'DSC_0206' by margheonair8

DSC_0206, a photo by margheonair8 on Flickr.

Here is a simple yet stunning photo. I love everything about it. I love how cold it looks but cold in a nice way. I adore the colours. Those fresh blues and greens are lovely and the reason they are so gorgeous is that fabulous sunlight. Now here's hoping that if it snows round here the sun will be kind enough to shine like this so I too can capture a few snowy moments.

'dusk and summer.' by brittnay

dusk and summer., a photo by brittnay. on Flickr.

It was such a weird day today. One minute it was sunny and the next minute it looked like it was going to pour down with rain. It meant I kept changing my mind about taking the kids to the park for a picnic lunch. In the end we decided to go for it and it didn't rain. In fact by the end of the afternoon it was really hot and sunny.

I love picnics. Such a lovely way to spend some time outside. Of course picnics with two children aren't quite as relaxing as they were when it was just me and the hubby . Or even when it was just me on my own with a really good book.

This is a really perfect lazy summer photo. I love the light and how you can see the sunset peaking through the trees. I sure could do with an afternoon relaxing like this.

'The Mad Tea Party! (explored)' by cheska annelliese

The Mad Tea Party! (explored), originally uploaded by cheska annelliese..

I love this photo because the light in it is just gorgeous and the shadow of the grass on the book is lovely. This image makes me want to grab a book and go sit outside in the sunshine (although there's not much sunshine right now as it's 10 o'clock at night and dark outside). I especially love the little details such as the title of the chapter with the cup of tea sitting in the grass. Hopefully I'll get a chance to sit outside and read in the sunshine at some point in the not too distant future.

'Flowers in the grass {Explored}' by E v i e J a y e

Flowers in the grass {Explored}, originally uploaded by E v i e J a y e.

A nice sunny photo for you today as it looks like the lovely weather is planning on sticking around here for a little while. This is great because it means I can actually wear some of the new summer clothes I bought recently. I kind of decided that this would be the summer of skirts and dresses but we'll just have to see what happens there as I very rarely wear skirts and dresses. Even though I'd love to I think I'd feel like I was a bit overdressed for chasing after a toddler.

Although the colours here and so warm and fabulous it's not strictly a warm picture, just check out the dew on the grass. It is just so beautifully captured though don't you think? It looks like such a gorgeous day that I wouldn't even mind that it was a bit chilly. And note I'm saying 'a bit chilly' and not 'cold' - I am totally done with being cold now and totally ready for summer!

'_MG_5616' by binsin

_MG_5616, originally uploaded by binsin.

I don't know where to start when writing about this photo. I just think it's amazing. It's really so simple when you think about it but it still manages to be very striking. The colour is just so vibrant and the detail is so well captured. I wonder what the inspiration for this shot was or whether it was just a quick snap whilst lying in the grass one day.

And Happy Monday! Hope your week has started well!

'Balls!' by Me

Balls!, originally uploaded by PhotoPuddle.

You'll be pleased to know that yesterday's bad mood was gone by this morning. The lovely weather helped of course! I was hoping for a paddling pool day as it was so sunny but a bit of a chilly breeze turned it into a ball pool day instead. As you can imagine a toddler with paddling pool full of balls did mean lots of throwing them about. No matter, it just made for a good photo. I like this one because it looks a little bit surreal in a way. Probably because I took it from so low on the ground. I also like it because it will remind me of happy summer days in the garden.