Springtime Challenge: Part Two!

Welcome to the second half of our springtime challenge! If you missed part one, be sure to see it here!  The great outdoors is calling, the birds are singing, and we're ready with our cameras in hand! Enjoy this visual feast for the eyes!  Cheers! 

Studio Claire

"Tulip Showers"

Nikkor 50mm f/1.4

ISO 100, f/2, 1/13 sec

Lost in the Valley Photography

"Sweet Spring Pleasures"

Canon 5D

Canon 100mm macro L f/2.8

ISO 125, f/2.8, 1/250 sec

Angsana Seeds Photography

"Awakening"

Nikon D600

Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

ISO 250, f/2.8, 1/2500 sec

Erin Johnson Photography

"Anemone"

Canon 5D Mark II

Tokina 100mm f/2.8

ISO 250, f/9, 1/60 sec

Over the Rainbow Prints

Untitled

Nikon 3300

ISO 400, f/5, 1/60 sec

Sophie Takes Photos

"Stamen"

Galaxy S5 with Macro Extender

Kate Ryan Fine Art

"Tulips Rising"

Nikon D80

Tamron 18-170mm f/3.5-6.3 @ 70mm

ISO 100, f/8, 1/160 sec

Catino Creations

Photo by Mada

"Spring Storm at Gozo"

Canon EOS 50D

Canon 40mm

ISO 800, f/5, 1/1250 sec

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Springtime Challenge: Part One!

This week's challenge was all about springtime, a season that many of us are excited about!  There was such a wonderful turnout for this challenge that we're going to break it up into two posts for you to enjoy!  Thanks so much to all who participated and we hope you who are visiting our little blog enjoy these photos as much as we did creating them!  Cheers!

Riot Jane

"White Narcissus"

Canon EOS 7D

50mm 1.8 II

ISO100, f/2, 1/800 sec

Worldscape Imagery 

"Bat Plant Flower"

Canon EOS 1DX

EF 24-105mm f/4 IS USM @ 105mm

ISO 400, f/5.6, 1/400 sec

Lorna Noyes Photography

"Art Thou a Hyacinth Blossom"

Nikon D600

Nikon 105mm

ISO 400, f/8, 1/13 sec

Griffing Photography

"Dew Covered Lupine Leaves"

Canon Rebel T1i

ISO 100, f/5.6, 1/40 sec

Karen Casey Smith

"Hello Spring"

Canon 60D

Canon 18-135mm

ISO 100, f/5.6, 1/320 sec

Geisha Photography

"Maybe You Could Stay a Bit Longer"

Nikon D800

Nikkor 105mm Macro

ISO 400, f/3, 1/3200 sec

Photo Clique

"Daffodils"

Canon Rebel T3

ISO 100, f/5.6, 1/790 sec

Vintage Chic Images

"Pastel Beauty"

Canon 6D

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 @ 75mm

ISO 640, f/2.8, 1/400 sec

Studio Seltzer

"Spring Harmony"

Nikon D3000

ISO 200, f/4, 1/30 sec

 PhotoIdea

"Pink Cloud"

Canon 70D

Tamron Macro 90mm

ISO 640, f/5.6, 1/50 sec

Thanks for the visit and stay tuned for Part II! 

Irish Greens

Rainbows, clover, leprechauns and shades of green.....

 Whether you're preparing to celebrate your Irish heritage or just the earliest signs of spring, we hope you enjoy this collection by Katerina of Over The Rainbow Prints.

'O happy day' by OverTheRainbowPrints

Spring Green Shamrock p... dullbluelight $18	Handmade bib necklace, ... rRradionica $49	Food photography - Let ... ShawnaCameron $25	Cooper ring with clover... OPStyle $13
Fairy shoes/ felted hom... zavesfelt $71	Plant pod / felted bowl... theYarnKitche... $21	Green Crochet Infinity ... filofashion $38	Rainbow Ireland Photogr... Celticcatphot... $14
Love and Luck- Shamrock... kellynphotogr... $25	Original Art Pendant Ne... JagnaB $37	chicken egg cosy colouritgreen $8	Wood and Grass Necklace... aptoArt $31
Adjustable ring - Drago... ixela $16	Flower Fine Art Print Q... HoneybeeDawn $25	Green hat bobby pin - ... OPStyle $10	Newborn Lop-Eared Bunny... AdorableBabyC... $24.99

Treasury tool by StylishHome.

We also hope you enjoy this beautiful print from our curator and featured shop of the week, Over The Rainbow Prints.

Irish Blessing

Wishing you a rainbow
For sunlight after showers—
Miles and miles of Irish smiles
For golden happy hours—
Shamrocks at your doorway
For luck and laughter too,
And a host of friends that never ends
Each day your whole life through!

An Inkling of Spring

Spring is inching ever closer! Here are a few beautiful purple and green selections from Etsy to get you ready for the season. 

'An Inkling of Spring ' by LostInTheValley

Purple ranunculus photo... dullbluelight $30	Copenhagen Coffee Mug i... paperandclays... $34	radiant orchid vintage ... kateblossom $50	ruched camera strap cov... bluebirdchic $35
Geometric print 11&quot... villavera $29	Jewel Tone Wedding Set ... TheWhirlwind $84	Shabby Chic Fine Art Ph... PrettyPetalSt... $30	WINTER SALE Ready to Sh... AmyLaRoux $25
Mystical Cottage Window... BrookeRyanPho... $10	Color Block Dress, Brow... TeakaMarie $105	Greens Print amberalexande... $35	Throw Pillow Case/Cover... SouvenirPhoto... $45
Lavender Lover's Gi... WinsomeGreen $12	SUNSHINE A Soulful Maga... jarmfarm $40	1970's LILAC PURPLE... rockthisvinta... $28	Teal Dangle Earrings - ... BlackStar $23

Treasury tool by StylishHome.

Special thanks to Lost In The Valley Photo for putting this collection together!