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Challenge ~My Special Place~Posted by Kylie Greenan (Hunters Hill, Australia) on 7 November 2008 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio. Welcome AM3 to our Special Place challenge and thank you for those that participated :o) This may not look like a particularly special place, but it is for me, it is a place where my best friend Nell and I go sometimes when life gets a little rocky, we sit and talk under the mulberry tree, we laugh and sometimes cry and talk about love, life, loss and our friendship. It is a tree that whethers the storm, the winter cold, the summer heat and like our friendship each year, it blooms with new fruit and hope, it will always be a special place for Nell and I. © Kylie Greenan Photography 2009
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vu@granby - gilles daigneault from Granby, Québec, CanadaMy Special Place gilles d. 7 Nov 2008 5:07am One from Açores, PortugalA very beautiful place, great composition!. 7 Nov 2008 5:12am Steve Rice from Olympia, United StatesA lovely special place. So green and lush. 7 Nov 2008 5:14am @Steve Rice: Thanks Steve for participating! dobbino from Cape Town, South AfricaI can see why you have chosen this - and your write-up is excellent. The greenery that surrounds the tree is spectacular. Good luck for the day. My spot is here. 7 Nov 2008 5:15am One from Açores, PortugalA very beautiful place, great composition !!! 7 Nov 2008 5:16am amy from Nanaimo, BC, CanadaGreat idea again, Kylie! Love your special place... beautiful. My special place is here 7 Nov 2008 5:26am @amy: Thanks Amy for participating in the challenge, I have done the link for you :o) Paco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, SpainIt's a quiet and peaceful corner. Great greens. 7 Nov 2008 5:26am bluechameleon from Vancouver, CanadaSo beautiful, lush and green. I can see why you'd come here, why it means so much to you. Thank you Kylie...this is so peaceful and calm. 7 Nov 2008 5:26am ordinaryimages from Kentucky Bluegrass, United Stateshttp://ordinaryimages.aminus3.com/]MSP 7 Nov 2008 5:26am roamin from Northern Nova Scotia, CanadaThanks, Kylie, friendship knows no bounds but it needs grounding every so often. 7 Nov 2008 5:29am jamesy from christchurch, New ZealandI love your special place it is so beautiful I couldn't think of one specific place except my bed so used a bit of poetic licence. Looks like it is going to be a busy day for you judging by the early interest. Another great idea mate. My special place is here 7 Nov 2008 5:30am dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United Statesoh wow!!! i call this: GLORIOUS GREEN!!! just a SUPERB shot mate -- and a positively enchanting vibe to boot!! just magical!! thank you for sharing this intimate location of yours -- and THANKS for this new theme day!! BRAVO!!! here's my special place!! :) 7 Nov 2008 5:30am Monique from Koh Samui, ThailandA beautiful place so green and fresh, even the sun likes it! I hope as the years go by the tree will grow as your friendship will! To see my special place click here 7 Nov 2008 5:35am Laurent from Lyon, Francevery beautiful place taken in a beautiful way with the sun trough the leaves. A special place to you that you achieve to make a special place to us 7 Nov 2008 5:38am Marion from Nanaimo, BC, CanadaSo very beautiful. Lush and green. The branches of the tree so sheltering and the sunlight shining through the leaves is gorgeous. 7 Nov 2008 5:41am Kathryn from Warburton, AustraliaI can see why you like it and it is great to have a good friend to share it with! Thanks for organising this great theme day! However I have found it too hard to choose one place in particular so I will be continuing your theme day over the next couple of days also. HERE is today's pic. Thanks Kylie and well done! 7 Nov 2008 5:42am Seb! from Gard, FranceVery peacefull place ;-) 7 Nov 2008 5:58am Giovanni from Milan, ItalyA lovely and beautiful special place, Kylie. 7 Nov 2008 6:33am Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New ZealandHow absolutely wonderful my friend:-) I bet that tree can tell a story or two of your friendship with Nell. The sad times, the happy times and that wonderful connection friends have:-) A lovely post Kyles and thank you so much for today:-) 7 Nov 2008 6:34am Brian from Lynnwood, United StatesI really like the lighting on the ground around the tree, and what seems to be the sun through the tree which looks almost like fruit heh. Very nice work. 7 Nov 2008 6:35am kevin.z.callaghan@jpmorgan.com from AustraliaNice place Kylie - Its good to have a special place and good friends. 7 Nov 2008 6:39am @kevin.z.callaghan@jpmorgan.com: My special place is here akarui from Kagoshima, JapanBeautiful place with lot's of green and the sun going down (or up?) through the trees. Mine is here 7 Nov 2008 6:43am Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, FranceIt's a very beautiful and peaceful place Kylie and i can understand you. 7 Nov 2008 7:04am Ana Lúcia from Leiria, PortugalWonderful! :) 7 Nov 2008 7:29am Marie-Hélène Ammor from Casablanca/Paris, MoroccoHello Kylie ! Your special place is very beautiful and quiet ! Mine is here 7 Nov 2008 7:40am Magda from Vancouver, CanadaWhat a beautiful story behind this image.... That is a VERY special place! Well done! My special place is here. 7 Nov 2008 7:42am Vink from Grasse - French riviera, FranceA very beautiful place ! My special place is here. 7 Nov 2008 7:54am Isao from isère, Francegreen and very welcoming, we want to sit in the grass and remain a good time ;-) My special place : 7 Nov 2008 7:59am Vinman from Clacton-on-Sea, United KingdomHi Kylie, thanks for the challenge. Mine's not a great picture but, like yours, it has special memories. 7 Nov 2008 8:10am djedfre from schaumburg, United Stateslooks very serene - wonderful greens! here's mine (if i get the link right): 7 Nov 2008 8:13am Em!ly Ng from Residing in: Adelaide, Australia | Home:, Singaporei'm particularly drawn by the trunk/bark area.. the contrast of shape against the green. somehow the shadow on the left plays a part. u reminded me of my tree when i was around ten. This old tree with big roots in school. the area was undergoing renovation so somehow, aorund one portion of root, there wasnt soil. it was was a giant "root bench" if u can imagine.. i used to meet my best friend there and chat too =) 7 Nov 2008 8:22am Oly B from Lyon, FranceBeautiful picture. I love the sun behind the sheets(Leaves)...incredible light ! Beautiful place.... 7 Nov 2008 8:29am Bep from Vianen (Utrecht, NetherlandsI come from Monique's site from Thailand here. 7 Nov 2008 8:44am kylie from Shanghai, ChinaI can see why you love this place Kyles, it looks so calming - just perfect to meet friends or to come to relax and unwind. The lighting here gives this image an almost magical quality, you've captured it extremely well! Here's my special place 7 Nov 2008 8:44am Francesc B. from région parisienne, FranceHi, Kylie... beautiful story and peacuful place... A lot of serenity with all these green colors... 7 Nov 2008 9:10am Jason Kravitz from Brussels, BelgiumLooks like there are fairies in that tree - nice image 7 Nov 2008 9:10am Elaine- from Vancouver, Canadaawwww Ky, its a wonderful place! I wish my best friend was close enuff to go for walks with.. sniff sniff... anyway, here's mine 7 Nov 2008 9:16am Ron from Saint Louis, United StatesUnder the mulberry tree ... looks like a place of peace and serenity ... and, of course, its beauty lies in the memories that you've carried away from here ... really lovely, Kylie ... thanks for sharing it today! My special place is here. 7 Nov 2008 9:31am zOOm from Paris, FranceI understand why you've sat down so many times here... he's simply beautiful... and brings confidence... a shelter somehow. 7 Nov 2008 9:35am chrissy from London, United Kingdomyour special place is exactly that - special - it looks very peaceful, a good place to go to get away from everything, I will watch out and take part in your next challenge, it seems like fun 7 Nov 2008 9:39am Veronelle from Lens, FranceUn arbre, comme moi j'ai choisi l'exterieur, bonne idée ! 7 Nov 2008 10:25am Betty from New Jersey, United StatesThis is a very special challenge, Kylie. And I understand the peace and tranquility you feel in your special place. My special place is http://countrysideofjersey.aminus3.com/ and it is my place for peace and tranquility and to just go and sit by the water and think. 7 Nov 2008 10:39am Betty from New Jersey, United StatesMy granddaughter, Sammi is also participating. She is away so I am posting her link 7 Nov 2008 10:40am Jean-Michel from BRUSSELS, BelgiumHi Kylie, http://jean-michel.aminus3.com/image/2008-11-06.html Have a nice week-end 7 Nov 2008 10:51am roentarre from Melbourne, AustraliaSuch a brisk and contrasty landscape shot. Wow! 7 Nov 2008 10:57am Richard_Irwin from Belper, United KingdomHi Kylie, it looks like a special place to me. I love the sunlight through the trees. This is a lovely idea of yours. Here is mine http://wideangle.aminus3.com/image/2008-11-07.html 7 Nov 2008 11:23am @Eleftheria!: Thank you sweetie. Eleftheria participated in the challenge also, go here. Les from Lincoln, United StatesYour spot is very soothing just to look at. 7 Nov 2008 11:54am Viewfinder from Bradenton, United StatesI can see why you and your friend would return here on many different occasions. Here's mine. 7 Nov 2008 12:19pm toni from SpainPrecious photos on your blog. I like the colors and images. 7 Nov 2008 12:48pm Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United StatesGood morning from Florida, Kylie ... I'm late getting here by YOUR clock. <grin> Thank you for this challenge and I look forward to seeing others' special places off and on during the day. I like this photo of your Mulberry tree ... it is a special spot! You can see mine here. 7 Nov 2008 1:07pm JJ from Jersey City, United StatesLooks like a beautiful and peaceful place to relax and unwind Here's mine http://jjphotography.aminus3.com/ 7 Nov 2008 1:15pm Sandrine from Cincinnati, United StatesWow! it is beautiful! i love these kind of places. I'm looking forward to seeing more special places today. Here is http://sandrine.aminus3.com/image/2008-11-07.html 7 Nov 2008 1:27pm Adetokunbo Adesanya from Irvington, United Statesvery beautiful composition capture and place. nice work... Was referred by JJ's Photoblog 7 Nov 2008 1:37pm PD from Overland Park, Kansas, United StatesLooks like a great place Kylie! Here is mine. 7 Nov 2008 1:55pm Walter from Watkinsville, United StatesKylie, great idea for sharing a little more about each other on this site. So many interesting sites to visit. You have a wonderful site. Your place reminds me of the children's book "The Giving Tree". Check out my place. 7 Nov 2008 2:26pm ABW from Colorado, United StatesThis is gorgeous Kylie! Looks like a great place to just go chill out... :) Here's my special place... http://moonhopper.aminus3.com/image/2008-11-07.html 7 Nov 2008 2:53pm peter from new york, United Stateslove today's idea kylie! as per your style, another beautiful shot! here's one of my special places: http://peterkhoury.aminus3.com/image/2008-11-07.html 7 Nov 2008 3:21pm Lorraine from Gatineau, CanadaLovely tree for such a beautiful friendship, well done Kylie :) 7 Nov 2008 4:19pm Anthony Lambert from Bielefeld, GermanyWonderful shot,lovely thoughts and sentiments. 7 Nov 2008 5:17pm Pixim from Nice, FranceI like your spécial place, and the photograph which represents it ;) 7 Nov 2008 5:31pm Ivar from Indianapolis, United StatesVery nice calming atmosphere with great colors... let me go over there and sit down to relax.... Oh and I participated, since it got killed by the Spam police or something the last time I added a link in the comments here (portrait challenge), I wont do it again... click on my name to get to the web page, if you should be so inclined. 7 Nov 2008 5:41pm Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, FranceNice shot for this special place, and a moving explanation… 7 Nov 2008 6:17pm *Rich* from Stafford, United KingdomThe sun looks great, like an apple ripe for picking! Mine is Here. 7 Nov 2008 7:27pm Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United StatesAhhh... love the tree... I could sit under the tree and relax... 7 Nov 2008 8:41pm Marcie from United StatesIt truly does look like a special place..a place you can call your own. 7 Nov 2008 9:20pm bronzebilly u.k. from Barry,Vale of Glamorgan, United KingdomHey Kylie,what a perfect place,pal..lush and green,so well presented..don't forget my philosophy.".pressure's for tyres not humans "..*-)) 7 Nov 2008 10:24pm dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United Statesi just love this pic -- that green is just sooooo faaaabulous and refreshing! magical indeed!!! just wanted to let you know that Steven also participated!!! :D 7 Nov 2008 10:45pm vu@granby - Alain Berger from Granby, Québec, CanadaThat's a very nice place to be ! A quiet and lovely place ! 7 Nov 2008 11:08pm Emilio Garcia from Pleasanton, United StatesKylie: Wonderful idea and what a magnificent place of yours - I like your very "poetic" comment as well. Thanks, from all of us. 7 Nov 2008 11:29pm dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United Statesback again -- Nan has also participated today!! Click here to see his wonderfully creative submission!!! :D 7 Nov 2008 11:39pm Bill from Belton, United StatesYou are so fortunate, Kylie to have such a lovely "special place" and someone special to share it with! Beautiful! 8 Nov 2008 12:12am marianne from Toulouse, from France, Italyun arbre, source de vie et de sérénité, un endroit reposant, où déposer ses rires et ses larmes ! 8 Nov 2008 12:24am Arash from Dubai, United Arab Emiratesgreat work with the sun at right! 8 Nov 2008 12:39am Jeffster from Long Island, United StatesWhat a lovely image. You are very fortunate to have a special friend & a special place. 8 Nov 2008 2:48am Nan from Quezon City, PhilippinesHow can one not love a magical tree? Here's my part for the challenge. ;) 8 Nov 2008 2:54am Laurie from New Jersey, United StatesI can see why it is special. You can almost feel the peaceful serenity just by looking at it. 8 Nov 2008 4:34am sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United StatesYou have an incredible special place and it's heart warming to hear you have a friend... acquaintances are many; friends are few. Well done, Kylie. I saw your challenge, but don't have a special place so I'll enjoy the places of so many others:-) 8 Nov 2008 4:47am bisha from Saitama, JapanWhat a wonderful place! I just love that luscious green! 8 Nov 2008 5:26am Kylie Greenan from Richmond, AustraliaThank you everyone for an absolutely awesome participation, what an amazing event and how lovely you shared with us your special place. Due to some personal commitments I have not had a chance to visit everyone yet, but I will try to take a look at everyone's page in the next few days. Have a wonderful weekend my Am3 family and friends! Thank you again and I hope you had fun! 8 Nov 2008 5:34am @Paco Díaz: Thank you Paco, it was lots of fun, hope you enjoyed it too! :o) Maxine from Rangiora, New ZealandBrilliant! Nell and you are very lucky to have both the tree and each other! 8 Nov 2008 9:16am vu@granby - gilles daigneault from Granby, Québec, CanadaMy Special Place
8 Nov 2008 9:16am KIJI from valenciennes, Francevery peaceful! 8 Nov 2008 1:45pm Eleftheria! from Athens, GreeceI want to say that you are really nice and sweet! Thank you, it was a nice challenge! And thank you for all your comments! xx 8 Nov 2008 4:17pm MaryP from Aberdeenshire, United KingdomYour special place is very beautiful. So many lovely shades of green. I also like the reason for it being your special place. 8 Nov 2008 6:46pm Pepper from Montreal, CanadaThe picture is very nice, very summery and grean, so nostalgic when Fall's alreay here! 8 Nov 2008 10:58pm Mandy Provan from Johannesburg, South AfricaGreat shot of a very special place Kylie! I was so sorry I missed the challenge! I have been so busy and haven't checked out the blog all week...hence the fact that I forgot! But hopefully I'll remember the next one comes along! :) 9 Nov 2008 9:34am papabear from sydney, AustraliaWOW Kylie this is SSSSOOOMMMEE picture. It is a wonderful wonderland of colours and the shape of of the foreground and background are exquisite with the sun peeping through giving the impression of a Chinese lantern hanging from the tree. marvelous, one of my favourites of your captures. 9 Nov 2008 1:31pm Vahid from Tehran, IranWOW, Great Composition, Amazing light shining through the leaves, vivid colors, (As always) 9 Nov 2008 8:41pm San G. from Encino, California, United StatesDear Kylie, 11 Nov 2008 5:02am Nell Laime from Manly, Australia...This one brought tears to my eyes and and goosebumps to body...if only that tree could talk!! Will never forgot that special day when the mulberries on it were in abundance and we scoffed them down like two little 5 year olds. Very special this one is to me... MWAH! (that's a kiss for those of you who don't know) x 14 Nov 2008 9:15am Gary from Cochise County, United StatesWhat a beautiful place. I'm sorry I missed the challenge. I just love the light. 14 Nov 2008 5:47pm zOOm from Paris, FranceI'm longing for a new picture... Hope everything is ok ? :-) 17 Nov 2008 7:13pm Lynne's Somewhat Invented Life from United StatesWhat a wonderful idea and it is a great place. It even offers a golden fruit. Thanks for the writing bit of your life and the pictoral bit too. 21 Nov 2008 7:16am Carissa from Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaWhat a beautiful scene. 21 Nov 2008 8:35am |
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