July 26, 2012 Beach Colors I made this as part of Ed Spadoni's challenge on his and Rey's blog, 2 Guys Photo. You can find the challenge and Ed's original photo here: http://2guysphoto.wordpress.com/2012/07/19/photography-or-art-now-its-your-turn/ This was so much fun to make, and I couldn't wait to post it here (got Ed's approval to use it since it was created from his original image)! And I also can't wait to see what others came up with!

July 7, 2012 Opening Face This is the same sunflower as here: http://www.kdstewart.net/Whats-New/Images-from-2012-dailies/21342710_3FH6pv#!i=1943421232&k=3q7DTZB just opened by a few days more time. The shot is actually not nearly as sharp as it should be. The flower is on a long, waving stem that moves with the slightest breeze, at an awkward height and no place to brace myself, so blurrier than what makes a good image.

July 6, 2012 Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden I took this the first weekend in May at my cousin's wedding (yes, and am just now getting to processing the images). They had an official photog, so I was just snapping for pleasure and extra photos. It was a gorgeous event at a gorgeous place, Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens in Charlotte, NC - website here: http://www.dsbg.org/wed_corp_social.php Thanks for all the comments on my images over the last couple of days and guesses on the insect!