Tuesday, July 10, 2012

ABC Wednesday: Z is for Zero

In the first shot there are zero gulls on the bridge.
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For comparison there are many gulls on the bridge.
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Certain times of the year there are zero cormorants on the piling.
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Other times of the year there are always cormorants on the piling.
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On the day I took the next shot there were zero clouds in the sky.
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On another day there were many clouds in the sky.
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In the next shot there was one great blue heron on the fish feeding station.
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In the cropped version you can see zero herons on the fish feeding station.
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30 comments:

  1. Judy July 10, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    I just love the seagulls all lined up.

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  2. Penelope PostcardsJuly 10, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    I very much like your take on the word zero! This would be an understandable and fun way to teach a child about numbers. I had a different spin on the same word. :)

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  3. MerylJuly 10, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    I also love those seagulls lined up it seems choreographed! Also, great visual lesson for the 'number' Zero.

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  4. CarolJuly 10, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    This is a fun take on the Z! Beautiful scenic shots...

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  5. Leslie:July 10, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    What a fun way to incorporate ZERO into your post! Love your photos - I'm always trying to get good shots of bird! Have a great week and see you next round,

    Leslie
    abcw team

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  6. Whispering ThoughtsJuly 10, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    What an interpretation and what beautiful pictures. Congratulations on finishing the A2Z challenge.

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  7. photowannabeJuly 10, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    Great treatment of the word Zero.
    I like the comparisons and your pictures.
    I always struggle with Z.

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  8. RajeshJuly 10, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    Nice shots of birds all around.

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  9. ZielonaMilaJuly 10, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    Fine views, beautiful photographs, unusual place. I am greeting

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  10. AnonymousJuly 10, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    love the cormorant. i hope there is a little relief in your severe weather.

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  11. ♥ Łucja-Maria ♥July 10, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    Carver !
    Have you wrote that your photographs are lovely?
    They are amazing!

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  12. AnnieJuly 10, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    These are fun. That long line of gulls made me smile. Zero is great for Z!

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  13. Luna MirandaJuly 10, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    these are beautiful photos, Carver. what a lovely place you live in.

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  14. NaquillityJuly 10, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    what a great take on z for zero... i too love the seagulls lined up. it's as if they knew you needed them to pose. your other shots are great too. i still say that's one beautiful place you have to explore. hope all is well. have a great day~

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  15. BetteyJuly 10, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    Great idea for Z!!!

    If you get a chance, stop by my blog and "Like" Hood Photography on Facebook! Thanks!

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  16. lissaJuly 10, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    I like comparsion. I think the sky changes more often than us.

    hope you have a great day.

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  17. Roger Owen GreenJuly 10, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    this is HYSTERICAL! Especially if one reads it aloud.
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  18. Gillian OlsonJuly 10, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    Now you see them now you don't, great take on Zero.

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  19. Chubskulit RoseJuly 11, 2012 at 12:30 AM

    Love the second shot the most!

    Zucchini
    Rose, ABC Wednesday Team

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  20. Chrissy BrandJuly 11, 2012 at 3:23 AM

    Clever and creative!

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  21. UnknownJuly 11, 2012 at 3:54 AM

    I love the image with the clouds. Great nature, colors and reflection. Have a great day.

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  22. caiteJuly 11, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    lol...very cute, very clever.

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  23. GattinaJuly 11, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    Love the seagull parade, lol !
    Gattina
    ABC team

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  24. Black Jack's CarolJuly 11, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    Not stale at all. This was a fresh new way to highlight the word "zero." and it made me smile :)

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  25. Sallie (FullTime-Life)July 12, 2012 at 12:47 AM

    You have zero bad pictures in this post Carver! What a fun way to use the letter....very smart.

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  26. Paula Scott Molokai Girl StudioJuly 12, 2012 at 1:18 AM

    What a CLEVER approach for the letter "Z"! Bravo(a)!

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  27. Sharp Little PencilJuly 12, 2012 at 1:21 AM

    Loved this take on the Z post, Carver. The "one day, there were.." and "then there were ZERO" back and forth, effective and fun. The images are great, too. Thanks! Amy
    http://sharplittlepencil.com/2012/07/11/ground-zero-fukushima/

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  28. Cezar and LéiaJuly 12, 2012 at 5:12 AM

    adorable place and you got beautiful reflections , these pictures are great, I like the perspective in your first shot!
    hugs
    Léia

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  29. EG CameraGirlJuly 12, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    Clever post, Carver!

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  30. IndraniJuly 16, 2012 at 2:58 AM

    What a fantastic way to show 'Zero'. :)

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