A Shutterbug Explores #12

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.




'In seed time, learn, in harvest, teach in winter, enjoy.'
~ William Blake



Saturday and Sunday ~ 
'Fisherman of Gloucester MA' in shadow ~ Sending Holiday wishes 'across the pond'.


Sharing with Shadow Shot Sunday where it is Saturday in USA




Saturday and Sunday ~ 
'After the rain' ~ on Cape Ann MA 

Sharing with:

Saturday Critters and Camera Critters



Friday ~ Here and 'across the pond' Haiku and Sky Photo

Haiku for you and Haiku My Heart 

Sharing with Rebecca's Haiku My Heart



Friday ~ Here and 'across the pond' ~ Sky Watch and Haiku
Sky over Cape Ann MA ~ has been rather different ~ temps in 40's and 50's and not the usual for December.

Sharing with Sky Watch Friday link ~ check it out


Thursday ~ 
For Good Fences with a 'seasonal ambiance of lights'

Sharing with Good Fences link



Three photos for Warm My Heart Wednesday by Jenny
She is the biggest 'heart warmer' ~ such a cutie and a love.




Another 'little 'heart warmer' ~ delightful to see her blossoming into a beautiful, bright young girl.





This 'little man also 'warms my heart' ~ 






Wednesday ~ 
'W' for Wonderful Time of the Year on Cape Ann MA - A Menorah made from lobster pot traps also.

Sharing with ABC Wednesday link




Tuesday

Another Tree Lighting on Cape Ann MA ~ This tree is made of lobster pot traps, lights and lobster buoys. 

Sharing with Our World Tuesday 






We are wishing you the magic and love of the season. xox

Your posted comments are daily gifts. thanks ^_^





Comments

  1. Linda KayDecember 14, 2015 at 6:34 PM

    That is quite a tree!

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  2. Sylvia KDecember 14, 2015 at 7:29 PM

    Oh, how colorful and fun!! I love it!! Always fun to see Artmuse and thank you for your message on my blog!! I do hope you and Artmuse have a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year!!

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  3. Linda KunsmanDecember 14, 2015 at 8:12 PM

    what a unique and wonderful tree!! Wish I could see it in person-very clever. Thanks for sharing. All the best to you and ArtMuse dog XO

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  4. RajeshDecember 14, 2015 at 8:30 PM

    Nice shot of the tree.

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  5. ~Lavender Dreamer~December 14, 2015 at 8:50 PM

    What a fabulous tree! WOW!!! Happy holidays, Diane

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  6. AlDecember 14, 2015 at 9:29 PM

    What a great "tree" - it's perfect for your part of the country. Christmas must be a wonderful season there.

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  7. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiDecember 15, 2015 at 12:17 AM

    This is the perfect Christmas tree for a New England state, Ann. Love the lobster buoys and traps decorating it.

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  8. Hootin AnniDecember 15, 2015 at 5:04 AM

    How very unique!!!

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  9. Reader WilDecember 15, 2015 at 5:47 AM

    I wish you a very blessed Chritmas. This afternoon our choir is going to sing in one of the two churches we have here in my village. We sing Chritmas carols translated from English and German into Dutch, but also Dutch hymns.

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  10. BirgittaDecember 15, 2015 at 7:06 AM

    Wow! This was cool!

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  11. eileeninmdDecember 15, 2015 at 7:26 AM

    Hello, what a cool Christmas tree. The decorations are unique. Happy Tuesday, have a great week!

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  12. RitaDecember 15, 2015 at 11:32 AM

    I can get blurry pictures and have no excuse--LOL!
    Never have seen a tree like this! :)

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  13. Fun60December 15, 2015 at 2:42 PM

    What an ingenious way to use the lobster pots.

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  14. UnknownDecember 15, 2015 at 2:52 PM

    A wonderful choice with a wonderful entry for a wonderful time, i love the display

    Have a nice abc-day / -week
    ♫ M e l ☺ d y ♫

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  15. HildredDecember 15, 2015 at 2:54 PM

    Your ABC post is wonderfully creative, and very beautiful.

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  16. Linda W.December 15, 2015 at 3:30 PM

    Lovely pictures of the season! Wishing you well!

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  17. Sallie (FullTime-Life)December 15, 2015 at 5:30 PM

    That looks just perfect for Cape Ann! I love fishing floats ... I've taken way too many pics of them, but none as pretty and seasonal as these!

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  18. Reader WilDecember 16, 2015 at 5:10 AM

    Merry Christmas Carol! May the light of Christmas shine upon you!
    Wil, ABCW Team

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  19. Roger Owen GreenDecember 16, 2015 at 3:14 PM

    festive in any faith

    ROG, ABCW

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  20. Lisabella RussoDecember 16, 2015 at 4:27 PM

    What wonderful seasonal photographs! I hope you and artmuse dog are having a wonderful season as well!

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  21. AnonymousDecember 16, 2015 at 7:19 PM

    What an adorable image of your sleeping little man.

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  22. Leslie:December 16, 2015 at 7:38 PM

    Looks like a wonderful place to celebrate the wintry season. Love your photos.

    Leslie
    abcw team

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  23. JimDecember 17, 2015 at 12:55 AM

    You've got lots of heart warmers, Carol. Nice pictures, looks like a happy family. I know Art helps this to happen. She seems almost always happy. Just once she wasn't.
    ..
    http://jimmiehov.blogspot.com/2015/12/warm-heart-wednesday-no-004-we-travel.html
    ..

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  24. ShadowDecember 17, 2015 at 8:22 AM

    Love and Christmas. Yes!

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  25. ChristineDecember 17, 2015 at 8:27 AM

    A wonderful post for the season! Lovely lights & things which light up our lives!
    Have a wonderful day!

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  26. Coloring Outside the LinesDecember 17, 2015 at 8:47 AM

    Neat tree and cute kiddos! Have a super day Carol!

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  27. eileeninmdDecember 17, 2015 at 8:56 AM

    Hello, your grand kiddies and Art Muse are all adorable. Pretty images, have a happy day!

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  28. TexWisGirlDecember 17, 2015 at 1:02 PM

    cute youngsters and a nice solid fence, too. :)

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  29. Spare Parts and PicsDecember 17, 2015 at 6:48 PM

    I love your "heart warmer" shots!!

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  30. CloudiaDecember 17, 2015 at 7:23 PM

    Namaste, Carol and Amusedog!

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  31. Yogi♪♪♪December 17, 2015 at 10:11 PM

    I love your slices of life from Cape Anne this week everything from happy kids to seasonal lobster trap decorations and a great haiku.

    Have a good weekend.

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  32. LewDecember 17, 2015 at 10:58 PM

    What a delightful week you have shown us through your lens!

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  33. BettyDecember 18, 2015 at 12:00 AM

    I've never heard of using lobster traps that way, but I don't live in New England. How clever. I'm sure your little four legged friend warms your heart...and the grandkids too!

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  34. AnonymousDecember 18, 2015 at 1:03 AM

    Cute shots. And that is some tree!

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  35. Lisa at GreenbowDecember 18, 2015 at 7:58 AM

    A wonderful post, full of love and light.

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  36. Reading PleasureDecember 18, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    Lovely haiku and photos. Merry Christmas.

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  37. Cadinho RoCoDecember 18, 2015 at 2:35 PM

    Imagens muito interessantes.
    Cadinho RoCo

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  38. Annie JeffriesDecember 18, 2015 at 4:41 PM

    Shining words. Shining Lights.

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  39. Cathy KennedyDecember 18, 2015 at 7:19 PM

    Carol, lovely shot of Cape Ann! Our temps have been very mild. Today is the chilliest we've had. In fact, I saw a few flurries late this afternoon. Tonight the forecast is calling for 26ยบ. But, get this next week they are saying spring-like weather is to be expected. Geez, really?! Christmas week I don't mind if it's cold. Oh well...dear friend have a joyful Christmas and a blessed new year!

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  40. LeaDecember 19, 2015 at 6:28 AM

    Dearest Carol, Your haiku was exactly what I need to read today. Thank you for that, and for all your pics, your heart-warmers are gorgeous and I love the photos with the the lobster pots! Wishing you and that little muse a wonderous Holiday and lots of love!

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  41. J CDecember 19, 2015 at 7:16 AM

    Your photo banner is automatic light and love every Friday for your haiku followers.

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  42. gmaDecember 19, 2015 at 9:20 AM

    Heart warming for sure. Happy holidays.

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  43. colleenDecember 19, 2015 at 12:15 PM

    I'm partial to shadows and Christmas scenes. I love the quiet boy shot.

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  44. AnonymousDecember 19, 2015 at 12:26 PM

    Your photos are extraordinary. Wishing you a joyful weekend.

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  45. Chubskulit RoseDecember 19, 2015 at 12:32 PM

    Beautiful captures! Merry Christmas!

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  46. KatarinaDecember 19, 2015 at 2:03 PM

    Wishing you a lovely Christmas!

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  47. GailDecember 19, 2015 at 2:21 PM

    Wonderful pictures.

    Thanks for visiting.

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  48. eileeninmdDecember 19, 2015 at 3:31 PM

    Hello Carol, I love your adorable doggie. Wonderful collection of images. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend.

    Merry Christmas to you and your family.

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  49. sandylandDecember 19, 2015 at 3:44 PM

    does puppy get special holiday gifts

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    1. carol l mckennaDecember 21, 2015 at 4:39 PM

      But, of course, she gets special holiday gifts! She is a delight!

      xox

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  50. Yamini MacLeanDecember 19, 2015 at 5:32 PM

    Hari OM
    ...oooohhhh, how have I missed so many posts?... or did this lot all get done at once? No matter, am here now and loved every one, each for its own special-ness to you! Blessings, YAM xx

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  51. EG CameraGirlDecember 19, 2015 at 5:38 PM

    Zoe seems to get cuter ad cuter!!

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  52. rainfield61December 19, 2015 at 7:38 PM

    There are more to warm our heart.

    And thus say, Merry Christmas.

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  53. DebbieDecember 19, 2015 at 10:24 PM

    Cute kids and one very adorable pup!! A great fence capture as well!!

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  54. Kenneth Cole SchneiderDecember 20, 2015 at 6:22 AM

    I especially liked your heart warmers! Happy Holidays!!

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  55. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©December 20, 2015 at 12:18 PM

    Merry Christmas, ArtMuseDog and family!
    ~

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  56. Gillena CoxDecember 20, 2015 at 1:01 PM

    Seasons Greetings Carol
    much love...

    P.S.
    you are invited haiku a Christmas Carol at my blog, Lunch Break, starting tomorrow

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  57. Jenn JilksDecember 20, 2015 at 2:30 PM

    What a fun bunch of photos!

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  58. NonnieDecember 21, 2015 at 11:41 AM

    thanks for sharing personal shots of family, and your sweet dog! I love the haiku.

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  59. JennyJanuary 6, 2016 at 3:18 PM

    Carol! Everything you shared here warmed my heart!

    And those children!

    Such hope and joy in their beaming faces.

    Ah.

    Isn't that one of the most heart warming things of all?

    Bless you for sharing your joy to warm my heart!

    XOXO

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