What now? You know me and my attempt at writing clever blog post titles. This week’s color challenge is not JUST green, but JADE. See the example.
The example image of colors may help you with future monthly color challenges from March through June.
I do adore the color green and of course with St. Patrick’s Day celebrated on March 17th, Jade seems like a great color to explore this month.
“It is better to live as a broken piece of jade, than to live as a useless piece of clay.” Bruce Lee
Jade is a gemstone with a variety of green hues. I’m going more with the milky-white green depicted in many of the images.
“Jade is part of the green color ray, the most lush and verdant shade of green, a color that reflects growth and vitality. It is also a stone that stands for wealth and longevity.” Jade Meaning
Jade has other meanings besides describing a particular color of green. Oxford Online Dictionary defines JADED as “tired, bored, worn out or lacking enthusiasm, due to age or experience. Also, apathetic or insensitive.
Jade is also a woman’s name. She’s driving the car in the featured image (digitally colored by me, from Color Planet).
The color jade depicts anything in addition to the above definitions. I LOVE any color in the green spectrum. Green in all its hues surrounds us in nature, and I will never get “jaded” or worn out from seeing it.
Nine Mile Falls in its spring glory taken March 8. Just a few days ago, they let the water out of the dam and the water was mostly brown. Between the collected silt pushed through from snowmelt in the mountains, the water is flowing jade green!
Play with the color jade or the word “jaded” in any form and simply have fun. It’s a color challenge we explore once a month so please enjoy!
For more green inspiration, please check out my previous “green posts.”
- 2021 Color Challenge: Spring Green
- 2020 Up Close and personal to Green
- 2019 Something Green in Hawaii
- Or a walk down memory lane (in 2017) with the former WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge It is Easy Being Green Interestingly, I could see by the thumbnails how many folks are STILL blogging as well as how many are not. Way to hang in there if you are one of those who still are. We’re definitely not JADED.
“In life and art, it’s better to be an enthusiastic amateur than a jaded professional.” Robert Genn
LOL, if anyone reading this is a professional photographer, I assume you are NOT jaded.
A Wee Bit More Green
For Cee’s Flower of the Day and Dawn’s Spring Festival (coming March 24), I present my former hydrangea sporting jade blooms. It was rehomed before we moved away from Sacramento.
Another former sunflower boasts its delicate shades of green as it reaches for the sky.
Macro view of clovers.
I can’t get enough green!
“We are meant to taste of life…and drink the cup of it to the dregs, bitter and sweet alike.” ~ Jacqueline Carey
Don’t forget to have a taste of a green margarita if you celebrate St Patty’s Day!
“Take life with a grain of salt…a wedge of lime…and a shot of tequila!” Unknown
Photo Challenges this Week
Each week I am inspired by my fellow bloggers’ photo challenges. I find it fun to incorporate these into my Sunday Stills weekly themes.
- Cee’s Flower of the Day
- Dawn’s Spring Festival (coming March 24)
- Hammad’s weekend sky
- Jez’s Water, Water, Everywhere
- Johnbo’s CellPic Sunday
- Lens-Artists: Closer
- Marsha’s Writers Quotes Wednesday WQW: Taste
Sunday Stills Photo Challenge Reminders
- Remember to title your blog post a little differently than mine.
- Please create a new post for the theme or link a recent one.
- Entries for this theme can be posted all week.
- Tag your post “Sunday Stills.”
- Don’t forget to create a pingback to this post so that other participants can read your post.
- I also recommend adding your post’s URL into the comments.
This Week’s Featured Bloggers
Sunday Stills is a wonderful community of bloggers and photographers who enjoy connecting with one another. Below are this week’s links from bloggers who participated in the monthly color challenge. I edit these all week as new links are added.
- YOUR NAME HERE!
- Always Write
- The Blog of Hammad Rais
- Bushboy’s World
- Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
- Cee’s Photo Challlenges
- Easin’ Along Image shared in comments
- Geriatrix FotoGallery
- Graham’s Island
- Hugh’s Views and News Image in Comments
- Kamerapromenader
- Light Words
- Loving Life
- Musin’ With Susan
- Now At Home
- Philosophy Through Photography
- Priorhouse Blog
- Stevie Turner
- This is Another Story
- Travel With Me
- Wide-Eyed Wonderings
- Wind Kisses
- Woolly Muses
- Working On Exploring
Upcoming Sunday Stills Schedule and Themes
- March 20 Daylight in Black and White
- March 27 Urban
- April 3 No Challenge
This week, enjoy the monthly color challenge and be as creative as you can with your photos, stories, poetry, and music. If you don’t have time for a blog post, remember you can add an image to the comments section with the URL in your image from the media library, or share an image on your social media and tag my post or my social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram.
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A friend of mine has a granddaughter named Jade. I am not a fan of the color green, with one exception, the shade of green closest to jade. I love that river shot.
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So that’s why you wear blue, John! To each their own! I agree that the soft hues of jade are very pleasing to the eye. The river is still roaring in jade, thank you!
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Love your lovely couple pose with wicked in the background.
Interesting theme for this week Terri.
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Thank you, a silly selfie to commemorate the event from the other night. It was a spectacular show (my second time). I will look forward to any jade images you might share this week!
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It’s not silly selfie my friend.
And the value…worth the joy and happiness and as Cee rightly coined the term-‘Future Nostalgic’….this selfie going to be that feeling.
Love you guys.
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Thank you, it does go back to creating memories and reliving the moment years later.
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I love any green colour, and especially love that green waterfall, Terri. Beautiful!
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Thank you, Stevie. I get to see those falls every day when they are flowing! Yay, for green lovers everywhere!
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It used to be my favourite colour, but now I think yellow has the edge.
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That water in the river is a beautiful shade of green! Lovely selection of jade coloured green.
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Thank you, Maria! I was so happy to see the falls flowing and how the colors were so many shades of green. From my vantage point along the road, when we can see the mist, we know the falls are flowing.
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The river water is a beautiful color
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Thank you, Alice, I was so happy to capture that color–it will change soon.
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Count me in for some green margaritas Terri – although more Mexican than Irish LOL!
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Hahaha, Tina! Years ago, there was an Irish-Mexican restaurant called Carlos Murphy’s, the prefect blend of the two!
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How beautiful. So enjoy these photos, Terri. Not sure I can fine this beautiful colors in my file, but I love it!
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Thank you, Amy!
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I also love greens, Terri, and jade is a good writer’s word too for colors in nature. I wonder about the origins of the word “jaded” since it seems so opposite of the lovely gemstone. Beautiful quotes and photos, especially of the dam and water. Have a beatuiful week as the world turns green.
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Thank you, Diana! I figured you would love green since you are surrounded by it, I imagine. It’s such a soothing color. Isn’t that funny about the word jaded? Makes me wonder, too. We’ve got green grass popping up on the property and we’re looking forward to our tree blooms in a few more weeks, too. Have a great week!
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I was just in New Mexico for five days and I missed the green! I don’t think I would enjoy living without leaves.
This is what I found about jaded: “From jade (“worn-out horse”), possibly from Old Norse jalda (“mare”).” Who knew?
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Oh how interesting, Diana! Thanks for looking that up. A worn out horse? I don’t mind visiting the desert and Southwest but I need my green!
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Great perspectives Terri, oh how I adore the lighting on that “waterfall” shot. Since my pingbacks are acting a bit wonky right now, here’s mine
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I got your pingback, just got home to approve it, JP! I almost fell over when the water started flowing over the falls again and the color was green! Perfect timing! And thank you 🙂
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The color of the water in the two top photos is fabulous. That must be quite a sight. Love the floral photos, too. Looks like it might be warming up a bit in your part of the world, sunny at least. Here’s mine: https://grahamsisland.com/2022/03/13/jade-color/
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Thank you, Graham, I felt so lucky to catch the water just right. It looked brown a few days before but it was overcast. Caught the greens in the sunny afternoon light which made a huge difference. Definitely getting warmer–was 53 yesterday and wonderful. Misty rain today and tomorrow. That’s Washington for you as you well know.
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Still, it’s probably good to be getting rain since it will be in short supply in a few short months!
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I need to revisit this on 3/17. My husband is Irish, for heaven’s sake! A green kayak? What do you think of that?
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Murray! Of course! Heehee, love my green kayak, my teal and white mountain bike and the lime green seat on my road bike…green. much? LOL! Thanks, Jacqui!
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Great choices Terri, and I always love when you share other ways to use the word…I hadn’t even thought of using the word “jaded”…lol. I love the color green and wish I had taken more time to go explore and find some new inspiration.
Heres my link: https://troyerslovinglife.blogspot.com/2022/03/taking-in-life-around_13.html
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Thank you, Kirstin! I was so happy to capture the green and jade of the water. I expected to use archived images (I did use some) but to capture the waterfall now is a testament to how much mountain snow we got. This time last year, the water didn’t get let out until near the end of March.
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I really liked your close up of the clover, Terri! Happy St Patrick’s Day later this week.
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Thank you, Siobhan! Happy St Patrick’s Day to you!
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There’s something about a rushing river that’s mesmerizing. Love the beautiful jade tones you found, Terri. Have a great week!
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Thanks, Jacquie! The roar of the river was quite loud and threw out a lot of mist, so much beauty!
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I like green too (although not as a color of clothing on me… yikes!) and love the way it symbolizes spring. Pretty picture of the falls!
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Thank you, Janis! The color definitely symbolizes spring, which I could use about now!
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Love the header Terri. Great selections which gave me a few ideas 🙂
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Thanks, Brian! Off to check it out!
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So many fabulous greens, Terri! I LOVE the flowers and especially the clover! I managed to post some green myself today, earlier than usual! (Last week I ran out of time.) https://catsandtrailsandgardentales.com/2022/03/13/fire-king-cats-and-a-river/
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Thank you, Susanne! I’m excited to see what you have, be over shortly 🙂
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Terri,
LOVED the feature image! Green is my favorite color and we’re getting a hint of it now with our trees sending out leaf buds. As usual, your pictures are fabulous. I want to think we’ve been to Nine Mile Falls, but I can’t find a picture in my files, so maybe not. Anyway, great shot and great color. My contribution for the week is a jade green thermal pool from Yellowstone. I think the color is close to jade and the pools are fascinating! Joe
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Thank you for those kind words, Joe! We’re still scarce on the tree buds, another few weeks, I think! Nine Mile Falls area is North of Spokane driving up Hwy 291 along the Spokane River. Stevens County borders Canada. It’s such a beautiful area here. Your contribution of the vernal pool is incredible, all the more reason to head to Yellowstone this year! BTW, I’m so happy for Helen’s good news!
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Jade is a beautiful colour (and gem). You’ve captured it extremely well here. I look forward to the upcoming colour challenges that you’ve given us a sneak peek at in this post! 😀
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Thank you, Donna! Isn’t that crazy to find that image in Pexels? I had already chosen my colors and only had to make one adjustment. Serendipitous! Hope you can join in when you get the chance!
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Hi terri, I like your theme this week and your greens here are beautiful and Jade really did fit so well into the month of March – my favorite photo of this post was the one from 3/8 of nine mile waters – wow – the colors and the entire vibe is so nice.
Also, I will be joining up with #sundaystills on Thursday this week – I shall be combining this challenge with the Thursday Doors theme –
so I shall see you then !
🙂
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thank you, Yvette! Who can resist a shade of green for the March color challenge. I’ve been having fun choosing the color theme for each month and already have the rest of the year’s colors (taking a page out of Marsha’s book). I will look forward to your post!
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Good idea to plan ahead (when possible, eh?)
And I guess it depends on what you are planning for – because I know when I taught art, I sometimes felt stifled if I planned all of the lessons for the year. Because sometimes a current event, some donated supplies, or just a curiosity of mine would want me to not do what was planned. For example, one year I changed all of the January lessons and we did Picasso monochromes and had Spanish-themed lessons (lyounger grades made castanets and one class made crazy guitars)
anyhow, planning really does anchor and structure, but at times it can stifle. But for challenges – I think it can be helpful = and by the way – I was really grateful you had the entire month posted because I was really curious this weekend as to what Sunday’s theme was going to be and there it was. I assume you have been doing that for a while but I just noticed – hahahahah
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Art would be tricky to plan too far ahead, I think, a lot like blogging because inspiration is half the fun from the blogging community. I’m glad you discovered the monthly theme page 😉
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Love all your greens Terri, and jade is a beautiful colour. I seem to remember I have a piece of jade jewellery somewhere but haven’t been able to find it. Your photos are superb and show the colour at its best!
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Thank you, Debbie! Now that I’ve seen these posts, I’m longing for a genuine piece of jade in some form!
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Beautiful shades of green, Terri. I love your header illustration, too. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
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Thank you so much, Patti! Happy St Patricks’ to you as well!
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Great banner shot and I love all the green. I’m thoroughly jaded!!!
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Heehee, thanks, John!
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Hi Terri, I really like your photos. They are so full of life.
Here is my entry. I hope you like it.
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Thank you, Cee! And thanks for being a great host!
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Great choice of colour – I really love green in all its shades! Those river images are lovely, such a fantastic shade of green 🙂 And here are my jade shots: https://www.toonsarah-travels.blog/gallery-never-jaded-by-jade/
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I really like that sunflower shot, Tina, and the water is irresistible. Thanks for the reminder of St. Patrick’s. I rather like the idea of a green Margarita. Enjoy!
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Thank you, Jo, I know you meant Terri 🙂 It’s either a green margarita or an Irish coffee!
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Ha! Sorry, Terri- I was just answering Tina a second ago. I quite like Irish coffee but don’t make me crunch those coffee beans, will you?
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I loved this, Terri – I love jade and all minerals and gemstones. Such beautiful colours.
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Thank you, Toni. I appreciate you reading, sharing and commenting each week ❤️
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What a great take on green, Terri. This theme is identical to my WQW theme for tomorrow. Could I just cut and paste your post into my WQW New Post form and Voila, I’d be ready to press publish in the morning? Copyright laws? Uh-huh, I’m just green with envy? Hmm, aren’t leprechauns a little mischievous? I mean maybe they did it and not me? Okay, Terri, how about if we just agree that I love this post and WISH I could copy it? Hope you are having a great week, my friend. 🙂
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Aww, you are too cute, my friend! I missed YOUR green by one week, but I may find a good piece of inspiration somewhere in your post. Good week, teaching two days. I may have some news for ya so we’ll have to chat soon!
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Ooooo I love news. Call me soon. 🙂
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Will do!
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Well, I didn’t entirely cut and paste, Terri, but I couldn’t have done this post without you!. https://alwayswrite.blog/2022/03/16/wqw-40-st-patricks-day-green/
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Glad to help, Marsha 🙂
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Green is my favourite colour. Green is a good colour to wear if you have a tendency to be claustrophobic. I tried it many years ago, and it really does help! I always wear green on a flight.
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Thank you for that useful comment, Gloria! I like that idea…no wonder everyone is so jolly on St Patrick’s Day 🙂
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The colour of the water in the Spokane River is terrific, Terri. And I’d love to know what you thought about Wicked. I’ve seen the show at least five times and absolutely love it.
For me, the colour green always means spring is in the air. It seems to take on such a freshness after the winter. Maybe the hard frosts and cold give it that look?
I had a good look through my photos and was amazed by how much ‘Jade’ features. I had a tough choice of which photo to feature, but here it is.
Hope you’re having a great week.
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A little busy this week, Hugh, as I dash off to sub at the Middle school in a few minutes. Green is such a powerful yet soothing color. Love your photo of jade green. When I think of the UK, I think of images like this. I loved Wicked (my second time). Of course the book is much darker, but Broadway shows need to be uplifting and hopeful, right? Quite the talented cast in this one! Thanks for sharing your green this week!
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Hi, Terri 👋 Wonderful post featuring so much natural jade, the Spokane River is an amazing sight. Love the clover with its waterdrops as well 😃 Thanks for joining me this week 😊
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Thank you, Jez! I’m so happy to see this sight every day. We’re having a lot of snowmelt so we hope the falls run for a while. Glad you enjoyed all that jade!
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Beautiful pics and good information.
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Thank you so much!
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