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Weekly Photo Challenge: One

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Every good photograph needs a focal point. It’s the thing that draws the viewer’s eye and tells the story.

Michelle – The Daily Post

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This is the first year my son has been able to take the bus to school and since our pick up location is about fifteen minutes away the thirty minute round trip is an enjoyable way to increase my daily exercise.  This change in our morning schedule has opened my eyes to a new view of our neighborhood and details I’ve missed from the car are now clearly in focus as we walk by.  This mushroom is one of those fun finds happily growing on a busy corner underneath a fire hydrant and stop sign.

Posted as part of the Weekly Photo Challenge:  One.

66 responses to “Weekly Photo Challenge: One”

  1. nancytex2013 Avatar
    nancytex2013

    This photo brings me absolute joy! It’s like a cartoon come to life.

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
      NW Frame of Mind

      Thanks Nancy, I was ridiculously excited when we saw it in the grass! I’ve never seen one of these growing in real life. 🙂

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    2. themofman Avatar
      themofman

      Exactly!

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      1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
        NW Frame of Mind

        🙂

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  2. Archita Avatar
    Archita

    This is an amazing shot. 🙂

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
      NW Frame of Mind

      Thank you! I was happy I had my phone in my pocket to snap a quick photo. 🙂

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  3. narble Avatar
    narble

    Awesome is an overused word these days, but it fits.

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
      NW Frame of Mind

      Thanks so much, I’m glad you like it!

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  4. Sandra Avatar
    Sandra

    Terrific shot!

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
      NW Frame of Mind

      Thank you Sandra!

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  5. Linda Arthur Tejera Avatar
    Linda Arthur Tejera

    I think that’s the prettiest little mushroom I’ve seen! 🙂

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
      NW Frame of Mind

      Thanks Linda, I think so too. 🙂

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  7. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    What a fantastic shot, Lisa!

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
      NW Frame of Mind

      Thanks Amy, I’m glad I saw it when I did because it was gone by the next morning!

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  8. vastlycurious.com Avatar
    vastlycurious.com

    A whole family of elves could live underneath ! Love this ONE : )

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
      NW Frame of Mind

      I can picture them now. 🙂

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  9. digitalgranny Avatar
    digitalgranny

    Great shot. We have a lot of these growing at the lakes here around the trunks of the trees hidden in the shade. Beautiful mushroom.

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
      NW Frame of Mind

      Thanks for sharing your comment, do you know what kind it is?

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      1. rainbowspinnaker Avatar
        rainbowspinnaker

        I think it is an Amanita mushroom, very poisonous but gorgeous!

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      2. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
        NW Frame of Mind

        Well now I’m really happy we didn’t touch it!

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  10. meticulousmick Avatar
    meticulousmick

    That is fantastic and a great advert for the countryside and getting out the car and walking, MM 🍀

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
      NW Frame of Mind

      Thanks Mick! Walking has definitely helped improve my mornings, it is so much nicer than another grouchy drive in traffic. 🙂

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      1. meticulousmick Avatar
        meticulousmick

        👍

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  11. Javier Serra Avatar
    Javier Serra

    It’s just one, but very large.
    Congratulations ¡

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
      NW Frame of Mind

      Yes it is very large! Thanks for your comment and visit today Javier. 🙂

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  13. mpejovic Avatar
    mpejovic

    Wow, very nice shot! I hope you didn’t touch it because if it’s an amanita, it’s very toxic. It’s so hard to distinguish it from the edible kind.

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
      NW Frame of Mind

      Thanks for the id Milka! No worries, I didn’t touch it. 🙂 I keep a safe distance from all unknown mushrooms…

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  16. Redneck Garage Avatar
    Redneck Garage

    Lisa,
    It is truely amazing what is around us when we have the time to slow down and enjoy it. That is an amazing mushroom. Thanks for sharing your discovery!
    Patrick

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
      NW Frame of Mind

      Hi Patrick,
      I learn and see something new every time I decide to walk instead of driving. It’s pretty wonderful! Thanks for letting me know you like this photo and have a very Merry Christmas!

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  17. Rewired and Retired in Nicaragua Avatar
    Rewired and Retired in Nicaragua

    Whoa! My favorite, too.

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
      NW Frame of Mind

      Thank you. 🙂

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  18. Heyjude Avatar
    Heyjude

    fly agaric – toadstool – always brings thoughts of elves and fairies to mind, though I believe it is quite poisonous! It is a tricky thing to photograph clearly though so well done you for such a great shot!
    Jude xx

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
      NW Frame of Mind

      Thanks Jude! I thought of elves and fairies too when we saw it. 🙂

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  20. wisemonkeysabroad Avatar
    wisemonkeysabroad

    It’s like a fairytale/nursery rhyme. Can’t believe how huge it is 🙂

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
      NW Frame of Mind

      I know, we’ve never seen one this big before!

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  21. Nia Simone Avatar
    Nia Simone

    Wow, that really caught my attention. Beautiful.

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
      NW Frame of Mind

      Thanks Nia, I’m happy to hear you like it!

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  22. D'Arcy H Avatar
    D’Arcy H

    The caterpillar smoking the hookah must be on the other side! Amazing!

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
      NW Frame of Mind

      Yes! He would have been right at home!

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  23. weliveinaflat Avatar
    weliveinaflat

    That must appear in a fairy tale somewhere!

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
      NW Frame of Mind

      I think so too!

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  25. seeker Avatar
    seeker

    I love this mushroom! Glad you posted it and I have this thought in mind.

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
      NW Frame of Mind

      I love hearing comments like yours Seeker, thanks for letting me know!

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    frizztext

    I like the web design of your frontpage – perfect!

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      NW Frame of Mind

      Thanks Frizz, I’ve been trying some new things and this is my favorite theme so far. I’m glad you like it!

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  29. lingeringvisions by Dawn Avatar
    lingeringvisions by Dawn

    I’ve never seen a mushroom like this. It makes me think of a big Mac. lol

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
      NW Frame of Mind

      Funny. 🙂 My husband and son went to McDonalds today…I wonder if I made them hungry…

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      1. lingeringvisions by Dawn Avatar
        lingeringvisions by Dawn

        Haha,,,perhaps.

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  30. joshi daniel Avatar
    joshi daniel

    cool and a fairytale feel 🙂

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
      NW Frame of Mind

      Thanks Joshi, it was an interesting find growing by the road. 🙂

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  31. kz Avatar
    kz

    that’s too cute! awesome. happy holidays 🙂

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
      NW Frame of Mind

      Happy Holidays to you too KZ!

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  32. sustainabilitea Avatar
    sustainabilitea

    Excellent shot. That additional red in the front left really adds to the photo. This is one of my favorites for the week.

    janet

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
      NW Frame of Mind

      Thanks for such a nice comment Janet!

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  33. Paula Avatar
    Paula

    I would never expect to see such a mushroom under a fire hydrant 😀 Great take, Lisa!

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
      NW Frame of Mind

      Thanks Paula, it surprised me too. 🙂

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  34. TinCanTraveler Avatar
    TinCanTraveler

    Brilliant photo!

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
      NW Frame of Mind

      Thanks! It was one of those fun things you don’t expect to see in the middle of a morning walk. 🙂

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