Tuesday, May 15, 2012

WW: Something From Nothing


Cattails. Photobucket

Weeds. Photobucket

Overgrown brush. Photobucket

Barren fields. Photobucket

Overlooked landscapes...Photobucket But when captured through the eye of my camera, these otherwise unsightly, unappreciated scenes have a beauty all their own.

LEAP INTO SPRING
Just a reminder that the Leap into Spring Photo Challenge Finale is open through Friday, May 18th 11:59pm CST. Submit your favorite spring photos to be entered into the drawing. All are welcome regardless of experience, camera equipment and whether or not you’re experiencing spring at the moment. We have an awesome lineup of prizes! 5 copies of Topaz Adjust, subscriptions to This Life, a photo book from Adoramapix, a design pack from Life-n-Reflection, a print from Veronica Armstrong Photography, and a camera strap cover from Forshee Designs, to name a few.

Thanks so much for stopping by! I appreciate you taking the time to leave kind, thoughtful comments and link up here at Project Alicia.

Now, without further ado... let's get this WW party started. Just grab a photo and link up below! And if you'd like to connect with other WW participants, click HERE.

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56 comments

  1. Sarah @ OneStarryNightTuesday, 15 May, 2012

    Absolutely adoring the cattails photo!

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  2. UnknownTuesday, 15 May, 2012

    I swear I feel like I can almost breathe the spring air in these photos!!!

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  3. VerenaTuesday, 15 May, 2012

    Nature is simply beautiful! You captured everything perfectly!

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  4. UnknownTuesday, 15 May, 2012

    Gorgeous! The lighting in your photos is always so pretty.

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  5. Tammi @ My Organized ChaosTuesday, 15 May, 2012

    Happy Spring, gorgeous as always!!

    Tammi
    My Organized Chaos

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  6. Rachel@ThatsLife..Tuesday, 15 May, 2012

    Talk about "stopping to smell the flowers" or enjoying the small stuff. Beautiful!

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  7. Kris @ beyond the whiskersTuesday, 15 May, 2012

    I agree with Sarah, the cattail photos is really cool. BTW, what are cattails? Are they in the cotton family?

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  8. Liz MaysTuesday, 15 May, 2012

    I can practically smell the fresh air from here. :)

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  9. GabrielTuesday, 15 May, 2012

    Loved the pictures!!! Something happened to my Linky, my blog doesn't show up at all :-(

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  10. DagmarTuesday, 15 May, 2012

    Lovely! Makes me remember my childhood.

    Dagmar

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  11. TarasviewTuesday, 15 May, 2012

    I love how you made weeds into art. Gorgeous.

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  12. Sukhmandir KaurTuesday, 15 May, 2012

    Good thing I love meadow grasses as they grow profusely out my window however much we may mow.

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  13. LOVE MELISSA:)Tuesday, 15 May, 2012

    Beautiful pictures!

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  14. UnknownTuesday, 15 May, 2012

    Beautiful photos as always!! Breathtaking :)

    Brandi

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  15. PaulaTuesday, 15 May, 2012

    Ohhhh my fav is the second photo, but their all so pretty :))

    Paula
    lifeasweknowitbypaula.blogspot.com

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  16. AnonymousTuesday, 15 May, 2012

    Soooo gorgeous. Love them.

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  17. StashaTuesday, 15 May, 2012

    You make the world look so pretty.

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  18. An Apel a DayTuesday, 15 May, 2012

    They are pretty!

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  19. Danielle STuesday, 15 May, 2012

    Always beautiful photos from you! Thanks for sharing.

    Danielle @ Royalegacy

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  20. SerendipityissweetTuesday, 15 May, 2012

    Yes, gorgeous! ;)

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  21. UnknownTuesday, 15 May, 2012

    I just love wandering outdoors this time of year... there is so much to be seen and you capture it beautifully! :) xo

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  22. UnknownTuesday, 15 May, 2012

    Absolutely beautiful, as always!

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  23. UnknownTuesday, 15 May, 2012

    Your photos really do make me want to move near you! Gorgeous!

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  24. UnknownTuesday, 15 May, 2012

    These images are absolutely lovely. Just stunning.

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  25. UnknownTuesday, 15 May, 2012

    I just love these shots. They remind me of summer evenings, actually, down on the farm in extreme southern Iowa. I always loved being down there.

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  26. Kristi BonneyWednesday, 16 May, 2012

    As usual, you've taken the ordinary and made them extraordinarily beautiful! Love these...

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  27. Mimi NWednesday, 16 May, 2012

    Reminds me of us. We might see something imperfect, a "weed", or even nothing at all, but when seen through the right "lens" there's much beauty to behold! Thank you for those gorgeous photos!

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  28. Honey MommyWednesday, 16 May, 2012

    I love photographing the little details and forgotten places that others might not find beautiful! I love these pictures!

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  29. catsynthWednesday, 16 May, 2012

    Nice! I love finding the beauty in places and details that others overlook (that is a major theme in my own photography).

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  30. moniWednesday, 16 May, 2012

    Wonderful, your weeds! Great light, soft colors, I love it!
    Have a nice day
    greetings
    moni

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  31. AnonymousWednesday, 16 May, 2012

    Lovely photo's huni, by the way you have been featured on this weeks Kids Photo Party x x x

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  32. Pieni LintuWednesday, 16 May, 2012

    Lovely!!! Have a nice day!

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  33. MindiWednesday, 16 May, 2012

    These are amazing and wonderful to look at. What lens did you use to shoot these?

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  34. Secret Mom ThoughtsWednesday, 16 May, 2012

    Beautiful images.

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  35. Karah @ thespacebetweenblogWednesday, 16 May, 2012

    Thank you so much for hosting. Your field pictures are stunning!

    Hope you're having a great week!
    Karah

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  36. UnknownWednesday, 16 May, 2012

    The south is going to be more beautifully and thoroughly documented for having you here. :-)

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  37. Southern GalWednesday, 16 May, 2012

    Nothing speaks love like a handful of weeds from a child on a spring or summer day.

    Will this be your first full summer in South Carolina? I can't wait to see what you capture with your lens. You may even be able to capture the heat waves coming from the ground on an especially hot day. ;)

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  38. AmyWednesday, 16 May, 2012

    Those photos are AMAZING to say the least! Even the "weeds" look like a wonder bouquet choice!

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  39. a narrettoWednesday, 16 May, 2012

    beautiful

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  40. Stacy UncorkedWednesday, 16 May, 2012

    I love that you find beauty in everything. :)


    Angry Bird Launching 101

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  41. Melanie @ Whimsical CreationsWednesday, 16 May, 2012

    Absolutely beautiful!

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  42. AnonymousWednesday, 16 May, 2012

    You really have captured the beauty of those scenes. I love the cattails!

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  43. Aleksandra NearingWednesday, 16 May, 2012

    Beautiful captures as usual, Alicia! Happy Wednesday!

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  44. Sherri B.Wednesday, 16 May, 2012

    I love your photos - they're so beautiful! They remind me of one of my favorite quotes by Wayne Dyer: "The only difference between a flower and a weed is a judgment."

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  45. Gina KleinworthWednesday, 16 May, 2012

    Such beauty all around you Lish & you always do such a lovely job capturing it.

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  46. mommy baumWednesday, 16 May, 2012

    gorgeous photos, as usual, i love how you capture the ordinary and make it look extraordinary. the lighting in these photos is fantastic! thanks for hosting today ;)

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  47. NatalieWednesday, 16 May, 2012

    Even your "weeds" pictures are awesome!

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  48. georgia b.Wednesday, 16 May, 2012

    oh, how very dreamy these all are! i LOVE each one, but i really love that last shot with the blurry hint of a hay bale in the background. gorgeous!

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  49. MaricrisGWednesday, 16 May, 2012

    I love the way you edit the photos. It's like vintage. Timeless. I can't believe you are literally close to me too. I'm in Charlotte NC :-)

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  50. MixedMollyWednesday, 16 May, 2012

    Love this post. So simple. So pretty. It's fun to party here each week!

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  51. UnknownWednesday, 16 May, 2012

    I completely agree, that is one of things I treasure about Photography!

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  52. Cropped StoriesWednesday, 16 May, 2012

    Your pictures are always so beautiful!

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  53. SusanWednesday, 16 May, 2012

    Just beautiful!! Love your work♥

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  54. PatriceWednesday, 16 May, 2012

    More gorgeous photos!

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  55. MichelleThursday, 17 May, 2012

    Wow, you really know how to capture some hidden beauty! Sorry I took so long to visit you back, but happy late Wordless Wednesday! :)

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  56. UnknownFriday, 18 May, 2012

    Such lovely photos! I really love the lighting! The cattails look like they're glowing!!

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