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Sarah Halstead

You are here: Home | Family | Bubbles & Flowers

June 20, 2011 By Sarah Halstead

Bubbles & Flowers

Filed Under: Family, Photography

Today I am taking Dustyn to VBS { which he did pretty good yesterday, yay!} then watching my friends daughter. Then picking Dustyn up and taking them both to Carsyn’s doctor to get his AFO’s. Then I am dropping them off with my mom while I do Hunter’s 1st Birthday Photo Shoot. It will be tomorrow night before I can catch up with you all. Hope you have a great Tuesday!

On our way home on Sunday we stopped at my mother-in-laws house. She had bout the boys bubbles. We went out back and she blew them, while Dustyn popped them and I took pictures. I was holding Carsyn so I wasn’t able to take a ton. These were just some of my favorites.

Sweet Shot DayPhotobucket

I love the tiny bubbles in this photo.

I love the color in this photo.

and had to do a close up bubble photo.

These were from my Aunt Norma’s yard that I took while we were there for Father’s Day. I went a little Pixel Bender crazy. ha ha. It just looked so neat with the water drops.

Simplicity: Colorful

Touch Up Tuesday

{Hover Over To See SOOC}

I used Pixel Bender on all of these shots. If you want to find out more information on how to do this check out Rosie’s Blog.

Photography love...

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By the way check out the new buttons below that Whitney from The Paleo Child made me to match my design. If you would like to grab a new button you can do it at the bottom of my page. 🙂

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  1. Olivia says

    June 22, 2011 at 11:07 pm

    These are so magical!!! I love the bubbles, so beautiful!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 25, 2011 at 12:18 am

      Thank you Olivia!
  2. Ray says

    June 22, 2011 at 9:41 pm

    Oh my I love the first photo! It is awesome! Thanks for linking up!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 25, 2011 at 12:18 am

      Aww. Thanks!
  3. Misty says

    June 22, 2011 at 12:52 am

    These are all so beautiful! Love that new preset!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 25, 2011 at 12:18 am

      Thanks Misty!
  4. Leigh says

    June 21, 2011 at 11:41 pm

    Your pictures are A-MAZING!!! I love the bubble shots in this post. The colors are so perfect. makes me just want to reach through the screen and pop one of them!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 25, 2011 at 12:17 am

      Awww. Thank you so very much!!
  5. Barbara says

    June 21, 2011 at 9:54 pm

    I love the bubble photos. So fun. The very first photo just screams "summer."
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 25, 2011 at 12:17 am

      Thanks Barbara!
  6. Tiffany Rhodes says

    June 21, 2011 at 8:54 pm

    Love the pictures!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 25, 2011 at 12:17 am

      Thanks Tiffany!
  7. Daffy says

    June 21, 2011 at 8:32 pm

    Fantastically eyepopping!! We love bubbles in our pond and have the billions of bubble photos to prove it! These are brilliantly playful!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 25, 2011 at 12:17 am

      Thank you so much! :D
  8. Jaymi says

    June 21, 2011 at 6:40 pm

    what fun, colorful edits! I will have to try that oil painting look sometime!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 25, 2011 at 12:17 am

      Thanks Jaymi. It is fun to do.
  9. Michelle Ayers says

    June 21, 2011 at 3:24 pm

    I love the orange flowers!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 25, 2011 at 12:16 am

      Thank you Michelle!
  10. Gina says

    June 21, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    WOW Sarah- nicely done!!! Just really really beautiful
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 25, 2011 at 12:16 am

      Thanks Gina!
  11. Sue Anderson says

    June 21, 2011 at 1:35 pm

    These are magical! I love them. =)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 25, 2011 at 12:16 am

      Thank you Sue!
  12. Courtney @ The Mommy Matters says

    June 21, 2011 at 12:48 pm

    These are such GREAT shots! You are really rocking the Pixel Blender! :) It's such a great effect on the flower photos. I couldn't get the hover image to work on the Touch Up Tuesday shot. But that may just be my computer.
    • Courtney @ The Mommy Matters says

      June 21, 2011 at 12:49 pm

      Ok. Now it works. After I hit publish on the comment, I checked again. Love the cropping you did!! It REALLY made the shot!
      • NapTime MomTog says

        June 25, 2011 at 12:16 am

        Oh good. Sometimes it takes a second. Thanks for your comment. :)
  13. Allie says

    June 21, 2011 at 12:15 pm

    Beautiful new design! Bubbles are so much fun to capture. Of course your photos are like 100 times better than mine ever are.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 25, 2011 at 12:15 am

      Awww... Thanks Allie! :)
  14. PieniLintu says

    June 21, 2011 at 12:14 pm

    Beautiful shots!!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 25, 2011 at 12:15 am

      Thank you so much!
  15. Mama Monkey says

    June 21, 2011 at 12:04 pm

    I hit enter too soon!!! I love the pixel bender!! I really gotta give that a try sometime soon!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 25, 2011 at 12:15 am

      He he. You should. It is so fun!
  16. Mama Monkey says

    June 21, 2011 at 12:02 pm

    You captured the bubbles beautifully :)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 25, 2011 at 12:14 am

      Thank you!! :)
  17. Secret Mom Thoughts says

    June 21, 2011 at 11:59 am

    Great flower photos. I love the bubble photos. Such joy. Love the new header too.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 25, 2011 at 12:14 am

      Aww. Thank you!
  18. Susan says

    June 21, 2011 at 11:58 am

    Oh, I LOVE these!!! The pixel bender shots are amazing! And the bubbles? What fun!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 25, 2011 at 12:14 am

      Thanks so much Susan!
  19. Kelly says

    June 21, 2011 at 11:55 am

    Gorgeous!!! Love the bubbles... Beautiful shots of flowers too :) Happy Tuesday!!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 25, 2011 at 12:14 am

      Thanks Kelly!
  20. Uyen says

    June 21, 2011 at 11:27 am

    oh wow...these are such incredible pix! Absolutely stunning!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 25, 2011 at 12:14 am

      Thank you!!!
  21. Austin-Lee says

    June 21, 2011 at 11:19 am

    Love these shots! :) Great work.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 25, 2011 at 12:13 am

      Thanks so much! :D
  22. deb says

    June 21, 2011 at 10:53 am

    Sounds like a busy day! Those sparkly bubbles are fabulous!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 25, 2011 at 12:13 am

      Thank you Deb!
  23. Jessica says

    June 21, 2011 at 10:52 am

    OMG, I am having serious love for your photos!!! Love the bubble ones!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 25, 2011 at 12:13 am

      Awww. Thanks so much Jessica!
  24. Jessi @ TMIB says

    June 21, 2011 at 10:44 am

    Very nice. Love the bubbles and the yellow flower! Really liking your new layout and header.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 25, 2011 at 12:13 am

      Thanks Jessi!
  25. L. says

    June 21, 2011 at 10:43 am

    That first shot of Dustyn playing among all of the bubbles is fantastic!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 25, 2011 at 12:12 am

      Thanks so much! :)
  26. Krystina / lollipops says

    June 21, 2011 at 10:42 am

    ok, i have to do the bubbles with my son. great job!!!! the flowers, wow!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 25, 2011 at 12:12 am

      Thank you Krystina!
  27. marcip says

    June 21, 2011 at 10:12 am

    Great pictures! I love the first one with Dustyn and the bubbles!!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 25, 2011 at 12:12 am

      Thanks Marci!
  28. Ashley Sisk says

    June 21, 2011 at 9:51 am

    You are really loving that pixel bender aren't you? I think it looks especially cool on the leaf. Have a great day. I'll take care of the link ups (once they load).
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 25, 2011 at 12:12 am

      Yes I am. Ha ha. Thank you! :)
  29. emily says

    June 21, 2011 at 9:41 am

    that pixel blender feature is so neat! I like the one you did for Touch Up Tuesday!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 25, 2011 at 12:11 am

      Thank you Emily!
  30. Elena says

    June 21, 2011 at 9:07 am

    I love all of these flower pics! Beautiful!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 25, 2011 at 12:11 am

      Thanks Elena!
  31. Jen says

    June 21, 2011 at 7:57 am

    These photos are amazing! Off to cneck out the "how tos"! Lovely!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 25, 2011 at 12:11 am

      Thank you Jen!
  32. Tamar says

    June 21, 2011 at 7:56 am

    These are so awesome! The bubbles are so whimsical and fun!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 25, 2011 at 12:11 am

      Thank you Tamar!
  33. Kim C. says

    June 21, 2011 at 7:48 am

    These are so colorful and fun! Love the bubbles.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 25, 2011 at 12:10 am

      Thanks Kim!
  34. Susan says

    June 21, 2011 at 7:37 am

    These are all GREAT! Love my visits! Hope you have a blessed day?
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 25, 2011 at 12:09 am

      Thanks so much Susan.
  35. Dina @ 4 Lettre Words says

    June 21, 2011 at 5:15 am

    Love the bubbles. That close up looks like a globe with North and South America! :) And, pixel bender is so fun. Gorgeous shots, Sarah!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 25, 2011 at 12:09 am

      He he. Thanks Dina.
  36. Michelle Kennedy says

    June 21, 2011 at 4:36 am

    I love bubble photos! And the pixel bender flowers look amazing =D Love your new look blog!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 25, 2011 at 12:08 am

      Thanks Michelle!
  37. Cedar says

    June 21, 2011 at 2:02 am

    Terrific bubble captures! I'm still trying! Really sweet shots! Love the pink flower!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 25, 2011 at 12:07 am

      Thank you!!
  38. Sabrina says

    June 21, 2011 at 12:58 am

    Love your new blog design!! And your photos are just stunning!! Love your son in the bubbles- its such a priceless shot and you are awesome for capturing that with a baby in your arms :) Sabrina
    • NapTime MomTog says

      June 25, 2011 at 12:07 am

      Thanks so much Sabrina!

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