Monday, March 28, 2011

Flowers Abound

My jealousy got the best of me. What I mean to say is that Spring has not sprang nor have any flowers so we went out and bought some! Oh, you should have seen the joy on my beautiful girls faces when they saw those flowers coming through the door. Lorelei immediately burst into a beautiful smile running with her arms wide "Can I hold them?! Can I smell them?! Flowers! You got flowers!" I have a few shares for you today and let me tell you it was not easy picking these too share. Especially the last shot. It was easy to pick shots of my girls, but the capture of a flower. How do I know what is best? I've got nothin' when it comes to the eye for flowers. I hope you like them!

Paper Heart Camera: Touch Up Tuesday
Before:

After:
Let's see if I remember. I warmed it up, I lightened and brightened in Picasa and then blurred the background as well as adjusted the curves in GIMP. I'm sure I didn't need to do all of that, but I did. (I'm still trying to decide where I like editing the most.)
Touch Up Tuesday's at the Paper Mama

Trendy Treehouse: Hands
Oh my goodness. There were so many adorable captures to choose from, but I enjoy Lorelei's delicate nature in this photograph.





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Simplicity: Flowers/Leaves
My 3Boybarians: Sweet Shot
Perceptive Perspective: Photographer's Choice
I chose this shot in the end because I enjoy the fact that the tiny leaves are what's in focus. I felt very overwhelmed by all of the colors and options of what to photograph and this capture seems to be a bit more calm and simple.
Sweet Shot Day
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35 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 28, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    I think we are going to have to go and buy some too Nicole because it seems like the snow just won't quit here in Pennsylvania this year! I love the girls happiness because of the flowers : ) SO beautiful!

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  2. BuckeroomamaMarch 28, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Your edit of Lorelei smelling the flowers is so sweet! I love how little girls enthuse over flowers. My son? When I ask him if the flowers O got are pretty, he would say, "They're beautiful, Mommy" without ever looking up from his book! :)

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  3. mommy to manyMarch 28, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving some love! your photos are great as well!! i could seriously get lost in "blog-world!"learning so much at each stop =0)

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  4. faith ann raiderMarch 28, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Great touch-up and beautiful flower :) Thanks so much for linking up.

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  5. Casey MartinezMarch 28, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    the after is so warm and soft. Love the color and the bright feel to it!

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  6. Ashley SiskMarch 28, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    All these flowers make me happy!

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  7. Tamar SBMarch 28, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    What beautiful flowers and little girls! It makes me forget that it's still hovering around freezing outside at the end of March in Boston!!

    Tamar - from community global

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  8. MarciMarch 28, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    I love how you edited the 1st shot..great job! And the focus is lovely in the last shot..I love details of flowers, I think I could take photographs of flowers all day!

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  9. Mama MonkeyMarch 28, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Awesome idea to buy flowers!!! We have SNOW--YUCK!

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  10. Becky @ Rub Some Dirt On ItMarch 28, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    Your photos are beautiful, and I have to thank you for linking up to communal global. What an amazing site! I'm so glad to have found it :)

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  11. FYHMarch 29, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    So pretty and a beautiful touch up!

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  12. 4 Lettre WordsMarch 29, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    So sweet...and you captured some beautiful memories!

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  13. JessacaMarch 29, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    I really love the after . Very sweet. This last photo is just superb. Love the colors and the angle. All around great photo!!!
    HAve a good one!!

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  14. AnikaMarch 29, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    So sweet! Especially that last one of her holding the flower...her hands look so delicate. Isn't it amazing how happy flowers can make a person of ANY age. Lovely post!

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  15. CourtneyMarch 29, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    All beautiful pictures, Nicole! Love your lighting in the edit!

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  16. Secret Mom ThoughtsMarch 29, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Beautiful flowers, girls, and touch ups.

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  17. Jennifer BowenMarch 29, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Nice post-processing! I love the vibrant color of the flower.

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  18. KathleenMarch 29, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Oh, I think that last one is BEAUTIFUL!!

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  19. AnonymousMarch 29, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Great edit! Cute photos.

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  20. deb dutyMarch 29, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Beautiful photos of your girls with the flowers! I agree that the last photo looks great with the tiny leaves in focus and all the colors blurred. Great job!

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  21. Bird's Eye View PhotographyMarch 29, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    The first shot was adorable, but the second one really showed her emotion so well!

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  22. JenniferMarch 29, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Love the touch up Nicole, so beautiful! What great captures!

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  23. MaddyMarch 29, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Loving your edits! Definitely brought the photos to life :)

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  24. Susan AndersonMarch 29, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Nice edits, and I love the second to last photo especially.

    =)

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  25. Kelly Lund and KidsMarch 29, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Gorgeous!! Happy Tuesday

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  26. Gina KleinworthMarch 29, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! WOW

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  27. GraceMarch 29, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    There is no greater joy than having a little girl around to remind us to smell the flowers and appreciate each moment.
    I especially loved the last photo.

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  28. HollieMarch 29, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    SO pretty!! And I love your touch up!

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  29. Gardening in a SandboxMarch 29, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Lovely photos. I am as excited as the girls with bought flowers. V

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  30. AlitaMarch 29, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    So delightful. I really enjoyed your edit as well.

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  31. KaraMarch 29, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    loving all the bright colors in these photos!! so vibrant and beautiful!

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  32. Freckles & Dimples PhotographyMarch 29, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    your edits are beautiful, as are all of the images!

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  33. BetsyMarch 29, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    I like the focal choice on your little leaves too! Nice job!

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  34. RayMarch 30, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Beautiful photos!

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  35. NicoleApril 1, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Thank you SO MUCH for all of your FANTASTIC comments! (someone once told me that writing in caps makes it as though you're yelling at someone.) I'm yelling with glee then. Thank you for all of your support!

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