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Sarah Halstead

You are here: Home | Photography | If the sight of the blue skies…

August 18, 2011 By Sarah Halstead

If the sight of the blue skies…

Filed Under: Photography

fills you with joy

if a blade of grass springing up in the fields has power to move you,

if the simple things in nature have a message you understand, Rejoice, for your soul is alive.

-Eleanora Duse

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  1. Branson says

    August 21, 2011 at 10:59 pm

    You have been on a roll with the awesome quote series! Love it!!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 22, 2011 at 11:18 am

      I have been enjoying writing like that. Thank you.
  2. Tatjana Parkacheva says

    August 21, 2011 at 2:46 am

    Very nice photos and post-processing. Regards!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 21, 2011 at 6:59 pm

      Thanks so much. :)
  3. BethP says

    August 20, 2011 at 7:42 am

    Gorgeous skies! I love the water, too!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 21, 2011 at 7:11 pm

      Thank you beth.
  4. Sara says

    August 20, 2011 at 6:55 am

    Beautiful blue skies and I love that beading on the deck, very organic shapes!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 21, 2011 at 7:10 pm

      Thanks Sara.
  5. Kimberly says

    August 19, 2011 at 4:15 pm

    Beautiful sky photos! And I love that quote! I think water is about as organic as you can get. :) Love the boat edit!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 21, 2011 at 7:05 pm

      He he. Thanks Kimberly.
  6. Our Peculiar Lives says

    August 19, 2011 at 3:50 pm

    Beautiful photos! WOW! I really love the water on the deck one, so imaginative, though those skies are breathtaking. Visiting from LEM!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 19, 2011 at 3:51 pm

      Thanks so much! :D
  7. Pam says

    August 19, 2011 at 1:47 pm

    Beautiful water drops. Really like all of you photos!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 19, 2011 at 2:26 pm

      Thanks so much Pam.
  8. Linda Makiej says

    August 19, 2011 at 1:00 pm

    Beautiful water drops!!! All your photos are terrific!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 19, 2011 at 2:13 pm

      Thanks Linda.
  9. Kristi {at} Live and Love Out Loud says

    August 19, 2011 at 12:42 pm

    Beautiful sky photos! I love the tone of your boat pic too! Thanks for joining Alicia and me in the Crazy Days of Summer Photo Challenge. Next week, we're asking folks to share their favorite photos from summer (anything goes!) to be eligible for the amazing prize pack in our Sweet Summer Finale giveaway extravaganza. I hope you'll join us!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 19, 2011 at 2:13 pm

      Thanks Kristi. I have had fun. I told Alicia y'all should do it for each season.
  10. Cedar says

    August 19, 2011 at 12:27 pm

    Beautiful blue skies, water drops, and edit me! The blue of the second one might mean it is my favorite, but they are all lovely!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 19, 2011 at 2:12 pm

      Thanks cedar.
  11. alicia says

    August 19, 2011 at 11:25 am

    The blue sky shots are lovely. I really like that last one. And those water droplets are divine! Thanks so much for linking up to the Crazy Days of Summer!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 19, 2011 at 2:10 pm

      Thanks Alicia. I have had fun. You should do some for each season. Ha ha.
  12. Leovi says

    August 19, 2011 at 11:17 am

    Beautiful photos, I love them all, but especially the water droplets. Greetings.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 19, 2011 at 2:09 pm

      Thank you so much.
  13. Kim,USA says

    August 19, 2011 at 10:59 am

    Beautiful photos!! Amazing smiles here! SWF
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 19, 2011 at 2:03 pm

      Thanks Kim.
  14. Barbara Rosenzweig says

    August 19, 2011 at 10:31 am

    Your waterdrops are just stunning! Simple, but great composition and clarity!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 19, 2011 at 2:01 pm

      Thanks barbara.
  15. Ashley Sisk says

    August 19, 2011 at 9:40 am

    I love how you're writing your posts these days - inspiring! Love your edit me shot.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 19, 2011 at 1:58 pm

      Glad you like them. I have been enjoying writing this way.
  16. deb says

    August 19, 2011 at 9:31 am

    The last sky photo is my favorite. The colors are so pretty and it kind of has a moody feel. Great water drops too! So sharp!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 19, 2011 at 1:57 pm

      Thanks deb.
  17. Barb says

    August 19, 2011 at 9:00 am

    Your blue skies are simply breathtaking! and I adore the quote - I guess my soul is alive :)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 19, 2011 at 1:56 pm

      Thanks Barb. :)
  18. Cindy P says

    August 19, 2011 at 8:04 am

    Beautiful photos! What absolutely lovely captures you've posted! I especially love the 4th one of the clouds through the trees.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 19, 2011 at 1:55 pm

      Thanks so much Cindy.
  19. Gretchen says

    August 19, 2011 at 7:56 am

    The 4th sky picture is my favorite... GORGEOUS!! I think water is organic... and drops are always fun!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 19, 2011 at 1:54 pm

      Thanks Gretchen.
  20. AJ Kreations says

    August 19, 2011 at 4:06 am

    Love the beautiful droplets...
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 19, 2011 at 1:52 pm

      Thanks so much.
  21. Chloe Hogben says

    August 19, 2011 at 3:05 am

    amazing water snap ! :D
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 19, 2011 at 1:50 pm

      Thanks Chloe.
  22. Melanie says

    August 19, 2011 at 1:40 am

    LOVE these! The boat edit is so SO COOL!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 19, 2011 at 1:50 pm

      Thank you Melanie.

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