the spirit of summer

The end of July means we’re slowly creeping close to the end of summer. But, there’s no need to rush it just yet. Many of us have quite a bit of lovely weather left to enjoy. This means there will be no shortage of sun-kissed skin, bare feet, picnic blankets and wild flowers. The gorgeous capture we’re featuring today by Hilde (Hilwegner) sings of the spirit of summer and is a poetic translation of our word summer for the month. We have featured many others on the One Word Project page, not to mention all the shots that grace our flickr group. Take some time today to dip your foot into the OWP flickr pool. It’s full to the brim with refreshing and fun seasonal shots.

We are excited to announce our new word for August and will kick it off on Aug 2^nd so be sure to pop over then for all the warm and wonderful details. It's going to be such a great month to look forward to!

In the meantime, we wind down this month and we ask that you share the best of the best today; something that just melts your carefree summer heart.

Comments

[Marcie]

This image best represents the carefree feeling that summer brings:
http://www.marciescudderphotography.com/index.php?showimage=863
And this - reminds me of the light that is too quickly fading:
http://www.marciescudderphotography.com/index.php?showimage=856

[MariaV]

All of these photos are quite inspiring.

[Puna]

This bird reminds me of summer because it was taken in Hawaii where there it is always summer.
http://lifesignatures.org/wordpress/2009/07/july-15-untitled/

And here's a very different take on summer. Halloween in July.
http://lifesignatures.org/wordpress/2009/07/july-21-a-summers-all-hallows-eve/

[cindy]

i love the photo! enjoy your weekend!

[camerashymomma]

a bit of change in the weather. down here we're dealing with 40 days of 100 degree temperatures. yesterday was rainy and stormy and oh so beautiful. it melts my heart, it cools it, it stirs up something of a wanderlust in me.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/camerashymomma/3774159663/

[Wayfaring Wanderer]

That is one fantastic photo!!!!

My most recent excursion was to a local farm where we enjoyed food, fresh air, and fun!!

http://www.wayfaringwanderer.com/2009/07/food-fresh-air-fun-on-farm.html

[kristin]

sunset, beach, carnival, children, summer magic,

http://www.flickr.com/photos/14811117@N02/2565190138/in/photostream/

[BlessedMess]

wonderful pic! Oh how I've tried to capture the perfect dandelion blow...

This is summer to me...usually hidden behind grass stained jeans

http://blessourmess.blogspot.com/2009/07/knees-of-summer.html

[Alicia]

Evening walks in the park... Summer to me.

<a href="http://www.beaphotograph.com/2009/07/music-and-thoughts/">music and thoughts</a>

[Alicia]

http://www.beaphotograph.com/2009/07/music-and-thoughts/

*** i did this the other day too!! sorry!! i will remember not to use html here... i will remember :) sorry again!

[georgia]

cherries melt my summer heart, and i'm always so glad when they are in season and i can enjoy them again. but this year, i not only enjoyed eating them, but photographing them too.

http://itsjusthowiseethings.blogspot.com/2009/07/bowl-of-cherries.html

[shelli - mama of letters]

I love that photo!

One thing I love about summer is growing fresh vegetables:


http://www.mamaofletters.com/Site/The_Focal_Point/Entries/2009/6/14_Just_Waitin’....html

[Debbie Pearson]

Incredible photo above! I love riding in the convertible in the evenings with my husband, our time together, no room for kids, just us. Bliss.

[Jaana]

Summer beach wedding! http://photographybyjaana.blogspot.com/2009/07/beachy-bride-groom.html

[Trude]

This little guy (along with his brother, of course we couldn't bring home just one!) is warming my heart right now:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/trudem/3764796230/

[kae]

http://kvandphotography.blogspot.com/2009/07/oh-summer.html

summer doesn't last long in these parts - we just don't want it to end!

[--Deb]

LOVE that picture. So adorable!

[Amy Kingman]

That is such a beautiful photo! Just gorgeous!


Here are a couple of my happy summer shots:

http://drawingsinmotion.blogspot.com/2009/07/hazy-summer.html
and
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aimabo/3774630295/in/set-72157621904485038/

[lifeineden]

This carefree face melts my heart: http://www.flickr.com/photos/32837589@N07/3776341998/

[Aimee Greeblemonkey]

I have had cruddy weather here in Denver, but it still has been a lovely summer!

Especially since I leave for IRELAND this weekend. ;)

[kosenrufu mama]

some summer time...
http://esterdaphne.blogspot.com/2009/07/bellezza-di-cuore.html

[djbeat]

i'm not sure it's the best of the best - but i love it!. me & bb boy - exploring the water park.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/djbeat/3763677253/in/photostream/

[laura*tm]

Finally getting a chance to jump in over here, under the wire at that :> Anyhow, will be looking forward to the Aug. prompt, love all the wonderful photos everyone has been submitting - this one's adorable!!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8461218@N03/3775892747/

Have a great weekend!

[Liz]

everything's melting in the pacific northwest these days, so i ended up at a beautiful hike/swimming hole the last two weekends in a row!

still my favorite:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lilybeth29/3736959113/

but a very fun serendipitous capture:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lilybeth29/3777268952/

[karla]

i meant to post this one: http://www.flickr.com/photos/karlasfotos/3593140234/in/photostream/

rats!

[professional photographers singapore]

look so natural this pic...