Into the Woods by onewing

Into the Woods

You get some very strange looks from people as they walk or cycle by on the bush paths when you are sitting on the ground taking photos of a crystal ball.

I heard one little boy saying to his dad as they cycled by ' "what is that lady doing' His dad said, 'not sure, keep cycling'
I love those strange looks. Then I smile and say hello.
April 24th, 2018  
Lol - I am sure you do. Worth it, though, for the great results. You are very clever with this crystal ball - great result.
April 24th, 2018  
Ha ha ha, what a fabulous conversation to overhear! I would have said to the kid "she's a fairy queen trying to capture you and put you in her crystal ball, RUN!" But then I have a bit of a wicked sense of humour with kids...!!
April 24th, 2018  
It makes for a good story and photo
April 24th, 2018  
Ha ha I know all about that! Great shot.
April 24th, 2018  
I bet you do! Are they heavy to carry around? Great story and a pretty scene
April 24th, 2018  
Ha ha !! great to be able to eavesdrop on such conversations aimed at you -- at least he didn't ask his dad "Is she a Witch " !! What a lovely result though Babs !
April 24th, 2018  
@casablanca ha ha, not sure your suggestion is a good idea, I had already spooked them and they were pedalling like hell.
April 24th, 2018  
Lovely photo and your comments about the cyclists made me chuckle !
April 24th, 2018  
Wonderful capture Babs, I have had some "funny" looks at the beach..smile
April 24th, 2018  
Sue
Ha ha, yes people do think we are a weird bunch don't they? I like your shot. Using the crystal ball gives a different perspective to an image
April 24th, 2018  
It’s the getting up which would faze me!
April 24th, 2018  
Beware of strange ladies :)
April 24th, 2018  
Ha ha, love the dad’s response. That’s actually very good advice, smile. Your crystal ball images are so wonderful!
April 24th, 2018  
Lovely. Must get one of those
April 24th, 2018  
A forest in a ball, how lovely :)
April 24th, 2018  
lovely ...
April 24th, 2018  
Beware of ladies with crystal balls! Very nice result:)
April 24th, 2018  
Fabulous shot! I can just imagine what you must have looked like to the father and son! Hilarious!
April 24th, 2018  
A lovely crystal ball shot Babs. What a great conversation to overhear :)
April 24th, 2018  
haha enjoyed that snippet of conversation. cool image!
April 24th, 2018  
Lovely capture.
April 24th, 2018  
Great capture
April 24th, 2018  
Great shot Babs and a lovely story
April 24th, 2018  
Fantastic! so creative
April 24th, 2018  
A lovely creative capture
April 24th, 2018  
A lovely capture
April 24th, 2018  
I had to smile when I read this....you are a nutcase obviously Babs! Oh dear are we even allowed to say that these days?
Well whatever they said it didn't distract & you captured this wonderful upside down reflection.
April 24th, 2018  
LOL smile for the day!! Great shot.
April 24th, 2018  
Love this!!
April 24th, 2018  
that was a real laugh out loud moment at the end of your description. It ws worth the unwanted attention, you got great results with this shot.
April 24th, 2018  
Cool shot. Love it.
April 24th, 2018  
Cool shot. I love Crystal ball photos.
April 24th, 2018  
Amy
lovely :)
April 24th, 2018  
Haha, keep cycling :)))
April 24th, 2018  
LOL...keep cycling...faster.
April 24th, 2018  
Some tongs don't change then! Big fav picture though. I love it.
April 24th, 2018  
Very creative image Babs suspect you would have to be laying on the ground for this perspective, its a wonder your didn't get run over:)
April 24th, 2018  
Nicely done
April 24th, 2018  
@haskar @purdey @nicolecampbell @inthecloud5 @beryl @angiedanielle24 @happysnaps @suesouthwood @gilbertwood @louannwarren @mave @hermann @pdulis @fbailey @jodies @merrelyn @pistache @tonygig @seattlite @thistle @cmp @craftymeg @carolmw @olivetreeann @sunnygirl @helenhall @mittens @henrir @teaandcheddar @suzanne234 @kathiecb @chimfa @lyndamcg Thanks, glad it gave you a smile. I am used to strange looks and comments now. I find it best not to make eye contact with passersby sometimes though, especially if to them I am taking 'odd' photos.
I think the Dad was worried in case I turned them into frogs or something even worse.
April 25th, 2018  
@busylady My glass ball is 70 mm and weighs about 450 grams, but you can get a smaller one I believe.
April 25th, 2018  
@quietpurplehaze Getting up was a bit tricky Hazel but I made sure nobody was around when I did that. Not a pretty sight.
April 25th, 2018  
@happypat Nutcase, me, never, just a bit strange. ha ha. I am used to funny looks and comments when I am out taking photos now, especially when I have a crystal ball in my hand.
April 25th, 2018  
@chimfa Too late to change the habits of a lifetime Jane.
April 25th, 2018  
@pcoulson I was sitting on the ground with the camera on the gravel. I don't think people could miss spotting me, ha ha. I did get a couple of cyclists ringing their bells as they passed, but wasn't sure if that was a warning or just saying hello, or maybe more of an exclamation as to what I was doing.
April 25th, 2018  
Pam
Cool photo!
April 25th, 2018  
Awesome crystal ball image! Love the dad's response! Definitely made me smile! :-)
April 25th, 2018  
Love that dialogue Babs. You must've looked very suss. I love the shot though.
April 25th, 2018  
That made me laugh so much. I now have a very vivid picture in my head. Great photo from your actions though.
April 25th, 2018  
Beautiful capture. I must try and get my hands on one of those crystal balls.
April 25th, 2018  
Super duper refracted shot Babs.
April 25th, 2018  
Very creative and beautiful . fav.
April 25th, 2018  
This is a beautiful photo Babs. Very time I see a crystal ball photo it reminds me to look into getting myself one
April 28th, 2018  
Love it and had to laugh at your story! I can certainly relate.
April 28th, 2018  
Ha ha ha great story Babs...and nice shot too.
May 2nd, 2018  
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