My Shadow Shot this week is a little tricky. It's a reflection of a shady street in glamorous Paddington. I took it about four weeks ago on some sunny Sunday with shadow shot in mind. I'm glad I had it on file because there would be no chance of a shadow shot this weekend as we've been having torrential rain which is quite joyously lovely in so far as it's cut the dreaded humidity and heat!
Shadow Shot Sunday is this fantastic meme set up by that top Brissy gal Tracy of Hey Harriet! Anyone can enter and here are your instructions on how to do so!
Meanwhile...here are some more window shots I took that day in Paddington and Woollahra. Happy Sunday folks!
Oh gorgeous! Paddington for this Brit conjures up images of a grimy London railway station so this was a real, shining treat though I guess you might need a well-stuffed wallet to enjoy??
Posted by: jabblog uk | February 07, 2010 at 08:57 AM
Oh, I love reflections, Sam! And you've caught some really terrific ones! I love the one with your reflection in the window! What fun! Hope you're having a great weekend! Enjoy!
Sylvia
Posted by: Sylvia Kirkwood | February 07, 2010 at 08:59 AM
These are lovely shadows and reflections. The top view is wonderful, the blend of reflection in the window combined with the outside is great. The reflections appear almost as a puddle along the walkway, on a sunny day. The pâtisserie has lovely cakes as these are being admired by passers-by. The ship shows fine craftsmanship.
I spy a photo artist busily at work. Nice captures, reflections of a fine city (okay, a bad pun :>)
Enjoy your week!
Posted by: Ralph | February 07, 2010 at 09:18 AM
Fabulous shadows! Love the darkness that leads into that beautiful day of sunshine!
Posted by: The Summer Kitchen Girls | February 07, 2010 at 09:24 AM
What a nice collection of pictures..all are great. Not sure which I dislike more..snow or humidity..Will admit, not much humidity here in the summer.
Happy SSS.
Posted by: ctmott | February 07, 2010 at 09:50 AM
Brioche or croissant—
which would be the tastiest
with café au lait?
Posted by: Magical Mystical Teacher | February 07, 2010 at 09:53 AM
The reflections are like collages Sam!
Lovely illusions & most important I spotted yours darling!!
xo*
Posted by: lenorenevermore | February 07, 2010 at 10:08 AM
Thank goodness for the archives! And this is a fun shot you saved!
Posted by: Stine, Canada | February 07, 2010 at 10:50 AM
I like these reflections too and the lovely summery feel. Paddington looks like a nice place to shop.
Posted by: Sarah | February 07, 2010 at 11:23 AM
That first one is lovely, it warms me up to look at it!
Thanks for the visit!
Posted by: Dimple | February 07, 2010 at 01:18 PM
This is lovely! And I love the window shots as well!
Posted by: Sally | February 07, 2010 at 02:12 PM
Oooh bakery treats! Did you stop for some? I love the first photo Sam but was quickly distracted by the food :)
It's finally raining here today! Storms hit Brissy late last night & continued on until this morning. It was so lovely to wake up to the sound of thunder still rumbling away. The overcast dreary weather has remained and it makes such a pleasant contrast to the horrible temps of yesterday. A blissful Sunday! Just wish I had some tasty Paddington croissants. That would top the day off perfectly! Enjoy the rest of your weekend Sam xo
Posted by: Tracy | February 07, 2010 at 03:52 PM
Very, very nice series! But now, I feel a bit hungry...
Posted by: Molokai Girl | February 07, 2010 at 04:54 PM
I can remember when Paddington used to be considered a slum area - shows you how old I am. I love your window shots. When we were in Sydney over the Christmas holidays we walked along Queen Street in Woollahra and discovered the most amazing butcher shop. I think you had to order your meat by appointment!
Posted by: Robyn Dixon | February 07, 2010 at 05:22 PM
Those are great shadow shots! Also glad you are getting some relif from the heat.
Posted by: Cassie | February 07, 2010 at 05:37 PM
Oooh, very nice! I love your shadow shot Sunday photos. I really must participate next time!
xx
Posted by: muchlove-Anna | February 07, 2010 at 10:17 PM
Those were all really fun shots...thanks for the mini-tour!!!
Posted by: Sweet Repose | February 08, 2010 at 12:15 AM
Gorgeous photos, darling!
xoxox,
CC
Posted by: Couture Carrie | February 08, 2010 at 01:01 AM
Great shots. The bakery window looks wonderful!
Posted by: Quasi Serendipita | February 08, 2010 at 04:32 AM
super photos!!
Posted by: Anne Donald | February 08, 2010 at 05:08 AM
nifty shots, sam!! reflections are some of my favorites, though i tend to take them on a horizontal surface (i.e., a body of water) instead of a vertical one (i.e., a shop window) -- how exciting!! :) i like the top one and the one with you in them the best -- you just look like you fit in the picture so well :) happy ... end of weekend ... to you :)
Posted by: KIM | February 08, 2010 at 09:40 AM
and -- i just noticed stefan off to the side -- he is utterly adorable and sweet!! :)
Posted by: KIM | February 08, 2010 at 09:42 AM
I love that it's tricky. Great shot!
Posted by: Saltina | February 08, 2010 at 11:07 AM
So pretty! I love the last one with the dandelion clocks.
Posted by: Emma Wallace | February 08, 2010 at 03:19 PM
Coool shots...there were a few that just made me incredibly hungry for pastries and sweets!!!! mmmmmm...oh goodness.
I hope your weekend was amazing and that you didn't get too wet in the mad, mad rain.
oh, and i totally know what you mean about the cats and kittiens thing. Their personalities really shine through after the kitten stage. kittens all kind of act in a similar manner! loves to both of course.
xoxo
Posted by: Kathleen | February 09, 2010 at 02:14 AM
oh lovely! that first shot almost reminds me of glassy water on the ground. very nice.
Posted by: Down and Out Chic | February 09, 2010 at 02:58 AM
Oh... I prefer to sit outside having suntan with a cuppa & croissants. Will you order for me, sweetie?
Smarty with all those shadows and reflections.
Hope you enjoyed your shopping spree and got what you wanted for the day, eh? §;-)
hugs to you,
/CC
Posted by: chie | February 09, 2010 at 05:42 AM
shootings window scenes is so tricky! that glare can be CONFOUNDING, but you've embraced it!
Posted by: drollgirl | February 09, 2010 at 06:16 AM
Hi Sam,
Your pub name guess was actually pretty close so you win a tiny prize! Could you send me your address please? Thanks!
My email is [email protected]
Posted by: Sarah | February 09, 2010 at 09:45 AM
Love these window shots...it makes me feel as if I'm really there! And you always pic such atmospheric places to photograph...ta honey...
Posted by: Chrisy | February 09, 2010 at 02:12 PM
these are just lovely!
Posted by: hanako66 | February 12, 2010 at 04:29 AM