Transformation | Adjustment | Modify
This prompt has a Northern Hemisphere influence in that they mention the changes that are occurring to plants as fall approaches. Over here we have the wonderful experience of the change of season with the blossoming and new growth on the plants in our garden; buds developing, beautiful colours in the tips of young leaves.
This prompt was about playing with the shadows created by the changing flowers: "The simple shapes of flowers, seed heads, and leaves make interesting designs. Look for patterns, leading lines, curves, and framing".
As usual Steve and I have spent part of today working in the garden, mainly moving the remainder of the pebbles, laying weed mat and moving mulch around. While I was watering the new plants I noticed some shadows I thought would be good for this particular prompt. Of course by the time I went to take some photos the sun had disappeared. As soon as it came out again I grabbed the phone and took a few shots.
While the prompt is about shadows and lines and so forth, the other suggestions are about transformation, modification and adjustment. So I had a play with the photos in Snapseed, Distressed FX and then in iPhoto - well I can't let a chance go by.
Of course, while I was taking photos of shadows on the ground I had my trusty companion with me - and he isn't always good at getting out of the way when I'm trying to shoot shadows especially. So here is another shot - me and my shadow :-) I was trying to take some shots of the shadow of the grasses, but Zimi kept getting his shadow in the way. I gave up with a smile on my face.