Sara's Fave Photos Blog

Check out my new book, Flowers of Volunteer Park Conservatory. And welcome to Sara's Fave Photos Blog at Love That Image. My goal is to take a photo that is as compelling and beautiful as in real life, with no or minimal Photoshop work. You may copy a photo but link to lovethatimage.com. Thank you for your thoughtful comments, and thanks for visiting.

Published Wednesday, December 20, 2017, OK personal/derivative use; link www.lovethatimage.com.

Happy Winter Solstice

Of all the winter holidays, the solstice is the one I await most eagerly. Happy return of the light to you and yours!

Happy Winter Solstice

Linking to Through My Lens Monday, Macro MondayRuby Tuesday 2, Our World Tuesday, Tuesday’s Wordless WednesdayWordless Wednesday, Outdoor Wednesday, Floral Bliss Wednesday, Floral Friday, Friday Just Be, Orange You Glad It’s Friday, Skywatch Friday, Shadow Shot Sunday 2, and Pink Saturday. Please visit here again soon!

Published Saturday, December 16, 2017, OK personal/derivative use; link www.lovethatimage.com.

Rainy night Christmas lights

The neighbor who goes all out with holiday decorations added some more this year. (The post below, from a few years ago, was taken from closer up.)

Christmas lights, reflected

Linking this post to Through My Lens Monday, Our World Tuesday, Ruby Tuesday 2, Tuesday’s Wordless Wednesday, Outdoor Wednesday, Wordless WednesdayFriday Just Be, Orange You Glad It’s Friday, Weekend Reflections, and Pink Saturday. Thank you for your visit here first, and please come back soon!

Published Friday, December 15, 2017, OK personal/derivative use; link www.lovethatimage.com.

Holiday lights

A neighbor in Normandy Park, WA really goes all out.

A Santa gazebo and amazing display of Christmas lights decorate the night

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Published Thursday, December 14, 2017, OK personal/derivative use; link www.lovethatimage.com.

Peony bouquet

From the other side of the year, peonies in June.

Pale pink peonies in a bouquet, from my garden in June

Linking to Through My Lens Monday, Macro MondayRuby Tuesday 2, Our World Tuesday, Tuesday’s Wordless WednesdayWordless Wednesday, Floral Bliss Wednesday, Floral Friday, Friday Just Be, Shadow Shot Sunday 2, and Pink Saturday. Thanks so much for your visit.

Published Wednesday, December 13, 2017, OK personal/derivative use; link www.lovethatimage.com.

Iridescent magenta petunia

Looking back at some summer photos, found this glowing petunia.

Deep magenta and black petunia in a summer bouquet

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Published Monday, December 11, 2017, OK personal/derivative use; link www.lovethatimage.com.

Winter sunset

Finally got outside for a bit in the sunshine. This from the Winco parking lot in Kent.

Bare trees against a winter sky with some clouds at sunset

Posting on Through My Lens Monday, Our World Tuesday, Tuesday’s Wordless Wednesday, Outdoor Wednesday, Friday Just Be, Orange You Glad It’s Friday, Skywatch Friday, and Pink Saturday. Thank you for your visit here first, and please come back soon!

Published Sunday, December 10, 2017, OK personal/derivative use; link www.lovethatimage.com.

Paperwhite shadows

A single bulb is blooming on my kitchen table.

Creamy white paperwhite bulb (a kind of narcissus) blooming indoors in winter sunlight

Linking up with Through My Lens Monday, Macro Monday, Our World Tuesday, Tuesday’s Wordless WednesdayWordless Wednesday, Floral Bliss Wednesday, Floral Friday, Friday Just Be, Shadow Shot Sunday 2, and Pink Saturday. Hope to see you here again soon!

Published Saturday, December 9, 2017, OK personal/derivative use; link www.lovethatimage.com.

White hyacinths bouquet

Such a wintry look!

Stems of white hyacinths in a vase brighten up a winter evening

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Published Thursday, December 7, 2017, OK personal/derivative use; link www.lovethatimage.com.

April magnolia blossoms

Springtime will come.

Blue sky and white clouds behind a Japanese magnolia tree in springtime

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Published Wednesday, December 6, 2017, OK personal/derivative use; link www.lovethatimage.com.

Spring hosta leaves

Sometimes I like the emerging plants and buds better than the final thing. From the archives, hosta leaves unfurling in April.

Emerging variegated hosta foliage in April

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