Tulip Festival

I had fun at the Thanksgiving Point Gardens Tulip Festival a few weeks ago. Ah-mazing!

Playing with Macro :: Orange County Photographer

My garden has been in full bloom, and just the other day I noticed that the day lillies I transplanted from my mom's garden in Utah last fall are finally beginning to bloom.  So I broke out my macro lens and had a bit of fun today.  I try to make each shoot a learning experience, and I definitely learned to be more careful with my camera settings.  I had my shutter speed set pretty fast, because I was worried about the breeze affecting my shots, but I think it had a negative effect on the quality of the images.  However, I'm still pleased with what I got, and I'll do it better next time.  :)

A Girl and her Flower :: Orange County Photographer

My 3-year-old loves flowers.  So I decided to capture some special moments she shared with a flower she picked.  So precious!

Spring? :: Orange County Photographer

Snow in April?  A sight all-too-common in Utah, which is where we spent spring break this year.  I love the combination of snow and spring blossoms.  There's something encouraging about it. (Note -- these images were taken in the afternoon, except the last one, after most of the snow had melted.)

And, just for fun, my favorite picture of my 3-year-old enjoying the snow. Literally.

Spring Lily :: Orange County Photographer

My favorite flowers are Stargazer Lilies.  My husband knows this.  And every so often he stops on his way home to pick up a bouquet for me.  (The reason this weekend was to bring a little happiness in the gloomy rain.) Until yesterday, I never really paid attention to how the blooms open.  Breathtaking.

Welcome, Spring.

June Garden :: Nature

My mother always has the most beautiful flowers.  This is a small sampling of her garden this summer.