Cellpic Sunday — 10/01/23

Fandango

John Steiner, the blogger behind Journeys With Johnbo, has this prompt he calls Cellpic Sunday in which he asks us to post a photo that was taken with a cellphone, tablet, or another mobile device.

I’m sure that I’ve featured photos of my backyard waterfall in the past on my blog…and maybe even here on one of my Cellpic Sunday responses. Well, here’s another one, which was taken about a year ago.

One of the reasons we bought the house we now live in is because of the view from the backyard. We sit atop a relatively small hill (elevation around 600 feet) and can see for miles. Our house was a flip, and the flipper decided to not landscape the backyard, leaving that task to whoever bought the house.

So when we first moved into our current house in February 2020, our backyard was essentially a black mesh weed barrier tarp that ran from the back of the house toward the back property line. This is what it looked like in September 2020.

My wife and I discussed our vision for our backyard and one of the items we agreed upon was to have a recirculating waterfall in our backyard. One that not only looked nice, but added the relaxing sound of water falling. We found a contractor and broke ground on the waterfall. And by the time October 1st of 2020, our new waterfall was functioning.

But it was lonely, in that the rest of our backyard was flat and barren. So we worked with a landscape architect to plan out a backyard with a large deck and pergola, a bluestone patio, a fire pit area, a play area for the grandkids, and lots and lots of natural, local, easy-maintenance, and drought-resistant plants.

And here’s what it looks like today. The waterfall is on the right, just behind the small, round, metal café table.

If you wish to participate in this fun cellphone photo prompt, please click on the link to John’s post at the top of my post to see his photo and to read his instructions.

23 thoughts on “Cellpic Sunday — 10/01/23”

  2. Carol anne October 1, 2023 / 3:34 pm

    What a gorgeous back yard you have Fandango! So relaxing!

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  3. Sadje October 1, 2023 / 4:26 pm

    This looks amazing. A nice place to sit and relax

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  4. photobyjohnbo October 1, 2023 / 5:20 pm

    You and your wife have created a beautiful retreat in your backyard! It looks like a relaxing place to sit and enjoy the outdoors.

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    • Fandango October 1, 2023 / 9:53 pm

      Thanks. That’s exactly what it is, John.

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  5. bushboy October 1, 2023 / 5:30 pm

    That is fabulous Fandango. What a difference it must make to your life and well being 🙂

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  8. Dave Williams October 2, 2023 / 3:02 am

    Quite a transformation of your backyard — and that’s a neat waterfall. I bet the sound is soothing as you relax on the patio. 🙂

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  9. Maria Michaela October 2, 2023 / 3:37 am

    I remember the September 2020 photo. Your backyard now feels like you’re on a vacation. What a beautiful backyard.

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