Weekly Winners: May 24-May 31
This was quite the photo week for me. It took me WAY too much of Saturday to get this ready. I’m not complaining; I’m lucky to be able to spend much of a day doing my hobby. :)
So here you go.
Last Saturday, Ed and I went to my parents’ house for the weekend. They’ve just bought their first home and there are LOTS of things to photograph.
A “Christmas fern” on their sun porch…
Flowers shorter than a blade of grass…
A dandelion gone to seed. (I took WAY TOO MANY photos of this. And got a sunburn. I’ll be sifting through these photos for weeks.)…
A beautiful magnolia, full of blooms…
On Sunday, we went for a walk in town with my mom. We were given a tour of some of the historic buildings. This is an old school room (obviously). Look at those great desks!
On Monday, I photographed my friend Jamie and her husband. Jamie is pregnant with their first child.
On Wednesday, we went to a forest preserve. (Oh, did I mention I took a week’s vacation? Thus, all the gallivanting.)
I loved this fence…
…and this mushroom…
..and this cheerful daisy.
Ed had a birthday Friday. Here’s a photo of the birthday boy, while we were waiting to take the Incline Railway. (We went to Chattanooga for the day.)
Next, we went to Ruby Falls.
Here are “tobacco leaves” (in case you couldn’t tell from the ancient sign placed under them).
The main attraction of Ruby Falls, the waterfall.
Next, and finally, we went to Rock City. People, at least those in the south, often make fun of going there, because there are signs ALL OVER THE PLACE on Interstate 75 (and probably other places nearby) imploring us to “See Rock City.” We shouldn’t make fun. It is BEAUTIFUL, and we will go back.
Rhodendron.
Our shadows waving at the camera.
Rope bridge.
The ubiquitous Rock City shot.
Phew!
I hope you enjoyed the travelogue… I mean my Weekly Winners. :)
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35 Responses to “Weekly Winners: May 24-May 31”
By Kelsey on Jun 1, 2008
Just beautiful photos!!
Thank you, Kelsey! :)
By merrymishaps on Jun 1, 2008
Great photos! I especially like the close-up nature shots!
Thanks so much. Macro shots are going to be my “thing,” I think. I love shooting them.
By Annie on Jun 1, 2008
They are all such great shots - did we go to the same preserve this week? Your mushroom shot is way better than mine!
Annie, you’re so kind. I went to a preserve near Atlanta. I enjoyed shooting that mushroom. I got up-close-and-personal with the dirt. :)
By Maggie's Mind on Jun 1, 2008
Wow, these are just gorgeous! I also spend quite a bit of time some weeks on this little hobby, and I’m so glad that I have the time. Beautiful!
Thank you so much!
By inlandempiregirl on Jun 1, 2008
These are amazing. I love the magnolia photo… something we don’t have. It is so interesting to see a whole collection of photos.
Thank you!
Here’s a fun fact about magnolias… or least the ones in my parent’s yard. :) The blooms open and close depending on the time of day or the heat or something. (I’m not sure what.)
By Shamelessly Sassy on Jun 1, 2008
I love, love, love the mushroom photo. They are all gorgeous, but the mushroom pic is by far my fave!
Thanks so much. I love that mushroom, too. :)
By Carin on Jun 1, 2008
Looks like you had a great holiday!
I love your photo’s and the way you took them. My favourites are the dandelion and your shadow on the rocks.
Carin, thank you. You’re kind to say this. I hope you’ll stop by again. :)
By Sam on Jun 1, 2008
Wow. I love the dandelion. Your pictures are inspiring.
Thank you, Sam. Those dandelion shots resulted in a sunburn, but it was worth it. :) I’m glad you like my photos.
By tiff on Jun 1, 2008
you are my hero. I love every single one of those.
Thank, you, Tiff. That is quite a compliment.
By Jeanette on Jun 1, 2008
Those are all such beautiful shots. It looks like you had a great time.
Jeanette, we did have a great time. :) Thank you for the compliment.
By Lis Garrett on Jun 1, 2008
WOW! WOW! WOW! Impressed doesn’t even begin to describe how I feel!
Lis, thanks so much! :)
By HRH on Jun 1, 2008
Really really great pictures this week. I couldn’t dare pick a favorite.
Thanks so much! :)
By Secret Agent Mama on Jun 1, 2008
Every single picture just shouts something at me that makes me squeal in delight! I can’t wait to get to Ruby Falls some day. Michael’s been with his mom, but the kids and I have yet to go. Soon, someday!!
Thank you! :)
Definitely head to Ruby Falls as soon as you can get there. It’s worth the trip.
By Gabriel on Jun 1, 2008
It’s not fair. It’s just not fair. Why would somebody post a series of pictures, each one of them 10 times better than the best picture I will ever take?
I was absolutely blown away with your post. Unbelievably beautiful.
Thanks for dropping by!
Oh, Gabriel. You are so kind… Thank you.
By frogpondsrock on Jun 1, 2008
Wonderful.wonderful. WONDERFUL.
Thanks for the ‘travelogue’ lol.. It was great.
cheers Kim :)
Thank you, Kim. I’m glad you enjoyed it. :)
By Jenty on Jun 1, 2008
OMW I can’t even choose a favourite, they’re all awesome!!
Thank you! :)
By Marylin on Jun 1, 2008
Beautiful as always! Happy (belated) Birthday to Ed :)
I love the rope bridge and the shroom!
Thank you, Marilyn. I passed along your birthday wishes to Ed. He said, “Awww!” :)
Thanks, too, for the compliment. :)
By Gattina on Jun 1, 2008
Absolutely gorgious pictures ! Can’t tell which one I prefer, they are all equally good !
Thanks so much! :)
By Susan on Jun 1, 2008
Gardner’s hate the dandelions, us photographers adore them! Great shot. I love the fence shoot too. :)
I think you summed up the dandelion thing well. :) Thank you for the compliment.
By Mrs. F on Jun 1, 2008
Wow, those are all such amazing photos. You are super talented!
I want to vacation where you vacation, the views look stunning.
Thank you, Mrs. F. :)
The views really were nice. A photographer can only improve on nature’s beauty so much. :)
By Karen of Sillymonkeez on Jun 1, 2008
The photos of your friend and her husband are very sweet. I just love the photos of the magnolia and the mushroom though! They are just amazing, especially the magnolia.
Thank you so much! :)
By Amy on Jun 1, 2008
Amazing and inspiring photos Rebecca! The mushroom is my favorite, that is such a great picture!
Thanks so much! :) I love that mushroom, too.
By Shannon on Jun 1, 2008
I like the last shot the best but at this point it would have to be Lover’s Shove Point. Yeah been that kind of week.
Oh dear, Shannon. I hope things are getting better. I’m glad you like that shot, even if you DO need to change the title. ;)
By AMomTwoBoys on Jun 1, 2008
Those are GREAT shots! Love the one of the waterfall. Just amazing! And Rock City looks gorgeous!
What a fun week!
Thanks so much!
That waterfall? The folks at Ruby Falls don’t know exactly where the waterfall originates. Isn’t that wild?!?
By Carol Anne on Jun 1, 2008
Wow! I love the photo of the school room and of the fence. I actually love all the photos. I wish we had such beautiful places to visit here.
Hi, Carol Anne. Thanks so much. I adored that school room! :)
By Connie on Jun 1, 2008
Awesome winners this week! There are too many favs to try to choose but I love the fern, magnolia, the 1st pic of your friend w/their hands on her belly. And, this is the 1st time I’ve seen a pic of your hubby on here :)
Thank you, Connie! :)
By janelle on Jun 1, 2008
love the magnolia shot!!!
Thank you! :)
By LME on Jun 1, 2008
i love your waving shawdows!!
will have to experiment on my own
BIG HUGS to bday boy ED! :)
June 10-20, hope we will see you all a bit
Thank you! :) I passed your birthday greetings along. We’ll be where you are in July. Can’t wait!
By Jen on Jun 1, 2008
I love the Rock City pictures, especially the one of you and Ed waving!
Looks like you had a wonderful week.
Thank you, Jen. :)
We had a lot of fun.
By Katt on Jun 1, 2008
Amazing photos! Such talent!
Thank you, Katt!
By Sandy (Momisodes) on Jun 1, 2008
You…are so gifted. I love them all! The dandelion seeding is amazing :)
Thank you, Sandy. I love that dandelion, too. :)
By Jientje on Jun 2, 2008
Those are all such amazing pictures, Rebecca!
I love the portraits here, the ones with the hands really speak of tenderness and love.
I think you managed to capture this very well!
Thank you so much! It was my first portrait session. I was pleased with how it turned out.
By Sarah on Jun 3, 2008
I adore Rock City. :)
Good photos!
We adored Rock City, too.
And thanks for the compliment. :)
By Colleen on Jun 4, 2008
Great photos - love the dandelion! (Well, love ‘em all, but if I had to pick one…)
Sounds like you had a great week! Hope they can fix the AC in your office building soon!
Thanks so much, Colleen! I think the dandelion is my favorite, too. (And if I’ve already said that about another photo, it’s also my favorite. Heh.)