5 in 5 - October 2016 - Red

Welcome to '5 in 5' where on the 5th of

each month I post 5 photos that I have

taken in 5 minutes.

This month I decided to take my camera into the garden.  It is still warm and sunny with just a hint that summer has come to an end.  But that's not always a bad thing because the acer is looking stunning in her autumn colour.

And as I looked around I saw a theme, because the Chilli's have turned a glorious red too and we have picked some to use in cooking. 

Meanwhile the tomatoes have mostly been picked and eaten.  They have done well, but there have been no gluts this year, just a steady harvest.

This geranium stood outdoors last winter and looked a picture of health until it died back one night with frost damage. I was sad to think we might loose it, but after a slightly late start it came to life and has bloomed all summer. It still has buds and promise of more flowers to come.

 And finally our fish. Some of these are quite red in colour too. It's a colour that adds a bit of cheer to the garden as the days grow slightly cooler and the nights start to draw in.  Hopefully we can enjoy it for a bit longer, and this year I think I will bring the geranium inside for protection. 



It is always fun to have company in this photo challenge so a big thank you to Mary-Lou, Maggie, Melanie, Miriam, Karen, Eileen , Paula and Borqna for taking part last month. And to all those who visited and left comments.

And YOU would be very welcome to join in too, so I hope you are inspired to get out your camera. Here is the plan:

1.  Choose a location.

2.  Have your camera ready.

3.  Set a timer for 5 minutes (I use my mobile phone).

4.  Take as many photos you can until the time is up.

5.  Choose 5 photos to download and share by using the link tool below.
                         
                              You have until the 25th of the month to add your photos.

There are more details here.

THE ARTISTS WAY - LAST CHANCE INVITATION!

A while back I posted about 'The Artist’s Way’, and how I planned to start working through the book again and run this as an online course. I have been blown away by the number of people who accepted the invitation to join me. A Facebook group has been set up and our group stretches from New Zealand to Canada, with many countries in between.  The course was launched on September 1st and the Facebook

group set up. 

 

I have loved hearing about what members have done as Artists Dates. We have been inspired by each others ideas and offered encouragement and motivation for writing Morning Pages. And we are less than 2 weeks in!

 

The year ahead is going to be great fun!

 

 If you would like to join us you would be very welcome! There is more information in my previous post and cut off date is 1st October, so act fast to save disappointment!

To sign up please leave your full name and email address as a comment below, or email me. 

 
Thank you!