We got to spend time watching my oldest son compete in his lego robotics competition...and celebrate with him for his team's trophy in "Gracious Professionalism."
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| Kim Klassen's Dream Texture, Multiply mode, Masked off his hands, face, and shirt |
We got to spend some time enjoying the cold, winter sun at the park while waiting for Huckleberry to be done.
Such gorgeous later afternoon sun, though it threw me off color wise, but I was still able to capture a few sweet shots (including my ducks from Sunday's Scavenger Hunt). Any tips on white balance settings for that golden hour?
But nothing beats 45 minutes to photograph the beauty of winter frost, sun, and some scrumptious frost bokeh...
Balancing my home life and photography can be tricky at times, but when I'm photographing nature, I spend time with God. My heart swells with worship for my God who can create beauty out of the ugliest things.
And if sometimes I forget to honor God with this gift of photography, He gives me a photo that just screams for a verse to remind me.
34 comments:
Wow, Sunflower is growing up so quickly! Love all of these, especially the black and white.
Oh, Cedar...I love that heart leaf. :) And the picture of the Christmas tree, with Sunflower!!!!
You know...if you weren't going to be adding another girl to your family, I would BEG you to send me Sunflower's hand me downs. ;) I would pay for them...they are so darn cute. :-)
Night!
Mer
Your photos are wonderful!!! I'm just starting in this area and haven't quite figured out my camera yet either. Thanks for coming by my blog...come again~ not many people do!
Your photos are incredible!
Your photos are great and I really love what you did with your "Celebrate" photo -- wonderful edits!
I always enjoy seeing your work :)
Christmas and New Year's Blessings to you!
These are beautiful, one and all. I especially love the frosty heart shaped pod and the scripture you put with it.
Love your nature shots!
beautiful use of texture processing and reason to celebrate with your son; the other images for different challenges are awesome; I especially like the scripture image of a heart. Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year. Thank you. {visiting from TT}
Your fourth and last photos are gorgeous! Your daughter has a beautiful little face.
I love the black and white edit. Such a wonderful varied set.
Love your images and the bible verse.
Blessings
Suzanne
Expressive, I like this light frame and very good B & W.
So beautiful!!!
Gorgeous photos. Well done. V
What a beautiful portrait of your little girl.And your son looking so proud.
That first photo takes my breath away....a perfect composition in my book :)
Kathy
wonderful selection of photos. i also love the b/w very much!
What glorious photographs, and the textures are truly amazing. I would say you have lots to celebrate with such a gorgeous family.
Karen
These are wonderful photos! The last shot is amazing!
What a beautiful series of shots - each more lovely than the last! visiting from TT
I love that first shot! Congrats on the Legos competition...I bet that was fun for him!
Beautiful shots, Cedar! I love it when God speaks to us so clearly through His creation.
Oh my! Cedar, all of your images are so beautiful. Glorious, in fact. All that light and gorgeous bokeh!! The little heart shaped flower/leaf is stunning! Wonderful images, just wonderful. And also, great use of Kim's texture for TT's! You've inspired me with all that light. :)
Great photos. I love Kim's "Dream" texture used on your boy's photo. It is fitting for his accomplishment.
lovely post and brilliant work in all photos.
superb!
Cheers,
My Third Eye
Sweet photos - love the black and white - Christmas tree shot!
These are all just delicious! Your are so talented w/ your camera. I LOVE the last shot! AND the Black & white!
Your pictures are gorgeous! God Bless you.
Beautiful photographs! And great use of textures.
Beautiful images and beautiful young people! God does create awesome things in nature, I agree!
Beautiful shots! That last one is really stunning.
Erika B
All your shots are great! The shot of the leaves forming the heart is awesome.
That first picture is so so sweet. I just love it.
That first photo is stunning! The composition, the bokeh and the soft black and white tones are all beautiful. Thank you for sharing and for linking up with Tones on Tuesday!
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