Northwest Frame of Mind

Weekly Photo Challenge: Achievement

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Lisa

November 15, 2014

We have a small patch of wild strawberries growing in the backyard that are pretty to look at but the birds and squirrels always beat us to eating the fruit. Since I haven’t been able to taste one I don’t know if the berries are tart of sweet but this year the animals left us a thank you gift by spreading seeds across the lawn and this pretty little plant produced one red berry the day before our first frost of the season.

Posted as part of the Daily Post’s Weekly Photo Challenge: Achievement.

35 responses to “Weekly Photo Challenge: Achievement”

sunsetdragon

November 15, 2014

They look like they were delicious and to bad the bird beat you to them. Well hopefully the birds enjoyed them.

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  November 15, 2014
  
  I hope so too, Ruth.
  
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Oh, the Places We See

November 15, 2014

Really nice photo but also a unique take on this theme.

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  November 15, 2014
  
  Thanks, Rusha. I thought it was a stretch to include it with the theme but wanted to try anyway. I’m glad you liked it. 🙂
  
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Mabel Kwong

November 15, 2014

How nice of the animals to spread the seeds around 🙂 Hope you get to try the strawberries soon. I didn’t know wild strawberries aren’t poisonous…then again, I’ve never heard of poisonous strawberries before. Great close-up. I like the slightly washed-out tones – winter is coming for you. Keep warm 🙂

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  November 15, 2014
  
  Thanks for the warm wishes, Mabel. Today is full of bright sunshine but the temps are below freezing… I tried the washed out colors for something new, thanks for noticing!
  
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lensandpensbysally

November 15, 2014

I have a large patch of strawberries that continue to spread. I’ve covered them with netting that keeps the animals from feasting. They have plenty of other tidbits to nourish them throughout my gardens. The lone strawberry is sweetly sprinkled with sugar frost.

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  November 15, 2014
  
  If we end up with more I might try some netting, Sally. As it is now the birds might as well enjoy. 🙂
  
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Amy

November 15, 2014

I really like this take on, Lisa! Beautiful capture 🙂

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  November 15, 2014
  
  Thanks so much, Amy!
  
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suej

November 15, 2014

I love wild strawberries – hope you get to taste some next year!

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  November 15, 2014
  
  My fingers are crossed, Sue. 🙂 I’ll have to keep a closer watch on the plants in order to be first in line. 🙂
  
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Deb

November 15, 2014

We ended up having to put nets over ours.

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  November 15, 2014
  
  I may try that next year, Deb.
  
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sukiesoriginal

November 15, 2014

A wallaby ate all the leaves off some of mine last year – I hope you get a taste of yours next summer!

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  November 16, 2014
  
  I’ll try to be quicker next summer and not leave them out for the animals. 🙂
  
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anotherday2paradise

November 15, 2014

Cheeky birds! My dad always covered his with netting, which was quite good at protecting the plants. Did you taste the one berry? If so, I hope you shared it with the rest of your family. 😀

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  November 16, 2014
  
  Well, I wanted to try this one but remembered just in time that our dog likes to do his business in this part of the yard… I didn’t trust his aim. 🙂
  
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M-R

November 16, 2014

And it certainly is an achievement to force its way up through all THAT !
A lovely image, Lisa – as ever, with you …

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  November 16, 2014
  
  I thought it was a note worthy achievement too, M-R. 🙂 Thanks for your nice comments.
  
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NancyTex

November 16, 2014

Move over Little Engine. The Little Strawberry that Could! 🙂

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  November 16, 2014
  
  Cute. 🙂
  
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restlessjo

November 19, 2014

Very pretty 🙂

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  November 19, 2014
  
  Thank you. 🙂
  
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Aquileana

November 20, 2014

Great shot… I love those natural surroundings and wild fruits….
Best wishes. Aquileana 😀

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  November 21, 2014
  
  Thanks so much, Aquileana! 🙂
  
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Donkey Whisperer Farm, LLC

November 21, 2014

Lovely

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  November 22, 2014
  
  Thank you. 🙂
  
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Paula

November 23, 2014

It really pops out 🙂 Lovely!

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  November 23, 2014
  
  Thanks, Paula! I thought the bright red at this time of year was a treat to capture. 🙂
  
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  1. Paula
    
    November 23, 2014
    
    Oh yes 🙂
    
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elevenwinds11

May 11, 2015

So cute, we don’t have strawberries here. It’s too warm for them to grow in the pacific, but some areas they do. This is cute

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  May 11, 2015
  
  I’m glad you like the photo and am happy to share our strawberries. 🙂
  
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  1. elevenwinds11
    
    May 11, 2015
    
    I wish I could have a taste haha. Please post more strawberry photos! :D:D:D
    
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  2. NW Frame of Mind
    
    May 12, 2015
    
    They’ll be back in season soon. 🙂
    
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