The Double-Take

Sometimes, we find the unexpected in front of us, and it will startle us. Sometimes, it will make us laugh; or maybe we will be in awe. But it’s unique enough that it always demands we take a second look.

When I realized I had several photos meeting these criteria, I decided to step out of writing and create stories visually this week. I hope some or all grab your attention for just a moment.

A bird of a different feather
Pretty close during a walk
No words needed
A hurricane harpooned a shrub
Temporary panic
A Target pineapple spots the door
A T.V. show in the frozen food section?
A love story through Origami
Do you believe?
A friend’s beach home after the Gulf broke windows, surging right through during Milton.
This may be a triple-taker outside the University of Michigan Museum of Art

Do you have any double-take photos?

21 responses to “The Double-Take”

  1. Wow…those pics of the clouds! I saw the bird in the first one…reminded me of a bathtub rubber ducky! And the “do you believe” pic? How could I not? Can I say wow – again?
    And thank you for the giggle about the pineapple making an escape. Too funny.
    “Double take” photos. So good! 🥰

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    1. Ha! I love the rubber ducky comparison. I see it! That bird cloud has always been one of my favorites. 😊I’m glad you enjoyed the double-take concept; this girl’s always thinking (AND wants to take a break from long posts haha.) Thanks, Vicki!

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      1. Love it! Love it! 🥰💕🥰

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  2. marianbeaman6811bce9e7 Avatar
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    Thank you for developing a theme visually this time; it teases the mind without taxing the brain too much. I like your “double-take” photos. If I can think of any of my own, I’ll check in later, Melanie! :-D

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    1. Yes! I listened to a podcast where they called this “cross-pollination”; crossing over to other creative outlets once in awhile. I’m glad you liked the photos! And maybe you will feel your own “take” on this for Plain & Simple. 💕

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  3. Each of your cloud photos, wow, they had me looking at them a second time. I also really liked the origami photo and would love to hear the backstory.

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    1. I’m going to start with the origami photo because I am so drawn to it. In the Japanese culture, origami cranes represent good luck and happiness, so family members start to make them months in advance to hang as wedding decor. My nephew married into a Japanese family and as a result, we get to be part of some beautiful customs. And the one cloud photo that looked like a tidal wave made my heart drop, until I got it, haha. Thanks so much, Rose. 😊

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      1. Oh I love the origami story, thank you so much for sharing it. 💞💞 And that tidal wave cloud is frightening, good thing it was only a cloud.

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      2. You’re so welcome, I’m happy to share. 😊💕

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  4. Oh my goodness – these are spectacular, Melanie! Your captions are priceless. I love the pineapple at Target, the origami love story and Do you believe? I hope you are feeling okay!

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    1. Per your podcast guest last week, I think I’m cross-pollinating, Wynne. I am feeling fine, thank you for asking. ❤️ I just really wanted to share these photos!

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    Do I have double-take photos? Yes, but also for a different reason. One embarrassing part of my photo collection is many are tossed haphazardly into a box. I know better than to do that since my memory isn’t what it used to be. I should at least label the back, but too often I toss them in the giant box when cleaning up without doing so. Years later, I’ll look back. Sometimes the photos are double-take worthy. Unfortunately, too many times my mind says, where was this?

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    1. What an interesting take on the double-take, Pete! Yes, we have to look again because we can’t quite recall the year or location behind the photo. Labeling is the answer, and yet I don’t do it either, haha. And it only takes a minute at the time we’re cleaning up!!! Thanks, Pete.

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  6. I love your cloud photos, Melanie, both the bird and the unbelievable ones. I always love to look at the clouds. When I go on a walk, my head is always facing up. Good thing I haven’t tripped over yet. Thank you for sharing the lovely photos. <3

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    1. Aww, thank you, Miriam!! ❤️ I’m glad the cloud photos caught your attention; sometimes cloud images are so magnificent. I can understand why you’re always looking because something fantastic might form. And that’s the thing too. They don’t last for more than a minute, so we have to be alert when they happen. 😊

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  7. I love reading clouds. And I’ve never seen frozen food named Yellowstone. But I have watched the series and was addicted. Great photos. All would be great for photo prompts. Like the lone pineapple. Lol. <3

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    1. Right? That lone pineapple really spoke to me, haha. It was so random to see it laying there. 😊I’m glad you liked the cloud photos, I know you share them too. Thanks, Debby. ❤️

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  8. I love these, it’s like seeing the world through your eyes and seeing all the things that fascinated you. Now I’m wondering how that one lone pineapple got there on the floor.

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    1. Lol, I do, too! If you notice, there is not a single person in the whole area. It’s a mystery that caught my attention. Thanks Pooja! I’m glad you enjoyed the photos; some are favorites. 😊

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      1. And it’s just one which is so odd. You’re so welcome! 😊

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