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Thursday, May 5, 2011

A Tree Grows Through It, for Skywatch

Optical illusion: Do you see it, too?

I was sitting for a moment on our patio a few days ago and noticed that this reflected tree appeared to be growing up through our house, out the roof, and up into the sky.

I've grown very fond of Skywatch; knowing that it's coming every week makes me look everywhere for sky photo possibilities--even when the sky is reflected in windows. To see more skies of all kinds from all around the world, check out Skywatch Friday.
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33 comments:

  1. beckyMay 5, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Oh Clair, I love it!
    Isn't photography fun? I think it sharpens the eye to the smaller details of life, or things that perhaps would otherwise be missed. Or perhaps we've always noticed those things, but having the camera just gives us the opportunity to capture them! Have a nice southern NM day!

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  2. JCMay 5, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Looks like it to me !!!

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  3. RajeshMay 5, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Wonderful shot. You have captured this perfectly.

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  4. Martha ZMay 5, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Oh my, you must have been alert to see this, great capture.

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  5. Sylvia KMay 5, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    It does indeed look like it is growing through the roof! What a fantastic capture, Clairz! I love it! And isn't it fun to be able to see such beauty in the skies? I see so much more these days than I did before I got involved with Sky Watch! Keep looking up, always love your pics! Enjoy your weekend!

    Sylvia

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  6. Janine BolléeMay 5, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Inside or out - pretty and in leaf.

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  7. B i r g i t t aMay 5, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Wow! Yes I see it - good of you to notice and capture!

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  8. Tammie LeeMay 5, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    fun image!

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  9. Kay L. DaviesMay 5, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    A wonderful optical illusion, Clair, it's perfect!
    — K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  10. TaniaMay 5, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Very special and a great shot!

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  11. Regina May 5, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Beautiful sky and capture Clairz.
    Love the reflections!
    Happy weekend.
    " Regina "

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  12. Ms. BeckyMay 5, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    oh yes, I'd do a double take for sure over this one. great capture Clair! have a wonderful weekend.

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  13. FotokarusellenMay 5, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    This is a great shot. Love it.

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  14. FjällripanMay 5, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Great picture! :)

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  15. KarenMay 5, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    That's super...great shot!

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  16. SteffiMay 5, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Absolutely fantastic photo for SWF,Clair!Have a great weekend!

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  17. Esther GarviMay 5, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Love the skywatch twist!

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  18. nonizamboniMay 5, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    This is award winning in the cleverness category!! Very nicely done and congrats on being extra observant.
    Thanks for sharing!

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  19. Sallie (FullTime-Life)May 5, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    That's wonderful Clair! You have a great eye! When I was a little girl there was a house with a real tree growing through the roof of the porch (this was in Spokane Washington). It has stuck in my mind for all these years (centuries?)....
    Yours is better though!!! You don't have to worry about rain coming through the hole the tree makes ;>) (

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  20. UnknownMay 5, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Interesting reflection!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  21. Photo CacheMay 5, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    very very interesting capture.

    Ewok

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  22. eileeninmdMay 5, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Cool reflection! I love it. Happy skywatching!

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  23. LauraMay 5, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    I love this illusion of the reflection and the tree beyond the building combined to make "one" tree! awesome shot!

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  24. Oakland Daily PhotoMay 5, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Funny tromp l'oeil. Think about linking to Weekend Reflections.

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  25. GaelynMay 5, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    An excellent illusion.

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  26. Esme SyMay 5, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Beautiful shot.

    Happy SWF!

    My Sky.

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  27. JoyfulMay 6, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    Beautiful photo. I love your capture and your blog title.

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  28. forgetmenotMay 6, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    What a great shot--you were very perceptive!! Have a lovely Mother's Day weekend. Mickie :)

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  29. ""rarejonRez""May 6, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Really? That's very cool! I love this shot!

    I have a GLORIOUS WESTERN SKY entry, hope you can visit me as well! Thanks!

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  30. BethMay 6, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    That is the coolest shot, Clair---I love it! We once built a deck around a tree. It was right in the middle, and it was lovely to be under its shelter on a hot summer day.

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  31. Deb from WhatsInMyAtticMay 7, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    You definitely had me at first...I hand to really look to see what the scoop really was with this one. Great shot, Clair! I always look forward to your Skywatch.

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  32. RandyMay 7, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    The skies here are so amazing you can't help but to watch them. Nice photo.

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  33. A New England LifeMay 8, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Most people wouldn't have ever seen that. You have a good eye!

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