Colors of Fall

Bringing my blog back to life, as promised

Here is a small collection of photos taken in September and October. I absolutely love all the photo opportunities of the autumn season, bringing such bright and beautiful colors.

September

Already the first month of fall is here. I’ve said it before – and I’ll probably say it again – how time flies! Well, if for nothing else, it’s a good excuse for taking some more pictures

A mushroom shimmering almost like gold

Mr C insisted on bringing the umbrella outside – on a sunny day. I told him there was only blue sky to be seen, but he wanted to be sure in case of a sudden rainshower

Here he has found himself a nice collection of autumn leaves. He studies their beautiful colors carefully, and then..

Oh, are these really for me?

Another mushroom in the grass

You may wonder what this rose is doing among autumn photos. Well, it was just growing there, right next to the mushrooms, blooming in all it’s beauty. As if to remind me that even if fall is here, there are still some warm, sunny days ahead for us to enjoy. Besides, I love roses. And that’s really all the reason I need

Some more wonderful colors

And a few more.. ah, now I see why he wanted to bring the umbrella. He noticed that the colors were matching!!! Have a nice weekend

Month of June

June. The sun wakes me up in the morning. I take my camera for a stroll. Hear the bees buzzy song, feel the warmth against my face. It’s a good start for a new day.

The small people in my life are hardly indoors these days, there is so much to explore out there. Their adventures are neverending. Their days are never long enough. Neither are mine.

I put some music on, and do my work with a smile. Then spend a few minutes in the shade. Closing my eyes, feeling how it’s good to be alive. Wildflowers nearby nodding their heads in the breeze, as if they agree.

The evening envelops everything in a softer light. I’m letting my thoughts wander, looking out over the lake. Trying to figure out the mysteries of life, while dipping my toes in the water. Tomorrow is yet another day.

This is what I am longing for, all winter.

Amazing Planet

If you – like me – are fascinated by majestic landscapes and beautiful nature scenery; here’s a link that you must not miss out on.

It will take you to a site called Amazing Planet, and that’s exactly the right word for it: amazing. This gallery shows a variety of breathtaking scenes from all over the globe; sunsets, waterfalls, beaches, trees and forests, and more.

It makes me remember two things. One: that planet earth itself is one of our greatest sources of beauty; it surrounds us, we just have to look beyond our everyday struggles to see it. And two: how I really wish to spend a lot more time with my camera close at hand (and perhaps even a few airline tickets in my pocket)

Enjoy!

Click on the photo to visit Amazing Planet

A Touch of Summer

Here’s a few more macro photos, this time with a more summery touch.

Yellow – the color of sunshine

Ready, steady – fly!!!

With my nose (and lens) well down into the grass, I found this little funny looking guy. He is actually no more than 1/3 of an inch. He looks kind of puzzled don’t you think? I can only imagine what I must look like to him..

Oh, look! A photographer!!

Water – something we can’t live without

These were taken yesterday. It was actually quite windy outside. I know, not really a good day for macro shots.. the sharpness probably could have been better.

The summer is long, though (that’s a good thought isn’t it) Hopefully it won’t be too windy, as I would love more opportunities to explore this fascinating world of macro.

One Year with my Camera

This week marks one year of blogging for me. If you like, you can read my very first blog post here Welcome to My Voice It was written in May last year.

Wow, it seems so long ago! Certainly my writing has turned out somewhat different from what I was planning at the time. But through the writing process I have learned a lot. Hopefully my blog has also brought a bit of inspiration to the world out there. And not to forget: it’s been fun!

Given my love for photography, I was thinking; what better way to remember this past year than through the lens of my camera? I have been wanting to make a slide show like this for a long time, and actually I was planning to add some self-made music as well but.. to be honest I’m a little short of spare time these days. I’ll keep that thought for another day:)

Tell you what; why don’t you put on your own favorite music while watching this, that way everyone will be happy:) Or, you can find one of my personal favorites here.

A Walk in the Forest

The house will be up for sale soon. Thus, there are quite a few preparations to be done; keeping me somewhat busy these days. But today, I decided to treat myself to a little time with my camera after all.. the weather was just too wonderful to stay inside.

Ah! Finally! What brings more happiness than to stroll along a forest path seeking out (more) signs of spring, while the last snow is melting into water and the sun warms my face.. ..and everything is just coming to life around me.

The old giving way to the new.

Hey, look who’s coming over to say hello.. or was it more like “miaooo”

Apparently there’s something up there.

A mysterious shadow..

No need to worry. Just a couple of trees enjoying their moments in the sun.

These are reaching for the warm sunlight as well.

Shine on me

A glimpse of the blue sky. Simply beautiful.

Oh yes. I know. The house. Better go pick up that paintbrush again..

Amazing how time flies when you’re having fun

Like a Sun

A friend said it so beautifully; Like a sun that landed on earth.. Soon there will be thousands of little suns everywhere, blessing my day. Welcome spring!

The First Signs of Spring

There has been quite a few days since my last blog post. Among other things, I have spent that time – you guessed it – getting to know my new macro lens a little better. Here are some results.. so far. There will be more to come. I promise.

Melting ice.. almost like diamonds in the sunlight

The moment of rebirth. When everything is frozen and covered with snow, it can be hard to believe that we’ll ever see this sight again. But every year, no matter how long the winter may seem, life is born anew. That is the miracle of spring. It never fails us.

Ice is a true master of art, creating amazing creatures in miniature. Like this one – a bird ready to spread its wings and fly off into the blue sky?

A sitting teddy bear, enjoying the sunshine (this photo really illustrates the importance of enjoying the moment, don’t you think? )

This one just wants to say a friendly hello!

A detail from a garden chair

But wait, I can do better than that! Closer..

Yep, now we’re talking wow – this is fun!

More to come..

A Whole New World

A while ago I got the chance to borrow a macro lens from a friend. That was my first time of trying out macro photography, and I quickly decided that this is something I’ll have to explore even further. It really opens up a whole new – and very fascinating world; one we may not notice at first. Still it’s there, only waiting to be discovered. So finally, today I bought my own macro lens – a Tamron 90mm (now I’m just waiting for it to arrive!).

This photo was taken just a few days ago. I tried to capture some trees with the sun shining through their branches, reflected inside a water drop. But this was about as close as I could get with my 50mm..

And here’s a couple of photos I took with the macro lens I borrowed

In a few days, I’ll have the chance to take all the macro shots I’ve been dreaming of. I’m really looking forward to it! I’ll probably be running around taking pictures of everything then