Time for another 10 on 10! Starting in January, I joined an amazing group of women photographers who share a passion for photography and a passion for sharing! On or around the 10th of the month we focus our lenses on capturing beauty around us. It might be our family, an adventure, nature, life, or anything that tickles our fancy. Each of us posts our 10 or more photos on the 15th of the month, and leads each reader to the next woman in the photography circle. So no matter where you start, you end up making a full circle and visiting each of us. This month, I decided to go on my own mini-adventure…
As every month changes and holidays approach, my mind turns to the different themes and decor pieces I can decorate our home with or paper projects I can create in my craft room (like the projects here, here and here). So with St. Patrick’s Day coming along, I couldn’t help but think of leprechauns, clovers, and beer, none of which are much my style. Then my mind went to pots of gold… which led to rainbows… which led my train of thought to all the wonderful colors I get to use in my crafts. But then I thought how lucky we are to have such amazing and beautiful colors given to us through nature…
Being in San Diego, we’re pretty lucky to have so many beautiful photographic locations. One of my favorites is Balboa Park – I’ve written many blog posts and shared photos of Balboa Park that you can find here. So considering I had a narrow window of time open earlier this week where both my girls were in school, I decided to head to the park and go on my very own photo walk, seeking out the colors of the rainbow. I headed to the cactus garden and the rose garden, neither of which disappointed!
It’s amazing what we see in the world around us when we’re intentional in our observations. Although I was hoping to fill the frame with a single color for most of the shots, I’ll admit I became quite smitten with the color combos provided by the surrounding plants and landscape. And next time I go chasing rainbows (colors), I’ll be sure to take my daughters with me – I think they’ll enjoy the hunt and sights immensely!
I really loved all the colors, even the non-colors! It was high-noon when I was photographing all these beauties, but even the strong sun and harsh light couldn’t detract from the colors and awesome beauty!
Are there any favorite color combos you use in your home decor or clothing that you regularly see in nature? I’d love to see and hear, so share in the comments below!
You may have come to me from Michelle Kirnan Photography as part of the 10 on 10 circle, and even if you didn’t, follow the circle and head on over to Kathleen Ries – you won’t be disappointed!
As always, thanks for stopping by. Have a joyful, creative, blessing filled day!
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xoxo,
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26 responses to “10 on 10 – March // Chasing Rainbows”
Connie…just beautiful…and now I am singing “Someday you’ll find it, the Rainbow Connection. For lovers…and dreamers and me.” Smiling at you my friend.
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Aww, smiling right back at ya! ❤️
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Absolutely beautiful! Such clarity! Makes one feel present in that very moment you took the photo.
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Thank you 🙂
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I’ve wanted to go on my own little photo walk recently, but haven’t decided on a place or made the time. Such lovely images! My favorite is green, which also happens to be my favorite color. 🙂 I love your perspective in that shot!
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Thanks Michelle! You definitely should! If I could go on a photo walk weekly I would 🙂 Quite inspiring, motivating and relaxing, all at once!
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I love the Cactus and the Red Hot Poker – nice set of shots 🙂
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Thanks so much! I appreciate your kind words!
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wow I would love to be part of a photography group like that. Very interesting. I love the shot you got. Enjoyed the read. It is crazy weather here and everything is still dull and gray. I loved the color.
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Glad you enjoyed the post and thanks for your lovely comments! Hope the gray goes away soon enough and you’re able to enjoy lots of colorful sights!!
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Hi Connie! Beautiful images of a colorful photo walk that I would have loved to share with you. We’ll have to do that some time. So glad you’re part of the 10 on 10 group. I love your positive, sharing nature!! xox
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Beautiful images! The colors are stunning!
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Thanks so much, Lola!
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what a fun idea, love all of the textures you captured in addition to the colors!
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Thanks Suzanne! I appreciate you stopping by!
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Love the colors! I’m so happy you took time for a solo wandering. The first rose is so lovely in profile and the yellow is my favorite!!!
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Thanks for the love, Kathleen! And it was a much needed wandering : )
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Love all the colors…what a great idea. It is amazing what you will find when you look with a purpose. 🙂
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Thanks Kristina! I think I’ll do a few more of these intentional outings – maybe even create a photo safari – hunting for specific subjects or colors or shapes or textures… eek, the options are endless! Thanks for stopping by!
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Love these up-close photos. They are my favorite ones to shoot because it gets me right up close to the flowers — so close I can see veins, petals, insides, etc. Do you use a special lens for your close photography?
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Thanks Rusha! I have been pining for a macro lens, but for now am just using my telephoto/zoom lens and nifty fifty. Links at the bottom of the post if you’d like to see specific lenses. I push them to get as close as they’ll let me. Many times I have to back up inch-by-inch for the camera to focus and actually click! But I do get as close as possible, to the point a bee landed on me while shooting the red rose, and I *really* freak out about insects! Haha!
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I’m doing the same thing. The backing up, I mean. I’ll get the flower in focus and then the camera just won’t click. It looks focused to me!!!!! Great work you’ve done!
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Beautiful photos ! Hard to believe you took them under strong sun, the colors are amazing.
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Thanks so much! I tried to find shaded areas as much as possible, but most were in direct sun. Shooting in manual definitely helped to control the light and brightness! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
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nice light and details 🙂
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Thanks!
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