
My World
Water lilies! I do hope Monet won't be turning in his grave too much at this homage. A sure sign Spring has sprung, even though we has our first snow this week. This is another hidden treasure. It's the little pond I pass in the Nature Reserve. It's been while since I've shown you the river or the reserve purely as it's been winter and it's a little too muddy to be traipsing about It is another little secluded haven for local wildlife. Ducks, dragonflies, frogs, butterflies bees, hoverflies long tailed tits(pretty pink birds) can all be found here come Spring. Bullrushes as you can see by the bucket load and those gorgeous water lilies nestling in the centre. I didn't do a close up of the lilies today so I could show you the pond in full and that's what made me go for the style of image. So much green, the slither of purple bloom and the blush of white lilies had to be a (click) Monet style image. Basking under bright sunlight filtering through leaving the top corner nicely shaded no alterations necessary, mother nature was very helpful today.This is my little bit of France in Ramsey and you know how much I love France. Open to job offers - anything considered. I'm not joking you know Gary and I need to be in France. On the other hand would you like to hear a joke......
.......A Parisian burglar nearly got away with stealing several Impressionist paintings from the Louvre. However, after planning the crime, getting in and out past heavy security, he was captured only two blocks away, when his getaway vehicle ran out of petrol. When asked how he could mastermind such a daring crime, and then make such an obvious error, he replied,
"I had no Monet to buy Degas to make the Van Gogh."
You can all blame Gary for that artist's joke who is creating a of Manx illustrations for a commission as I type. All I can say for now. Hush Hush.
Klaus, Imac, Fishing Guy, Ivar, Tom, Louise, Wren, Sandy and others are to thank for the My World neme. Click here for more my world's just for fun again of course.
Babooshka ramsey daily photo dailyphotoisleofman.blogspot.com/
.......A Parisian burglar nearly got away with stealing several Impressionist paintings from the Louvre. However, after planning the crime, getting in and out past heavy security, he was captured only two blocks away, when his getaway vehicle ran out of petrol. When asked how he could mastermind such a daring crime, and then make such an obvious error, he replied,
"I had no Monet to buy Degas to make the Van Gogh."
You can all blame Gary for that artist's joke who is creating a of Manx illustrations for a commission as I type. All I can say for now. Hush Hush.
Klaus, Imac, Fishing Guy, Ivar, Tom, Louise, Wren, Sandy and others are to thank for the My World neme. Click here for more my world's just for fun again of course.
Babooshka ramsey daily photo dailyphotoisleofman.blogspot.com/
I love the impressionist era, this is a great interpretation.
ReplyDeleteLol at the joke! Good one Gary.
ReplyDeleteThe photo is lovely, gives us hope of things to come :)
I just love your posts, lol
ReplyDeleteI agree whole heartily - ear ear minus one.
Great photo.
Nave you been to Monets Garden and lake?? its beautiful.
It does look very much like Monet. Beautiful..I love to learn about the different birds. Interesting as we don't call any bird a 'tit' in the states because we save that for other things...but we do have tufted titmice....smile...
ReplyDeleteThat really does resemble a Monet! Fantastic!
ReplyDelete(I'd heard the joke before, but it still gave me a chuckle.)
Nice one B. It is a brilliant impression!
ReplyDeleteYou can be your own Monet! I love Degas and Van Gogh, too. Lovely shot.
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Nice post! Thanks! I love the flowers!
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful photo, you never disappoint!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
Guy
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Hahahaha, love this post. Have a good week.
ReplyDeleteLove your post, as always, love your humor! And, of course, your photos are breathtaking! Thanks for all of it -- every week! Love your world!
ReplyDeleteGood joke and I don't think Monet will be turning over in his grave (whatever the heck that really means) I think he'd be glad for the reall cool jod you've done capturing them on film as he did on canvas.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photograpy and prose...as always. Thanks for sharing a wonderful piece of your world.
ReplyDeleteYou are an artist.
ReplyDeleteBabooshka: That certainly is a lovely pond and so alive in greenery.
ReplyDeleteLOL, though the photos makes it more beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYour photo really is reminiscent of a Monet. I love the way you matched the font color to the photo - very striking against the black background! That joke is hilarious - I can hardly wait to tell it to my son tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteMonet is a photographer named Babooshka. This the best photo you show me.Like a painting. I forgive you the little joke. It has humour.
ReplyDeleteWhat, no rim shot for the punchline? LOL.
ReplyDelete"the slither of purple bloom" - great description.
I think you did Monet justice!
ReplyDeleteIlove Water Lily,It's unique..
ReplyDeletejust beautiful!
ReplyDeleteA very lovely seen, but alas - it is too much in focus for Monet. :)
ReplyDeleteLoved that artist joke. And Monet's paintings are special! Nice bit of France in Ramsey - hear, hear!
ReplyDeleteI love your title for this. Beautiful shot of the water lilies in your world and it does make me think of Monet.
ReplyDeleteLOL on your pun joke.
I think Monet would be honored! It is stunning!
ReplyDeleteMonet does come to mind after viewing your beautiful photo. I am new to your blog, and I loved the joke...made me goggle.
ReplyDeleteOh, Gary is a funny man.
ReplyDeleteNice colors, I love the purple.
Monet will be spinning with happiness B.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the return LOL! Those Lilies are gorgeous, wouldn't it be nice if that piccie was worth what a Monet is?!
ReplyDeleteA lovely diversion today!
ReplyDeleteAloha-
Cute joke. And I like your natural Monet!
ReplyDeleteWow, beautiful flowers. I love the colour.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers. Isn't it a bonus to have see such beautiful flowers while you take a stroll. :)
ReplyDeleteHahaha, hilarious joke there! Loved the water lilies, absolutely gorgeous photo. Thanks for dropping by my world earlier.
ReplyDeleteInviting photo...I love green and purple. Heard the joke before, but it was good for another laugh. Remember the vain French snail, Simon, who bought a snazzy sports car and painted a big gold 'S' on the side? He adored whipping around town and overhearing people say, "Wow! Look at that "S car go!" Baaad.
ReplyDeleteVery funny joke!
ReplyDeleteYour photo is beautiful. Great nature photo.
cela fait très jardin japonais, j'aime bien ce coté zen
ReplyDeletereminds me of spring.
ReplyDeleteMonet will be inspired by you! Just perfect!
ReplyDeleteMonet would have loved your lilies but would probably cringe at the old joke.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful pond. I love the planting..
ReplyDeleteAnd the joke made me smile :)
That joke was just hilarious. I think Monet has rolled around in his grave so lot that he doesn´t mind another spin.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the nice laugh...Beautiful lavender flowers.
ReplyDeleteSure Monet would be OK with this. It's a classic.
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrible joke! :)
ReplyDeleteThe water lilies are so beautiful and relaxing - I could do withe something like that one the walls of my classrooms for those moments when I need to take a deep breath! I also liked the gull photo - they look exceptionally perky.
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ReplyDelete«I have no Monet...» - LOOOOOOOOLLLL!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI wondered where the story was going, till I got to the joke. Quite funny Gary.
ReplyDeleteHa Ha....Your photo is lovely and has much more detail then a Monet.
ReplyDeleteall your pics are amazing!
ReplyDeletethis is a great post - monet on the isle of man indeed!
ReplyDeleteI love the way you add humor to your posts and convey lot of info too. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat shot!
Simply beautiful!! You have the artist's eye!
ReplyDeleteClever joke. Lovely Monet-like shot. I've been trying to obtain an impressionist style photo unsuccessfully; soft focus, where the colors and textures create the visual. I wonder if it is at all possible...without photoshop use.
ReplyDeleteMonet will not be turning in his grave. He'll be proud to be associated with such a wonderful scenic image. Is this really NOW? Full summer it looks like to me.
ReplyDeleteThe joke was hilarious.
Beautiful picture and it is indeed very Monet. Love the joke :)
ReplyDeleteGreat impression Babooshka. Doesn't look too dissimilar to Monets garden at Giverny which I was very lucky to visit last year with my wife when we had a great holiday in Paris. You know I'll have to take a walk up to Poyll Dooey. It's only a matter of yards from my house but I never seem to go that way....Things will change.
ReplyDeleteLovely - I love things that imitate and give their own slight twists on art - I find it really clever and inspiring!
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work - remember that I'm always visiting if not always commenting!
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Scarlet xx
Love the shot... and the subtitle! :-))) Just great!
ReplyDeleteGosh, I just enlarged your photo and sat looking at the beautiful spring colors for awhile. Thanks - I needed that!
ReplyDeletejust as good as monet...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blue flowers. Spring has arrived here too.
ReplyDeleteThat is a really stunning photo. I'm quite speechless. Seriously- I think this might be my favourite ever of your photos.
ReplyDeleteGreat punchline!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Maybe you won't have anymore snow, but you can enjoy spring!
ReplyDeleteYour world may be a small island, but it has great beauty! And an interesting lingual history!
ReplyDeleteI think Monsieur would be most pleased with your beautiful interpretation! Very springy and quiet.
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indeed it does look like Spring is on its way to your world.
ReplyDeleteloved the post...it made me chuckle...
have a great rest of the week.
erin
Just gorgeous colors. Such bold greens and purples!
ReplyDelete:D water lilies in the wild? how wonderful! did you manage to get closer, B?
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