Saturday, August 21, 2010

summer obsession

If you have been following my photos or posts on my regular blog, you would see that this summer I am obsessed with taking pictures of water. Much of this has to do with the joy I get in playing with my new underwater camera...nothing fancy, but a lot of fun. Another reason for my water obsession is that we live in South Texas and it is so dang hot that the only outdoor activity for 3 restless children that is comfortable is swimming.

I have taken so many shots of water in color just because I love the blues and greens, so what a great chance this was to see a water photo in b&w. I think I like the results:


My next obsession is rain...because we have not had any.  I am controlled by the weather channel.  I am blushing as I type this because I have to admit that I have 3 weather apps on my phone that I check several times a day...and if there is even a slight chance of rain, I watch the skies hopefully. When it finally does rain here, all of my South Texas friends and I update our Facebook statuses about the rain. Yes folks, sadly we are all like that. That is why AnnGeeDee's photo was the obvious choice. I love those ripples...perfect little circles. I think the photo in b&w really enhances the rainy feel. I wish I was like Mary Poppins and could just jump right into this image.

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Uploaded by AnnGeeDee on 16 Aug 10, 10.41PM EDT.

Hopefully you are all getting the weather that you are craving. In the meantime, I will keep praying for rain. :)
XO-
Stephanie

11 comments:

The Kenney Family said...

what type of underwater camera is it? How much does it cost? do you reccommend the cheapy ones?

Cara said...

I love that underwater photo, I am hoping to get an underwater camera soon. I love the photo in b&w it mysterious feel. The rain photo is great, I have such a hard time photographing rain.

AnnGeeDee said...

Oh thanks for including my photo! And the underwater shot is fabulous! It never occurred to me to play with b&w for underwater shots. I can't wait to try it out!

Suki said...

Love these shots. So wonderful.

Neuroknitter said...

The underwater photo is really fun! I love the raindrops in black and white! Very cool capture!

Unknown said...

water, like glass, makes for such compelling photos, and works with black and white really well. love both of these -- wonderful work.

Tammy Lee Bradley said...

Love the lighting in both photos. Wonderful.

michel said...

If you want to do a house swap next summer I'm in. I'll take the heat for the wettest summer OF ALL TIME! it rained so much here in alberta this year. love both these shots. oooo I am loving the black and white!!!

Jamie said...

I would love a bit of rain myself!

April said...

I am loving the black and white, these are both lovely :)

Maureen said...

Underwater b&w? How fun is that! Love the rain ripple shot, reminds me of Van Gogh’s Starry Night. Gorgeous.

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