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Texture Tuesday – the Posie Edition

June 26, 2012 by Barb 38 Comments

Last Sunday evening after a busy weekend spent with family, I was feeling the same way I always do after everyone leaves . . . a bit lost. I had vacuumed up every crumb, cleaned the kitchen and washed a few towels when I suddenly decided I’d had enough of that – the rest of the house could wait . . . until when? who knows . . .

I was tired and I knew I couldn’t sit down at the computer and attempt to work on a project. But a stroll around the yard seemed quite inviting. I picked up my camera and went outside with just one lens (my 18-55mm), no tripod, no expectations.

It had rained and these pansies stopped me in my tracks – I hadn’t even got off the deck before I was snapping away. I was happy that I hadn’t brought my tripod – I could just try to capture what I was seeing/feeling and not worry about ‘setting up’.

pansy

pansy

pansy

I had to crouch and twist to avoid a cluttered background, my hands were shaking a bit, and I had to use a relatively slow shutter speed since it was quite cloudy.

I don’t know, these just make me feel happy. I’m so glad I let the house go . . .

Texture: iAm by Kim Klassen

Filed Under: Artful Photography, Texture Tagged With: flower, kim klassen, photoshop, texture

Comments

  1. Crafty Gardener says

    June 26, 2012 at 12:15 pm

    Love the last picture.
    Head over to my blog and enter the give away.

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  2. Seraphina´s Phantasie says

    June 26, 2012 at 12:23 pm

    Wonderful pastell colors and great texture work. Lovely photos !

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  3. Heather says

    June 26, 2012 at 12:25 pm

    These are beautiful I love the light and blue and yellow are awesome colors :). Def happy images, Have a great week.

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  4. jfphotography says

    June 26, 2012 at 1:39 pm

    I love your nature photos!

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  5. Kathy says

    June 26, 2012 at 2:13 pm

    Not sure if it is just me, but these photos have a “batik” vibe to them. Quite lovely!

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  6. TexWisGirl says

    June 26, 2012 at 2:36 pm

    happy colors. happy feeling. :)

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  7. prideinphotos.com says

    June 26, 2012 at 2:44 pm

    OMW…love the colors in these photos!!! Beautiful. I am in the class BTS with you.
    Laurie @ Pride in Photos

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  8. Susan says

    June 26, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    Stunning! Love the colors …

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  9. Deanna says

    June 26, 2012 at 4:55 pm

    sometimes when we least expect it, along comes beauty. really spectacular, love that blue & yellow. Pansies are special and you captured them beautifully!!

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  10. A Pretty Life in the Suburbs says

    June 26, 2012 at 6:40 pm

    Oh these are so lovely! You need to show me how to use textures!!
    Jo

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  11. Mary says

    June 26, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    Very pretty photo’s. I feel the same way after my children leave. Taking photo’s is great therapy!

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  12. WildeLifePhotography says

    June 26, 2012 at 7:15 pm

    Lovely set of pansy photos. Sunday after the rain I was also walking the yard enjoying our pansies.

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  13. Gardening in a Sandbox says

    June 26, 2012 at 7:30 pm

    Gorgeous. You have created art. Valerie

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  14. Marilyn says

    June 26, 2012 at 10:53 pm

    I’m so glad you let the housework go too! These images are just so happy. I’m visiting blogs from Kim and Xanthe’s class. Your photos are just beautiful.
    I still haven’t posted my Texture Tuesday entry. Guess there’s still time.

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  15. bailey-road.com says

    June 26, 2012 at 11:39 pm

    These are beautiful images. They look like watercolors.

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  16. Amarie says

    June 27, 2012 at 12:57 am

    It’s amazing how picking up the camera can make one feel so relaxed and at peace. Locely shots!

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  17. Evelyn S. says

    June 27, 2012 at 2:43 am

    You definitely should be happy with the results! First, the colors of the pansies is wonderful! Secondly, I think your POV is great.

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  18. justine says

    June 27, 2012 at 7:45 am

    these are beautiful! great textures. I came across from the reflections class.

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  19. Rosemary Aubut says

    June 27, 2012 at 12:46 pm

    Very well done! They look like watercolors! Make me happy too!

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  20. Ross says

    June 27, 2012 at 2:05 pm

    Really great shots Kim! I love those moments where you just put camera in hand and start snapping! Last night that happened where a storm rolled through and these strange bubble clouds appeared. I raced to get camera in hand and snap a few shots!

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  21. Seeing Each Day says

    June 27, 2012 at 9:51 pm

    It sounded like some capturing was just what you needed – a sort of filling up activity when you were probably feeling a bit empty with the family departing. Such lovely captures as a result.

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  22. modifica says

    June 28, 2012 at 2:01 pm

    Thanks for stopping by my blog what wonderful shots just like a watercolour painting x

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  23. LeAnne says

    June 28, 2012 at 5:13 pm

    They make me happy too! What cheerful colors! Thanks for sharing this bit of joy with Flower Art Friday.

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  24. HansHB says

    June 28, 2012 at 5:36 pm

    Awesome!

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  25. Laura says

    June 28, 2012 at 6:54 pm

    beautiful!

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  26. RedWillow ~ Beauty Seeker says

    June 28, 2012 at 10:15 pm

    Really Gorgeous. I love your blog.

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  27. RedWillow ~ Beauty Seeker says

    June 29, 2012 at 1:32 am

    Thank you so much. Im a big one on words anyplace I can get them. I too have different ones but Bloom in that series is the only one.
    :)

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  28. karren says

    June 29, 2012 at 2:43 am

    Spectacular shots…especially the last one! They look like fine art.

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  29. Deborah says

    June 29, 2012 at 3:25 am

    gorgeous shots and rendering … remind me of a watercolor wash!

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  30. Modern Mom says

    June 29, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    Stunning shots.

    Purple Witches

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  31. Lisa Gordon says

    June 29, 2012 at 8:36 pm

    Barb, these look like painting, and each one is truly beautiful. Glad you took that walk!
    Have a wonderful weekend, my friend!
    xo.

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  32. vincibene says

    June 29, 2012 at 9:28 pm

    Fantastic series! Love the color.

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  33. Allie says

    June 30, 2012 at 6:25 pm

    Beautiful pansies! Such a wonderful example of God’s creation!

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  34. Pieces of Sunshine says

    June 30, 2012 at 10:34 pm

    The joy of photography – just you and your camera off for a look-see just in case. I rarely return without capturing something. Your pansies are soft, delightful and refreshing. The house probably looked better already when you returned too.

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  35. Laura Delegal - Leroy Photography says

    July 1, 2012 at 4:02 am

    They make me happy too. Beautiful.

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  36. Meoww says

    July 1, 2012 at 10:24 pm

    No wonder that you have so many comments before mine… These pics are totally awesome! taken from angles that i would never dream of. This is very beautiful and inspiring!

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  37. Madge Bloom says

    July 2, 2012 at 12:18 am

    Incredible colors… love pansies they are ‘happy’ flowers! Sometimes other things have to wait, only my camera and how I feel when shooting is all that matters… Thank you for sharing on Weekly Top Shot #37!

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  38. Fineli says

    July 27, 2012 at 7:26 am

    I love your beautiful pansies – as well as the other gentle compositions I have looked at.

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