March 22, 2012

134...

Yep, that is how many photos I took yesterday of this ONE freakin' tree...




Granted, I did it in record breaking time AND it was one gorgeous tree.  BUT...if I can take 134 photos of a single magnolia tree, it makes me a bit nervous about what kind of damage "James Dean" and I are going to inflict upon memory cards and batteries when we hit Europe this summer.  Actually...makes me wonder if my family is going to kick me overboard!  I hope "James Dean" can float.
















How can I feel blue about anything when I have all this beautiful pink to edit today.  Remember  how I said the other day that SOME photos are meant to be in color....well...I present to you exhibit "A".


--Kathy




35 comments:

  1. I'm impressed you limited yourself to only 134!! ;) Wow, that's one gorgeous tree. You got some stunning photos...the third one down made me gasp!

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  2. Absolutely stunning! I could look for hours...
    Have a great day!
    Holly

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  3. You stopped at 134? That's willpower! Amazingly beautiful. has Lisa seen these? They are her faves.
    As for Europe-that's what chargers are for. totally jealous.

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  4. What gorgeous photos, Kathy! I can easily see how you racked up some many photos of a single subject. Great shooting.

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  5. Brings me "home" ~ there's a beautiful Japanese Magnolia on the side of the house I grew up in...right outside my brother's window. These blooms and trees will forever make me think of home! These photos are stunning!

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  6. Thanks for sharing these beautiful shots at Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop! I'm thrilled to be co-hosting this week! I love the magnolia tree, and this setting is stunning (as are your photos)!

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  7. My favourites are 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,and 8. But #3 made me nearly swoon . . .

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  8. Get a backup hard drive now. And some big, big BIG memory cards! Oh, and a back up battery! I love your pictures of the tree. The lighting is outstanding ;D

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  9. hahaha, oh how I can relate. And they are ALL beautiful!

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  10. omg, they are absolutely beautiful! stunning!

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  11. Such gorgeous shots, Kathy.....love the macro. Such intricacy in miniature. Just stunning.

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  12. Aren't these trees blooming addicting? You can easily take 134 shots because every where you turn you see something new, a new angle, new perspective, new light! I LOVE, omgosh, I LOVE the lighting in the third shot! BEAUTIFUL!
    P.S. So jealous you are going to Europe!!! If you like, Wendy & I could join, just in case they do push you overboard, you will have trusted, fellow photographers to hand James Dean to! We will keep him safe! LOL

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    1. Shay, honestly....just like a kid in a candy store! haha.

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  13. I would too!!!!! STUNNING!!!!!! I think I would love to have that second & third printed into posters for a guest room. I SOOOOOOOOOOO wish we could have trees like that here but they would never survive the heat & I'm sure they don't grow in sand. :) I will have to just admire your photos instead!

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  14. WOW-zeeeer! Kathy. How beautiful is that tree. I cannot say that I blame you. Your shots are absolutely stunning. I love pink!! I've got to go back and go through them again. WOW!

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  15. Excellent shots, reminds me of Japan.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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    1. Hopefully I will get to Japan one of these days :)

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  16. These are absolutely stunning! Beautiful work Kathy!

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  17. Beautiful pictures, and tree! <3

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  18. WOW Kathy! LOVE that tree! GOTTA see if I can grow one of those bad boys over here in my neck of the woods . . . if for nothing other than the photo ops. lol Really like how you've captured all the details. And as for the number of photos . . . don't worry, just buy more memory cards. ;) After the wedding I shot this past weekend, I think I need to invest in a few more myself.

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  19. I'm in love with your photos! I would look at all 134 photos, to be honest. Wow.

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  20. These are so gorgeous Kathy. There is no way I could pick a favorite. You are over the top good!

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  21. Drop dead gorgeous!! Wow...every photo is stunning. Thank you for sharing!

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  22. Oh these are just beautiful, you captured the magnolias at their best!! You are James Dean are becoming mighty good friends...

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  23. Only 134? ;-) I can see why, it's very beautiful.

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  24. Yes, I mean, it is a magnolia after all :) Beautiful images here, and memory cards are small so you can take a few with you :) (how would we manage with a roll of 24 these days?!)

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  25. OH. MY! Yes what a tree, and only 134? haha I'm sure I would have used up my entire card, seriously! Love the light in the third one and love the closeup of the last, geez I love them all! And Europe .....you lucky girl you!! Do you need an assistant? lol

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  26. OH MY GOODNESS...can you say gorgeous? I love these trees and wish I had one in my backyard. LOVE LOVE LOVE! Can you find us some on Sunday! :)

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  27. Gorgeous! And I can totally relate with taking 134 pictures of the same tree! :) I came across a Japanese Magnolia tree today also and stopped to snap a few pics. Although I didn't take 134. :) Just a few dozen. I'll have to go check it out again when the blossoms start to fall off. I love the look of your first photo ... with the petals on the ground. Gorgeous! Oh wait, I said that already. :)

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  28. What a gorgeous tree...and some very gorgeous compositions..

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  29. Ha hah! And can I just tell you it paid off?! 134 photos of that tree and you're showing off some mighty lovely images. I love the second one in particular. Soooo pretty, Kathy! I mean super beautiful. You've an eye for cherry blossoms on trees, it definitely shows. :) xo

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  30. These are amazing! I LOVE the 3rd one. I can get stuck on a tree till my card is full :). There is so much to take a photo of, and these trees are Beautiful.

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  31. Beautiful! Such a gorgeous pink! I especially love the last shot! (and totally hear you about the memory card)

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  32. Oh my goodness, I love them ALL!!! Gorgeous. Those magnolias bloomed out here already several weeks ago. I just love their color and shape.

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  33. That's an awesome tree, and your photos are gorgeous. I don't know how you managed to stop at all.

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