March 21, 2011

An orange mood (with a few other shades around)


I think that the colour orange can easily improve your mood. I like to choose topics for my walks and photography sessions. Last Saturday, orange was one of them. Maybe I was just lucky, or maybe orange is one of the most popular colours this season. One walk was pretty much enough to compile this selection of photos - plus a couple of things I photographed at home.

It was really fun and exciting. Next time, I might pick a more rare, challenging colour.


This dog sculpture was made by me. The balloon was very jittery because of the wind. I'm glad I caught it looking calm for a moment.




















You might be surprised that these two men are included in my orange series. Please note the orange feather in the hat, which really charmed me. I could hear them arguing about movies as I walked down the street. A few times, I could hear the words "Clark Gable, Clark Gable" echoing.





A sad little lonely mitten.










I walk by this house almost every day. Only on my orange day did I notice the orange bedspread.



I hope you enjoyed my orange photos.

I would like to thank my followers and the people who comment on my blog. Your encouragement feeds my creative impulse.

I will take a break from blogging for a week. If everything goes well, I hope to entertain you with new posts soon.

Have a wonderful week!
Posted by Olga

40 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 21, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Bravo Olga, pour ta sélection de motifs oranges. C'est très réussi et certaines photos sont très recherchées.
    Bonnes vacances et à bientôt!

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  2. PetMarch 21, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Have a colourfull week Olga :-)

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  3. GisaMarch 21, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    I loved so much your oranges photos! There is a kind of hapiness into the color.
    Kisses, from Brazil

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  4. Laura Delegal - Leroy PhotographyMarch 21, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Love orange. You captured it beautifully and made me smile. Have a blessed week Olga.

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  5. AlainMarch 21, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Lovely photos! My favourite is the first one. You found a lot of orange things!

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  6. Cristina DeboniMarch 21, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Una serie bellissima, tutto quello che c'è di arancio e rosso....molto brava! La prima è eccezionale! Adoro il gatto, le paste e tutti quei tulipani che hai fotografato! Complimenti! Brava! Ciao Cri : )

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  7. AnonymousMarch 21, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Greetings from Southern California

    I am your newest follower. I invite you to visit my blog and become a follower.

    God Bless You :-)

    ~Ron

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  8. DianeMarch 21, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    What amazing photos, I am sure my camera would not pick up the colours as well as you have here. Love this post. Diane

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  9. PETRO50March 21, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Amazing colors, yellow, red, Orange, happy spring mood.This series of photos is a new drive full of life.Very encouraging.Thank You Peter.

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  10. Rick ForrestalMarch 21, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Olga, you are fun! You obviously put a lot of work into your "orange series" -- great job. And by the way, I would have spotted the orange feather in his hat! (And I see the orange stripe in the lost mitten, too.) Ha. Oh, that amber bracelet is fantastic.

    OK, you earned your "week off" now. Good stuff.
    xo,
    Rick

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  11. Happy Frog and IMarch 21, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Such beautiful photos. I hope you have a lovely week away from blogging and I look forward to your return. x

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  12. lifeshighwayMarch 21, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Love the orange study. I am looking forward to other color studies. I love you little dog statue and I adore amber.

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  13. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahMarch 21, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Wonderful arrangements of orange motives, was an enjoyment going through it, thanks for the efforts ...

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  14. chrystalyneMarch 21, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    those are awesome, olga! Really made me said "WOW"
    LOL. Have a nice week!

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  15. LizMarch 21, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Orange is my youngest's favourite colour. Very cheerful. Hope you have a fabulous week.

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  16. lilylovekinMarch 21, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Enjoy your break. Have I told you I love your dog scuplture ?

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  17. Antonio MachadoMarch 22, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    Olga, your blog is a photography school!
    Fantastic!
    Congratulations

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  18. BrendaMarch 22, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    Your posts are always so original :) I love how your captured the color orange, even in places that weren't obvious. I hope you have a good break (:

    & thank you for sharing the pictures with your daughter. It means a lot to me that people other than myself like to see my photographs :)

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  19. HilaMarch 22, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    while all of these images are wonderful, I really like the one of the cat the best.

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  20. EkoMarch 22, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Mainio *Orassi-Teema*...
    Ei ainoastaan värien puolesta - muidenkin värien kuin oranssi - ja siihen 'sointuvat' värit - vaan se 'kuva-alalle-asettelu' - sommittelu - compositiot - aivan mitä sanaa halutaan käyttää - on jokaisessa kuvassa tarkoin harkittua...!

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  21. SarahMarch 22, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    What a jolly selection. You are so observant! Love your little white dog on the spindly legs.

    Have a good week.

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  22. LindyLouMacMarch 22, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Although Orange is not a favourite colour of mine I admit these photographs give it a certain attraction, some more than others. Such great imaginative shots Olga :)

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  23. Talli RolandMarch 22, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Loved the ice-cream cone and the bear playing the cello!

    Have a good break, Olga.

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  24. Kenneth LarssonMarch 22, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    I really enjoyed it! Very nice!

    Have a great day! :-)

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  25. LauraMarch 22, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Your photos fill me with tremendous joy Olga!!!

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  26. Jennifer FabulousMarch 22, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    These photos are positively beautiful. You have a way with photography that just captures every emotion intended (or accidental). It's amazing. And I never realized that orange DOES improve one's mood! These photos made me calmer, which is surprising since I've had such a stressful day.

    Enjoy your break. :)

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  27. LenaMarch 22, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    I love orange... Your photos, as usual made me smile...
    I hope you have a great week, Olga! XXX

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  28. Stoney Creek HomesteadMarch 23, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    Wow Olga!! A splash of colour that I have been sadly lacking for the past six months!! I have thoroughly enjoyed my visit. Thanks!!

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  29. ELEMarch 23, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    orange, red and yellow colors that best represent the warmth of spring. great graphics!

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  30. Ingrid MidaMarch 25, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    What a fun project! You got some great photos. BRAVO!

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  31. RandyMarch 25, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    What a great series of photos. I love the bear with the cello!

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  32. AnonymousMarch 27, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    I love your dog sculpture, and Olga, these photos made me happy.
    Thank you.


    LOVE!

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  33. Úrsula CoCoMarch 29, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Some beautiful colors.
    Some very well-chosen details.
    A warm light with people and objects.


    I've been missing a while. But I'm back.
    Greetings :)

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  34. Jean-Philippe VerselinMarch 29, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Bonsoir Olga, je n'avais pas été voir ses photos dommage... j'aime, j'aime, j'aime; beaucoup !
    bises Jean-Philippe

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  35. AnonymousMarch 29, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Love these shots, they're so colorful and beautiful :) Well done!

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  36. joannaMarch 31, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Olga:

    Bold bright and very beautiful. Orange is not one of my favorite colors, never seem to use it much in decor, clothing, accessories, or painting. And YET, it is warm inviting friendly, and I adore it in flowers, fruit, animals (especially felines-tigers & kitty cats) & pretty feathered birds. Your photo's are spectacular.
    joanny

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  37. LeoviMarch 31, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    I love the beautiful shades of oranges that you get at those flowers and other motifs. Muyvariada actually a series of great beauty. A greeting.

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  38. DollyApril 2, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Olga how amazing you chose this colour for your photos. I am just back from holidays, and have posted on oranges and lemons and how the colours cheer me. Then i went to catch up on my favourite bloggers and read this with all your wonderful orange photos! It is true - great minds think alike :) By the way, Dennis looks absolutely handsome as always.

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  39. DollyApril 2, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Last, but not least, I do so enjoy your dog sculptures :)

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  40. AngelaApril 14, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    what a wonderful idea! I hope you don't mind if I borrow it :)
    And I too LOVE to color orange. You would have to try very hard not to be happy looking at orange!

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