Wednesday, September 4, 2013

7 Favorite Photos

I am taking part in “The Write Tribe Festival of Words 1st to 7th September 2013"


      Over the last year or so I have become more fascinated with photography and getting the perfect shot.  Last Christmas I got a new camera and since then I have been compelled to capture the perfect shot.  I have shared many of these as Wordless Wednesday submissions and carefully sifted through my files to select some of my favorites for today's post.



     I was especially excited to test out my new camera when the 4th of July celebrations rolled around this summer as there was a special setting for fireworks and was thrilled when I captured this burst of color that lit up the night sky.


     I enjoy zooming in on the world around me and nearly fell on my face while bending over this little guy gathering nectar from this purple flower.  This picture is one of my favorites because of the exquisite details.


     I captured this bunch of blooms one day when the kids and I walked to the neighboring elementary school's playground so the kids could play.  I took my camera and zoomed into the blooms on one of the trees.  Then I used the focal zoom tool in Picasa to achieve the amazing effects you see here.  I simply love the end results!



     One evening the sky was so orange.  It looked straight out of a science fiction movie and I had to get the picture.  I was even more thrilled with the results because it reminded me of that scene in "Gone with the Wind" where Rhett and Scarlett are fleeing Atlanta.



    One day I was out taking pictures in the floral department at Meijer and I captured this beauty of a bouquet of carnations.  What made this photo unique and one of my personal favorites was the focal black and white effect I used in Picasa to create this effect.



     Last but certainly not least is a photo I took last fall.  I simply love how this shot captures the beauty of the fall colors and how the leaves are gathered together at random on the sidewalk.  Still, the boldest most vibrant and most beautiful leaf stands alone.  I love the composition of this shot!

   Oh my, I need to learn how to count!! I forgot the 7th one!!  So here it is with my apologies to those who stopped in before I realized my goof!!  This final photo I almost fell flat on my butt trying to focus on the moon.  I got a lot of blurry shots, but somehow I got lucky and captured this one!!



    I hope you all have enjoyed this wordy Wednesday full of favorite shots from all seasons!





   

41 comments:

  1. I love all your exquisite photos, Kathy. They're gorgeous. I love photography, too, and trying to get that perfect shot. Love what you did with Picasa which I use for my photo editing. Must try that feature you used with the focal black and white on the flowers and how they're colour in the middle. I love it.

    Gorgeous compositions. You've inspired me!

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    1. Writercat59, thank you!! I am so happy you enjoyed seeing them. Thank you for your kind comments! ♥

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    1. Rajlakshmi, thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! I am so happy you liked them ♥

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  3. Great shots! Each one was my favorite until I got to the next photo. One of these days, I'm going to take a photography class - I love it too. I use my iPhone though...

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    1. Talya, I took a photography class in high school for a couple of semesters. It was back in the days when photographers used dark rooms to develop film. I loved developing my own film and learning artistic tricks to get effects a person can now get with a few keystrokes. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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  4. Beautiful shots! I've probably asked you before but what camera do you have? I've ordered a Canon Rebel T3i and can't wait to get it.

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    1. JoJo, you have actually. I have a Nikon Coolpix L810 and I love it. It is by far the best camera I have ever had. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥

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  5. Those were lovely pics. Enjoyed the view :)

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    1. Suresh, I am so pleased you enjoyed seeing them. I have so much fun taking pictures!! Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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  6. those were beautiful shots, Kathy.

    Thanks for linking up with WW. Cheers!

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    1. Ruchira, I am so happy you liked them. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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  7. Hey Kathy..All clicks are indeed Exquisite especially the vibrant maple leaf & focused white blooms...
    You are on the right track....

    http://sailorswiferamblings.blogspot.com/2013/09/seven-sacred-chants.html

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    1. Anuymous dev, thank you! I am so happy you liked them. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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  8. Each picture is better than the other...lovely :)

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    1. Shellymona, I am so happy you liked them. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments. ♥

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  9. Your photographs are beautiful! It makes me wish I had this sort of talent :)

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    1. Wordsndreamz, well thank you for the kind words but I think the camera does most of the work although I do frame my subject and do a good job of editing and cropping. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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  10. Wonderful photographs! You use the rule of thirds well, and your compositions are balanced. Thanks for sharing them!
    Penny
    http://pennymcdanielspiritualguidance.blogspot.com

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    1. Penny, wow. You know I don't even think about things like that when taking pictures but it sure is cool to know that I must be doing something right. I think I just automatically do it. So pleased you enjoyed them. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments. ♥

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  11. Wow! I wonder how more talented you are! Writing, bringing up amazing kids and now photography. Which camera do you have?

    Richa

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    1. Richa, WOW...you make me feel so good! I have a Nikon CoolPix L810 and it makes all the difference in the world. I have always had an artistic flair so I just automatically look at something from all angles. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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    1. Audrey, I am so pleased you like them! Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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    2. Audrey, I am so pleased you like them! Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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  13. Enjoyed all the pics. The perfect and unique shots are a delight to one's eyes.
    Cheers
    www.vishlbheeroo.wordpress.com

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    1. Ranveer, I am so pleased you liked them! Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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  15. All the pics are amazing captures... especially the first and the last one! :)

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    1. Shilpa, I am so happy you liked my pictures. Thank you for stopping by and for the kind comments! ♥

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  16. Beautiful pictures. I loved what you did with the bunch of blooms. :)

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    1. jyothisdayout, I am so pleased you liked my pictures! Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥

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  17. Picture perfect pictures!
    Loved the fireworks and the moon looks exquisite! :)

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    1. Me, I am so happy you enjoyed seeing my pictures. The two you like best were the hardest to get because I don't have the steadiest hand when gazing up into the sky. LOL Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥

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  18. The moon looks amazing. Loved your gone with the wind one too.

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    1. Suzy, I know...pretty cool! Thank you for stopping by and for your great comments! ♥

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  19. You got some great captures!

    http://joycelansky.blogspot.com

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    1. Joyce, thank you! So happy you enjoyed seeing them. ♥

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  20. Nice post, great blog, following :)

    Good Luck :)

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    1. GranTurismo Driver, I am so pleased you liked what you found here. Thank you for stopping by, the kind comments, and the follow. I really appreciate it!!

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