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September 11, 2011 By Sarah Halstead

Scavenger Hunt Sunday {09.11.11}

Filed Under: Photography Tagged With: scavenger hunt sunday

Today is Carsyn’s 16 month Birthday. Hopefully I will be able to take his pictures sometime today. I hope you all are having a wonderful weekend. We had a lot of fun at the mud races last night.

Bokeh

I will have a tutorial on my work-flow in Lightroom and CS5 of a similar photo this week.


Process of Elimination

I took this one quite literally. He was eliminated from the competition because he broke. “Hooked” was definitely hooked by the tractor. {you can hover over to see the before, not cropped.


Remember

Today is  a day to remember what happened on September 11th 10 years ago, and pray for all the families that lost loved ones.

Statue

Praying mantis act very statue like when you are taking their photos. They blend in so well. I had a lot of fun taking his photo.

Flying High

My cousin flying high in his Mud Truck. I will be sharing more mud racing photos soon.

Have a great Sunday everyone and thanks for stopping by. I am still looking for blogs to Spotlight, if you are interested.

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  1. Ewa says

    September 13, 2011 at 5:16 pm

    I love your flower and statue shots!!!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 14, 2011 at 3:26 pm

      Thanks so much Ewa.
  2. Jami @bettyproject says

    September 13, 2011 at 7:02 am

    Lovely shots! I think my favorite is the praying mantis. We have so many of those here in Japan I absolutely love it as they were a rare sight when I was back in the states. Quite a nice catch indeed :) Have a great week! :)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 14, 2011 at 3:26 pm

      Thanks Jami. There are some here in NC but not a ton.
  3. ShonEjai says

    September 13, 2011 at 4:06 am

    A great set of pictures. I had no idea the Preying Mantis was such a great photography subject. I loved the very first photo. It was absolutely gorgeous!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 14, 2011 at 3:26 pm

      He he. thanks!
  4. Kala says

    September 13, 2011 at 12:03 am

    Fantastic image of the praying mantis. It looks like its posing for the camera!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 14, 2011 at 3:25 pm

      Thank you Kala.
  5. Branson says

    September 12, 2011 at 11:52 pm

    That first one is so pretty! And I love the mantis!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 14, 2011 at 3:25 pm

      Thanks so much Branson.
  6. April says

    September 12, 2011 at 8:48 pm

    Gorgeous shots! Your bokeh photo is beautiful, and I love your praying mantis... such neat bugs!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 14, 2011 at 3:25 pm

      Thank you April.
  7. Tracey nanstad says

    September 12, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    Ummmmm GULP!! That mantis picture is amazing!! Love it and love the bokeh you got in the other shot.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 14, 2011 at 3:25 pm

      Thanks Tracey.
  8. Liz says

    September 12, 2011 at 2:42 pm

    Great shots! Liz @ MLC
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 14, 2011 at 3:24 pm

      Thanks Liz.
  9. Chris says

    September 12, 2011 at 10:46 am

    Wow! Amazing photos!!! :)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 14, 2011 at 3:24 pm

      Thanks Chris.
  10. Mickie Brown says

    September 12, 2011 at 12:39 am

    Lovely photo and tribute to those who lost their lives and to those that showed such courage on September 11. Love the praying mantis--great macro shot. Have a nice week. Mickie :)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 14, 2011 at 3:24 pm

      Thanks Mickie.
  11. L. says

    September 12, 2011 at 12:17 am

    Wow--your flying high and elimination shots are just awesome! It looks like such a fun time, too!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 12, 2011 at 12:19 am

      Thank you Laura. It is so much fun. We grew up around it.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 14, 2011 at 3:24 pm

      Thanks Laura.
  12. K Hutchinson says

    September 11, 2011 at 11:21 pm

    Holey smokes what awesome shots! Love the praying mantis! They are such cool insects!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 11, 2011 at 11:49 pm

      Thanks so much. Yes they are.
  13. Ashley Sisk says

    September 11, 2011 at 10:31 pm

    I still have to catch up on all that's been going on with you the past week, but my computer has me slightly delayed. Love that last shot - great capture.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 11, 2011 at 11:49 pm

      Thank you Ashley. I understand. :)
  14. alicia says

    September 11, 2011 at 9:51 pm

    That praying mantis shot is amazing!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 11, 2011 at 11:48 pm

      Thanks so much Alicia.
  15. Kimberly says

    September 11, 2011 at 9:32 pm

    Great set! Love every.single.one!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 11, 2011 at 11:48 pm

      Thanks Kimberly.
  16. Gina says

    September 11, 2011 at 9:26 pm

    Awesome Sarah! Every time I capture a mantis- they turn & look at me as if they are posing. :)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 11, 2011 at 11:48 pm

      Thanks Gina. They are so freaky. ha ha.
  17. Gretchen says

    September 11, 2011 at 9:17 pm

    Wonderful interpretations... especially love you statue. Love praying mantis critters!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 11, 2011 at 11:48 pm

      Thank you Gretchen.
  18. Valeria says

    September 11, 2011 at 8:30 pm

    Amazing statue picture and bokeh is also wonderful. Great job
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 11, 2011 at 11:47 pm

      Thank you Valeria.
  19. Sarah @ Crafting and Creativity says

    September 11, 2011 at 6:04 pm

    Love all your amazing photos!!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 11, 2011 at 11:47 pm

      Thanks so much Sarah.
  20. Lisa says

    September 11, 2011 at 5:56 pm

    Love your interpretation for "process of elimination"
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 11, 2011 at 11:47 pm

      Thanks Lisa.
  21. Michelle says

    September 11, 2011 at 4:14 pm

    I enjoyed your interpretation for statue. I also enjoyed your cousin's mud flinging shot. Nicely done!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 11, 2011 at 11:47 pm

      Thanks Michelle.
  22. Rosie@leavesnbloom says

    September 11, 2011 at 3:39 pm

    Great photos Sarah. Your cousin sure likes to get that adrenalin flowing - my boys would love to watch those truckers.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 11, 2011 at 11:47 pm

      Thanks Rosie. He sure does and my boys love it. More photos are being posting soon. :)
  23. Angie Seabolt says

    September 11, 2011 at 2:34 pm

    I really love your photos. The mud racing shots are fantastic. I look forward to seeing more of them.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 11, 2011 at 11:46 pm

      Thank you Angie.
  24. Kat Sloma says

    September 11, 2011 at 2:14 pm

    What a fun interpretation for Process of Elimination! Both literal and figurative done well. Thanks so much for providing the hover-over, that works well! So glad you linked in to Exploring with a Camera.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 11, 2011 at 2:21 pm

      Thank you Kat. I had fun trying to pick a photo for it. :)
  25. Selena says

    September 11, 2011 at 12:56 pm

    Great shots, I really like them all but the mantis and the mud truck are really great!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 11, 2011 at 2:21 pm

      Thanks so much Selena. :)
  26. Lori says

    September 11, 2011 at 12:45 pm

    Those mud races look fun! Great shots there. That praying mantis came out super awesome! Lori
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 11, 2011 at 2:18 pm

      Thanks Lori. They are a lot of fun.
  27. emily says

    September 11, 2011 at 10:51 am

    Love that last photo! Very cool!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 11, 2011 at 2:18 pm

      Thanks Emily.
  28. Sarah says

    September 11, 2011 at 10:09 am

    Oh the mantis is a very cool statue picture. Those guys are creepy cool for sure!!! Your flying high image really got me smiling! What a great capture!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 11, 2011 at 2:18 pm

      Thank you Sarah.
  29. Shannon says

    September 11, 2011 at 9:54 am

    I love the American flag photo! Great collection this week!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 11, 2011 at 2:18 pm

      Thanks so much Shannon.
  30. Brooke says

    September 11, 2011 at 8:56 am

    Love your set Sarah! Oh my gosh, those truck photos are amazing!!!! Happy 16th bday to your little guy ;D
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 11, 2011 at 9:05 am

      Thanks so much Brooke!
  31. deb says

    September 11, 2011 at 8:42 am

    Really great interpretations! I especially love your remember shot. Fun shot of the mud racing too!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 11, 2011 at 9:05 am

      Thank you very much Deb.
  32. Tamar says

    September 11, 2011 at 7:25 am

    These are great! Love the remember and statue! Very creative shots!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 11, 2011 at 8:58 am

      Thank you Tamar!
  33. Seeing Each Day says

    September 11, 2011 at 2:03 am

    Your first shot is beautiful - shall go and have a look at your tutorial when I get a chance. But that photo of the praying mantis - absolutely superb. I just kept looking at it. I've seen your project a day site and share - would love to join in but I'm unsure on how to present it as I add words to my photos so I'm unsure a collage would come out clearly enough. Now I'm just rambling....basically wanted to say how much I've been enjoying your site since I've come upon it - I know there'd be a great amount of effort from your part going into it, so thanks for that.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 11, 2011 at 8:57 am

      Thanks I will probably have it posted this afternoon or tomorrow. You can link up. You do not have to do a collage. Some people do the photos in one post and some do them in separate posts. I am not picky at all. :)
  34. Cedar says

    September 11, 2011 at 1:39 am

    Really AWESOME set! Love that flying high and the flag is beautiful!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 11, 2011 at 8:56 am

      Thanks so much Cedar.
  35. Misty says

    September 11, 2011 at 1:22 am

    Great interpretations! Love them all!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 11, 2011 at 8:55 am

      Thank you Misty. I miss you linking up each week for Project 365. You can still link to your blog even if you do not do a collage. :)
  36. Sara says

    September 11, 2011 at 1:15 am

    Great set Sarah, love the Praying Mantis for statues, great shot.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 11, 2011 at 8:55 am

      Thanks Sara!
  37. kewkew says

    September 11, 2011 at 12:45 am

    Lots of action in your Flying High shot! And I love the way you interpreted Process of Elimination. But I have to say the praying mantis is my favorite.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 11, 2011 at 8:54 am

      Thanks so much! One of mine too.
  38. Buckeroomama says

    September 11, 2011 at 12:41 am

    I love those mud racing photos --very cool! =) Great statue photo, too!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 11, 2011 at 8:54 am

      Thank you! We both grew up around it. Both of our dads which are brothers mud raced.
  39. Stasha says

    September 11, 2011 at 12:32 am

    Love the truck shots, fun. Cannot wait to see more.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 11, 2011 at 8:53 am

      Thank you Stasha. I have a few more but not too many because I forgot to charge my battery. Boo!
  40. Brianne says

    September 11, 2011 at 12:31 am

    Great shots!!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 11, 2011 at 8:52 am

      Thank you Brianne.
  41. kathy says

    September 11, 2011 at 12:28 am

    Adore that "statue" shot! Such a creative spin on the prompt, love it :) Kathy
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 11, 2011 at 8:52 am

      Thanks Kathy.
  42. Summer says

    September 11, 2011 at 12:08 am

    WOW! Love the photos and your cousin gets crazzzyy.. lol =)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      September 11, 2011 at 8:51 am

      Thanks! Yes he does!!

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