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March 25, 2011 By Sarah Halstead

Friday Fun

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Skywatch Friday

 

To achieve a sun burst make sure you have a narrow f/stop, like a 22 or the highest your lens can handle. A good way to think about this, if you squint towards a light source you will see a star burst. So the smaller opening in your lens the more star burst you will see.

and then, she {snapped}

Yay for fresh eggs. Dustyn actually ate eggs. He hadn’t had them in a while. He loved it.

Spring is here!

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This is so neat looking. Anyone know if those are actual leaves?

Entering this last photo into Live Every Moments Spring Challenge.


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  1. Allie says

    March 28, 2011 at 10:42 am

    Very fun pictures! I can't wait to see more flower pics as spring goes on. I believe that the funky leaves is a maple tree. =)
  2. Jennifer says

    March 27, 2011 at 10:48 pm

    These are stunning Sarah! Beautifully done. Thank you for participating in Fabulous Friday!
  3. Ray says

    March 27, 2011 at 7:43 pm

    Beautiful photos!
  4. Jennifer Bowen says

    March 27, 2011 at 10:32 am

    That last photo is superb!!!
  5. Branson says

    March 26, 2011 at 6:00 pm

    At least I can look at blogs like yours to remember spring really does exist, lol. Sooo sick of snow! Thanks for sharing your beauty with me! ;)
  6. Adeena says

    March 26, 2011 at 1:39 pm

    That's awesome! I just took a sunburst pic yesterday, too! :) Aren't those maple keys? And I *love* that last pic!!
  7. Anne U says

    March 25, 2011 at 10:50 pm

    Love all your spring finds.
  8. Kara says

    March 25, 2011 at 7:42 pm

    love the colors in all of these! So vibrant. and great focus/bokeh!
  9. Marla says

    March 25, 2011 at 7:13 pm

    Love your Spring shots. :) Marla @ www.blueskiesphotoblog.com
  10. Style Attic says

    March 25, 2011 at 5:28 pm

    Simple, sweet and oh so pretty! Love the egg :)
  11. Jessi says

    March 25, 2011 at 2:03 pm

    I love sunbursts. What great pictures of new life springing up :)
  12. Kristin says

    March 25, 2011 at 1:41 pm

    What great photos!! I really like the starburst... so pretty!
  13. Chic Homeschool Mama says

    March 25, 2011 at 1:40 pm

    So many great shots & cool things to get excited about. Really love this post!
  14. Lisa says

    March 25, 2011 at 2:00 pm

    Dandelion poof is my favorite this week! Great shot. Lisa
  15. Valerie says

    March 25, 2011 at 12:47 pm

    I will have to try the sunburst technique and see what happens. V
  16. Tara says

    March 25, 2011 at 12:27 pm

    These are gorgeous, and I love your entry and I love that funky tree with the leaves!!
  17. Misty says

    March 25, 2011 at 12:07 pm

    Pretty pictures. Thanks for the tip on the sun burst.
  18. alita says

    March 25, 2011 at 12:05 pm

    The first shot is killer! And holy spring, batman. These pictures are making me jealous girl.
  19. momofm&ms says

    March 25, 2011 at 12:40 pm

    THe question you asked.. Those are maple seeds.. the leaves come later... Love your sunburst! and that first shot rocks!
  20. SavvyLittleWomen - Kate says

    March 25, 2011 at 11:45 am

    Cool pics, the starburst one is awesome! Hope you have a great weekend!
  21. Lisa says

    March 25, 2011 at 10:01 am

    Nice shots!
  22. Summer says

    March 25, 2011 at 9:55 am

    Pretty. Love the egg picture.
  23. Ashley Sisk says

    March 25, 2011 at 9:38 am

    Very pretty Sarah - love that starburst!
  24. Heidi says

    March 25, 2011 at 2:21 am

    Such pretty shots; I especially like the dandelion!

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