Saturday, May 22, 2010

Picture This - Help Me Choose

I'm having a hard time with the theme of this month's Picture This photo competition at Gardening Gone Wild, Spring Fling, which "should evoke a sense of whimsy, fun and spontaneity."

Here is possibility #1, "Playtime for Stout"

Stout is my next-door neighbors' American Bull Terrier (fortunately, they are wonderful neighbors, unlike the infamous neighbor of Helen Yoest). Stout was having so much fun with his agility tunnel, but not in the prescribed way. I just love how he's smiling in the spring shade.

#2, "Embraceable You"

It looks like the Clematis tendrils are about to hug the bud of 'Silver Moon.'

#3, "Gimme Shelter'

The ant tries to avoid getting wet while still enjoying the sticky stuff from Peony 'Mons. Jules Elie.'

So what do you think, #1, #2, or #3 best fits the theme?

18 comments:

Tatyana@MySecretGarden said...

Nice pictures! My favorite is number three.

Gail said...

I love #3...gail

Linda Lunda said...

I love nr 1 !!!!
Next is nr 3 that is a beautiful photo.
But nr 1 says it al!
Linda

MA said...

#3! Love them all, but 3 is my fave.

Carol said...

I like #1 and #3.

Dee @ Red Dirt Ramblings said...

Number three, but make sure you emphasis the ant in your description to them. I also love #1. Thanks for asking.~~Dee

Patsy Bell said...

Oh gee whiz, I would say two, I just love all the shades of green and your amazing photographic skills.

Rose said...

They're all winners in my book, MMD! But I think my vote goes to number 3--the title says it all:)

Blackswamp_Girl said...

#3! (But I also adore the photo of Stout. What a cutie!)

rambleonrose said...

My vote is for #3, but #1 definitely has a playful feel to it. But I love the detail of #3, so that's my pick.

Phillip said...

Hard decision because they are all wonderful photos. I love #2 and #3 but I think #1 best fits the subject category.

Shady Gardener said...

Garden whimsy? #3 is my vote. General all-purpose whimsy? #1 would be my vote. (Great smile on that dog!)

Btw, I think number 3 would go great with a little poem of sorts! :-)

Robin's Nesting Place said...

I like number 3!

Stone Art said...

Nice photos! My favorite is number three.

Amy said...

They are nice photos! #1 says it all to me.

Mr. McGregor's Daughter said...

Thanks, everyone. I guess the consensus is #3.

dining room table said...

They are all beautiful but I prefer the third one! So beautiful and it made me missed the rain.

Town Mouse said...

Oh, I guess I'm late. To me, #1 says spring fling, but #3 is a more enticing photo.

I'm just glad I get to see them all ;->