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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Simple Beauty....a photo challenge

a photo challenge day....

Fuschia from our daughter's home land, Ethiopia. This photo taken just a year ago represents the beauty of adoption, the love, and how much it has blossomed.

Simplicity photography challenge: macro


Then I realized that this shot of the beautiful fuschia may not be child centered enough and ineligible for the paper mama photo challenge.

So, I am adding another shot from Ethiopia.  This shot was taken from the window of the bus, where I took in as much of ET as I possibly could.   I made eye contact with this lovely Ethiopian girl walking in the street, she shot me this gorgeous smile....
what I love about it is that she isn't posing.  she didn't get ready to have a photo taken....she lives in Addis Ababa and those luxuries aren't even a thought.  Who knows what her life circumstances are, but she is radiating such beauty.  so simply.
I love this shot so much...that I am sharing the unedited version of the photo, to further emphasize her  simple beauty.

Project64, Weekly Favorite Button


the paper mama photo challengeThe Paper Mama    project64 buttonproject 64:scarlet
 Grace loves the beatles
grace loves the beatles


And isn't this simply beautiful?   Jack created this cookie creation at "Cookie Daze" last summer.
For the Trendy Treehouse Shutter Love: Cookie!
ShutterLoveTuesdays
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20 comments:

  1. Ashley SiskMarch 8, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Agreed - beautiful.

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  2. graceMarch 8, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    ooh i love it! nice work!! :)

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  3. L.March 8, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    This is lovely--and the processing is perfect!

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  4. Kelsey ArkillsMarch 9, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    I love the picture! Love the pop of color :)

    check out my blog http://purplypinkme.blogspot.com/2011/03/wow.html

    ~kelsey from purply pink me

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  5. bekaMarch 10, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    that's a beautiful capture:)

    thanks for stopping by my blog, dear! i love that song too. dream a little dream of me.... ha, i hardly ever get tired of it.
    ♥

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  6. NicoleMarch 10, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    I love this cookie shot. It looks so sugary and delicious.

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  7. 4 Lettre WordsMarch 10, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Jack did a fantastic job!

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  8. krissilugbillMarch 10, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    all beautiful! love the photo of your daughter, wonderful

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  9. deb dutyMarch 11, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    Love the macro and the portrait of the young girl is just beautiful.

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  10. JoannaMarch 11, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Wow, the Ethiopia shot IS *simply beautiful*. :)

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  11. GretchenMarch 11, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    All wonderful shots! I hope Jack enjoyed his creation... it looks so fun and tasty!

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  12. faith ann raiderMarch 15, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Mmmmm what a fun cookie! Thanks for linking up :)

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  13. BrookeMarch 21, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Love them all, but your scarlet submission is beautiful! Thanks for playing along!

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  14. CatherineMarch 22, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    The scarlet photo of the girl is beautiful and so is she!!! :)

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  15. RayMarch 22, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Love the cookie!

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  16. Simon March 23, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    I'm so glad you caught that beautiful smile...so genuine. Totally great SOOC.
    Congrats on your sweet little. A year flies by, doesn't it?

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  17. LisaMarch 23, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    What an adorable shot of the young Ethiopian lady. Her smile is simply captivating. Great shot. And your right, it's perfect because it's not posed.

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  18. KendallMarch 26, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    What a beautiful girl! Thanks for sharing for P64.

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  19. Spittin-ToadMarch 26, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Lovely photos...I LOVE the shot of the young girl...Her smile warms your heart and helps us all to remember how important it is to just smile...no matter whats going on in your life!!!
    Thanks,
    Denise

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  20. UnknownMarch 29, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    What an amazing photo. You captured the smile in her eyes. Gorgeous!

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