I missed last week’s You Capture hosted by Beth over at Folding Laundry. I meant to do something for the theme of “summertime”, but instead I spent most of last week either in Washington D.C. playing (mostly in rain or overcast skies, so it didn’t really FEEL like summertime to me – check out my pictures from that trip here and here). But this week’s challenge was our choice. I love nature. I love trying to capture the 3D look of reality with what turns out on the camera. I have usually failed in the past, but since Beth started You Capture I have tried new and exciting things with my camera and found that I just have to play and take lots of pictures and some of them will be what I’m looking for.
On Sunday I was fully recovered from my trip and we only had a gaping hole in our living room wall instead of broken pipes and no running water, so after church we headed out to a local nursery that has the reputation of being really expensive. Well, we found out why. They have 5 acres…of nursery… right in the middle of town. Rows and rows of trees and shrubs and plants and flowers – some native to the region and some requiring significantly more water. And fountains and yard ornaments and Oh My! I’ve taken to traveling everywhere with my camera in my purse, because you just never know. Unfortunately when I do eventually get my dream camera (Nikon D60 for those of you who care), I don’t think it will fit in my purse. Well, the kind of purse I like to carry anyway. So, wait. What was I talking about? Oh, yeah. The nursery. I get side tracked sometimes and head off on tangents. Forgive me.
I started snapping some pictures and here are my favorites.
(Please note, I do not have a green thumb, so I didn’t bother to find out what all these different plants and flowers are. I just ooh and ahh over them. I don’t need to know their names.)
The next two were also taken at the nursery, and I love the sweetness they show along with they are almost identical in nature but taken separately at different times in different areas.
And one last one, just because Sass was in a mood during this trip and it shows so completely in her expression.
I’m looking forward to seeing what everyone else chose as their “choice” this week.
girlsworld
Posted by Heather Damron on July 1, 2009 at 9:35 pm
The flowers are so vibrant. And got to love the hand holding…sweet!
Posted by Beth at I Should Be Folding Laundry on July 1, 2009 at 9:45 pm
You did such a great job. The flowers are so beautiful, the colors are incredibly vivid.
And hooray for the D60. Love that camera!
Posted by April on July 1, 2009 at 9:47 pm
I love these!! The flowers are amazing and the girls are so sweet!!
Posted by Animator's Wife on July 1, 2009 at 9:55 pm
I’ve considered carrying a bigger purse just to FIT a D60 in– I’m sure you’ll figure something out.
Great capturing!
Posted by Christy M. on July 1, 2009 at 10:25 pm
Yeah, the D60 will not fit in your purse. I still carry mine everywhere though!! All the time.
I love your captures. The flowers are so beautiful. I know the first one is a day lily and the third is a pansy.
Your girls are adorable. Even with attitude!
Great captures this week. Keep snapping away, girl.
Posted by Dcan on July 1, 2009 at 10:41 pm
Great photos this week, I love the shots of your family holding hands.
Posted by Dcan on July 1, 2009 at 10:42 pm
Wait, isn’t #3 a petunia??
Posted by Bacardi Mama on July 1, 2009 at 10:43 pm
I love the flowers. They are just beautiful. I really love the walking away shots. They are some of my favorites.
Posted by Diane on July 1, 2009 at 10:45 pm
the colors of those flowers are amazing! and i love the holding hands shots!
Posted by Shell on July 1, 2009 at 11:33 pm
These are all great! That leaf shot is awesome!
Posted by Donna on July 2, 2009 at 3:34 am
Beautiful shots….LOVE the flowers and leaves! Xx
Posted by Valerie on July 2, 2009 at 4:46 am
The one of the girls holding hands is precious. You should have that one blown up and hung on your wall. I have one of my two oldest holding hands and it has become more meaningful to me as the years go by. I love how photo’s can freeze those precious moments.
Posted by Jessi on July 2, 2009 at 5:31 am
Love your shots – flowers can be so hard to capture but you have done great!
I love how You Capture is pushing everyone to improve and try new things.
I am with you on the D60. I got mine in May and I love it. I don’t know what your timeline is but I read here (http://nikonrumors.com/2009/06/23/d60-replacement-in-early-august.aspx) that the D60 is being discontinued and will be replaced in August. It looks like it is still available at Amazon at least but I am not sure how long that will last…
Posted by Alicia @ Chronicles Of A Busy Mind on July 2, 2009 at 6:38 am
GREAT JOB! beautiful pictures.
Posted by marie! on July 2, 2009 at 9:12 am
The flowers are gorgeous!
Posted by mrssoup on July 2, 2009 at 9:57 am
What beautiful shots! The colors are so amazing…
Posted by kris on July 2, 2009 at 10:05 am
Those leaves are spectacular!
Posted by Thea @ Im A Drama Mama on July 2, 2009 at 10:21 am
Oooohhh…I really like the red and white striped one! Lovely!
Posted by Jenni on July 2, 2009 at 10:48 am
Beautiful flowers and very sweet photos.
Posted by staciesmadness on July 2, 2009 at 11:46 am
lovely
Posted by Jo@Mylestones on July 2, 2009 at 11:46 am
Wow-fantastic shots. Such great crisp color!
Posted by Stefany on July 2, 2009 at 11:47 am
Great shots! I love the colors in the flowers/plants!
Posted by Life with Kaishon on July 2, 2009 at 12:09 pm
I love it : ) Very pretty pictures. And your children are adorable.
Posted by Vanessa on July 2, 2009 at 2:39 pm
Great shots!
Posted by Andrea aka Prairie Lady on July 2, 2009 at 5:24 pm
Beautiful photos
Posted by Jacki on July 5, 2009 at 8:15 am
Beautiful shots, flowers are some of my favorite subjects.
(I believe Dean is right and #3 is a petunia, #1 is a day lily called “Foolin’ Me”, one of my favorites in my own flower beds…)
Posted by Julie From Inmates on July 6, 2009 at 6:35 am
Beautiful captures!!! The colors are so bright!