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 Friday, January 1, 2016, OK personal/derivative use; link www.lovethatimage.com.

Path into sunlight

Happy New Year! Here’s to a fabulous 2016 for us all.

Today is the first day of the rest of your life. Welcome to 2016!

Forest path, with sunlight. Today is the first day of the rest of your life. Welcome to 2016!

Linking with Our World Tuesday, Wednesday Around the World (WATW), Outdoor Wednesday, Photo Friday, Friday GreensPink Saturday, Scenic Weekends, Straight out of the Camera Sunday, Shadow Shot Sunday 2, and Saturday Show Off. Thank you for visiting here and hope to see you again very soon.

Published Tuesday, December 29, 2015, OK personal/derivative use; link www.lovethatimage.com.

Winter view of Vashon Island

The dark days still have some beauty in the Pacific Northwest.

Cloudscape from view point in Normandy Park, Washington

Cloudscape from view point in Normandy Park, Washington

Joining Our World Tuesday, Outdoor Wednesday, Wednesday Around the World (WATW)Water World Wednesday, Wednesday Waters, Skywatch Friday, Photo Friday, Scenic Weekends, Weekend ReflectionsPink Saturday, Straight out of the Camera Sunday, and Saturday Show Off. If there is only one photo showing here, please click on the curly letters of Sara’s Fave Photos Blog above to see a few more. Thanks!

Published Monday, December 28, 2015, OK personal/derivative use; link www.lovethatimage.com.

Lavender plants

Sometimes this time of year makes me dip into the sunshine archives. From the other side of the year, in my front yard:

White lavender plant, and lavender lavender, in the garden

Light pink lavender plant, and purple lavender plant, in the rose garden

Linking up with Our World Tuesday, Monday Mellow Yellows, Ruby Tuesday 2, Wednesday Around the World (WATW), Outdoor Wednesday, Floral Friday, Photo Friday, Today’s Flowers, Scenic Weekends, Pink Saturday, Straight out of the Camera Sunday, and Saturday Show Off. Thank you for visiting here and hope to see you again very soon.

Published Sunday, December 27, 2015, OK personal/derivative use; link www.lovethatimage.com.

Bird song at dusk

From my visit to the Cloisters in New York City last month, some birds singing.

The courtyard medicinal garden at the Cloisters in New York City

The courtyard medicinal garden at the Cloisters in New York City

Linking with Our World Tuesday, Monday Mellow Yellows, Wednesday Around the World (WATW), Outdoor Wednesday, Skywatch Friday, Photo Friday, Orange You Glad It’s Friday, Pink Saturday, Scenic Weekends, Straight out of the Camera Sunday, Shadow Shot Sunday 2, and Saturday Show Off. Thank you for visiting here and hope to see you again very soon.

Published Thursday, December 24, 2015, OK personal/derivative use; link www.lovethatimage.com.

Candle ornament

May your days be merry and bright…

Candle ornament decorates a Christmas tree

Candle ornament decorates a Christmas tree

Linking up with Our World TuesdayI Heart Macro Saturday, Macro Monday, Monday Mellow Yellows, Ruby Tuesday 2, Wednesday Around the World (WATW), Photo Friday, Pink Saturday, Straight out of the Camera Sunday, and Saturday Show Off. If there is only one photo showing here, please click on the Sara’s Fave Photos Blog letters above for a few more. Thanks and see you again soon!

Published Wednesday, December 23, 2015, OK personal/derivative use; link www.lovethatimage.com.

Holly berries

The Pacific Northwest grows holly very well. Christmas in the landscape!

Holly with red berries growing

Holly with red berries growing

Linking up with Our World Tuesday, I Heart Macro Saturday, Macro Monday, Ruby Tuesday 2, Wednesday Around the World (WATW), Outdoor Wednesday, Floral Friday, Photo Friday, Pink Saturday, Straight out of the Camera Sunday, and Saturday Show Off. Thank you for visiting here and hope to see you again very soon.

Published Monday, December 21, 2015, OK personal/derivative use; link www.lovethatimage.com.

Solstice sun

This rose is from the OTHER solstice, the summer one, but I show it with a nod to our Down Under friends. For us in the throes of darkness in the Northern Hemisphere, here is an image to remind us that as the earth tips tonight, it is bringing us ever closer to the light.

Peace rose against a blue sky at the Summer Solstice

Peace rose against a blue sky at the Summer Solstice

Linking with Our World Tuesday, I Heart Macro Saturday, Macro Monday, Monday Mellow Yellows, Wednesday Around the World (WATW), Outdoor Wednesday, Skywatch Friday, Floral Friday, Photo Friday, Today’s Flowers, Pink Saturday, Straight out of the Camera Sunday, Shadow Shot Sunday 2, and Saturday Show Off. Thank you for visiting here and hope to see you again very soon.

Published Sunday, December 20, 2015, OK personal/derivative use; link www.lovethatimage.com.

Chandelier and tapestry

The solstice is very soon. All the lights!

Graceful crystal chadelier lights up the night

Graceful crystal chadelier lights up the night

Connecting with Our World Tuesday, Monday Mellow Yellows, Wednesday Around the World (WATW)Thursday Challenge (Glass), Photo Friday, Pink Saturday, Straight out of the Camera Sunday, and Saturday Show Off. If there is only one photo showing here, please click on the Sara’s Fave Photos Blog letters above for a few more.

Published Friday, December 18, 2015, OK personal/derivative use; link www.lovethatimage.com.

Flaming dahlia

Another nod to the nearness of the Solstice. This dahlia is like the sun, is it not?

Dahlia with pointy petals, red to orange with yellow tips.

Dahlia with pointy petals, red to orange with yellow tips.

Linking up with Our World Tuesday, I Heart Macro Saturday, Macro Monday, Monday Mellow Yellows, Ruby Tuesday 2, Wednesday Around the World (WATW), Floral Friday, Photo Friday, Orange You Glad It’s FridayToday’s Flowers, Pink Saturday, Straight out of the Camera Sunday, and Saturday Show Off. Thank you for visiting here and hope to see you again very soon.

Published Thursday, December 17, 2015, OK personal/derivative use; link www.lovethatimage.com.

Puget Sound at dusk

The nights are long but the day always returns. We’re almost at the Solstice!

Vista point overlooking Puget Sound on a winter afternoon

Vista point overlooking Puget Sound on a winter afternoon

Connecting with Our World Tuesday, Outdoor Wednesday, Wednesday Around the World (WATW)Water World Wednesday, Wednesday Waters, Skywatch Friday, Photo Friday, Orange You Glad It’s Friday, Scenic Weekends, Pink Saturday, Straight out of the Camera Sunday, and Saturday Show Off. If there is only one photo showing here, please click on the curly letters of Sara’s Fave Photos Blog above to see a few more. Thanks!