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Pink #22

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My twenty-second photo for Becky’s square photo challenge: In the Pink

My besties art, some flowers in a vase and the table in her lounge room.
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If you want to join in here are a few ideas from Becky.

The theme for squares this month is ‘In the Pink‘ and the one rule as always is that your main photograph must be square. After that the world is your oyster, or should I say flamingo?! To help you get started here are some ideas you might want to consider;

  1. ‘In the Pink’ – means perfect condition or in good health, so that could be human or not!
  2. ‘Tickled Pink‘ – means delighted, so I’m thinking happy, fun and of course delighted. That could be you or the subject of your photograph.
  3. Pink – you can of course simply share anything that is coloured pink
  4. There is an extra challenge for those of you up for it – can you manage to combine two of these, or maybe even all three?

Squares is a daily challenge, so your photographs can be from the archives or brand new. Don’t forget though to keep your photo square, and to pingback with #InthePink.

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It’s bath time so….Ready, Set, Action!

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The theme from Nancy this week: Ready, Set, Action

When an eastern Whipbird decides it is bath time it is all ready, set, action!
It’s bath time so I better get in there
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I may look bedraggled, but I feel great
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Oh damn……..I forgot to wash my feet
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Well in I go again180921_blog challenge_whip bird_bird bath04

Gracious me……not quite clean enough.
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In I go. Ready, set……..
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Ahhh. It’s really nice in here. Want to join me?
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I might just soak for a while
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Trees in black and white

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Cee’s Black and White Photo Challenge: Trees

I had a bit of a hard time deciding on trees for Cees photo challenge. I have just found a few that may be of interest.

This is one of the tallest Ironbark Trees in my street. I haven’t measured the tree but estimate it to be around 30meters tall. The front of my place has some big Ironbark trees like this one which was one of the attractions when I bought Durranbah.
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Along the road a towards the river is some forest gums. When they shed their bark, the timber underneath is a bright orange colour. They really stand out in the forest.180921_blog challenge_blackandwhite_trees_forest gums_orange

 

Here is a close up of one of the trees.180921_blog challenge_blackandwhite_trees_forest gums_orange_close

This is looking down towards the back of my place from the house
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In the gullies that run through my place are many Grass Trees. The one in front is about 100 years old. The one at the back is a youngster which was probably a small bunch on the ground when I bought Durranbah around 30 years ago.
180921_blog challenge_blackandwhite_trees_grass_tree

Durranbah is the name I gave this place. It means small jumping ants in Aboriginal language.

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Remembering Geoff

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Last year my neighbour, Geoff, had to go into care. He said I could have some of the plants in his garden. This Iris was one he made sure I had.  Geoff passed on last year not long after going into care. When the Iris flowers, I have thoughts of the times we spent together chatting on the verandah over a coffee.

Isn’t this one of the best Iris you have ever seen?
iris_purple_geoffs_named_home_sept 2018

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Pink # 21

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My twenty-first photo for Becky’s square photo challenge: In the Pink

The graduated pink of the Silk Tree flower so fine and delicate
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If you want to join in here are a few ideas from Becky.

The theme for squares this month is ‘In the Pink‘ and the one rule as always is that your main photograph must be square. After that the world is your oyster, or should I say flamingo?! To help you get started here are some ideas you might want to consider;

  1. ‘In the Pink’ – means perfect condition or in good health, so that could be human or not!
  2. ‘Tickled Pink‘ – means delighted, so I’m thinking happy, fun and of course delighted. That could be you or the subject of your photograph.
  3. Pink – you can of course simply share anything that is coloured pink
  4. There is an extra challenge for those of you up for it – can you manage to combine two of these, or maybe even all three?

Squares is a daily challenge, so your photographs can be from the archives or brand new. Don’t forget though to keep your photo square, and to pingback with #InthePink.

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Pink #20

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My twentieth photo for Becky’s square photo challenge: In the Pink

The Pentas certainly gets the butterflies into the garden. The Caper White Butterflies really love the flowers.
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If you want to join in here are a few ideas from Becky.

The theme for squares this month is ‘In the Pink‘ and the one rule as always is that your main photograph must be square. After that the world is your oyster, or should I say flamingo?! To help you get started here are some ideas you might want to consider;

  1. ‘In the Pink’ – means perfect condition or in good health, so that could be human or not!
  2. ‘Tickled Pink‘ – means delighted, so I’m thinking happy, fun and of course delighted. That could be you or the subject of your photograph.
  3. Pink – you can of course simply share anything that is coloured pink
  4. There is an extra challenge for those of you up for it – can you manage to combine two of these, or maybe even all three?

Squares is a daily challenge, so your photographs can be from the archives or brand new. Don’t forget though to keep your photo square, and to pingback with #InthePink.

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Rules

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The word prompt from Debbie at Travel with Intent: Rules

So many rules
rules to obey
rules that need
no explanation
other rules
unfathomable
STOP!!!
road signs_stop woman
LOOK FOR TRAINS!!
as if your time
wasn’t busy enough
now look for trainsroad signs_looktrain

Even doors
have rules
what is
your emergency?
who alarmed
the door?
RULES!!!180919_blog challenge_rules_sign_door

NO SMOKING!!!
the ancient
sign said
rules!!!
is that here
or beyond
the sign
sign_venice_named_oct 2015

Please ensure
you follow the rules
the sign said
so please obey
what are you
doing?
RULES!!!
sign_paris_named_oct 2015

 

 

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Copious

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The word prompt from Ragtag Daily Prompt: Copious

On a hot day, there are copious amount of Rainbow Lorikeets at the bird bath
rainbow lorikeets05_bird bath_home_named_oct 2014

Sometimes it’s so crowded that just finding a spot is difficult
rainbow lorikeets04_bird bath_home_named_oct 2014

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Vibrant Colours

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Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Vibrant Colours

Some Australian birds definitely have vibrant colours. Which bird do you think has the vibrancy over the others?

A Rainbow Lorikeet having a snack on a Golden Penda
rainbow lorikeet_named_home_june 2017

A King Parrot
king parrot01_named_home_august 2017

A Golden Whistler
golden whistler_named_binna burra_march 2018

A Scarlet Honeyeater and a red Bottlebrush flower
170823_blog challenge_small subjects_scarlet honeyeater 01

A Forest Kingfisher
forest kingfisher_close_named_home_march 2017

CFFC

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Pink #19

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My nineteenth photo for Becky’s square photo challenge: In the Pink

My Nectarine tree has flowers and the bees are happy.
180919_blog challenge_pink square_nectarine_flower_bee

If you want to join in here are a few ideas from Becky.

The theme for squares this month is ‘In the Pink‘ and the one rule as always is that your main photograph must be square. After that the world is your oyster, or should I say flamingo?! To help you get started here are some ideas you might want to consider;

  1. ‘In the Pink’ – means perfect condition or in good health, so that could be human or not!
  2. ‘Tickled Pink‘ – means delighted, so I’m thinking happy, fun and of course delighted. That could be you or the subject of your photograph.
  3. Pink – you can of course simply share anything that is coloured pink
  4. There is an extra challenge for those of you up for it – can you manage to combine two of these, or maybe even all three?

Squares is a daily challenge, so your photographs can be from the archives or brand new. Don’t forget though to keep your photo square, and to pingback with #InthePink.

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Clouds

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The word prompt from Leanne is Clouds

Some clouds have a familiar shape….Africa perhaps
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Some clouds have a random shape within the clouds
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Some clouds can give our Moon a face
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Some clouds herald a storm approaching
storm02_named_home_dec 2017

Some clouds just streak across the sky
clouds_amazing_grafton_named_nov 2013

Some clouds colour the sunset with wondrous patterns
sunset09_grafton_june 2014

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The Welcome Swallows

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The word prompt from the Lens-Artists: Small is Beautiful

Yesterday, while sitting on the verandah at my besties, we heard those unmistakable sounds. The Welcome Swallows chit chatting away. The male Welcome Swallow keeping a look out from the rafters.
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The female Welcome Swallow keeping an eye on me as she flew onto the nest made of mud.180917_blog challenge_small_is_beautiful_welcome swallow02

Yes, she did have something in her mouth.
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Seconds later, a pink head and yellow beak appeared asking for food.
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Just like humans, trying to settle an always hungry baby Welcome Swallow can test your patience.
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Meanwhile on the nest next door, this little bloke was content waiting for a parent to return.
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Pink #18

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My eighteenth photo for Becky’s square photo challenge: In the Pink

A lovely visit to the Island of Burano, Italy. Houses of colour and quiet back streets away from the tourist throng.
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If you want to join in here are a few ideas from Becky.

The theme for squares this month is ‘In the Pink‘ and the one rule as always is that your main photograph must be square. After that the world is your oyster, or should I say flamingo?! To help you get started here are some ideas you might want to consider;

  1. ‘In the Pink’ – means perfect condition or in good health, so that could be human or not!
  2. ‘Tickled Pink‘ – means delighted, so I’m thinking happy, fun and of course delighted. That could be you or the subject of your photograph.
  3. Pink – you can of course simply share anything that is coloured pink
  4. There is an extra challenge for those of you up for it – can you manage to combine two of these, or maybe even all three?

Squares is a daily challenge, so your photographs can be from the archives or brand new. Don’t forget though to keep your photo square, and to pingback with #InthePink.

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Pink #17

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My seventeenth photo for Becky’s square photo challenge: In the Pink

The pink Frangipanni flower and a red shield bug. The next photo was a very blurry shield bug on my camera lens
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If you want to join in here are a few ideas from Becky.

The theme for squares this month is ‘In the Pink‘ and the one rule as always is that your main photograph must be square. After that the world is your oyster, or should I say flamingo?! To help you get started here are some ideas you might want to consider;

  1. ‘In the Pink’ – means perfect condition or in good health, so that could be human or not!
  2. ‘Tickled Pink‘ – means delighted, so I’m thinking happy, fun and of course delighted. That could be you or the subject of your photograph.
  3. Pink – you can of course simply share anything that is coloured pink
  4. There is an extra challenge for those of you up for it – can you manage to combine two of these, or maybe even all three?

Squares is a daily challenge, so your photographs can be from the archives or brand new. Don’t forget though to keep your photo square, and to pingback with #InthePink.

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Pink #16

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My sixteenth photo for Becky’s square photo challenge: In the Pink

One of my favourite photos. A lovely pink Echinacea flower
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If you want to join in here are a few ideas from Becky.

The theme for squares this month is ‘In the Pink‘ and the one rule as always is that your main photograph must be square. After that the world is your oyster, or should I say flamingo?! To help you get started here are some ideas you might want to consider;

  1. ‘In the Pink’ – means perfect condition or in good health, so that could be human or not!
  2. ‘Tickled Pink‘ – means delighted, so I’m thinking happy, fun and of course delighted. That could be you or the subject of your photograph.
  3. Pink – you can of course simply share anything that is coloured pink
  4. There is an extra challenge for those of you up for it – can you manage to combine two of these, or maybe even all three?

Squares is a daily challenge, so your photographs can be from the archives or brand new. Don’t forget though to keep your photo square, and to pingback with #InthePink.

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Pink #15

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My fifteenth photo for Becky’s square photo challenge: In the Pink

The soft pink of a water lily
180915_blog challenge_pink square_water lily

 

If you want to join in here are a few ideas from Becky.

The theme for squares this month is ‘In the Pink‘ and the one rule as always is that your main photograph must be square. After that the world is your oyster, or should I say flamingo?! To help you get started here are some ideas you might want to consider;

  1. ‘In the Pink’ – means perfect condition or in good health, so that could be human or not!
  2. ‘Tickled Pink‘ – means delighted, so I’m thinking happy, fun and of course delighted. That could be you or the subject of your photograph.
  3. Pink – you can of course simply share anything that is coloured pink
  4. There is an extra challenge for those of you up for it – can you manage to combine two of these, or maybe even all three?

Squares is a daily challenge, so your photographs can be from the archives or brand new. Don’t forget though to keep your photo square, and to pingback with #InthePink.

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Never Piss Off the Cleaner

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Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: People at Work

One morning, we came into the office to find Marks desk decorated.

Just a subtle reminder when doing field work make sure your boots are clean before going into the office
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The face on her sign shows displeasure
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Mark kept a few on his chair as a reminder.
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The Faces of Water

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The word prompt from Nancy’s Photo a Week Challenge: Water

Why do I say the faces of water?
Water can have a calm face to look at for ages.
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The calm face of the gentle  ripple of waves at sunrise
sunrise_apollo bay_named_march 2010
The raging face of floodwaters pounding down the river180914_blog challenge_water_clarence river_lilydale

The reflective face of water lapping at the hulls of boats
water reflections_burano_named_oct 2015

The lonely face hanging from a thread of web
water drop_named_binna burra_june 2017
and sometimes the water actually shows its’ faceghost face_named_grafton_august 2015

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Pink #14

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My fourteenth photo for Becky’s square photo challenge: In the Pink

The lovely Pink Euodia flower with a Scarlet Honeyeater enjoying the nectar
180914_blog challenge_pink square_pink euodia_flower_scarlet honeyeater

 

If you want to join in here are a few ideas from Becky.

The theme for squares this month is ‘In the Pink‘ and the one rule as always is that your main photograph must be square. After that the world is your oyster, or should I say flamingo?! To help you get started here are some ideas you might want to consider;

  1. ‘In the Pink’ – means perfect condition or in good health, so that could be human or not!
  2. ‘Tickled Pink‘ – means delighted, so I’m thinking happy, fun and of course delighted. That could be you or the subject of your photograph.
  3. Pink – you can of course simply share anything that is coloured pink
  4. There is an extra challenge for those of you up for it – can you manage to combine two of these, or maybe even all three?

Squares is a daily challenge, so your photographs can be from the archives or brand new. Don’t forget though to keep your photo square, and to pingback with #InthePink.

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Orange

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It may seem I have an obsession with colours over the past month. The Tuesday word prompt from Ragtag Daily Prompt: Orange

There are many an orange fungi
fungus_orange_home_march 2013

I love the burst of colour when the Orange Hippeastrums appear in my garden.
hippiastrum_orange_home_named_oct 2014

The Orange Trumpet flower looks lovely as it is draped over the old shed.
orange-trumpet-creeper_named_home_sept-2016

The favourite Grevillea, Honey Gem, of the birds, insects and me.
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Another star of the garden
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The Leopard Lily adds a splash of colour to my garden.
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I can’t remember where I found this or what the name of flower is, just a great bit of orange.
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I said there was more orange fungi. These tiny ones pop up through the grass around the garden after some good rain.
fungi orange group_named_home_march 2017

The Dragonfly has a hint of orange
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Just had to include a bird. The Rainbow Lorikeet has such a vivid orange chest.
rainbow lorikeet_named_home_july 2015

A small Orange Palm Dart Butterfly
orange palm dart01_named_home_april 2018

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Fishing on the River – A Cormorants Tale

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Down by the Clarence River in Grafton, a Great Cormorant spent a bit of time with a fish. Here is the Cormorants Tale of fishing in the afternoon.

One afternoon, a head popped out of the water. Yes!!! I have a fish.
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It is a rather big fish, I hope I can eat it.
great cormorant03_fish_clarence river_named_grafton_sept 2018

I wish it would stop wriggling about.
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oops….almost dropped it
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Phew, managed to get it back again.
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Ahhh…………this is the way to get a fish down, head first here we go.
great cormorant07_fish_clarence river_named_grafton_sept 2018

Perhaps a bit of a dunking will help the fish slide down my neck.
great cormorant08_fish_clarence river_named_grafton_sept 2018

Bloody hell Janice, it’s my fish, now go away. I’m not sharing!
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Peace at last. Now to get it in the right position.
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Watch this folks……a bit of flip and catch
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Bugger the fish is sideways again.
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Ah well, perhaps it will go down after all.
great cormorant01_fish_clarence river_named_grafton_sept 2018

With all of that, the Great Cormorant decided to fly further upstream to enjoy his snack. Did the fish get eaten? I suspect so.

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Pick a Word for September

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Paula has supplied some good words this month for Pick a Word
I hope I can do her words justice with my photos this month. I do so love this photo challenge. I have done a bit of cheating using one of Kimskys drawings but I did take the photo for her portfolio.

cavernous
which way_stairs and lights

extractable
180913_extractable_reluctant_kimskyart

inhabitable
shed_rust_named_caniaba_july 2018

diurnal
common jezabel butterfly_named_binna burra_may 2018

conspicuous
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jupiter najnajnoviji

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Pink #13

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My thirteenth photo for Becky’s square photo challenge: In the Pink

Another non nature photo. A elephant cushion cover found in a shop
180913_blog challenge_pink square_cushion cover_elephants

 

If you want to join in here are a few ideas from Becky.

The theme for squares this month is ‘In the Pink‘ and the one rule as always is that your main photograph must be square. After that the world is your oyster, or should I say flamingo?! To help you get started here are some ideas you might want to consider;

  1. ‘In the Pink’ – means perfect condition or in good health, so that could be human or not!
  2. ‘Tickled Pink‘ – means delighted, so I’m thinking happy, fun and of course delighted. That could be you or the subject of your photograph.
  3. Pink – you can of course simply share anything that is coloured pink
  4. There is an extra challenge for those of you up for it – can you manage to combine two of these, or maybe even all three?

Squares is a daily challenge, so your photographs can be from the archives or brand new. Don’t forget though to keep your photo square, and to pingback with #InthePink.

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Red

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Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge word prompt: Red

Red berries
red berries_binna burra_aug 2013
Red fungifungus_red_jan 2013
Red-necked Wallabyred necked wallaby_male_named_dec 2012
Red-naped Snakered naped snake_crop_home_feb 2013
Red Assassin Bug170711_blog challenge_bugs_red insect

Red Bottlebrush flower
bottlebrush flower_red_named_home_nov 2017

Red Grevillea flower
grevillea_red_named_home_nov 2017

Red Dahlia flower
dahlia_red_named_binna burra_dec 2017
Red-browed Firetail Finchred browed finch_named_binna burra_feb 2018
A fiery red sunsetsunset11_grafton_june 2014

CFFC