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March 18, 2012 By Sarah Halstead

Scavenger Hunt Sunday | 03.18.12

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

Hello friends. We have been busy enjoying this nice weather. I have also been doing some spring cleaning and selling some items. I love when I can clean stuff out and make a little money back. I still have sooo much stuff to get rid of. We are selling our 55 gallon fish tank this week and my cousin is coming to paint our dining room. I will be busy prepping that today. There are some holes in the wall I need to fill and stuff that needs to be moved out of the way. I also have to go pick out paint. eeekkk! I really want to paint the living room too but I think it would just be too much right now. Both the living room and dining room are a dark burgundy. I am looking forward to having something more bright and to break the two rooms up a little bit.

Anyways here are my interpretations this week. 

Vintage

I loved this shot of Dustyn. I used Pioneer Woman’s Old West action on it. It sort of looks vintagey. You can see a real vintage edit with this weeks Tutorial Tuesday. Don’t forget to link up.

Word Quote

Spring is here and the trees are awakening. Yay for green leaves.

Natures Own

I just love how dainty this is. You can find the most beautiful stuff in nature.

People

My three favorite people here on earth. These are three different silhouette shots then I shared last Monday. I know I still need to practice but I am in love with the moments I captured.

Photographer’s Choice

I am quite proud of this shot. No, it is not anywhere near perfect, but I did shoot it while the bee was flying with my 35mm lens manual focus. I really need to work on my manual focusing.

Linking up with Scavenger Hunt Sunday, Simple Things, Sunday Snapshot, Macro Monday, and then she snapped

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  1. Jessica P says

    March 20, 2012 at 1:58 pm

    That's really awesome of the bee! And you know I love your sunset shots.
  2. Tatjana Parkacheva says

    March 20, 2012 at 3:25 am

    Wonderful photos. Regards and best wishes
  3. Laura says

    March 20, 2012 at 12:39 am

    Gorgeous photos this week--I especially love the soft tones of the first shot and your silhouettes are just perfect!
  4. Valeria says

    March 19, 2012 at 12:43 am

    Oh my. That nature's image is fantastic. I love the balloons and the light on your People's image. Great set.
  5. selena says

    March 18, 2012 at 9:36 pm

    Great spring shots and I love the balloons! wonderful set!
  6. Wendy says

    March 18, 2012 at 8:48 pm

    Wow...is the first thing that comes to mind when I was looking at your pictures. My favorite shots are the people shots. The balloons are so perfect!
  7. Moira P. says

    March 18, 2012 at 8:35 pm

    Oh my gosh! They are all GORGEOUS! -Farm Girl
  8. Daenel T. says

    March 18, 2012 at 6:32 pm

    The balloon coloring in the silhouette shot is stunning. And the bee? Perfect.
  9. Got My Camera says

    March 18, 2012 at 6:24 pm

    WOW - each of your photos is more stunning than the next - amazing.
  10. Kathy says

    March 18, 2012 at 5:53 pm

    I really like the composition of your "nature's own".....so simple, yet so beautiful.
  11. Serendipity is Sweet says

    March 18, 2012 at 4:32 pm

    Beautiful work Sarah. Really love your vintage and that bee is awesome! You know I love those silhouettes too ;) Good luck with the painting..and I totally need to sell some stuff too. We have plenty to get rid of, but I've been to lazy to sell it so I just gave away a bunch of baby stuff to a friend having her 4th.
  12. Gina says

    March 18, 2012 at 4:13 pm

    Lots of exciting things happening at your place!!! How fun!!! Love redecorating & did a little changing around myself in my office on Friday. I feel refreshed now that it's done. Awesome shots- still so impressed by those silhouettes. The pop of color with those balloons just makes them spectacular!
  13. Kim C. says

    March 18, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    Oh I like your bee too! I tried to get the bees being busy in my yard, but it wasn't easy. Hope your painting project goes well!
  14. Artistically Amy says

    March 18, 2012 at 3:01 pm

    Wow, that shot of the bee is really cool!
  15. Kay Rhodes says

    March 18, 2012 at 2:50 pm

    OH MY, your people shots blow me away!!!!!!!!!! Awesome...and I love the vintage shot, too.
  16. Kim Stevens says

    March 18, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    Oh, your vintage is just beautiful! And you know I love that ballon shot, but those other two are just as great!! AND, I salute you for getting a bee in flight with manual focus, wow!!
  17. Ashley Sisk says

    March 18, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    Stunning work this week girl - that first shot blows me away!
  18. Susan says

    March 18, 2012 at 1:54 pm

    Great finds! I love the quote! The March winds are really blowing here today! (So much so the cats are scared!)
  19. The Frat Pack + Me says

    March 18, 2012 at 1:42 pm

    These are all fantastic! Love the balloon shot so much....and the bee.
  20. misc.alaina says

    March 18, 2012 at 11:39 am

    Really cool processing on your vintage shot! Also, still loving your silhouette photos!!
  21. Jen says

    March 18, 2012 at 11:27 am

    That balloon shot is fabulous. Great set.
  22. Karen says

    March 18, 2012 at 10:34 am

    I love your People silhouettes....especially the one with the balloons.
  23. Amy @ Little Adventures says

    March 18, 2012 at 10:33 am

    these are GORGEOUS ... way to go!!!!
  24. Leslie Estes says

    March 18, 2012 at 9:37 am

    Love your collection this week!!! I can't choose a favorite!
  25. t. emmons says

    March 18, 2012 at 9:36 am

    <3 the balloons, Sarah! We took some too, but not using sillouettes. I especially love the POP of the colors in them. Maybe I need to get different ones. Krazy photo of the bee, too. You've got skillz girl. Have a great week! be blessed! t
  26. Runnermom-jen says

    March 18, 2012 at 9:11 am

    Sarah, your shots are truly amazing!! I haven't visited in a while...I've missed looking at your wonderful shots. Those silhouettes are great! And HOORAY for Spring!! Nature really is gorgeous :)
  27. Andie says

    March 18, 2012 at 8:30 am

    Great shots. I love the bee shot.
  28. Brooke says

    March 18, 2012 at 8:18 am

    Sounds like you have a productive day planned! Love spring cleaning too. I love, love, love your shots of them at sunset!
  29. Tamar Strauss-Benjamin says

    March 18, 2012 at 7:32 am

    Love that vintage picture and his shirt is perfect! And the people picture with the balloons is stunning!!
  30. Sara says

    March 18, 2012 at 3:05 am

    Love your silhouettes Sarah, they're wonderful, especially the balloons!
  31. Andrea Dawn says

    March 18, 2012 at 2:27 am

    Such beautiful work, Sarah. Vintage is so dreamy and I love your people shots. Great quote, too.
  32. Shoni says

    March 18, 2012 at 2:26 am

    Wow...you captured that bee with manual focus?! That is impressive!
  33. Buckeroomama says

    March 18, 2012 at 2:07 am

    Wonderful nature shots... and I just love those silhouette shots!
  34. Linda R says

    March 18, 2012 at 1:35 am

    Oh my stars.. Everyone of these shots are amazing. I just love your people shot. Those balloons look wonderful.
  35. Stasha says

    March 18, 2012 at 12:56 am

    Love your people shots! The whole set is beautiful.
  36. Honey Mommy says

    March 18, 2012 at 12:21 am

    Love your quote picture! I can't wait for our leaves to start sprouting! I also love the silhouettes and your bee shot is amazing!

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