Saturday, July 2, 2011

Scavenger Hunt Sunday

Time for this week's scavenger hunt finds!  I did try pretty hard on this because some little part of me believes random number generator will be more likely to choose my entry to win Kat's class if my interpretations are the best.  Luckily that isn't true because my best still falls short of so many talented photographers especially with some truly challenging (for me) prompts this week.  That said, I still really hope I win a spot in Kat's class because how am I going to get better without training?  Practice, practice, practice only works if you know what to practice.  I have learned a lot from Kat's site already, but I still have a lot to learn.  I am saying this because I know the level of need sways the random number generator, also.

Pop of Color:
I really love the pop of color in the center of my otherwise white Orchids...which are still blooming from May!

Crossing Thresholds:
It doesn't really show the threshold, so I'm not sure it counts, but Sunflower is waiting for the Doctor to cross the threshold from the safety of her Daddy's arms.  Only one shot this visit.  Two for Huckleberry.  SnapDragon thought it was very unfair that 7 year olds don't have a well-baby visit.

X-Ray:
I couldn't even wrap my mind around this prompt, but after reading this tutorial (Thanks, Ashley) it didn't seem so hard.  But by then my 7 year old had already drawn an x-ray for me--we figured that was a better option than someone breaking an arm this week. 

Toy:
Children can make a toy out of anything--including this feather and leaf to make a boat at the lake.

Farm:
Tractor Bokeh at the local Dairy/Egg Farm sponsored Antique Tractor Pull.  I wish I hadn't cut off the R and M in the tractor brand in this shot, but I'll have to wait another year to get another try.  Free Omelets...that is why we went.

Make sure to check out the other Scavenger Hunt Entries at Ramblings and Photos.



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37 comments:

Branson said...

I love orchids! Those last two shots are my favorites! Great dof in the farm photo!

julie said...

All amazing shots for each prompt Cedar!!! I love farm, bones & pop of color - so awesome! :)

kewkew said...

Great tractor shot. Your orchids are beautiful

Stasha said...

Awesome tractor shot, nice how your son can find joy in the little things.

Rosie@leavesnbloom said...

I'm sure your son played for ages with that feather. I used to love mine being creative like that too.

My favourite has to be that aweseome tractor shot. I love the bokeh and the colour saturation and ........... having reared 3 boys I have a great apreciation for tractors :)

Cecily R said...

The colors in your Farm shot are spectacular!!

I'm glad other people were as clueless about X-Ray as I was. I love that your son helped you too! :)

Buckeroomama said...

I love your Farm shot; the colors are beautiful! I love the drawing your 7yo made for you. I love your Crossing Threshold shot. :)

R Montalban said...

I like your crossing thresholds shot particularly and the drawing of bones is just really lovely.

Nukke said...

Lovely tracktors, toy and pop of colours !!!!!

deb duty said...

I love those bright tractors all lines up! Great photo!

Anonymous said...

Love your set - they are all awesome :D Your take on x-ray - perfect!

[BOYS]terous Brooke

ps - if you change your comment type from embedded to pop-up, it should fix this issue!

Unknown said...

Great shots! I really like the threshold and the farm shots! Yum free omelets!

Jessica said...

Love the tractor shot!

MPE by Irela said...

Cedar...great shots! Love love the colors in Farm and your x-ray is perfect (love the bones). Great captures!!!

Beth @ Snaps Of Our Life said...

I love the orchids and xray!

Ashley Sisk said...

WOW girl - you really brought out your A game. I love every single one of these shots. Great job!

Roan said...

The orchid is gorgeous, but must say my farm girl heart fell in love with that International Harvester Farmall tractor.

Susan said...

These were all just incredible.

Love the farm picture, the flower, oh my!

And the drawing, how sweet!!

Hope you have a blessed Sunday!

Susan said...

These are Brilliant!!! Nice work! Love them all but especially the tractors!

Glad the Dr’s visit went better than my vet one earlier this week. Have a great day!

Pieni Lintu said...

Very cool!!!

Shoni said...

I love the Farm shot! Beautiful photo.

Have a great 4th!

Simon said...

You have some beautiful photos. Therefore my need for Kat's class outweighs yours and certainly the number generator will sense that. I'm hoping to take her class no matter what-but for free would be cool.
The image at the pond with the "boat"...love that. The POV on the tractors is really great and your orchinds are lovely. Totally lost on Xray as well, but the bones drawing is sweet.
Good luck in the drawing-really if it's not me, I hope it's you....but you look pretty well versed already from here.

Michelle said...

Beautiful shots! I love the orchid and the farm. :)

Marla said...

Wonderful shots. I love the last one. :)

Marla @ www.blueskiesphotoblog.com

Gina Kleinworth said...

Loving the first & last this week- Beautiful interpretations of the prompts.

Annie said...

I am loving all these pics on the Scavenger Hunt Sunday. I am not participating, just browsing. I love your shot of those tractors - the colors really pop!!

And I know all too well the feeling of waiting for the doctor. What a pretty photo, I love the black and white!

Valeria said...

You got very creative on your pictures. I love the idea of children making their own toys, that is how I grew up.

Stefanie Brown said...

Wonderful shots this week! I especially LOVE your farm shot. It sure takes me back to my childhood.
Great job...

Sarah said...

These are awesome!! And I love the bones pic! Ha!

Barbara said...

I love your shots - 'toy' is just wonderful.

4 Lettre Words said...

That orchid is so fantastic! And, I adore the colors in your farm shot.

A'n'G Johnson said...

Excellent farm photo!

Miriam said...

Each picture just got better for me! The bones!, the leaf & feather boat!! then the tractor, It says farm without the extra letters. Stunning photos Cedar.

Seizing My Day said...

visiting a bit late... love the tractor shot... =) and the toy capture is fabulous! I love reflections.. I have a little reflection overload on my double post for the Scavengerhunt! ha ha
Blessings~

Unknown said...

great photos, love you x-ray photo!

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viv said...

yr orchids (color) shot is stunning! and i really like the farm photo as well. :)

Anonymous said...

Great photos. I love that first photo and the last one. Awesome job!