'Spring is on the way' by Me

Spring is on the way, a photo by PhotoPuddle on Flickr.

Spring is on the way. It really is, I can feel it. It had it's chilly moments but today was a beautiful day. The gorgeous sunshine made it a perfect day for getting some painting done at home so while hubby did that I took the kids off to the park and they had a great time. My daughter was chuffed because she found daisies to pick and these little flowers we spotted really made me smile. My daughter was sad when I said she couldn't pick them though. Here's hoping for lots more lovely days like this, especially over half term week!

'Vinbärssnigel' by Ingalill

Vinbärssnigel, a photo by Ingalill on Flickr.

Here's a rather fun photo for a Friday - a snail having a look at a pretty flower. It's really eye catching because of it's quirkiness and it's also very impressive because it's a really well taken photo. I love a nice crisp clear image like this and I think it was a great idea using mirrored surface in the shot.

Happy weekend everyone. Here's hoping it's not too much of a wet one.

'Orange Daisy' by Picture Zealot

Orange Daisy, a photo by Picture Zealot on Flickr.

For any of you feeling sleepy after a busy weekend here's a fantastic burst of colour to wake you up again. This photo really does pack a punch don't you think? I think macro pictures of flowers like this are great anyway but the colours in this one are just awesome. The orange is fantastic but what I really love is that thin ring of purple just before you get to middle. Wonderful picture I know I'll be returning to again and again.

'color bar' by smac.pic

color bar, a photo by smac.pic on Flickr.

I thought this was a rather a good Friday night photo. I am always in search of great photos taken in clubs and bars because I think it's very hard to take them and get all the lighting just right. This one has achieved it though and I especially love the purple. The reflection on the bar is really well captured too. Happy weekend folks!

'Splash' by Me

Splash, a photo by PhotoPuddle on Flickr.

I thought I'd share this photo with you tonight as it's such a contrast to the weather we've been having for the past couple of days. It's been so hot and sunny it hard to believe that only a few days ago this is what my daughter was doing with her time. Actually thinking about it it's not actually that different to what she's been doing today, except today it was a paddling pool and not - I quote - "The Biggest Puddle In The World"!

'The view from above' by christineellen

The view from above, a photo by christineellen on Flickr.

I love the angle that this was taken from, it's a really interesting shot of a swimming pool. I am also fascinated by the woman in the pool. It looks like she's standing still. Is she posing for this photo? My favourite thing is probably the purple sun loungers just because I do like purple, it's a really striking colour.

This also makes me want to go on holiday somewhere hot. I'm getting rather bored of all the rain here now. Come back sunshine, we miss you!!

'Converse rocks' by Me

Converse rocks, a photo by PhotoPuddle on Flickr.

The trouble with little children is that they keep growing! The reason this is a problem is that I will get my daughter something nice to wear and then without warning she'll go and grow out of it. Take for example her little pink converse trainers that my friend picked up for me when she was in America recently. She's not had them long but her feet suddenly decided they wanted to grown pretty much overnight. This means that this week has been mainly spent searching for nice new shoes! Luckily my little girl seems to be as in love with shoes and shoe shopping as I am so it's not been too much of a stressful mission.

Here's a photo I took of her little pink converse shoes and my purple ones (which look huge next to hers). I really wanted to get a photo like this as they just look so pretty together.

'Retro Vintage Girl in Grass With Purple Shoes' by Pink Sherbet Photography

Retro Vintage Girl in Grass With Purple Shoes, originally uploaded by Pink Sherbet Photography.

It really, really, really, really was spring today! As I looked at the beautiful sunny day out of the window this morning I felt just so uplifted and well.... springy! However, not wanting to be tricked by the sunshine into think it was warm outside when I went out I put on my scarf and my winter coat. Five minutes down the road though I regretted that, I was baking so the coat and scarf came off and were stuffed under the pushchair! Hooray, it's still February and was out today without a coat. I am now choosing to ignore the rainy weather forecast for the next few days.

I think this photo is fantastic and perhaps a little spring like too. I love purple so I couldn't resist these pretty ribbon laces. And I love the other colours and tones in this photo too. That green grass look so lush and lovely. Now roll on spring for real!

'Beauty in purple' by Me

Beauty in purple, originally uploaded by PhotoPuddle.

As promised here is my purple flower picture. I hope you like it. It was a lovely purple, pink and white bouquet. I love it when my husband comes home from work with some flowers for me. Not only is it a romantic gesture but we both know that the minute the sun comes out I'll be there with my camera snapping away at them!

untitled image by rosemary*

, originally uploaded by rosemary*.

My husband bought me a beautiful pink, purple and white bouquet last week and I really wanted to share with you a picture I took of a purple flower. But then I saw this and thought - Wow! It's stunning. I totally love that colour. It so rich and striking. And the detail of each petal is just amazing. It's a really great example of macro photography.

I may still show you my photo but I think I'll wait for now!

'New shoes' by Me

New shoes, originally uploaded by PhotoPuddle.

I mentioned in a post last week that I'd got a new camera for Christmas that I was waiting to try out and yesterday I got the chance to take a few fun shots with it. Here is one of the pictures I took. These are my new purple Converse shoes which I also got for Christmas. The reflection was achieved by putting them on a shiny box that some perfume came in. I think I was actually rather spoiled this Christmas! So, what do you think? Nice camera? I hope I'm able to get some great photos with it.

'My new coat' by Me

My new coat, originally uploaded by PhotoPuddle.

Well for all those of you in the UK who've been experiencing the return of summer you may form an orderly queue to thank me. You see it's all down to me that the sun has come out again. This weekend I bought a new pair of boots, some new jeans and a new jacket all of which I am dying to wear out. I thought that with the weather being all rubbish I'd get that opportunity this week but unforunately it's got all hot again! Oh well, I suppose I'd better get on with enjoying the nice weather. Sigh.....

Oh and instead of wearing my new clothes today I thought I'd photograph them. This is the button detail of my new coat. I love how the light shining on it makes it look really, for want of a better word, swirly. Oh and of course bright purple is always fabulous!

'Flowers in the sky' by Me

Flowers in the sky, originally uploaded by PhotoPuddle.

So, I just joined Twitter. Was a bit of an impulsive decision really as I've never really understood it but it seemed like it would be a good extension to my blog. I have absolutely no idea what I am doing so any tips would be much appreciated! So if you are on Twitter and fancy following me then you can find me listed as PhotoPuddle. I promise I will try and think of some interesting things to say.

This photo doesn't have anything to do with Twitter. I just thought I'd better add one of mine tonight that I really like in case any twittery type people came over for a visit!

'P is for Purple' by slightly above average

P is for Purple, originally uploaded by slightly above average.

This photo is so sweet. I love purple and the pile of purple books looks so cool. I love libraries too. I've always enjoyed going to them - as a child, as an adult and now I love taking my daughter.

I think all the little details in this are great. The 'P' in the background, the matching nail polish and the fact the book refers to ten little fingers and the child as her cute little fingers on the table.

P is for purple and it's also for pretty and perfect.

'Tiny Fireworks' by v1ctory_1s_m1ine

Tiny Fireworks, originally uploaded by v1ctory_1s_m1ne.

In one of my first posts I said how great flowers were to photograph and how I was going to feature loads in this blog. So I thought before you flicked through my previous posts and realised there were hardly any flower shots I should add one quickly.

This one is a fabulous macro. The detail is awesome you can even see the tiniest bit of pollen in the centre. I really love the softness of the petals - it's almost like they are painted in watercolours. And it goes without saying I love the colour.

Phew, I think that made up for the lack of flower posting. More flower pictures to follow soon!

'Bag to the Future' by samirdiwan

Bag to the Future, originally uploaded by samirdiwan.

I still don't think I've added enough colour to this blog so here's one to keep the colour moving. Unsurprisingly the thing I most love about this is the colour! The bright purple is just fantastic. The composition is great too. It is just an image of an ordinary moving walkway in an airport but because of the colour and the angle it's really been taken to another level. It looks like something from the future. Perhaps in the year 3010 all airports will look like this.

'Perfect purple' by Me

IMG_9067F, originally uploaded by PhotoPuddle.

Let's kick things off with one of my photos (after all it is my blog!).

I love this one. It is just a point and shoot macro shot. I took it on a particularly dull day in the walled garden at Chartwell in Kent. No editing of any kind. I was just so amazed how beautiful and dreamy it looks.

I really enjoy macro photography and I love taking pictures of flowers so you will be seeing a lot more of them from me (and from others) in this blog. And I also love purple so this really has to be one of my all time favourites!

By the way, I may love taking pictures of flowers but I know absolutely nothing about them. Please be warned that I won't be naming any of them unless it really is something as simple as a daffodil or a sunflower.