I've been on a smile crusade. And these beautiful lily pads were just the thing I needed today. Grab the smile button on my sidebar to the right and join me on Sept 30th to share your smiles. (Mark your calendars.) Together we can make the world a brighter place, one smile at a time.
Ok, let's get this WW party started. Add your link below and then head over to some of my other bloggy friends... Kristi at Live and Love Out Loud, Angie at seven clown circus, and Susan & Janice at 5 minutes for mom.
And sorry for those of you that loved the old school linky. I'm taking a giant leap of faith and forging forward and only doing the thumbnails today. I hope this works for everyone, but after this week I'm learning that we are all so different and as much as I'd love world peace and happy bloggy buds eternally, perhaps this is unrealistic. But it's all good. How boring the world would be if we were all made from an identical mold.
Love your pics...they're pretty enough to frame! I have a tattoo of a lotus on my ankle, so I really love the beautiful flower.
ReplyDeleteI'm linking up later, when I come back, I'll grab your smiles button for sure!
Your picture are always amazing. These shots are simply stunning!!
ReplyDeletegorgeous! beautiful colors and composition.
ReplyDeleteThey are gorgeous! Such a cool subject.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are beautiful!
ReplyDelete-->Beautiful pictures. I like the color of them.
ReplyDelete~deb
lovely flowers!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots
ReplyDeleteWow! Absolutely georgeous!
ReplyDeleteWell, you made me smile! Great photography! I see you get that a lot around here, lol. Really, you have a fabulous eye for it and great skills :)
ReplyDeleteYou always have such great pictures...Happy WW
ReplyDeleteThese are absolutely GORGEOUS!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous water lily shots! I like the smoothness and blending. Are they local/in your area? Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI have a fun garden blog in Houston.
Stop by and visit any time.
David,Melanie & family/ Tropical Texana :-)
P.S. I love that Project Smile idea.
Can't wait to see all the smiles! I need smiles in my life now! We had tons of smiles today, but I need it to keep going. Love the pictures as always! I love lily pads!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful...as usual! Do you plan on compiling your photos into a book?
ReplyDeleteAlicia, these are beautiful! It's nice to see them up close and find out what they really look like rather than have my imagination fill in the blanks. I'd love to be able to feature one of these on my site sometime if you would be agreeable, they are all gorgeous but the one which is reflected in the water lends it's self well to a spiritual metaphor.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. Love the pastel tones.
ReplyDeleteI wanna take pictures like YOU!! waaaah (insert whining here) Man, that is spectacular.
ReplyDelete~Mimi @ Woven by Words
These are gorgeous! Just fabulous! TFS!
ReplyDelete~Dorcas
love the water lilies :-D
ReplyDeleteBeautiful lilies, and so peaceful!
ReplyDeleteI love the simplicity of the colors. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful shots! Love em!
ReplyDeleteOMG!! These are really, really AWESOME shots.
ReplyDeleteHappy WW!
I always love your pictures! is this your pond?
ReplyDeleteIs there fish? Have a great week! Faythe @GMT
How stunning!
ReplyDeleteAww, your lily pads made me smile too. Beautiful! :)
ReplyDeleteWow they are so amazing! They are gorgeous pics.
ReplyDeleteWow, these are stunning! I love the processing on these images.
ReplyDeleteAWESOME shots! so stunning!
ReplyDeletehave a happy wednesday!
Gorgeous pictures! :)
ReplyDeleteJust stunning! Better yet, makes me smile too...puts me in my happy place, our family cottage! Happy WW! :-D
ReplyDeleteLOTUS FLOWERS!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the pics, yes it did make me smile. Guess this is twice the new beginning (linky and smile crusade). No worries, I'll still be here, :)
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! I love the contrast!
ReplyDeleteTammi
http://www.myorganizedchaos.net/2010/08/almost-wordless-wednesday-celebrity-spotting-in-hollywood/
love this beautiful shots. come by and follow mine!
ReplyDeleteI can see why the lily pads made you smile. Beautiful shots.
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking!
ReplyDeleteYour water lily photos are breathtaking, thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThose photos are beautiful, i love the colour tones!
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting!
Stunning pics as always
ReplyDeleteHappy WW! and thanks for the linky :-)
Your shots are amazing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots!
ReplyDeleteHappy WW.
Amazing photos.
ReplyDeleteI played too. Mine are here and here.
Pretty shots!
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are gorgeous. Thanks for the Linky. My photos have laughs in them this week. There is now way you can look at them and not smile. :D
ReplyDeleteincredible shots. Happy WW!
ReplyDeleteBeauty in nature always makes me smile. Great shots!
ReplyDeleteLove those Lilly pads. We try to get to the gardens every year to see them. we hope to go this weekend.
ReplyDeletebeautiful pics. maybe ones to enlarge and frame!
ReplyDeletelove the muted colors...
ReplyDeleteNice! We love smiles:)
ReplyDeleteThose water lilies are stunning. Hope my picture makes you smile :)
ReplyDeleteHAppy WW!
These are stunning, Lish!! Great job!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful water lily shots.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the lily pads. Gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteYour shots are absolutely beautiful! They definitely made me smile!
ReplyDeleteThe Water Lilly is my all time favorite flower and you have captured some brilliant photos!
ReplyDeleteLove the Smile Project and will be looking for moments that make me smile to share ;)
Wow- I'm in awe of these! I love lily pads and you captured this beautifully!
ReplyDeleteI always love your wordless wednesdays! They are so captivating!! Have a great day!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pics!! Love the coloring in them. They definitely made ME smile!
ReplyDeleteLily pads are gorgeous. Have you ever tried to pick one up? You would think it would be some kind of mystical moment, nope, they're attached to a vine. Crazy!
ReplyDeleteYour photos are so beautiful! You are very talented!
ReplyDeleteI grabed your project smile button!
Oh wow! I don't think I've ever seen a lily pad pond in person. That flower is just flawless! What great photos.
ReplyDeleteWhat stunning photos! You ALWAYS make me smile.
ReplyDeleteLots of yummy love,
Alex aka Ma What's For Dinner
www.mawhats4dinner.com
What gorgeous photos! I do automatically picture a frog peeking out from somewhere though. Searching for him makes ME smile :o)
ReplyDeleteYour photos do make me smile.
ReplyDeleteI will adjust my calendar and help spread the word about your Smilathon. Pop over and remind me about Tasty Tuesdays as well.
Fabulous photos! Love the reality of the colors, expresses the true essence of a lily pond.
ReplyDeleteOh those are beautiful! Definitely smile evoking :)
ReplyDeleteI love the photo Linky!
ReplyDeleteI have never shot a Lily Pond before, but you make it look magical and yes, you made me smile!
Have a wonderful remainder of the week!
So worth the click. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing pictures! I'm so glad that I stopped by today. Love your blog and look forward to reading it all the time.
ReplyDeleteThose pictures are absolutely gorgeous!!
ReplyDeletelove the photos - how I would love to stumble upon those and spend some time shooting - now that would put a smile on my face!!!:)
ReplyDeleteso beautiful. I really love the second shot. Thanks for the smile!
ReplyDeleteThose pictures are beautiful and serene!!!
ReplyDeletei love, love, LOVE these lily pad photos! i don't know that i've seen many lily pads in real life before!
ReplyDeleteWow! Those pictures are absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for the smile.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the linky and for linking up with me today!
You are so talented! I'm glad I found your linky :)
ReplyDeleteI didn't link up today but your pics are stunning and beautiful! Love them :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos as usual. I expecting nothing less from you :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up at Shibley Smiles.
Colleen
www.shibleysmiles.com
Oh those photos DO make me smile. So peaceful and relaxing. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! The tones are simply gorgeous, and the composition is just lovely!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking in--hope to see you next week!
--Hannah
Beautiful lilly pads! I love them! I didn't do WW this week, but I still love coming and looking at everyone else's!
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