'Up in sky 2.' by Marili I.

Up in sky 2., originally uploaded by Marili I..

I am loving the lighter evenings as it's really transformed the end of the day. My daughter and I have been waiting for my husband to come home from work so we can all head out for a bit of stroll before bedtime. Sometimes we've just gone round the corner to the local shops, sometimes we take her out on her tricycle and sometimes, like today, we'll wander off to the park for a quick go on the swings and slide. Of course the camera comes too, but I have realised that although I have lots of shots of my little girl enjoying herself in the playground I haven't tried anything arty and creative. I am sure she won't mind if I make her go to the park again tomorrow so I can have a bit of a play with my camera!

The above photo is a perfect example of a creative shot taken of a swing. I am trying to decide whether my favourite bit is the lemon coloured skirt against the bright blue sky - the lovely yellow and blue combination that always works. Or whether I love those wispy white clouds more. Or whether it's the bare feet that make the photo. I'd actually say it's the combination of all of them that makes this a fantastic summer photo.

'Man Bag' by Digger Digger Dogstar

Man Bag, originally uploaded by Digger Digger Dogstar.

Go on, admit it. You smiled when you saw this didn't you? I love pictures of faces found in unusual places because they always make me chuckle a little bit. This has got to be my favourite one yet. I'm not exactly sure why. Perhaps it's because I like bags so a happy bag is just perfect! Anyway, I just thought I'd share a bit of smiley fun with you. If you like what you see there is a whole blog devoted to Faces in Places. Go check it out!

'another match point' by bitzi☂

another match point, originally uploaded by bitzi☂.

I think this is an fantastic macro shot. It really demonstrates how amazing and powerful photography can be. This photographer has taken something really mundane that you wouldn't think twice about and turned it into something stunning. The colours are so bold and I love how it is so crisp and clear. It just goes to show that you may not have fancy props, interesting models or beautiful scenery but you can still take an awesome photo.

'{The call of the running tide}' by Doreen Kilfeather

{The call of the running tide}, originally uploaded by Doreen Kilfeather.

I am featuring this photo simply because it's so dreamy and lovely. I love photos with these vintage tones. The shot is so natural and the girl looks like she's having a great day at the beach. You can tell by the reflection in the water that the sky is blue and her dress says it's lovely hot day. Another reason to say "Roll on summer".

'Summer leaves' by Me

Summer leaves, originally uploaded by PhotoPuddle.

Yesterday I promised you a lovely hot and sunny image. I think this one fits that description. It's one of mine taken in August last year. I was in a garden taking lots of flower photos but happened to look up and see some beautiful leaves worth photographing too. Hope that's warmed you up a little.

Curzon Park South in the snow' by Mark Carline

Curzon Park South in the snow, originally uploaded by Mark Carline.

With all the talk of fantastic weather and the celebration of spring finally arriving I thought I would be a bit random tonight and post a photo of the snow. Do you remember that stuff we were moaning about not so long ago? Well in the UK we were anyway! We can look back on it with romantic eyes now. Was it really that bad and inconvenient?

For me this photo captures that excitement of when it falls for the first time at night and you run outside like big kids to have a look. It looks so peaceful and beautiful but you know that by morning the roads will be dangerous and icy, public transport will come to a stand-still and the local shop will have sold out of bread and milk.

I'll make sure I warm you up in my next post with a lovely hot and sunny image!

'Spring is in the air' by Craft & Creativity

Spring is in the air, originally uploaded by Craft & Creativity.

Why doesn't my kitchen look this pretty? The colours are just so lovely and happy. It makes me think that whatever this person cooks it tastes delicious and they never make a mess when cooking either! I can't imagine stacks of washing up waiting to be done either. This photo is great because it's just a small portion of the kitchen but it really make me want to see the rest of it.