Blow me down, this final result has surprised me somewhat. I figured that Clarity of Clew Bay would run out an easy winner, but despite an early lead, the winner came from the photo challenge “Selfie”. So here is the winner, ‘Reading Interrupted’:

In second place was ‘Clarity of Clew Bay’:

Finally in the bronze medal position came ‘Lemon Shadow’ , an image taken in the comfort of the home:

Thank you all for voting. My own favourite, tinged with a bit of sentimentality no doubt, was “Reason to Treasure” and this ended up halfway down the list. I am of course aware of how tricky it was to get just the right angle for the natural light to reflect off the engraved disc. Hopefully March will provide a few more images to summon the senses.
I like the selfie too but all your images are beautiful!
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Now you are being too kind Laura….MM 💚
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OF course it was the selfie that won! We were able to finally see that handsome mug that takes such gorgeous pictures! (The runners up were pretty darn good too!)
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I absolutely love that picture of you. Thank you for sharing it. 🙂
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Thank you Skye. I have been amazed at what a reaction it has got – particularly for a ‘selfie’. Great too have your comments Skye, peace MM 🍀
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*and
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I’m not surprised :))
(an I still love it).
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Cool 💚 BGH
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It’s a great photo! and as someone else mentioned, we see the face behind all this beautiful photography! This picture made me smile MM!
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That last bit is very good to hear 😃
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Of course, The Hound! 🙂
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👍
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It is warm and fun! I was debating between this one and the claraty of clew.. I voted for the 2nd… heehee
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Thank you Patricia, 💚
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This is the first photo I “liked” on your blog & the reason I followed! Wonderful work!!!
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Thank you so much Lady Juno and I hope you have not been disappointed since. Enjoy the journey, 💚
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It just keeps surprising me. Thank you for the invitation. It has been and will be my pleasure to keep following!
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Not surprised the selfie won – your gaze on Hound when “reading interrupted” is delightful!
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Thank you Lee-Anne, hope all is good with you. MM x
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Really great picture! 🙂
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Muchas gracias Silvia. Saludos John x
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I can see why “Reading Interrupted” won. I love the relational angles formed between you, your book, and your dog. Also the angles between you, the light, and your dog seem to pull me in.
I’m sorry, I probably don’t know the right terms for these things, but I like a good picture. I also love the clarity of the shadows.
Thanks for sharing.
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My pleasure Dave, I was just a bit surprised that so many people liked this image that is all. I think it is the relationship between man and dog that probably won hearts….If I gilt the angels right for you that is great and don’t worry about the words or phrases as long as you get they message across (well that is what I think anyway). Cheers and have a good week Dave, MM 🍀
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You handsome devil you~
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😏
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Congrats and well deserved to you both 😉
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Thank you Cath, what a glorious day today, eh?
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Yes indeed, I only came inside a few mins ago cause my old back couldn’t take any more, but a joy to be out!
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Y’know, it’s because we so enjoyed seeing the face behind these gorgeous pictures. And it is a great picture!
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Thank you, MM 🍀
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Love your work MM! All are wonderful photographs! Have a fabulous week! Robyn
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You too Robyn, may the sun shine…🍀
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