Spring brings with it rumbling thunderstorms. A fresh earthy aroma. And plenty of great photo ops!
Mud puddles.
Big puddles.
Splashing puddles.
And endless entertainment, particularly for three little girls.
Could life be any better?
I think not! Thanks to Pokey and her friends for being such great subjects! And a special thanks to you all for your wonderful submissions for the Leap Into Spring Challenge! I can't wait to see what you come up with this week!
I’m teaming up with Rebecca of Bumbles and Light and Kristi of Live and Love Out Loud to bring you the Leap Into Spring! Photo Challenge – a 6-week photography challenge aimed at capturing the beauty of spring.
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Not experiencing spring in your part of the world? No problem. All are invited regardless of geographic location.
Two prompts to choose from each week! Share your favorite images inspired by one of our weekly prompts. Or both. It’s totally up to you.
The linky will remain open from 9am Friday – 9am Thursday CST. Leap Into Spring! blog post or Flickr photo, not your blog’s home page or Flickr photostream. Feel free to share your photos in our Leap Into Spring! Flickr Group as well.
We’ll be showcasing some of your lovely photos by pinning our favorite submissions to our Leap Into Spring! Pinterest Board each week.
We love Instagram just as much as you do! We’ll be on the lookout for your lovely spring photos, so be sure to use the #leapintospring hashtag.
Last, but not least, don’t forget to grab our lovely button!
Next week’s prompt will be Grass/Green. For a complete list of upcoming prompts, head on over to the Leap Into Spring! Photo Challenge page.
Make sure to swing by Bumbles and Light where Rebecca will share tips
on capturing water in motion.
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What a fun collection!
ReplyDeleteI second what Dina said! It is a wonderfully fun collection, the girls looked like they were having a blast!! I especially love what you do with your collages!! You are so crafty!! :D
ReplyDeletePS - I'm really longing for puddle-jumping weather here!!!
All that water sure looks inviting!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are great, Lish! I especially love the photo of the girl (not sure if it's your daughter or a friend) jumping over the puddle. And the collage is great! So many lovely shots and such beautiful elements, as well.
ReplyDeleteThese photos are so fun and full of life! Great job!
ReplyDeleteThose puddles look like fun!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images of rainwater and fun in the rain! All that play in the puddles brought back memories.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pics! How do you keep your camera dry?
ReplyDeleteOh, I LOVE those shots with the barefoot girls in the puddles...such youthful fun! Inspiring photos...great to get some new ideas of how to capture rainy springtime fun :)
ReplyDeleteThat looks so much fun! :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like everyone had fun! I wish we had puddles around here because that would mean our wheat crop was getting a much-needed drink of water. Thanks for hosting, Alicia!
ReplyDeleteI always adore your photos Alicia! ;)
ReplyDeleteLOVE THESE!!! So awesome.
ReplyDeleteSeriously beautiful post!
ReplyDeleteLovely set. The girls are so cute, happy and giggly. Love it!
ReplyDeleteVery cool group of photos!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos as always! The girls look like they had fun playing in the puddles.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun series! Awesome photos Alicia! :)
ReplyDeleteLovely photos as always. Reminds me of the time my mom taught my son to jump in puddles... he was two at the time and got the greatest kick out of it. :)
ReplyDeleteFine and bright photos, excellent, delicious.
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I am dying for warm spring rain. Love that smell. These are fantastic shots.
ReplyDeleteOMGoodness! I've never wanted to go barefoot & jump in some mud puddles, like I do now! ABSOLUTELY LOVE these... the reflections, clarity, & the FUN!!
ReplyDeleteI couldn't find rain here so linked a picture I thought was cool looking into a tulip. Fantastic photos!
ReplyDeleteWhat joyful pictures! Looks like they had a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteSo much fun in these photos! Love them xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images Alicia!! Looks like a whole lot of fun. I miss those days...
ReplyDeleteWhat great shots! It looks like so much fun and pretty close the session I've had working in my head for some time. . . I just have to find the kids to do it for me!
ReplyDeleteAlmost didn't make this link up! So glad that I did, though! I'm loving this!
My tulips have finally had some rain water!I am using an Aiptek digital camera. Any recommendations for a good digital camera light weight and not to expensive that takes good pictures. People have said the Aiptek doesn't work that well. I have taken some good shoots with it let me know what you think of the the photos.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like these girls aren't afraid to get little mud on their hands. :)
ReplyDeleteOMG! I just LOVE ur pictures!
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