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Photo Blogging Challenge ( #Photoblogchal ) for October: Water

It's been awhile, but I wanted to join in again this month with A 'lil Hoohaa's photo blogging challenge.  It was the theme that captured my attention:  water.  Oh, how I miss water!  Living in the desert, this challenge was really a challenge.  Where could I find water? Water is almost imaginary here, so I headed toward the lands of imagination:  theme parks!
Photo:  Water sprays from the ground, and falls from a giant fountain at Universal Studios
Photo:  Water droplets rest on spiderwebs in shrubbery at Disneyland
Photo:  The reflection of the castle at Disneyland

Photo:  Water falls at the Snow White Grotto at Disneyland

Even though I traveled a bit to find water, I should have been patient.  On Friday the 28th, we had rain!  (Hey, PJ--can you please choose "Snow" in December?  I'd like to place an order for a white Christmas!)
Photo:  A newspaper, wrapped in plastic, has raindrops on it

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Thanks for water!

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  1. Tired TeacherOctober 31, 2016 at 6:23 AM

    Looks like you had fun with this challenge - love your photos.

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  2. Pat BOctober 31, 2016 at 2:40 PM

    Your photos are fabulous! I can see why you wanted to link up to this blog hop. I did link up too. Thanks for letting me know about this challenge.

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    1. KristiNovember 2, 2016 at 9:41 PM

      Thanks. I was just so excited to find some water!

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  3. UnknownOctober 31, 2016 at 10:11 PM

    nice images. We have enjoyed a little water here the last day or two.

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  4. SeanNovember 1, 2016 at 8:17 AM

    Nice photos! I too visited a theme park close to me, not as special as Disneyland though. They all came out pretty cool too! I like the spiderweb picture, it came out very cool.

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    1. KristiNovember 2, 2016 at 9:42 PM

      Thank you. Disneyland is a special place, but I enjoy other theme parks, too.

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  5. TamaraNovember 1, 2016 at 12:18 PM

    Ha, yeah, I heard you guys got some rain in California! Very clever to ask for a snow theme - let's see what happens :-)
    Too bad you had through all the trouble of visiting Disneyland to take those cool shots!

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    1. KristiNovember 2, 2016 at 9:42 PM

      Well, you know, anything for a good photo. :-)

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  6. KatherineNovember 1, 2016 at 7:52 PM

    These are SO GOOD. I especially love the spider web one - that is excellent! And the castle in the water is awesome!

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  7. DonnaNovember 3, 2016 at 6:17 PM

    What great shots! The water droplets on the spider web is really interesting.

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    1. KristiNovember 3, 2016 at 7:13 PM

      My daughter pointed it out to me, and we stopped so I could take the shot.

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  8. UnknownNovember 5, 2016 at 5:25 PM

    Kristi your photos are wonderful! Sure do wish we could get some much needed rain here.I think you got rain when we didn't the last time. We were supposed to but it just didn't get this far south. thanks for sharing your pictures! They inspire me.

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  9. UnknownNovember 27, 2016 at 7:25 AM

    Haven't visited a Disney theme park in years and your peeks at some easy-to-overlook details have me thinking about a return visit now that I'm into photography. I especially like the reflection of the castle and the water drops on the spider's web - that one's a tough shot to get properly in focus (yes, the voice of unsuccessful experience :-) ). Hope your December wish comes true.

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