the fiddlehead report...a day in the life of the Rikkers: photo Scavenger hunt

Monday, May 9, 2011

photo Scavenger hunt

I love photos.....here are some favorites for the photo scavenger hunt from the last couple weeks....

SOOC (straight out of camera= no edit)

Tessa is laying on my knees while we are outside near the garden....I love how she is looking straight into the camera. This is a SOOC (straight out of the camera)....I love pure, unedited shots like this one.

Sprouting

It is fiddlehead sprouting season. The kids and I go down to the and see what the fiddleheads are doing. How they are sprouting and unfurling. These little fiddleheads grow, blossom and change so very fast. Their very symbolism, what nature is showing us, is what I love.

Isn't it Ironic

a few weeks ago the daffodils thought it was safe to bloom.....then the snow did a sneak attack on them.

Lazy

Bob the Bulldog.....lazy days in a sunny spot.

Smells like Spring

These flowers are stunning.....love their unusual display. They scream spring is here!

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Food....for the Paper Mama Challenge!:

What? My hair has many talents....waffle storage is just one.

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11 comments:

Anonymous said...: Wow just wow. Awesome shots. That SOOC shot is great. Love thelast one too.; May 9, 2011 at 7:13 AM
A'n'G Johnson said...: Tessa is just so cute. You can never go wrong photographing her.

I havent been hunting in a while due to school and can't wait to play again next sunday.

All your captures are terrific and inspiring. Awesome job!; May 9, 2011 at 7:35 AM
Buckeroomama said...: These photos are all awesome! I never knew those things are called fiddleheads. :)

Your daughter is absolutely adorable!; May 9, 2011 at 7:58 AM
Cecily R said...: Your SOOC shot is perfect. Puts my whining about not being able to do it to shame. :)

Those sprouts are amazing and I am in LOVE with the bokeh.

Thank for your nice comment on my post!; May 9, 2011 at 8:00 AM
Sheila said...: Love your Fern Shot, I have that same fern on my camera right now. They are so amazing when they bloom.; May 9, 2011 at 8:16 AM
4 Lettre Words said...: These are so, so great. That 1st shot is just perfect...wow. Great job, Mom!; May 9, 2011 at 9:44 AM
Ashley Sisk said...: How do I dare choose a favorite - I love every single shot. You rocked it out this week!; May 9, 2011 at 9:53 AM
Brooke said...: Darling shots! Love your sooc one! And that last flower is stunning!; May 9, 2011 at 10:58 AM
Unknown said...: Wonderful photos! Love your SOOC shot! And those fiddleheads! Very cool!

Thanks for stopping by my blog!; May 9, 2011 at 1:58 PM
BJ_Mama said...: Okay, broken record, but SOOC for the WIN!!! She is gorgeous!; May 9, 2011 at 7:28 PM
Misty said...: Your "smells like spring" photo is incredible! Absolutely stunning colors and lighting.
http://throughaphotographerseyes.blogspot.com/; May 16, 2011 at 3:27 PM

Fiddlehead?

Why fiddlehead?

As I was becoming a mother, I discovered a fiddlehead in my backyard and was fascinated by it. Its natural uncurling form. How as it grows it reveals itself. The way the fiddleheads gather together like a family and grow outward. How the fiddlehead changes ever so quickly and blossoms into a fern before you know it. Just like time passing, before you realize it those fiddleheads are gone. That moment has passed. As I evolved into a mother I discovered my need to nurture the artist within. My love of art and photography grew and soon became a passion for capturing my life with my ever and quickly changing fiddleheads. Like the fiddlehead, we are special, unique and ever changing.

40 Before 40

1. re-establish transcendental mediation practice 2. learn to ride a horse 3. host an open studio show with art friends 4. complete Ethiopia series 5. have a totally unplugged weekend 6. long family weekend at boat house 7. surprise Andy 8. Run 10K race 9. go Latin dancing 10. girls weekend- uninterrupted 11. finish Studio space 12. transfer wedding video to DVD 13. service to the church 14. reach out to those in need with the kids 15. alone time with each child for 24 hours 16. locks of love hair donation 17. host neighborhood party 18. get lean, fit and to goal weight 19. take kids to Disney 20. go on a ski trip 21. N.Y.C. to see a Broadway show 22. visit Washington D.C. with Jud & Drew 23. spa day with the ladies 24. finish baby books 25. complete wooden puzzle and learn to sew a pillow 26. explore a new art medium 27. grow a garden with the kids and eat from it 28. take all the kids on a bike ride 29. make pickles and learn how to can them 30. take a photography class 31. redecorate bedroom 32. have a garage sale 33. take bob the bulldog to training 34. art show in Madison 35. sponsor an ET child 36. make a favorite recipe binder 37. go on a yoga retreat 38. do something outside my comfort zone 39. grow out nails 40. write the children's book with Mom Then celebrate the first 40 years... BIG!

fiddlehead.....every changing, ever growing

Monday, May 9, 2011

photo Scavenger hunt

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