Ellipsis: Ruby Slippers

Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Round Robin Challenge: Red

"When I am an old woman, I shall wear purple. With a red hat, which doesn't go and doesn't suit me. And I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer gloves. And satin sandals, and say we have no money for butter."

-Jenny Joseph

One day, in the spring of 2005, I went to the, Japanese Tea Garden, in Golden Gate Park, to take some photos of the new spring blossoms. The place was so alive with wisteria, and azaleas and cherry blossoms, but it was also alive with beautiful winged creatures, such as this red dragonfly. I had no idea dragonflies came in this color, so I was absolutely amazed and inspired, as I watched her float from lily pad to lily pad. Beautiful and graceful. I know I have shared her picture with you before, but really, when I think of the color red... I always think of her. :)

Here is another example of RED that I found with my camera, while visiting Alamo Square Park, in San Francisco. The park sits across the street from the famous, "Six Sisters," row of beautiful Victorian houses, so not only does it have one of the most stunning views of the city, but it also has a "Shoe Garden," which sits at the highest peak in the park. It's fascinating and magical to try and figure out, who may have contributed shoes over the years. Someday, I would like to donate a pair of my own shoes to the garden, just my little grab at immortality I guess. :)

Ruby Red Slippers, Alamo Square Park (Shoe Garden), San Francisco.

Thank you Pam, for challenging us with such a pretty subject. Pam is the author of the AOL journal, "My Photos," please be sure to pay her a visit to see her entry, and also check out the entries of the other participating Robins. Simply follow the links below. :) Don't forget to come by the official Round Robin Photo Challenge Blog on Thursday of this week, to find out what our next challenge will be. Hope to see you then. :)

Round Robin Linking List

1. Pamela... My Photos
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2. Carly... Ellipsis... Suddenly Carly
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3. Janet... Fond Of Photography
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4. Karen... Outpost Mavarin
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5. Schelle... Fractal Myth

6. Kimberleigh... I Shaved My Legs For This?
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7. Suzanne R... New Suzanne R's Life
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8. Linda (Lou)... Blah Blah Blog
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9. Kerrin... Kerrin's Daily Photo
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10. Gattina... Keyhole Pictures
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11. Steven... (sometimes) photoblog
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12. _rRose... WAIT-NOTYET-/
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13. Julie... Julie's Web Journal
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14. Nancy... Nancy Luvs Pics
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15. Annie... The Lights Are On... But No One's Home
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