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February 27, 2011 By Sarah Halstead

Scavenger Hunt Sunday {02/27/2011}

Filed Under: Family, Photography Tagged With: scavenger hunt sunday

I have another favor to ask. Dudley’s love letter to Kitty Paw was picked as a top ten. Would you mind heading over there and voting for us? Just click the button above. We are #2. Thank you!

Reminder: I am leaving for Raleigh today, so it may take me a couple days to catch up and visit you back. Thanks for stopping by and for being patient.

Scavenger Hunt Sunday

Capture the Sky

Gorgeous weather. I love seeing bright, fluffy clouds.

Everyday

We go outside and swing every day that it is nice out. Here is Carsyn swinging with Henry.

The Paper Mama

Someone asked me how I do my eyes. Basically all I do is use Pioneer Woman’s Sharpen This action at 50% and brush over the eyes. Other then that nothing. I do not change the color or lighten the eyes or anything. I think a good clean edit with the sharpen is a way to bring out the eyes with out them looking too fake.

Furry

My dog Dixie. So sweet and furry.

MellowYellowMondayBadge

Life

New buds, and a bug.

Blurred

The sand we got delivered the other day. I love how it is blurred up front and in the back. Dustyn has been enjoying playing in it.

MM3

Not my best work this week, but it has been a crazy week.

Don’t forget to come back tomorrow for Dustyn’s Birthday Bash Giveaways.


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Comments

  1. Kat Sloma says

    March 7, 2011 at 4:37 am

    That is a beautiful blue sky! Thanks so much for linking in to Exploring with a Camera.
  2. Ashley Elliott says

    March 2, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    what a cute shot! Love that monkey!
  3. Phoenix Peacock says

    March 2, 2011 at 1:08 pm

    Great Furry and Blurred shots!
  4. Kel says

    March 1, 2011 at 4:36 pm

    Oh, I am LOVING that new bud photo....soo delicate! :)
  5. Kindred Spirit says

    March 1, 2011 at 1:12 pm

    How did I miss these Sunday!? Love all of them of couse, especially *furry*...and what a sweet shot for paper mama :)
  6. Tiffany says

    February 28, 2011 at 8:30 pm

    I wish we had a tree to put a swing up for Hunter. He would love it. I may just have to make Carl build us an A-Frame. Love the photos!
  7. Ray says

    February 28, 2011 at 7:49 pm

    Love your everyday and life shots!
  8. aleks handmade says

    February 28, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    great blurred shot. the sand makes me want to be back at the beach.
  9. chubskulit says

    February 28, 2011 at 11:01 am

    These are beautiful shots! My Mellow Yellow
  10. Adeena says

    February 28, 2011 at 10:17 am

    LOVE the life shot!! I can't wait to see buds around here. :)
  11. Lisa says

    February 28, 2011 at 12:47 am

    Love your doggie shot!
  12. Jenn says

    February 27, 2011 at 11:50 pm

    You have the monkey!! So sweet!! Sweet Furry friend... I am such an animal lover!! =)
  13. Linda says

    February 27, 2011 at 10:59 pm

    All your shot look amazing.. That shot of your dog looks wonderful..
  14. Michelle Kennedy says

    February 27, 2011 at 10:38 pm

    I love every one of these shots! And I'm going to try using the sharpen action on eyes next time, thanks for the tip :D
  15. Karli says

    February 27, 2011 at 9:28 pm

    Sarah, these are ALL fantastic - every single one! I'm drooling over your puffy cloud shot (I barely remember what a blue sky looks like; thanks for the reminder - ha)!...and your bud/bug shot - oh the colors are so pretty! Thanks so much ALWAYS for your sweet sweet comments on my blog. They always put such a smile on my face. Still praying for your little one. Hope he's doing well! XO
  16. julie says

    February 27, 2011 at 9:04 pm

    ALL fantastic shots!!! Love your furry one! I voted for your sweet Dudley - GREAT love letter :)
  17. Marla says

    February 27, 2011 at 8:23 pm

    Awesome shots. I love that last one. :) Marla @ www.blueskiesphotoblog.com
  18. Cecily R says

    February 27, 2011 at 8:06 pm

    Fantastic, as always. The close up of your dog is wonderful and your Life is gorgeous!!
  19. Elena @ Selfie Magic says

    February 27, 2011 at 5:46 pm

    The life image is breathtaking!
  20. Suzette Mahoney says

    February 27, 2011 at 4:11 pm

    love the new buds!
  21. MyPerspective says

    February 27, 2011 at 3:03 pm

    Beautiful photos! I love the life one! Have a great trip!
  22. Daniele says

    February 27, 2011 at 2:14 pm

    oh, I love this doggie face!
  23. Branson says

    February 27, 2011 at 2:02 pm

    The life photo is wonderful! How nice of the buggy friend to come join the fun! :)
  24. Jaymi McClusky says

    February 27, 2011 at 1:57 pm

    beautiful! i love the one with Henry!!!
  25. Kimberly says

    February 27, 2011 at 12:55 pm

    Great shots this week! Life it my favorite. We still have yet to see new signs of life here. Still waiting for Monday's snow to melt away. It takes a while for 10 inches of snow to melt, especially when it is in huge piles everywhere. :)
  26. Melissa says

    February 27, 2011 at 12:16 pm

    I really love your life shot. Great shots!
  27. Carla says

    February 27, 2011 at 11:53 am

    Great shots! I really love the furry and the sky shots this week!
  28. Jennifer Rikkers says

    February 27, 2011 at 11:47 am

    Love them all.....life is gorgeous and hopeful. Everyday is too.... and blurred, is just so cool!
  29. Tara says

    February 27, 2011 at 11:41 am

    These are wonderful, I love them all but I really love your furry and blurry shots!
  30. Dina @ 4 Lettre Words says

    February 27, 2011 at 10:54 am

    Wonderful choices this week, Sarah. Love that life!
  31. Shannon says

    February 27, 2011 at 10:28 am

    I think these are great! I love the dog picture, of course. I'm such a sucker for those!
  32. Jenn says

    February 27, 2011 at 10:19 am

    Love your life shot and furry! Great job!
  33. Brooke G says

    February 27, 2011 at 10:12 am

    These are amazing, as usual! I voted for Dudley already - I love that one :D
  34. Ashley Sisk says

    February 27, 2011 at 9:49 am

    These are all so good - I love each and every one of them. I can't wait to see you later today.
  35. Amber says

    February 27, 2011 at 9:38 am

    So fun!!! I love the photo with Henry.
  36. alita says

    February 27, 2011 at 9:33 am

    First- I will have to compliment your LIFE picture because I REALLY LOVE it! The color is fantastic. You do have such a wonderful eye for photography. But now... I have to tell you that it isn't nice to brag about swinging every day. ;) lol! Le Sigh... I miss warmer weather. I loathe winter... it needs to go away. Love your captures per usual chica!
  37. Buckeroomama says

    February 27, 2011 at 8:48 am

    Great shots, Sarah! I especially love that close-up of Dixie. =)
  38. deb says

    February 27, 2011 at 7:57 am

    Wonderful photos! Love Carsyn in the swing and the life shot is really pretty.
  39. Debby says

    February 27, 2011 at 7:08 am

    Great idea for the life shot.
  40. Jill Samter Photography says

    February 27, 2011 at 6:40 am

    Love your shots this week!
  41. jill conyers says

    February 27, 2011 at 6:22 am

    All of your photos are great but my favorite is the simple sky shot. I'm sure it's because I envy the fact that you were actually able to capture blue skies :)
  42. Catherine says

    February 27, 2011 at 6:06 am

    I loved your photos for this week. Your sky is so pretty and such a bright blue color! Your little one is so cute and I loved the bug and bud picture!
  43. Rosie@leavesnbloom says

    February 27, 2011 at 6:03 am

    My favourite is your Life shot - good to get a little fly in the shot aswell - not too many little bugs out and about yet. Thanks for the tip on the eyes I must try that out........... if I persuade someone to pose for me LOL ......they normally run the other direction :)
  44. AJ says

    February 27, 2011 at 5:49 am

    Beautiful shots...love your life one...
  45. Corrisande says

    February 27, 2011 at 5:30 am

    Truly lovely pictures, especially Life and Blurred. I definitely need to visit your blog more often, your photos are so nifty :)

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