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Sarah Halstead

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September 17, 2013 By Sarah Halstead

Loving Lately

Filed Under: Photography Tagged With: Fall

Here are some of the things I have been loving lately. It is just the beginning of my favorite season and I am so excited. I can’t wait for more leaves to change colors and capture some amazing photos.

Cotton Candy Cookies

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These were made from a Betty Crocker package. They are sooo delicious and made my house smell amazing!! Dustyn approved.

Overcomer Leather Wrap from the Fall Collection by Amy Cornwell

Loving Lately

photo courtesy of Amy Cornwell

If anyone wants to buy me this bracelet I will be your best friend! I just love the simplicity. It is gorgeous!

 

The rest of these photos are (gasp!) from my DSLR. I have not really been picking it up much to do personal photos. I have just been so busy this year with my photography business that I have mainly picked it up for that. It was nice to go on a little nature walk and take photos.

Falling Leaves

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Cooler Weather

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Buzzing Bees

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Mushrooms Growing

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Having Fun with Bokeh and Leaves

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For this photo I put a leaf in from of my lens and it created this beautiful yellow haze and make the bokeh in the shape of the top of the leaf. It was fun to experiment.

 What are you loving this fall? Are you joining me with my Fall Bucket List?

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  1. patty says

    September 25, 2013 at 8:17 am

    love that bracelet, too! your images are beautiful... especially love the second, the bokeh is dreamy :)
  2. Julie S. says

    September 24, 2013 at 3:36 pm

    Those cookies look amazing, and those photos are BEAUTIFUL!
  3. Kristy, Life-n-Reflection says

    September 18, 2013 at 1:23 pm

    So pretty, I love your fall captures!
  4. Lolli @ Better in Bulk says

    September 18, 2013 at 9:36 am

    Your nature shots have me motivated to pick up my dSLR for more than just shots of food!
  5. Gina says

    September 18, 2013 at 9:34 am

    Sure is beautiful this time of year- isn't it?!!
  6. Serendipity is Sweet says

    September 18, 2013 at 9:33 am

    I am enjoying the start of fall too! Love that beautiful bokeh!!
  7. Southern Gal says

    September 18, 2013 at 7:47 am

    We're waiting on fall. Your photos will tide me over for a while. ;)
  8. Pieni lintu says

    September 18, 2013 at 4:59 am

    I love autumn too!!
  9. Desirae says

    September 18, 2013 at 2:25 am

    It has been a while since I linked up, but I have missed you and your photography! Love that mushroom picture.
  10. Kimberly says

    September 17, 2013 at 11:53 pm

    GORGEOUS photos! And that cookie ... YUM! If only I were eating sugar. :) I love something about every season so I don't know that I actually have a favorite. I do love fall for the colors, pulling out the sweaters, the soup-eating weather, and the ability to bake without overheating the house. :)
  11. @PamelaMKramer - A Renaissance Woman says

    September 17, 2013 at 11:47 pm

    Great, all I want is a cookie now! lol
  12. Karly says

    September 17, 2013 at 10:38 pm

    I am loving that little branch; it reminds me of home in Minnesota. I wish we had Fall here. But sadly I only get to be excited that the lows are going to finally be below 80 next week!
  13. Alyson @Vintage Sunshine says

    September 17, 2013 at 10:36 pm

    You are amazing with a camera! Holy smokes. Can you please come visit and teach me? Please? ;) I've been playing around with manual a lot lately, but am nowhere near close to taking pictures like that. And, I can agree with fall.. my favorite too. It's just beautiful, the crisp cool air, the pumpkins!
  14. RaD says

    September 17, 2013 at 10:17 pm

    Okay... so are you planning to do a post on those cookies soon? No fair teasing us with how good they are without explainin' how to do them! ;0)
  15. Amy @ Cheeky Cocoa Beans says

    September 17, 2013 at 9:07 pm

    Gorgeous shots! I'm loving our morning glories...and have the photos to prove it. ;) We have a variety of colors of morning glories blooming in our backyard each morning. Especially glad to see them this year because I couldn't seem to grown anything else this summer. My WW post: http://cheekycocoabean.blogspot.com/2013/09/wordless-wednesday-morning-glories.html

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