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You are here: Home | Photography | Nature Does Not Hurry,

June 29, 2012 By Sarah Halstead

Nature Does Not Hurry,

Filed Under: Photography

Yet everything is accomplished. – Lao Tzu

A couple of things. I am giving away my Extra Large Ad Space for the month of July, go here to enter.

I was nominated for Circle of Moms Top 25 Photographer Moms and I would LOVE your vote. Right now we are barely holding onto third or fourth. Last year we got fourth and I would love to get in the top three. It only takes two clicks and a few seconds. Thank you all!!

Last thing head over to She {hearts} It to enter to win a 24×32 Canvas from Hello Canvas. There are also some great baby giveaways going on.

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

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  1. Kristi {at} Live and Love Out Loud says

    July 11, 2012 at 5:50 pm

    This really is an awesome shot, Sarah! Thanks for joining us in the Summer Daze Fun Photo Party! I'm playing catch up on the links I missed the other week. I'm so sorry for showing up late. Have a great day!
  2. Life with Kaishon says

    July 3, 2012 at 9:58 am

    Very, very pretty! Love this shot!
  3. Lori says

    June 30, 2012 at 6:35 pm

    I just love this shot!
  4. Sarah says

    June 30, 2012 at 4:03 pm

    Voted! Good luck! I love those dragonfly shots!! Gorgeous bokeh!
  5. drea says

    June 30, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    I love this shot!! Drea babiesnbargains.blogspot.com
  6. Teresa says

    June 30, 2012 at 9:50 am

    Great shot! I haven't seen many dragonflies this summer.
  7. Lori says

    June 29, 2012 at 3:18 pm

    I love this photo!
  8. Mindy says

    June 29, 2012 at 2:30 pm

    Beautiful summer shot! Happy Friday!
  9. Tamar Strauss-Benjamin says

    June 29, 2012 at 1:48 pm

    Gorgeous! Dragon flies are so amazing, I just never see them in Boston!
  10. Michelle @ One Crafty Mama says

    June 29, 2012 at 1:08 pm

    That shot makes it look like the two of you are in a stand off. :) Good luck with the contest.....I voted (again).
  11. Gina says

    June 29, 2012 at 12:32 pm

    Incredible!!!! I can't believe you caught him before he flew away.
  12. Elena says

    June 29, 2012 at 11:59 am

    Love that shot Sarah and you have my vote!
  13. Mindi says

    June 29, 2012 at 11:18 am

    LOVE this shot!!! Did you shoot this with your 50 mm?
  14. Kristy Life n Reflection says

    June 29, 2012 at 10:43 am

    Love the detail you captured on this dragonfly!
  15. alicia says

    June 29, 2012 at 10:31 am

    Great shot! What detail in that little guy. Thanks so much for sharing and linking to our summer party!
  16. Yolanda says

    June 29, 2012 at 10:06 am

    I wish I could take pictures like this ;)
  17. Dominique@Dominique's Desk says

    June 29, 2012 at 8:31 am

    Lovely picture of the dragonfly. I'm currently looking at getting my first DSLR. You were using a macro lens for the shot above?
    • Sarah says

      June 29, 2012 at 12:27 pm

      Thank you! No I didn't use a macro. I just used my 85mm lens. Which is a sharp lens then just cropped it in close.
  18. Satakieli says

    June 29, 2012 at 8:20 am

    Love this shot Sarah, especially the detail on the wings. I'm never quick enough to photograph dragonflies. Also, I voted for you this morning :)
  19. Natasha says

    June 29, 2012 at 6:56 am

    Wow!! this is so amazing!!
  20. MixedMolly says

    June 29, 2012 at 5:10 am

    The composition is awesome! Love the shot.
  21. Cecily R says

    June 29, 2012 at 1:43 am

    Love the shot, love the quote. Both VERY cool.

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