Green with Envy

Sorry for the delay on these. I've been sick as a dog. I can't breathe, and I can't sleep. Ugh. I hate warm weather colds, and this is my first cold of the year?! Weird. Anyway.... on to the pics!

*Photo Credit: Tara M

(Above and Below)

{i wonder where these awesome pictures were taken?}

*Photo Credit: Leslie O

{ohhh puppy puppy....so soo cute!}

  *Photo Credit: emt

purty lil' flower from muir woods :)

This Week's Challenge...

Take it OUTDOORS!

due to emtphotography1@gmail.com

by Sunday night 3/28

wow! march is almost over already?

 how did that happen??!

give me ya' green

Reminding you to send in your pictures for last week's photo challenge.....Green with Envy

Send your pics to emtphotography1@gmail.com 

I'll post the pictures tomorrow night along with this week's challenge which I am super pumped about!

ps. i realized during this post that the word Green is very odd.
It looks so strange when you write it over and over.
i had to google it to make sure i was spelling it right.

It's all in the Details...{photo challenge: week7}

wow. vacation....and spring forward...my frame of reference is so thrown off right now I'm not sure which way is up. 

Welcome back. I've missed you :)

Now on to business the fun! We've got some great shots this week 

(like always--you guys are awesome what can i say??)

 *Photo Credit (above & below): Tara M

{Talk about details! That rotunda is absolutely stunning!}

{Spoons? huh, cool...whodathunkit?}

*Photo Credit: Patti M

{Spring!! Come on Spring, we've missed your color! I love that you can see each speck of color on these flowers.}

*Photo Credit: Hope R

"No matter how hard I tried to focus at work, these raindrops on the branches kept calling out my name...just begging to be captured!"

{I agree, i'd be distracted by these little buggars too :)}

*Photo Credit: Sarah S

{i love it, too cute. just like the big girls do!}

*Photo Credit: Stacey Mae

"so much going on in this shot...so many details to look at, but I like that the focus is on the bracelets because with so much going on in the shot it seems an odd choice to have it as the focal point...I'm odd...I like it!"

{not only are the details of the bracelet amazing, but the fence too, and the details of her face stand out too even though they aren't in focus. this is great.}

*Photo Credit: e.m.t.

{taken at the california capital building in Sacramento. i loved the ornate detail of the lights, the scales and wings are incredible}

What were your favorite details?

Your next assignment should you choose to accept it is....

Green with Envy

due to emtphotography1@gmail.com by Sunday the 21st

...our first color challenge in honor of St. Patrick's Day! :) 

details matter...

Reminding you to send your photos for 

this week's photo challenge to emtphotography1@gmail.com!

i figured since my week got all funky since i've been on vacation, 

i'd give everyone a few days to catch up. 

Don't forget this week's challenge is It's all in the Details. 

Get your pics sent in by saturday night. 

I'll announce the next challenge once i post the detail images. -e

nature's beauty. nature's fury....{photo challenge: week 6}

These pictures are gorgeous girls, great work! 

Remember this week's challenge was Nature's Beauty or Nature's Fury

Your next challenge....

WEEK 7: It's all in the details

due by wednesday night march 10th

to emtphotography1@gmail.com

Good Luck :) 

  *Photo Credit:Tara M

"This is sort of a typical picture but I really liked it and thought it went well with this weeks theme because when I put these in the vase they were pretty much about to die, falling over and puny.. came into work the next day and they were gorgeous!! Just needed some TLC :)"

{I love love love the bright bold color in this picture, and the specks of pollen that you caught!}

 *Photo Credit: Hope R

{unbelievable. great shot, butterflys are so hard to catch and to avoid the blur. Such a work of art!}

 

*Photo Credit: e.m.t.

I decided to go for the nature's fury since they went for beauty :)

*I'd love to keep the photo challenges going so please let me know if you all have any ideas for challenges. It seems like we are losing people so invite your friends to join, and let me know if you'd like to continue to see these posts.  Don't forget....there are no rules...and you can shoot with whatever, camera, cell phone, pc...get creative!

LOVE....{Photo Challenge: week 5}

So this week definitely got away from me. I didn't forget about our photo challenge just had lots to do this monday. I mean i actually had to be at work by 645. Shew. I haven't done that in over two weeks. haha. Welp, we lost a few of you guys this week. So I'm expecting you to gather ye' friends and we'll have lots more participants next week. I'm pretty impressed with you guys that are sticking with it! I hope this is helping you to look at photography and your pictures in different, new, and out of the box ways :)

**Don't forget our challenge this week is Natures Beauty or Nature's Fury.  

Due by Sunday the 28th to emtphotography1@gmail.com

If you sent me a picture and you don't see it here please let me know. I've been checking both emails, and the spam boxes but I'm afraid I'm gonna miss an email like last week. 

and now dun dah da daaa... 

*Photo Credit: Hope R 

 *Photo Credit: emt

 *Photo Credit: Patti M

 *Photo Credit: Jason R

 *Photo Credit: Stacey B

 StaceyMaePhotography 

....now go get ya photog on with mother nature :)

well, first leave us some love!

 

Do you know what you're submitting this week?

Don't forget that your images 

for this week's photo challenge....

{LOVE} 

are due by sunday night!

Send your pics to  

emtphotography1@gmail.com

I can't wait to see what you all have captured, 

and if you haven't found your picture yet....well get to it!

-e

finding the light...{photo challenge: week 4}

 wow. that's all i can say. this week's pictures are absolutely amazing. we've got some regulars now {way to stick to it guys!} and a few newbies {we hope you stay!} and let me tell you they brought their A game to this challenge. I'm so glad i made "finding the light" one of our challenges because it's a difficult task for photographers to master. In fact a lot of photographers shy away from dark shots, or shots with shadows on peoples faces...i used to at least. but i think its all how you look at the image, i love love dark pictures, probably more than i should. Often its that grainy look that gets people frustrated but as i've heard from others "embrace the grain!" Don't rely on that overcast day only to go shooting. Don't fear the sun either! Who says a mid-day shoot can't get you dramatic shots with bold colors and dark shadows, and often that just right, amazingly gorgeous sun flare. man i love the flare. Besides those dark shots, we've got some people thinking outside the box which I LOVE! 

Keep it up guys, YOU rock. and now...

 *Photo Credit: Patti M

{this picture is so elaborate but that chandelier is breathtaking is draws you right to it!}

 

 *Photo Credit: Jason R 

(above & below)

"Brownie found the light....and Diesel found a light"

{oh man! these two just melt my heart. I actually lol'd with that second one!}

  

  

*Photo Credit: Tara M

"i captured the light!"

{i love the blue hue in this pic and the composition}

*Photo Credit: Sarah M
Crepe myrtle in the winter- ugly.  Add some snow and uplighting, and
it seemed to make it a little more interesting (especially considering
the snow was in Atlanta, Georgia...which rarely happens!)

{the colors in this are beautiful, the blues, purples...just lovely. Glad you've joined us!}

 

*Photo Credit: Stacey B

Stacey Mae Photography

"Found this place that reminded me of the meadow in Twilight and got some really great shots! The sun playing through the trees created some really interesting shadows and light play!"

{love this girl's work. the light striking her hair/eyes/face 

contrasting the shadows...fierce. you should take time to view her work, im just sayin'}

*Photo Credit: Matthew T

{ok. i'm thoroughly impressed, this was all his idea. *tear* so proud.} 

*Photo Credit: emt

{you guys see the lips?? this is a close up from a fire we had burning last week. 

i was a little obsessed with the glowing embers.}

  

 *Photo Credit: Leslie O

ETA: Ok. HUGE HUGE apology to LESLIE who sent in her pic for this week! Sorry my email marked your email as spam! I fixed it so no worries, next time we'll definitely get you on here the first try! sorry again :) Check out her blog too!

I told you this week's photos were amazing!

Don't forget to tell our photographers how much you love their work, especially if you have a fave!

This Week's Challenge...

Week 5: {LOVE}

send your images to emtphotography1@gmail.com

by sunday Feb 21st

and coming up...

Week 6:nature's beauty, nature's fury

happy shooting :)

Up Close...{photo challenge: week 3}

 I think this week's pictures speak for themselves. We even gained a few people, hope you guys stick around. Amazing shots! Great job everyone :)

Up Close {photo challenge:week 3}

 *Photo Credit: e.m.t

  

*Photo Credit: Hope R

Ok...my first thought for "Up Close" was a zoomed in picture, have plently of beautiful shots of nature, animals, people...but then this pic called out to me..."Up Close & Personal with God."  It was taken from a hot air balloon ride in 2009 & when people asked me what it was like...well, it's like being up close to God, when you are up there with all of his beauty!  

 {way to think outside the "box" hope!}

  

 *Photo Credit: James F

(above & below)

{love lil' baby hands, so adorable!}

  

  

 *Photo Credit: Patti M.

(above & below)

{the colors in this picture are amazing, such beautiful yellows and oranges! So warm and inviting.}

  

*Photo Credit: Matt T

{ haha! thanks dear :) }

  

*Photo Credit: Tara M

(above & below)

{love the texture of that ice}

 

 *Photo Credit: Stacey B

{this picture reminds me of the simple days of elementary school, ahhh}

Check out Stacey Mae Photography

This week's challenge...

Week 4: Finding The Light

-due to my email by sunday feb 14th

**new email address**

emtphotography1@gmail.com

Next assignment....

Week 5: LOVE

come on what else would i pick!? Ha Ha!

Have a little fun with your sweetie on Valentine's day ;-) 

and send your creative photos this way.

Ugly makes it Pretty...{photo challenge: week 2}

How many of you have been checking in today for this week's photos thinking....hey! Where are they? Sorry guys. It's been a busy busy weekend/monday. But I finally found a moment to sit to everyone get pumped....here's this week's photos. 

Our challenge was "ugly makes it pretty"

A nice variety of ideas i think. Was this weeks challenge to hard what happened? We gained a few and lost a few people. I'll forgive you :) as long as you try real hard next week. 

Are you reading this for the first time thinking what the? 

what is all this challenge stuff about? Well get caught up would you.

Don't forget to let the budding photographers know what you like the best about their images!

Our challenge for week 3: Up Close

Send to my email {sugarft217@gmail.com}

by Feb 7th.

Week 4: Finding the Light

 *Photo Credit: Jason R

Thought these photos were interesting, a pear tree in January and in November. You can see our mailbox in the background to the right, also the neighbors across the road have a field for their cattle and you can see the temporary fence sagging from the ice. Interesting I thought it was. Ugly weather but a beautiful pear tree we have.

 *Photo Credit: e.m.t.

I took this image on my iphone last weekend when we went to Owensboro :) 

 *Photo Credit: Patti M

*Photo Credit: Hope R

Normally litter is not 'pretty'...but the way this broken Coke glass stood out in the light and against the green grass, just begged for a shot!

Don't forget this week our challenge is....."Up Close"

....andddd.... GO!

Photo Challenge Reminder

Just your friendly reminder...

Don't forget to send me your submissions 

for this week's photo challenge. 

{sugarft217@gmail.com} 

Week 2: Ugly makes it Pretty

I've already received a few and 
I think you'll like 'em :)

Next weeks assignment..."Up Close"

-e

freedom... {photo challenge: week 1}

Are you guys ready to see what photos were sent in for the challenge? I can't wait to show you. I think they are great, all of them. All different ideas, different view points, so individual.  Thank you to all of you that participated. Are you just joining us? Not sure what we're talking about? Check it out! 
Next time I expect you to join in the fun :) 
 Now the photos you've been waiting for.... 

 *Photo Credit: Hope Rabe

This was taken during the MCTC 9/11 In Rememberance Prayer Around the Flag Pole.  To me it represents freedom in several ways...the freedom for people of different races to join hands (not so in MLK's day) & come together on a common ground; the freedom of our country and the men & women that sacrificed their lives during 9/11 and on a daily basis for my family; freedom of religion (though it's not shown in the picture, we were holding prayer around the flag pole); freedom to be an American, and the freedom to learn (campus setting), so many men, women, & children in other countries aren't afforded the freedom to seek an education the way we are! 

*Photo Credit: e.m.t.

This photo is of a piece of the berlin wall. i'm not sure why but i was drawn to these words, next to such strong symbols of love & peace. i would have love'd to meet the people that put their {hearts} on this wall, and know how they felt when the wall came down.  how many walls do we have left to tear down?

 

*Photo Credit: Patti M

Freedom outside my door

*Photo Credit: Tara M 

*Photo Credit: Cindy M

*Photo Credit: Jason T

Aren't these images great?!! I think they all did an amazing job. I absolutely love all the different representations of freedom. That last one CRACKS me up!! I hope we have even more people participate next week. Remember, there are no rules to follow. You take the challenge and make it yours. You can use your camera, your cell phone, you can take the picture, you can be in the picture, you can edit the picture....whatever! Just get creative and start shooting :)

Your upcoming challenges...

Week 2: Ugly makes it pretty
 due to my email next Sunday {sugarft217@gmail.com}

Week 3:  Up Close

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know how much you enjoyed their work. 
Click on the comments link below!**