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Sarah Halstead

You are here: Home | Photography | Leap Into Spring Challenge | Sunshine/Light

April 6, 2012 By Sarah Halstead

Leap Into Spring Challenge | Sunshine/Light

Filed Under: Photography

I just love these season challenges that Alicia, Kristi, and Rebecca host. They are so fun and encourage me to pick up my DSLR. This first one follows the theme perfectly. The rest have light in them but it isn’t the prominent part of the photo.

You all know that I am in love with doing these so I shared a few of my favorite photos I have taking this Spring.

spring photography challenge, kristi live and love out loud photo challenge, project alicia photo challenge, bumbles and light photo challenge,

My favorite photo this week. I took this on Sunday. I thought I had missed all the apple blossoms but found these at Kenny’s dads house. So gorgeous. 

linking up with: Give Me Your Best Shot, PhotoStory Friday, Fabulous Friday, Favorite Photo Friday,  Oh Snap!, Shoot.Edit.Submit.,Photo Friday, and Look Whooooo’s Snapping.

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  1. Lauren Johnson says

    April 12, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    I always love your photos! You are a wonderful photographer, Sarah! I could pick your photos as a winner every week if I didn't think it would make many people upset! :)
  2. Elena says

    April 7, 2012 at 8:28 pm

    This is a beauty! The colors are gorgeous and it is so crisp!
  3. Mindy says

    April 7, 2012 at 1:14 pm

    Great images! Just stopping over from the Challenge Linky to say hello! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! Mindy~ www.mooneyequalsmc2.com
  4. Cortnie says

    April 7, 2012 at 12:59 pm

    Hi, Sarah! Just visiting from Of Anselm....I love your space here. These photos are gorgeous! I absolutely love taking pictures of flowers, sunlight, etc. xo cortnie
  5. Satakieli says

    April 7, 2012 at 10:53 am

    These are beautiful Sarah! I love the blossom, so pretty. Thanks for taking part in the Leap into Spring photo challenge, it's great to have you!
  6. Kristi {at} Live and Love Out Loud says

    April 7, 2012 at 12:31 am

    I just adore your spring collage! And the apple blossoms? Love it! Thanks so much for joining us in the Leap Into Spring Photo Challenge, Sarah. You always have such inspiring photos to share! Can't wait to see what you come up with for next week's theme - Easter/eggs. Happy Easter to you and your family! Have a great weekend. :)
  7. Teresa says

    April 6, 2012 at 10:07 pm

    That first shot is perfect for the challenge! I love those letters.
  8. misc.alaina says

    April 6, 2012 at 9:12 pm

    Beautiful shots!!
  9. Branson says

    April 6, 2012 at 9:10 pm

    Love your spring creation, and wow is that last photo gorgeous!! LOVE!
  10. Gina says

    April 6, 2012 at 6:13 pm

    I just love that sun flare- so pretty Sarah!
  11. Samantha @ KreativeKaring says

    April 6, 2012 at 5:33 pm

    Great photos! I love the Spring words! Is that hard to do? I think it's wicked neat! TGIF! -Samantha KreativeKaring.com
  12. Valerie says

    April 6, 2012 at 4:31 pm

    Love the sight and smell of apple blossoms. Too early just yet here but I look forward to them. Great photo. V
  13. Barb says

    April 6, 2012 at 1:22 pm

    Fabulous sunburst shot! and I love the apple blossoms too!
  14. Henrietta says

    April 6, 2012 at 12:47 pm

    So beautiful, fresh, bright and pink. It is just snowing here in Finland so we have quite along way to that:)
  15. Teri says

    April 6, 2012 at 11:39 am

    Reminds me I need to get to my parents to take photos of their apple trees! Love these. You rock:)
  16. [email protected]snbloom says

    April 6, 2012 at 11:07 am

    Very pretty apple blossom - I'm hoping ours stay
    • [email protected] says

      April 6, 2012 at 11:08 am

      oops that comment went through too early! I'm hoping that ours doesn't come out until the worst of the frost is away.
  17. MG Atwood says

    April 6, 2012 at 11:02 am

    Love your SPRING shot, and the sun flare is perfection
  18. Naomi Anselmo says

    April 6, 2012 at 10:56 am

    Look at those blooms!! Definitely my favorite thing about spring - even if they don't last very long. Your pics are so beautiful, Sarah!
  19. Kristy, Life-n-Reflection says

    April 6, 2012 at 10:52 am

    So beautiful, brilliant captures of spring Sarah!
  20. alicia says

    April 6, 2012 at 10:32 am

    Love that flower shot! Absolutely beautiful! So glad you are participating in the spring challenge! I'm excited for the photo ops ahead...
  21. Jenny says

    April 6, 2012 at 10:00 am

    gorgeous! le sigh... you are a master with clarity and light :)
  22. momto8blog says

    April 6, 2012 at 9:40 am

    so beautiful..isn't it?! You pictures are great captures of the season!
  23. andi says

    April 6, 2012 at 8:48 am

    how i love me some spring! thanks for linking up pretty lady :) judge for my photo contest? think about it :)
  24. Serendipity is Sweet says

    April 6, 2012 at 8:37 am

    Beautiful work Sarah! I love your word art. Very cool!! And those apple blossoms are so pretty ;)
  25. Molly says

    April 6, 2012 at 8:27 am

    I love the 'spring' image... I am going to have a go at something like this, thank you for the idea... Mollyxxx
  26. Pieni lintu says

    April 6, 2012 at 3:44 am

    That apple shot is so pretty!!!! <3 Our spring doesn't look as pretty - it came 10cm more snow last night! :D
  27. Angela says

    April 6, 2012 at 1:09 am

    I love the cherry blossoms. Taking photos outside this time of year is so wonderful. I was all over our yard this evening snapping away. I just couldn't help it!

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