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November 29, 2010 By Sarah Halstead

Manic Monday

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Dustyn playing in the leaves. Hoping to post more later, and post Thanksgiving photos. I edited this in Elements using Pioneer Woman’s Black and White Beauty action. It is my favorite.

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and then, she {snapped}

I am really behind on editing photos and reading blogs right now. Thank you all for being so patient with me.

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  1. Kara says

    December 16, 2010 at 4:01 am

    That is such a cute, FRAMEWORTHY photo!
  2. keli says

    December 16, 2010 at 4:01 am

    Hope you get all those edits done! Looking forward to seeing them.
  3. Kala says

    December 16, 2010 at 4:01 am

    Beautiful colors and composition.
  4. SarahinSC says

    December 16, 2010 at 4:01 am

    I love PW's B&W Beauty too! I love all of her actions! Beautiful leaf shot too!
  5. chubskulit says

    December 16, 2010 at 4:01 am

    Beautiful shots!

    My Mellow Yellow
  6. Brgroelle says

    December 16, 2010 at 4:01 am

    I love the little grin on his face :D Cute!
  7. Typical Suburban Family says

    December 16, 2010 at 4:01 am

    Those are great colors in the the leaf photo. It makes me sad that the recent rain has knocked the remaining leaves off the trees here in Atlanta. Bring on SPRING!!! BTW - Love, the BW photo. I would definitely frame that one!
  8. Tara says

    December 16, 2010 at 4:01 am

    Beautiful Leaf shot!!! Dustyn is so cute!
  9. Sarah Halstead says

    December 16, 2010 at 4:01 am

    Thank you!
  10. Sarah Halstead says

    December 16, 2010 at 4:01 am

    Thank you!
  11. Sarah Halstead says

    December 16, 2010 at 4:01 am

    Thank you!
  12. Ashley.Sisk says

    December 16, 2010 at 4:01 am

    Awwwww. I so love your black and white shot!
  13. Evelyn in Oregon says

    December 16, 2010 at 4:01 am

    They are both beautiful photos, Sarah! I really don't know how mothers of young children do anything other than what they have to! ;-)
  14. Amy says

    December 16, 2010 at 4:01 am

    I Love all the colors in that first one! The little bit of green adds a lot.
  15. rachel says

    December 16, 2010 at 4:01 am

    thanks for linking up! I don't think I have PWs black and white beauty action...gonna have to go download it now!
  16. Magical Mystical Teacher says

    December 16, 2010 at 4:01 am

    IN PRAISE OF YELLOW

    Of all the colors under the sun
    Yellow is the mellowest one.
    Its hues are varied, if truth be told—
    Cream and amber, and even gold.
    Saffron’s considered a yellow hue,
    So are lemon and bisque—buff too!
    One mustn’t forget the lion’s mane—
    Tawny and blond like Penny Lane.
    And when full moons glow golden at night
    They cast on earth a xanthic light.
    Of all the colors under the sun,
    Yellow, my friend, is the most fun!


    © 2010 by Magical Mystical Teacher

    Yellow Leaf
  17. Tammy says

    December 16, 2010 at 4:01 am

    Your macro is just stunning, the clarity and color is outstanding!
  18. Sarah Halstead says

    December 16, 2010 at 4:01 am

    Thanks I got some really cute ones.
  19. Sarah Halstead says

    December 16, 2010 at 4:01 am

    Thank you Amy!
  20. Sarah Halstead says

    December 16, 2010 at 4:01 am

    Thanks Rachel. :D
  21. Tezzie says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:59 am

    Awww...what a sweetie :D Love that smile!
  22. Sarah Halstead says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:59 am

    Thank you!
  23. Sarah Halstead says

    December 16, 2010 at 3:59 am

    Thank you!

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