can you Picture Summer?

I'm not the kind of mom who counts the days of the school year down until summer. No way. And I'll be the first to admit that I enjoy my time far too much. But, this year there are two little words that are getting me more excited than usual for the coming season: Picture Summer!

For those of you who joined us for Picture Spring, I do hope you come along for our Summer saunter too. The prompts all all new with a twist on the season! For those of you who didn't participate but are determined to join the splashy summer inspiration, then pop over to the Picture Summer registration page and sign up for 30 days of photo fun. The more the merrier!

In celebration of Giveaway May and the fact that I am bursting at the seams about Picture Summer, we'll be giving away 3 free registrations. Just leave a comment between now and Sunday at midnight to be entered in the random drawing. And while you're here help us all get into the spirit of summer by sharing something splashy!

The winners of the Picture Summer registrations go to Lucy, Vanessa, Mama DB. Congrats ladies!!

Comments

[Marcie]

I'm picturing summer - lush greens and simple whites:
http://www.marciescudderphotography.com/index.php?showimage=1170
It sounds like a wonderful project!!!

[DorkyMum]

Ooh exciting! I can't wait for summer- it'll be the first one that my son is really old enough to enjoy, so we are hoping for long sunny days spent on the Meadows, where there is always something fun going on.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dorkymum/4603853390

[Nisrine]

Such a cool picture. I can totally picture summer.

[Amanda Z from NYC]

I hope I win one of the three free registrations!!

Summer is my all-time #1 favorite season!! Always has been, always will be...they can't make a hot summer day hot enough for me. :)

Summer to me
is scraped and rescraped knees,
is hold-nose, swimmies tight, cousin pool love,
and it is pushing down the soft line of black tar that's been sun-bathing all July afternoon.

[Jan]

I joined in on Picture Spring and just know Picture Summer will be just as inspirational. I'd love to win so I can join along in all the fun!
Being a teacher, summer is a time of renewal of my spirit and of course my class curriculum.

[Kathy Jo Camamcho]

I missed picture-spring and would love to do picture - summer. That, and I'm telling a friend. She just got a new DSLR - she'll love this!

[CDScott]

Great image! I've never participated in these month long events before. I'm signing up now!

[marina]

I love summer!
I wasn't able to join picture spring, and I would be so happy to join picture summer! (btw the shots featured in the picture spring section of this site are all so beautiful!!!)
This was taken at the seaside, last summer. I have been looking at it so many times since then to remind me of the happiness of summers:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/36167691@N03/4505360700/in/set-72157623525870533/

I love your shot, Tracey, it is so happy!

[yvonne]

pretty please with sugar on top throw my name in the hat as well! i did "picture spring" and was so inspired!!

[Becky Sue]

Picture Spring was so inspiring! A really great class! Can't wait for Picture Summer!

I love summer so much! It's my most happiest place.

Warm, buggy nights and fireworks are so summer!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rslaflam/4606367536/

Gorgeous skirt in the above photo.

[Jen at Cabin Fever]

I love summer. Unfortunately here in Vermont we barely are into spring. Just a week ago we had SNOW. ....ugh.

http://www.cabinfeververmont.com

[Cheri Andrews]

Picture Spring was SOOOO AWESOME! I can't wait for Picture Summer! If you are thinking about it, go ahead and sign up - it'll be the best $30 you ever spend!

[pam]

every day is what we make of it ...July sounds like fun!

[Jennifer]

I'd love to win one of those spots! :)

[Aia]

fun! i'm already signed up...very excited!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/aclamp/4158359295/in/set-72157621436328724/

[cindy]

i'm looking forward to summer as this spring has been so chilly. thank you for the wonderful giveaway and enjoy your weekend.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/71443419@N00/4598087243/

[karen]

Wow! Another opportunity to win something inspiring. Hope I win--I could use a dose of inspiration!

[Sarah W]

I've never done anything like this - would love the inspiration!

[Ingrid]

Unfortunately, we are heading towards WINTER here in Sydney but here's a fun Summer picture from a couple of Summers ago.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/indigo2087/3708721753/

[Ali]

what I really want to know is: Where did you get that fabulous skirt? That's summer! :)

[beth]

wow....what a gift !
count me in !!

[Megan (Best of Fates)]

Summer is my favorite season to picture. Well, except for fall. And spring. And winter. Aw, I love all the seasons equally. Still - I'm so excited for it to finally be warm!

[AnnGeeDee]

Here's a truly splashy shot from our weekend getaway. Looking forward to summer and being by the pool and participating in Picture Summer with a few of my friends. http://www.flickr.com/photos/40070449@N08/4594148580/

[Laura]

Summer means weekends at the cottage surrounded by family and friends. Summer also means millions of pictures of my pupster playing in the water with my niece....

[ToniM]

I am so looking forward to summer!! We had a long cold winter and spring has been chilly and rainy.

[melissa]

tracey clark, i adore you. and your seasonal photo journeys. thank you for this offering.

[Suz]

yay for summer & photo adventures! here's a taste of 'early summer' in NC: http://www.flickr.com/photos/47809680@N06/sets/

[Kerry]

I would love to take this class! Free or not :)

[kim klassen]

oh my gosh, i totally love this shot... and picture summer... soooo sooo perfect.

[ABerninger]

I want to picture summer!!!!

[giggletwig (corey)]

Another stunning photo. Picture Summer sounds like great fun -- and a great way to push me to pick up my camera every day, no matter how busy I get.

[~ kristina ~]

Summer has been here for awhile in Houston!

[Pamela]

mmmmm.....patiently waiting for summer.

[Alesa]

I took your picture spring class and loved it. I can't wait for summer!!

[Courtney]

I'm intrigued and a little nervous. Never done anything like this before but what better way to learn right?!

[damiec]

Oh, that camera is a beauty - the visual pun of the two flashes is so much fun!
My 365 has helped me to see the beauty in winter, definitely not my season, but I'm a summer baby through and through. I'm really looking forward to capturing summer's fun with my camera!

a few from last summer
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22487105@N06/4578592364/in/set-72157623866536677?edited=1
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22487105@N06/4578592364/in/set-72157623866536677?edited=1

[Faith]

This sounds really intriguing. I've been feeling a bit stuck in a rut and I think this would launch me out of it.

[Angella]

Oh, I would LOVE to play along!

Here's one of my favorites from last summer:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ourcrazylife/3769385126/i

[Hillary]

What a neat idea. Hope to see you all "there."

[Lori]

I love all the shots with the Brownie. I love antique cameras and my husband came home with a boxful that he got for me at a garage sale! I had a great time with Picture Spring and would love to give Picture Summer a go as well.

[Jennifer Gandin Le]

I really love this photo -- the bold patterns of her dress, the warm flood of light on the left and the way it makes the camera in her hand glow. Gorgeous!

[Heather]

Love summer.
I think my 365 needs a little Picture Summer in it.

Here is a moment from last summer in Cape Cod

http://www.flickr.com/photos/htekmo/3727899601/in/set-72157605108082204/

Can't wait to get back.

[Burcin]

Lovely picture! Can't wait for the summer with Picture Summer. Thanks! :)

[tara]

i've been missing my daily email prompts (from Picture Spring) ....

[Deirdre]

I love this photo, and I loved Picture Spring, and I totally can't wait to do Picture Summer. I think I've been in withdrawal since Picture Spring ended.

[Bridge]

I adore summer's slow relaxing pace. Here in SW Colorado mountains the trees are beginning to blossom and the frost comes int he night. I love letting my kids sleep in, stay up late, sleep in the tent, swim at the river and travel everywhere by bicycle. Yeah summer!

[Julie McLeod]

I've just taken a nice wander through the gallery of Picture Spring photos and really enjoyed seeing all the unique styles and visions. It's a wonderful idea for a photo project.

[sejal o]

I want to get the free registration !! please please pretty please

[Dana N]

Beautiful photo! I took Picture Spring and loved it. Can't wait for Picture Summer! Thanks for a chance to win.

[lucy]

summertime! love it. i'm planning on registering for picturing summer, but of course would love to get a free registration if i could.

here's some splashing:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucyloomis/4519379578/