Sunday 15 July 2012

Ah, the sound of leather on willow

Or to put it another way Number 14 - A person playing with a ball.
I live practically next to the local cricket pitch and it's quite relaxing to hear the sound of cricket balls being hit and a polite round of applause from the spectators on a Sunday afternoon.  Not quite so nice when someone hits the ball so hard it clears the boundary and comes flying over the hedge at the end of our cul-de-sac.  Sometimes there are a few lucky escapes for any cars parked on driveways!  The family whose house is literally sideways onto the pitch once had a cricket ball come flying in through their bathroom window - that was a bit of a surprise. 
When I saw Number 14 on Rinda's list I was quite expecting to have to engineer a game of football in the garden to get a photo, but on my early morning walk today I suddenly realised that there was already somewhere close to home where men play with balls every Sunday!  I've been amazed how many of the categories this year are actually available without leaving town, you just have to open your eyes a little.  I was going to try and zoom in for a close up but thought that it might be nice to see the whole scenario to put it into context.  It feels like a 'spot the ball' competition and so to help you out, the ball is actually in flight and I've given you a clue in this edited version! 




7 comments:

Melissa said...

Great shot Deb! I took photos at a baseball game & I also felt like it was a game of "spot the ball" when I went through my photos. In fact, I think I completely missed the ball in a few shots! LOL

Elizabeth said...

How fortunate (in a way!) there is a cricket field practically right in your backyard. Guess I'll have to take a ride to the baseball field to catch a ball game because there are no children on my street.

Ginger said...

I know I am sure enjoying getting out there and looking! I will definitely need to leave town to find a pier :)

Alison said...

I meant to take a picture of some guys playing Beach Volleyball the other day..and totally forgot!
Alison xx

Maria Ontiveros said...

There was a lot of cricket in Irelaand, but I never had my camera. I did find this item in Barcelona and will post once I get settled at home.
Rinda

WendyB said...

Oh I wish we could hear that sound here. We have a large field at the back of us that's used for football matches and training so we tend to hear a few choice words on occasion. I keep hoping they'll use it for cricket during the summer months but no luck so far.

You've reminded me of the 'spot the ball' competition that my Dad used to do - thank you.

Scrappi Sandi said...

Great photo & isn't it amazing how so many items on the list are right under our noses without us actally realising it....although a pier may be a problem in Bedfordshire...will have to get creative with that one!! :D