**Hola!** Oh la la, it's Friday, and we are currently out of *mankind* town, spending the day with my dearest folks like we always do each week. For us, it's like a retreat, a time to slow down from everything else we are doing and just be present with our loved ones, either quietly or loudly, depending on the mood of everyone. So, yes, I'm off the grid throughout the day.

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Anyhow, in DD, there was a plant growing amongst the gravel that caught my attention the other day. With the sun at its peak (past 1 pm), it allowed almost everything under it to cast shadows, this plant included. I'm not 100% sure, but I think this is what they refer to as *makahiya* locally.

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Because I could not see all its shadows, I thought of placing a white paper under it, and boom! Look at those many little leaves and their shadows!

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"If someone is observing what you are doing right now, he would probably be laughing, thinking you have gone insane, lol!" My alter ego suddenly broke the silence, making me pause for some time. "Well, he doesn't know any better, so let him be," I stated straightforwardly. "Yeah, right. Plus, he didn't know you're earning out of your *craziness,*" the alter ego readily agreed. "Take some more photos so you have plenty to choose from," she suggested further, to which I obliged, knowing my shots are not always sharp. I thought this came out nicely with just a little editing.

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And with that, I end this edition of my shadow-hunting participation. If you are new and wondering what it is about, check this [post](https://peakd.com/hive-179017/@melinda010100/shadow-hunters-smash-contest-round-1c5deb9aa8e68) out for more details and join us and share your hunts too. It's fun! Most importantly, shadows tend to show themselves to you, even when you are not deliberately looking for them😉 **Thank you for coming along. Have a FUNtastic day!**

--- ^{All pictures are my own. 04042025/08:53ph}

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