...a dandelion
Maisy, enjoying a drink
and a female cardinal at the feeder.
It's time for you to link up again! There are just a few rules.
- submit the url of your blog post, not your home page
- link up a photo that was taken by you
- include a link back to my blog in your post (you can use the button or a text link if you prefer)
- visit a few other blogs and leave some comment love
Okay, now let's see what you've been shooting!
I love the one of Maisy in the fountain, so cute!
ReplyDeleteMaisy is adorable! :-)
ReplyDeleteHm, I don´t see the "linky thing" - is it my computer or is it just not there?
Lovely shots Deb - the cardinal is gorgeous. I cant see the linky either..
ReplyDeleteNow I see it! :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots :) thanks for hosting ...
ReplyDeleteI adore your backyard, Deb!
ReplyDeleteCute photos. Especially your pup getting a drink.
ReplyDeleteCardinals seem to be very skittish so yes. You will need a longer lens.
gorgeous! The hues in all of these are so cozy and summery!
ReplyDeleteWow...these are some amazing shots Deb! I especially love the on of Maisy having a drink!
ReplyDeleteHope you are enjoying your summer!
Wonderful summer impressions and beautiful pictures.
ReplyDeleteKind regards, Synnöve
Love these. Beautiful shots.
ReplyDeleteYou have a way of catching the light that I like Deb. Have a wonderful week. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures! Especially Maisy :)
ReplyDeleteGreat shot of Maisy. My dogs won't quit drinking out of the hot tub - yuck! Thanks for hosting the party. This is my first one with you and I can't wait to check out some of the other party goers posts.
ReplyDeleteI catch my dog drinking out of the bird-baths all the time...looks like you are having a lovely summer.
ReplyDeleteYea for summer!! :) Love that image of Maisy drinking from the fountain. Too cute!
ReplyDeleteHave a great Thursday Deb.
I have yet photograph a dandelion close up, yours is a beauty.
ReplyDeleteDeb, we enjoyed your butterflies so much! Andrew and I studied them and had so much fun watching. Thank you for sharing them with us!
ReplyDeleteAll great things Deb. I would so love to just sit out there in your yard with you & enjoy the sights.
ReplyDeleteI love your dog photo, perfect!
ReplyDeleteall awesome photos!! I couldn't pick a favourite if I tried but I find the cardinal one very impressive! I never quite seem to be able to capture them! Great work!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful summery photos! I love your bird feeder!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME shots - love the one of Maisy drinking from your fountain!!!
ReplyDeleteAll beautiful shots although I have to say your middle one is my favourite.
ReplyDeleteGreat bird shot! Have you thought of setting up your camera on a tripod and using the remote. I have been thinking of trying that out myself.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! I love the one of Maisy drinking out of the fountain!
ReplyDeletelove your cute pup!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots, Deb! The dandelion is my favorite, the essence of summer! Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteWow! These shots are so beautiful! I am a bird enthusiast so it is great to see the cardinal among these pictures!:) I am a new Follower of your Blog. Have a great Thursday.
ReplyDeleteYeah summer!!! Love that fountain! I have been wanting to get one for awhile, I just love how relaxing they sound.
ReplyDeleteI love your summer photos...the fountain one is precious!
ReplyDeleteLovely summary shots - I love the one of Maisie at the fountain.
ReplyDeleteLovely Maisy, she's so cute :)
ReplyDeleteDandelions are so underrated, don't you think? I can see that shot as a huge poster on a wall in my house. Gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteJust pretend you are a statue and the birds won't fly away. I bet the boys could paint you and everything. ;)
ReplyDeleteI am so totally and completely in love with your random summer pictures. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAwww, these captures are so great! I missed the linky this time around. I'll have to link up this week :o)
ReplyDeletebeautiful deb!!
ReplyDeleteDeb your pictures are beautiful. How do you get the background in a blur and the dandelion up front. Is it the Macro on flowers. Your captures are awesome. I want to learn that. Can you give me a tip. I can get the pictures close but the background is not what I want all the time. I just want the subjects like you.
ReplyDeleteGetting the background blurry is a matter of how close you are to your subject and the aperture that your camera is set at. I use a macro lens which allows me to get close and I open the aperture to a wide setting. The farther away you are from your subject, the more of the scene will be in focus. So if you're using a macro lens and shooting really close to your subject, you can use a smaller aperture (bigger number) and still get a blurry background. If you aren't using a macro lens then you usually want to use the widest aperture you have (smallest number). Feel free to ask me more questions if this doesn't make sense!
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