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Photo-a-day Challenge - Day 9




Sun Spot!

The theme for today's photo was something yellow.  Now - other than lying in the sun, I don't really do yellow.  There was a rogue dandelion in the lawn this morning - and I did consider lying down on the grass to take a photo.  Sadly it was a bit damp.  

So I've been pondering this afternoon, wondering what on earth I could do.  Then I spied a lemon!

I cut a slice and placed it on top of my light box.  I wanted it to be a lot thinner, but my kitchen knives are appallingly blunt.  Therefore I have ended up with what could loosely be described as a wedge.

With my proper camera refusing to play ball (just why can't these batteries charge themselves), it was time to bring out the good old I-Phone again.  The finished picture isn't at all what I intended.  I envisaged a macro shot showing the fine detail of the transparent lemon slice.  What I've got is a blurry blob that reminds me of the sun - and you know what?  I rather like it!

 I'm loving the way the pip has gone red - I'm thinking (letting my artistic license run wild) that it looks rather like a sun-spot.
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  1. Microbio1 September 2011 at 17:44

    that IS VERY juicy!

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  2. LittlemouseLilly1 September 2011 at 20:37

    wow thats a fantastic photo - Mr Mouse has an iPhone and they do actually take good pictures :)

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  3. Lynne2 September 2011 at 01:19

    A very unusual photo, Jan.

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  4. Unknown2 September 2011 at 11:07

    Looks really cool, a bit like a geode
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/79793965/243-polished-agate-geode-slice-luscious?ref=sr_gallery_12&ga_includes%5B0%5D=tags&ga_search_query=yellow+slice&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=

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  5. Why this blog?3 September 2011 at 11:18

    such a good effect Jan, love it!

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  6. theothermousie3 September 2011 at 11:19

    I love the photo, it looks all juicy and lush. I love yellow and I use my iphone a lot in photography as you can get some pretty good results too!

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