy your weekend!

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  33. TexWisGirlNovember 19, 2015 at 4:59 PM

    hoping you are feeling better. love the stone wall and lovely entrance, too.

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  34. LVNovember 19, 2015 at 5:32 PM

    You truly entertained us today with these great sights.

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  35. genieNovember 19, 2015 at 5:35 PM

    The last three photos are awesome. The color shot for “starkness” is my favorite. The sky in your first picture is a stunning one. That was a beautiful night.

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  36. AnnesphamilyNovember 19, 2015 at 6:26 PM

    Oh goodness, so many beautiful shares. You are not complete without your favorite furry friend! Such a sweetheart too. Good to set our minds on something warm hearted. Have a beautiful weekend and always a pleasure to stop and say hello.

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  37. Photo CacheNovember 19, 2015 at 6:28 PM

    Great shots.

    Worth a Thousand Words

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  38. IdaNovember 19, 2015 at 7:00 PM

    You've captured a lovely sky in that first photo.
    I enjoyed your Haiku - I love crows and watching them.
    The gate is so neat with the crow motif on it.
    Your dog is adorable.
    I liked the BW seawall shot. I think the 2nd one has a bit more "drama" to it.

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  39. Yogi♪♪♪November 19, 2015 at 7:10 PM

    You are a little ahead in the winter thing than we are.

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  40. JimNovember 19, 2015 at 7:59 PM

    Great sky.

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  41. RoseNovember 19, 2015 at 8:00 PM

    I came for the fences, but got so much more...I sure enjoyed the ones after the fence shot. Oh, and I liked the fence, too.

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  42. Lina GustinaNovember 19, 2015 at 11:24 PM

    Came from SWF, Carol.
    Wonderful dramatic sky. I like your other shots too.
    www.womenandperspectives.com/2015/11/a-piece-of-sundog.html

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  43. Spare Parts and PicsNovember 20, 2015 at 12:46 AM

    I love the "wild sky" shot!! Have a great weekend.

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  44. Margaret Birding For PleasureNovember 20, 2015 at 2:48 AM

    Love the stone pillars at the gate entrance as well as the stone defence stone wall at the beach.

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  45. Light and VoicesNovember 20, 2015 at 12:39 PM

    Greetings and Salutations from Illinois. Your posted barren shots are beautiful.
    JM, IL

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  46. LeaNovember 20, 2015 at 1:37 PM

    I went back and forth between #1 and #2 and settled on 2, the contrast just drew me in. Love your haiku, it too, took me to the skies and that vantage point of seeing the world from a different view... thank you Carol, for taking us along on your week of looking at the world around you!

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  47. gmaNovember 20, 2015 at 1:47 PM

    I come for the haiku and always find much more as well.

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  48. foxysueNovember 20, 2015 at 3:18 PM

    Your tree, crow and haiku stir beautiful thoughts. x

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  49. Su-sieee! MacNovember 20, 2015 at 5:01 PM

    Wonderful photos! Your bottom two, I like them both. The second is very dramatic.
    The View from the Top of the Ladder

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  50. eileeninmdNovember 21, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    Hello, I always enjoy seeing your sweet pup! Wonderful images. Thank you so much for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!

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  51. UnknownNovember 21, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    Your cute assistant looks worried. I hope you feel better soon!

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  52. Tamar SBNovember 21, 2015 at 11:03 AM

    What a gorgeous sky!

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  53. Elizabeth EdwardsNovember 21, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    love your cloud shots. my fave is the "warm heart Wednesday" so cute!! hopped over from Eileen's critter party. nice to meet ya. ( :

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  54. Michelle Ivana Yunaska Theilfing ObamaNovember 21, 2015 at 11:19 AM

    excellent.

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  55. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallNovember 21, 2015 at 2:04 PM

    happy Saturday.

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  56. payal agarwalNovember 21, 2015 at 3:21 PM

    As always, your photographs are beautiful. Lovely haiku there, and in B/W images, I loved first one. Hope you are feeling better. Sending healing your way.

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  57. J CNovember 21, 2015 at 4:21 PM

    I like the "S" photo for stark. Would like to be on that beach. Alone and peaceful.

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  58. abriannaNovember 21, 2015 at 4:36 PM

    I like the shadows on the marsh and the light is very pretty. I also like the dramatic black and white shot as the drama makes the stones and trees better defined.

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  59. Jeannie MarieNovember 21, 2015 at 6:15 PM

    A wonderful way to spend the week! Love your fallish shadows!

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  60. fredamansNovember 22, 2015 at 11:45 AM

    The cloudy skies over the cape are pretty incredible!

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  61. JennyNovember 25, 2015 at 12:05 AM

    Carol. So many of the things you wrote of warm my heart, too! Thank you for linking! XO

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  62. GreenComotionNovember 25, 2015 at 8:46 PM

    Nice snaps, Carol - particularly the photo of the barren trees.
    Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
    Peace :)

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  63. BettyNovember 25, 2015 at 9:47 PM

    Oh dear...have you been sick? I hope you're recovered enough for Thanksgiving!

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  64. JimNovember 25, 2015 at 10:14 PM

    Hi Carol and Art. Have a good recovery and please do enjoy your week off. Bye.
    p.s. I would like for you to read my blog without leaving a comment. I went shopping and it gives my m.o, sort of.
    ..

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  65. Coloring Outside the LinesNovember 26, 2015 at 6:30 AM

    These are all great photos. Hoping you are feeling much better.

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  66. UnknownNovember 26, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    Wishing you many more wonderful thanksgivings to come

    Have a nice abc-day / -week
    ♫ M e l ☺ d y ♫ (abc-w-team)

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  67. Roger Owen GreenNovember 27, 2015 at 11:57 AM

    Happy Thanksgiving . Nice array.
    ROG, ABCW

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  68. AnnesphamilyNovember 27, 2015 at 5:15 PM

    Wishing you good health and grateful moment always. Your share here is always uplifting. Have a beautiful weekend and I hope you had a restful day on Thanksgiving.

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  69. Susan AndersonNovember 28, 2015 at 11:38 AM

    You have the cutest dog ever. Although my kids just got a golden doodle that's pretty cute too!

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  70. rainfield61November 29, 2015 at 9:28 AM

    The crow has a better view than us.

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    1. carol l mckennaNovember 30, 2015 at 11:04 AM

      I have learned that I need to get to that 'vantage point' to see my world from a better perspective much like the 'crow' ~ thanks for your comments.

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  71. Little Wandering WrenNovember 29, 2015 at 4:34 PM

    Hope your recovery is speedy.
    Have a happy week
    Wren x

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  72. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©November 29, 2015 at 11:16 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving, Carol and Art Muse Dog!
    ~

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  73. JudieNovember 30, 2015 at 11:30 AM

    My sweet animal children warm my heart every day! Are you coming south for the winter?

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    1. carol l mckennaNovember 30, 2015 at 3:36 PM

      Judie ~ no plans ~ no place to go South ~ so am staying put at the moment ~ xox

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  74. JennyDecember 1, 2015 at 11:35 AM

    I'm sorry to hear you're in recuperation! I hope you're feeling better soon!

    There is nothing more peaceful than sunshine after dreary times...in life and on the horizon.

    Thank you for warming my heart!

    XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

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