simple pleasure

5/18/11

I was out working in the garden the other day and my neighbor stopped by with these beautiful avocados from his tree.  I placed them on my wicker footstool as I went about my gardening business not noticing how the texture and color of the avocado skin and the whiteness and worn wicker texture of my footstool created such a beautiful picture worthy moment. 


After cleaning up I went to retrieve the forgotten fruit and immediately knew I needed to grab my camera. 


That’s one thing photography has taught me…


slow down and look for beauty in the everydayness of life. You never know where you might find it.

I'm linking up for Simple Pleasures at A Collection of this and that.
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19 comments

  1. Sunny Simple LifeMay 18, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Mmmm, guacamole!!!

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  2. AngelMay 18, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Yes! I too love finding beauty "in the everydayness of life" and you captured it well in this photo. (P.S. I'm now a follower of Lemon Lane Cottage. Seems like a lovely place to visit.)

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  3. Ms.DaisyMay 18, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Oh, that is a lovely picture and yes, slowing down to see the everyday beauty all around us really is a Simple Pleasure.



    ~Jean

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  4. TriciaMay 18, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    There are little photographic moments everywhere, isn't there? I just made some guacamole the other day...mighty delicious :)

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  5. Chris at Red Gate FarmMay 18, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    I must admit, I take WAY more pictures since I started blogging. With a digital camera that has to be a good thing!

    ~Chris

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  6. Donna@Conghaile CottageMay 18, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    "Beautiful Photos", and how lucky to have avocados in your garden! YUMMMY!
    Hugs
    Donna

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  7. Rainy Day GardenerMay 18, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    I couldn't agree with you more, learning about photography is a on-going reminder to slow down and savor the little things. You've captured that perfectly.

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  8. TrishMay 19, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    I agree!
    The contrast between the white wicker and avocado is wonderful.
    It's not hard to find beauty around us when we truly look for it :-)
    blessings..Trish

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  9. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeMay 19, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    So true! So much beauty all around us!!!

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  10. Kay KMay 19, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Beautiful pictures !!!

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  11. Simple HomeMay 19, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    I love finding "beauty in the details" too. I'm sure you're going to enjoy those avocados!
    Blessings,
    Marcia

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  12. Dayle ~ A Collection of DaysMay 19, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Welcome to Simple Pleasures and what a perfect post for the party. Great pics and I do love me some avocados.

    Thanks for slowing down and finding the beauty, and sharing it with us today.

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  13. AnonymousMay 19, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Avocado...this is truly a pleasure. I can not eat them too much, but when I do - I truly enjoy them.

    Mrs. M.

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  14. GardenOfDaisiesMay 19, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Thanks for the reminder to slow down and look for the beauty right in front of our faces!! Golly, I wish I had a neighbor with an avocado tree. Now I know why so many people want to live in CA!

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  15. DebbieMay 19, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Amen to that! I'm not a great photographer, but what I lack in skill I make up in love for it. It opens an entirely new eye, IMO.

    This is a great SP post.

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  16. bjMay 19, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Love the texture in this photo.
    Love avocados, too...:)))

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  17. TeresaMay 19, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Gorgeous avocado pictures! How fun to have some picked fresh from the tree!

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  18. Barbara NeubeckMay 19, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Hello,
    I like the details you have captured in you photographs. I love taking photos but mine still look like happy snaps...still I keep snapping away. It's fun.....
    God Bless
    Barb from Australia








    Barb from Australia

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  19. Janettessage.blogspot.comMay 22, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Oh love both of your last post and what you are catching with your camera eye...yes, slow down and enjoy...now I need to go pick up my camera and look through the lens at the beauty around...oh and open my ears

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