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I guess that’s why they call it the blurs

Posted by the dune mouse on

The Daily post challenge – Blur

I chose soft blurs some of which were already in my collection. Though I entered this challenge a bit late I love dreamy images and I think the blurs help!

Finnerty Gardens
to know what God and man is

(Lady in the Water)

Spencer Dance Company  ( 12-14 year olds)

Ghosts that we knew
We must never forget the Ghosts that we knew
“All that we see is a dream within a dream”
The swan
it was the magic that he had forsaken. It was her own vision!  She didn’t know how he had come by it, nor what there was yet be revealed.  She would need to retrieve this last and most powerful dream

the swan is an image from my previous post  (Tales of the Tuatha)

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  1. sylvain landry photographe says:
    9 Jul 2015 at 10:17 am

    Nice shot

    If you want you can participate to my weekly challenge just here :
    http://www.sylvain-landry.com/sl-week/sl-week-1-moi.html

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    1. the dune mouse says:
      15 Jul 2015 at 7:22 am

      thank you Sylvain!! For some reason your comment ended up in my spam so sorry it took a while to reply! I will try it out!

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      1. sylvain landry photographe says:
        15 Jul 2015 at 10:53 am

        I hope you join us… Welcome

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      2. the dune mouse says:
        16 Jul 2015 at 9:31 am

        I may have to wait a bit as I’m travelling this next month and my time is a bit limited. I’ll be back in September!

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  2. Arl's World says:
    1 May 2015 at 2:26 pm

    Love all of them …especially the first one, just beautiful! I would love to have a print of that on my wall.

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    1. the dune mouse says:
      1 May 2015 at 9:19 pm

      oh that’s a wonderful compliment!!

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  3. Lizzie Gudkov says:
    26 Apr 2015 at 5:21 am

    I am usually weary of blurred photos, for some reason (might be the fact that I’m slightly *cough* short-sighted!). However, you have managed to use that effect in a very effective way! Good job!

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    1. the dune mouse says:
      26 Apr 2015 at 4:43 pm

      lol! Thanks so much Lizzie!!

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  4. Bastet says:
    20 Apr 2015 at 8:09 pm

    Put a camera in your hands and watch the magic begin … such a wonderful talent you have … and your imagination is fantastic too! What an artist … bravo!

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    1. the dune mouse says:
      20 Apr 2015 at 11:15 pm

      thanks hugely Bast!!! I’m smiling!!

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      1. Bastet says:
        20 Apr 2015 at 11:39 pm

        Glad you are! 🙂 Have a great day!

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  5. DG MARYOGA says:
    20 Apr 2015 at 4:48 pm

    I keep your insightful caption under your wonderful image which says that ““All that we see is a dream within a dream” … Sensational blurred photos mysteriously awakening the senses!Loved the transparent petals of your macro floral photo and the “ballet” scene with the fabulous Spencer dance … music 🙂

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    1. the dune mouse says:
      20 Apr 2015 at 11:10 pm

      oh those girls moved me with their emotional dance!! I love that dream within dreams idea!! Thank you so much Doda!

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  6. jannatwrites says:
    17 Apr 2015 at 10:36 pm

    Your photos are just beautiful! I love all of them, but the lighting and blur on the first one is just amazing. Gorgeous 🙂

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    1. the dune mouse says:
      18 Apr 2015 at 8:17 am

      thank you so much Janna!!

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  7. poppytump says:
    15 Apr 2015 at 11:50 pm

    Wow Cybele I LOVE that soft dreamy petal shot ! The dancers is an intriguing shot too …. lovely work x

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    1. the dune mouse says:
      16 Apr 2015 at 9:46 pm

      thanks Poppy!!

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  8. robertmgoldstein says:
    14 Apr 2015 at 10:30 pm

    I love this post…and thank you for your visit…:)

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    1. the dune mouse says:
      15 Apr 2015 at 8:16 am

      thank you and you’re welcome too!

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  9. sixpixx says:
    14 Apr 2015 at 2:38 pm

    Lovely photos but the flower is especially exquisite.

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    1. the dune mouse says:
      15 Apr 2015 at 8:13 am

      I love that one – thanks so much Six!

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  10. Tracey says:
    14 Apr 2015 at 5:46 am

    Ive been having myself a little blogging hiatus…but what a wonderful post to come back to….stunning images, as always Cybele 🙂

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    1. the dune mouse says:
      14 Apr 2015 at 8:04 am

      thank you Tracy – glad you are back!

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      1. Tracey says:
        14 Apr 2015 at 10:55 am

        Thank you, Cybele.

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  11. Peter Nena says:
    14 Apr 2015 at 4:14 am

    The petal is sublime. Inspires love, veneration.

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    1. the dune mouse says:
      14 Apr 2015 at 8:03 am

      thank you Peter!

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  12. The Passion Dew says:
    14 Apr 2015 at 12:38 am

    Very creative, excellent ” blur ” Cybele.

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    1. the dune mouse says:
      14 Apr 2015 at 8:02 am

      thank you Della!

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  13. Maria F. says:
    13 Apr 2015 at 4:32 pm

    I love how the dancers came out!

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    1. the dune mouse says:
      13 Apr 2015 at 4:47 pm

      thank you Maria- they were very emotional for such young people!

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  14. Christy Birmingham says:
    13 Apr 2015 at 10:16 am

    Wonderful images for the theme of blur! It is but a dream within a dream… and it is splendid! 🙂

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    1. the dune mouse says:
      13 Apr 2015 at 4:43 pm

      thank you so much Christy!! 🙂

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  15. Andrea Stephenson says:
    13 Apr 2015 at 7:09 am

    Beautiful Cybele, I want to visit the fawn fountain and just sit for a while…

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    1. the dune mouse says:
      13 Apr 2015 at 4:42 pm

      it’s very lovely at Hatley Gardens! thank you Andrea!

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  16. Mélanie says:
    13 Apr 2015 at 4:55 am

    GORGEOUS as usually… ❤ both your text and images – from a mysterious and serene realm… have a splendid week, DM! cheers, Mélanie

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    1. the dune mouse says:
      13 Apr 2015 at 4:37 pm

      thank you Melanie – you too!

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  17. Aquileana says:
    12 Apr 2015 at 8:25 pm

    The blurry effect is stunning, dear Cybele!!!! ❤
    Happy week ahead! Sending you all my best wishes!. Aquileana 😀

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    1. the dune mouse says:
      13 Apr 2015 at 4:24 pm

      thank you so much A!! And to you!

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  18. Amy says:
    12 Apr 2015 at 6:50 pm

    Hope she did retrieve this last and most powerful dream… Truly beautiful. I scrolled up and down a few times, love all of these images.

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    1. the dune mouse says:
      13 Apr 2015 at 4:24 pm

      thank you Amy- next installment will tell!

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  19. DG Hardy says:
    12 Apr 2015 at 4:36 pm

    Damn, you’re good! xo

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    1. the dune mouse says:
      13 Apr 2015 at 4:22 pm

      many thanks DG!!

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  20. Norma says:
    12 Apr 2015 at 9:01 am

    All the blurs are mysterious but I really liked the first one. 🙂

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    1. the dune mouse says:
      12 Apr 2015 at 10:22 am

      Thank you Norma – it turned out beautifully!

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      1. Aisha Abdelhamid says:
        13 Apr 2015 at 1:31 am

        All gorgeous, just like you, Cybele! I especially love the dream within a dream, so evocative and mysterious! Lol, I also love (no, adore could be the right word here) Sir Elton, I’m singing along with your title…… …laughin like lovers, rolling like thunder, under the covers… ! Love and hugs and peace and blessings dearheart! ❤❤❤;^)

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      2. the dune mouse says:
        13 Apr 2015 at 4:35 pm

        love your comment and thoughts here! Thank you sweet desert bird!! Good to hear from you! big hugs!

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  21. Mark Simms says:
    12 Apr 2015 at 7:31 am

    The first image is gorgeous Cyb….beautiful, beautiful light filtering through the petals

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  22. sedge808 says:
    11 Apr 2015 at 9:25 pm

    stunning photos. love the first one. want to dive in.

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    1. the dune mouse says:
      12 Apr 2015 at 10:34 am

      thanks so much sedge!!

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  23. Katrina W says:
    11 Apr 2015 at 6:28 pm

    Lovely, Cybele. And the first one is my favorite too!

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    1. the dune mouse says:
      12 Apr 2015 at 10:35 am

      I like that one too! thanks so much!

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  24. Linda Arthur Tejera says:
    11 Apr 2015 at 2:19 pm

    Your title made me chuckle! I absolutely am completely taken with that first soft floral photo. I love all of these that you’ve presented. They are, as always, so magical. Hope you’re enjoying your weekend! Hugs! 😀

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    1. the dune mouse says:
      12 Apr 2015 at 10:35 am

      thanks so much Linda! you too!

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  25. The Twilit Lens says:
    11 Apr 2015 at 12:05 pm

    Very interesting post, Cybele. How ironic that tack-sharp images are constantly lauded as the industry standard for photography when a little creative bokeh is what many people react positively to. Yes, there usually needs to be a sweet spot of focus to serve as a visual anchor; but that dreamy quality blur gives can truly transport the viewer. And it can even help draw attention to your subject in a way similar to vignetting.

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    1. the dune mouse says:
      12 Apr 2015 at 11:16 am

      thank you so much for your great thoughts on this!! I so agree!!

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  26. gleaningthenuggets says:
    11 Apr 2015 at 11:35 am

    Wow, those are gorgeous 😃

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    1. the dune mouse says:
      12 Apr 2015 at 11:16 am

      thank you so much and for your follow!!

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  27. katieprior says:
    11 Apr 2015 at 10:38 am

    You have got a beautiful blur here. Such gorgeously radiant edges and I just love the light coming from the centre of the flower! Stunning!! 🙂

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    1. the dune mouse says:
      12 Apr 2015 at 11:17 am

      thanks so much Katie!!

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  28. Nurul Lubis says:
    11 Apr 2015 at 10:21 am

    Very beautiful, Cybele. The flower looks so alive….

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    1. the dune mouse says:
      12 Apr 2015 at 11:23 am

      thank you Nurul- it turned out so well!

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  29. Carrie says:
    11 Apr 2015 at 9:38 am

    The effect of the first image is a true home run, Cybele. What a stunning photograph. LOVE the petals and overall feel of that image, wow. Great title and supporting post as well. I enjoyed this so much 🙂

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    1. the dune mouse says:
      11 Apr 2015 at 9:57 am

      thanks so much Carrie. If you get a moment do check out my Tales post- I had a hay day with those images!

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      1. Carrie says:
        11 Apr 2015 at 10:02 am

        Will do, Cybele.

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  30. lauramacky says:
    11 Apr 2015 at 8:40 am

    I can’t take my eyes off this first image! And the title you gave these images cracks me up. lol. Now I have an earworm! Thanks! 😛

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    1. the dune mouse says:
      11 Apr 2015 at 8:42 am

      thanks so much Laura I don’t do a lot of flower macro- I think you liked the images I did for the previous Tales of the Tuatha thanks!

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      1. lauramacky says:
        11 Apr 2015 at 9:55 am

        Yes! They are very magical. :-))

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    2. the dune mouse says:
      11 Apr 2015 at 8:43 am

      glad you like the title lol- I had to put something funny after my sad Tuatha tale

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    3. the dune mouse says:
      11 Apr 2015 at 8:45 am

      oops you did! I’m so observant lol!!

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      1. lauramacky says:
        11 Apr 2015 at 9:55 am

        LOL

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  31. Sarah Potter Writes says:
    11 Apr 2015 at 3:43 am

    Wow, impressed with all 4 shots, Cybele, but there is something particularly eye-catching and ethereal about the first image. I just love those delicate colours.

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    1. the dune mouse says:
      11 Apr 2015 at 8:30 am

      thanks so much Sarah!! I like that one too. The others I had already from an older post.

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  32. Arret Facultatif says:
    11 Apr 2015 at 12:09 am

    Always magic and mysterious 🙂 . Like them very much!!

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    1. the dune mouse says:
      11 Apr 2015 at 8:28 am

      thank you so much Arret. I’m a bit late in the challenge but I liked it!

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