As I walked around to the “other side of the house” this past weekend basking in the sunshine and warmth and hope of what’s to come, I noticed how the sun was hitting these dried up pods on the Rose of Sharon bush.
I focused in on the pods and “bokehed” out the background giving it a blur.
Soon these brown pods will turn green and then purple with a bounty of beautiful flowers.
Little bursts of Spring are surely beginning to pop up around here in Mars.
Open your “blurry” eyes this Monday and take it all in!
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
This week’s WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge is Blur: Find beauty in the blur.
the creative life in between 
Beautiful photo Jodi. Isn’t it amazing how you can take something that we don’t normally consider “beautiful,” but taking a photo of it in a close up it becomes beautiful? Very nice photo!
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So true PJ. what I love about photography
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Ahhh so sweet these days are now as spring wakes us up to new horizons. Love your pictures. Embracing them all. OHhh Rob says so!!!😊
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I totally agree with PJ. You are gifted in so many ways. ❤
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Nah! Just having fun at life in between! 😉
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We all think our talents are meh cause we’ve always had them, but that doesn’t diminish the gift. 💐🎁
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Jodi, nice photo composition. Glad to know the pods will soon be beautiful. Ah, yes, warm sun and spring is here! Christine
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Thanks Christine!
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Beautiful composition. My favourite kind of shot. I’ve only followed you for a short time but I’m thoroughly enjoying your blog. I’ve invited you to join the Five Stories, Five Photos Challenge. I hope you will accept. You can start the challenge at any time. Here’s the link:
https://mamacormier.wordpress.com/2015/04/06/five-stories-five-photos-challenge-day-3/
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Awh! Thanks MC! What a kind compliment! I truly appreciate!
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Nice take on the challenge. Bokeh is a blur technique?
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Yes – but I might be stating incorrectly here…. just an amateur
usually also includes lights – maybe I should have said “soft focus” not sure….
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