Sunday, July 26, 2009

i heart faces – week 29

“At the Beach” is this week’s i heart faces theme – a hard photo to come by if you live in a state that is landlocked and haven’t been to the beach in over a year. Forgive me if I don’t make it by your blog this week…there is only so much of a reminder to the fact I haven’t been on vacation in a while that I can take : )

Anyways, this photo is not great – it was taken in February ‘08 and I hate the fact that the sky is blown out and part of my sister’s hand has been cut off;  BUT I love the playfulness of it all. You can really tell how much she adores her nephew and how much he truly loves his aunt. Disney Cruise 218 ps To see more “Beachy” photos, head on over to i heart faces. Personally, I just don’t think I can subject myself to the cruelty of it all : )

45 comments:

Taylor said...

Great shot! I like the colours in this one, the blown out sky really makes the water and their shorts pop!

Anonymous said...

Wow.. they look like they choreographed their dance! That is awesome... so are they dancing or is the sand just really, really hot? (we do THAT dance all the time!) Great shot...

Unknown said...

Oh my goodness. We really must be thinking on the same wave length because my picture is of my sister and my son too. WOW : )

Your sister is pretty like you! And your son, well he is always adorable! I can't believe you are landlocked. Does that make you want to cry sometimes? The only thing I would like about not living too close to a beach would be the chance to wear a bathing suit less, but other than that, water makes life so much more fun, right?

angie {the arthur clan} said...

You don't even notice the "problems" with the photo because all you see is the fun they are having. This shot is fantastic and the processing is gorgeous. I love it!

~Angie
co-founder of I ♥ Faces

tiff said...

I think its a wonderful photo and captures everthing magical about the beach.

Elaine at Matters of the Heart) said...

This is so great, I really like it. Full of fun..

AliC said...

It looks like they are dancing on the sand!!

My Two Seasons said...

What a fabulous capture! They look so happy!

Amy said...

i think it is great and i love the feeling that you captured.

Karie said...

Love the colors! Great!

Rebecca said...

i LOVE this shot!... I actually like that the sky is blown out... to me it looks intentional. Love your edit on this one too.

Eyeglasses & Endzones said...

Love it! Great shot...and I also thought of Life with Kaishon too...you are both on the sis/kid role!!!;)

Good Luck!

Drew said...

I love these kinds of photos...totally candid. You did a beautiful job also on the color processing.

P.S. I got my bracelet. It's beautiful. I will be sure to blog about it soon!

Karyn said...

We love this game at the beach! Their joy makes me smile, great capture!

Kellie said...

Oh, I think this is a great shot. I love how the color of the water is so strong. So sweet...

MadeInCanarias said...

They seem to have a lot of fun. I love their faces!

Annette said...

It's a great shot ... two hands are highly overrated anyways! ha ha. Seriously I didn't notice at all until I read your post.

I like the action in shot. Her hair, his expression. Looks like fun.

Anonymous said...

I love this picture, it's so full of energy. It's beautiful....

Mrs. McFadden said...

I love this photo, it expresses the fun that everyone should have at the beach! Great job.

Knit Purl Gurl said...

LOVE this picture- the faces capture it all. It's almost like being there.

Mandi said...

I love the processing of your photo. I always enjoy your entries!

Heidi said...

This shot is so full of life! I happen to love the blown sky and the coloring, especially of the water.

Foursons said...

Their expressions and playfulness more than makes up for the hand being cut off. Love it!

4 Lettre Words said...

Well, that's a great one to not have many to choose from! So fun and sweet!

ThatsBaloney said...

That picture is really sweet! I love pictures that catch a moment like that.

leslie said...

I love their expressions!! what a fun moment captured :)

Heather said...

Now that's a happy couple... very, very sweet!

Kelli W said...

What a great shot! The water looks so beautiful, and they both look like they were having the time of their lives!

tiarastantrums said...

really shows the love and happiness - made me smile

Anonymous said...

I love it, even with a missing hand and a blown out sky :)

Crissie said...

You're too hard on yourself!! I didn't even notice the blown out sky or the cut off hand until I read about them... What I saw right off the bat was the happiness that jumped right off the page. Great photo!

xoxoxo

Tricia said...

So fun! I love the editing effect!
*Tricia

Frogmum said...

I really LOVE this shot - and I agree that the blown sky just adds to the whole thing by making the sea so vibrant :D Beautiful and fun :D

Mrs. Bird said...

Great shot, Melinda!

Emily@remodelingthislife said...

beautiful!

The Animator's Wife said...

Now that is a fun moment! Great snapping! I like your processing here too.

The Redhead Riter said...

Fantastic pic
Stopping by to give a little blog ♥

y @ meaderfam said...

Great photo - it captures the fun!

Beth and Drew said...

There is definitely truth to your statement about how much I love my nephew! And this picture just makes me miss him (and you) that much more!

amanda said...

definitely a great beach photo!

Niecey said...

This is fantastic. Very playful and fun and sweet. I love the colors too, sort of soft golden.

That Janie Girl said...

I love this shot!!

Anonymous said...

What a great shot! I love the colours and lighting.

kristi said...

what a fun photo!

Julie Rivera said...

You know, the blown out sky didn't even register with me until you mentioned it. I think it matches the breakers and sand, so embrace overexposed areas! :) What a gleeful picture! Whether or not it was a year ago, at least you have been to a real beach somewhat recently.