Today is going to be a lucky day. I can feel it.
We get to meet our newest nephew today-- there is something so wonderful about new babies. So fresh and full of promise. Their first peeks at the world and sweet yawns, the soft voices we used to tell them how wonderful they are and how much they are loved. Yes. I am excited to meet a new family member.
Yesterday evening I headed to the field across from my parents house with my dad and played around with the camera little more. I love this shot of a four leaf clover my dad found. Again, this is SOOC (straight out of camera) and I can't wait to get back and edit all of these. I love taking pictures at this time of day, right when the sun us starting to sink down in the sky and heads for the tree line. If I am developing any sort of style, I would say its probably going to lean towards these hazy, romantic sundown pictures. I just love them, and the emotion they evoke.
--Which, really isn't that what photography is all about anyways? Capturing that emotion that you feel in a moment? Little sunbursts at sun down are things we actually see with our eyes when we are out this time of evening so capturing it on film makes me so happy because I can look at this picture and it triggers a memory, and I feel like I can step into the picture and be there, picking clovers, blowing dandelions and soaking up the last bits of sunshine of the day.
As I sit here typing this post I am drinking a fresh cup of coffee after a quick run in the early hours of the morning with my dad. My mom is flipping through a pottery barn magazine pointing out things she loves, Bella is exhausted and passed out on her side from chasing frogs into the pond and my dad is taking a nap on the couch. A small breeze from a fan is keeping us cool and the birds are coming out as the sun comes up higher and higher.
I am thankful for moments like these-- not hurried or forced, just relaxing and comforting. It's nice to be home around the people you love the most, and its times like these that make everything else worth it.
Yes, today is a lucky day...
Over & Out,
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Such a beautiful post! Glad you are having a nice, peaceful time at home!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful day Ashley. xo
ReplyDeletei am always so amazed and impressed with your photography skills :) always such gorgeous images!! if your travels ever bring you to boston, i am totally hiring you for a photo shoot! XO
ReplyDeleteSo glad you're enjoying your time at home :) These are my favorite kinds of moments as well.
ReplyDeleteLove this post! You described it so good I feel like I'm sitting right there with you guys! I love visiting my family back in Idaho.. there is just something so special about the quiet moments that we have. Much like the one you described. Hope you have a good vacation. Oh, and LOVE the picture!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love this post. Couldn't agree more about capturing those golden hours with a lens. Enjoy the rest of your visit lady! xo.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo and you nailed it on the head! Enjoy your time! XOOX
ReplyDeleteThis picture literally made me give out a deep sigh. I love the simplicity, the sunset. Thank you.. because it reminded me how life is not perfect but how lucky I am for everything and everyone that is part of it. I hope you are having a blast and those amazing moments with your family give you the courage to keep on trucking with this crazy adventure you guys have going on.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a wonderful way to spend your time. Glad that you're enjoying your visit with your family and that you're able to meet your new nephew today! Enjoy!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet post. :) Love it. Enjoy your trip.
ReplyDeleteI needed this. Really needed to just sit and breathe for a second. Thanks for that, sweet girl. You are precious!
ReplyDeleteSounds lovely! Still working on capturing what I see in the camera shot, but that's the fun, isn't it? Practice?
ReplyDeleteJust reading that description sounds so peaceful. I can't wait to own a house one day, have a family, and have moments like these. There is just something about being around family :)
ReplyDeleteYes, totally a lovely photo. And that is the perfect time of day for pictures. The light is always the best then and super early in the morning. Sounds like you are enjoying your time with your family. It's so nice to not have an agenda and to just go with the flow. Have a lovely weekend girl!
ReplyDeleteHave a great time with your newest little family member! And whatever sort of style you're developing...I love it!!
ReplyDeletethat is SUCH a beautiful picture.. and moment.
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous picture.
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