Kaleidoscope Part 2 - Sumac in fall

Sumac plants are one of my favorite shrubs.  In fall, the leaves change to beautiful colors glowing like jewels against the green background.

Fall Sumac Foliage, Oct 16, 2013

I used the photo above to make the kaleidoscope images below.
The photo above can be saved as a free desktop background.  Last week I made Kaleidoscopes with spring photos, (see post here) this week I wanted to use more seasonally appropriate fall images.

Sumac 1 Kaleidoscope Art

The resulting Kaleidoscopes are far removed from the original image.

Sumac 2 Kaleidoscope

Even the colors seem to change, from the oranges and reds to pinks.

Sumac 3 Kaleidoscope

The next three rectangle images can also be saved and used as free desktop backgrounds.

Sumac 4 Kaleidoscope

Since I am also a quilter, the centers of the kaleidoscopes  intrigue me. 

Sumac 5 Kaleidoscope Photo Art

The center of Sumac 5 reminds me of a feathered star.

Sumac 6 Kaleidoscope Photo Art

Some of the images have the feel of 1960's psychedelic art.  I hope you enjoyed the results of my latest batch of experiments.  Let me know what you think and which are your favorites.

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I am linking to these parties:

Southern Daydreamer: Outdoor Wednesday (Entry 2 of 46.)
Rambling Woods: Nature Notes (Entry 23 of 33.) 
Our World: Our World (Entry 126 of 136.)
Abc Wednesday: ABC Wednesday K (Entry 48 of 57.)
Girlish Whims: Your Whims Wed 181 (Entry 28 of 211.)

Ivy and Elephants: Whats it Wed 135 (Entry 44 of 136.) 
Green willow: What We Accomplished Wed 62: (Entry 78 of 78.)
Family Home: Wow us Wed (Entry 8 of 74.)
Savvy Style: Wow Us Wed 188 (Entry 211 of 326.) *
Lavender Garden: Cottage Style (Entry x of 48.) 
Gotta Create: Wildly Original 123 (Entry 77 of 187.) 
Creative Princess: Party 177 (Entry 8 of 107.)
Jan Olson: Share your Cup of Tea Thur 119 (Entry 4 of 109.)
A Delight: Home and Garden Thur (Entry 20 of 131.)
From my Porch: Treasure Hunt Thur 174 (Entry 49 of 128.) 
Charm of Home: Home Sweet Home 188 (Entry 46 of 124.) *

French Country: Feather Nest Fri (Entry 88 of 243.) *
Craftberry Bush: Inspiration Gallery (Entry 47 of 236.) *
Elizabeth: Be Inspired 135 (Entry 122 of 126.)
Elizabeth: Sept Garden Party (Entry 41 of 42.) 
Redoux Interiors: Handmade Hangout 15 (Entry 75 of 317.)
Romantic Home: Show and Tell (Entry 28 of 240.) *
Chic: Flaunt it Friday 225 (Entry 12 of 94.)

Shabby Nest: Frugal Friday (Entry 38 of 199.)
Pieced Pastimes: Saturday Sparks 82 (Entry 143 of 158.)
Thoughts from Alice: Sun At Home 29 (Entry 24 of 54.)
Maleviks Rose: Saturday Show Off (Entry 22 of 58.) 
Be Diff: Show and Tell Sat (Entry 144 of 243.)

Pieced Pastimes GR: Saturday Sparks 82 (Entry 143 of 158.) 
Natasha in Oz: What's Scarier (Entry 109 of 152.)

Natasha in Oz: Say G'day Sat 106 (Entry 9 of 280.)
Lavender Cottage: Mosaic Monday 8 (Entry 14 of 38.)

Boogie Board: Masterpiece Mon 195 (Entry 20 of 103.)
Under the Table: Sunday Showcase 261 (Entry 76 of 215.)
Uncommon Design: Monday Funday 21 (Entry 124 of 663.)
Mod Vintage: Mod Mix Mon 169 (Entry 1 of 67.)
BNOTP: Metamorphis Monday (Entry x of 176.) *
Coastal Charm: Nifty Thrifty Tues 230 (Entry 32 of 181.)
* Stroll Life: Inspire Me Tues 236 (Entry 82 of 260.)
Uncommon Slice: Inspire Me Monday 27 (Entry 36 of 321.) 
Its Overflowing: Count your Blessings (Entry 147 of 143.)
Cedarhill Ranch: The Scoop 138 (Entry 184 of 334.)
Snap: Show and Tell Wed 133 (Entry 144 of 204.)

Knick of Time: Knick of Time Tue 90 (Entry ) 
Katherine: Thurs Favorite Things 91 (Entry )
Glimpse inside: Catch a Glimpse 134 (Entry )
Someday Crafts: Whatever Goes Wed 174 (Entry )x

Dedicted House: Make it Pretty Monday 53 (Entry )
Carolyn: The Inspiration Board (Entry )
Tatertots: Weekend Wrap Up (Entry )

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Panda!

In July of 2006 my husband and I were able to take our children to see the National Zoo in Washington DC.  One of the Pandas was active and visible that day, and I got some nice photos.  

One of the Panda's even climbed a tree,

went out on a limb,

and slipped down under the branch. 

A visitor told me we were lucky to see a panda in action, usually they are hard to see.

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Panda at the National Zoo, Washington DC

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This is my 11th entry to the meme Scenic Sunday (I was entry 66).
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Grand Canyon Indian ruins, Day 2

Image 1: Nankoweap Granaries Indian ruins, Grand Canyon wall.

It has been quite some time since I posted anything from my Grand Canyon rafting trip. These photos are from a hike some of the group took on Thursday, May 21, 2009, the second day of rafting, after we set up our camp for the evening.  Above, my daughter looks up at the Nankoweap Granaries, believed to have been built by Anasazi Indian in about 1100AD.

Image 2: Colorado River, Grand Canyon, Arizona

This is the view of the Colorado River running through the Grand Canyon.  We are about 52 miles from our Lee's Ferry starting point.  Our group's two rafts are in the lower right blue water.  You have to know the raft is there to see it. 

Image 3: Hiking on trail to Nankoweap Grainary Indian ruins, Grand Canyon

We walked on an Indian trail up to the Nankoweap Granaries ruin about 700 feet above the river.  The structure was thought to be used by Anasazi Indians for food grain storage that would have been inaccessible to most animals. 

Image 4: We are up high.  There are no rails.  Do not kick stones.

I wanted to show you where the raft is, so you can get an idea of how high up we are.  Also notice the tiny people down the path.  It was an amazing hike and an awesome view. 

Nankoweap Granaries Indian ruin, Grand Canyon.  Getting this angle was hard. 

It is hard to get a feel for this spot with my limited camera lens.  The 360 view was fantastic.  The vast dimensions, scale of the valley, height of the canyon below and above and across from us, the colors and textures are impossible to capture.  I photo merged two photos to create the view above. 

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This is my 8th entry to the meme Scenic Sunday (I was entry 44). 
This is my 29th contribution to the meme Outdoor Wednesday (I was entry 45). 








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This photo is from the Twilight Twinkle, where some of the balloons line up and just light up at night for a visual display.  

 

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This is my 7th entry to Scenic Sunday #104 (I was entry 6 of 64). 
This is my 2nd entry to SkyWatch Friday (I was entry 290 of 319).
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