Sunday
Jul102011
summer color
Sunday, July 10, 2011 by Irene Nam
1. Picture Summer | Day Eight, 2. Coca-Cola from the 1980s, 3. got a thing for red shoes, 4. Untitled, 5. boom!, 6. My number one copilot.
I've got to admit, few things make me giddier than little splashes of summer red.
How about you? What is your summer color? Today show us the vibrant hues and soulful shades that are defining your summer life.
Photos from our Shutter Sisters Flickr Group
Reader Comments (36)
Living in the countryside -'summer colour' summons up thoughts of harvesting hay......
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jennifee/5921059939/
http://www.marciescudderphotography.com/home/2011/7/9/passing-time.html
http://www.marciescudderphotography.com/home/2011/7/8/the-finish-line.html
It is over-the-top hot where I am, the hottest June on record, which is saying something for Texas, and the colors this summer are faded from the sun and heat. No need to Photoshop desaturate - Mama Nature is doing it herself.
http://www.emmatree.com/2011/06/stopped-clock-hot-texas-sky.html
http://www.flickr.com/photos/28338862@N03/5909406458/ (Cherry Amaretto Tart)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/28338862@N03/5884640238/ (Wild Strawberries)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/28338862@N03/5884639618/ (Fresh cherries at a farmers market)
http://humbirdhum.wordpress.com/2011/07/10/girls-of-summer/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lifeloveandfotografia/5898270686/in/photostream
http://simplify-daily-life.blogspot.com/2011/07/20110710-bing-cherries.html
and fireworks with family
http://simplify-daily-life.blogspot.com/2011/07/20110705-fireworks.html
The color contrasts of the light and shadows on sand as the sun sets:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/58821554@N06/5917387700/in/photostream
http://anikalacerte.com/?p=281
http://suehenryphotography.wordpress.com/2011/07/07/seeds/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/50901045@N02/5920647216/in/photostream
http://flic.kr/p/9Y2qTq
www.petinahopephotography.wordpress.com
And it all started with one of Peaceful Peacock's creativity prompts. http://thepeacefulpeacock.com/projects/. Peacock writes about art and life and creativity. She is an inspiration.
Stopping for emergency Sonic cherry limeades totally says summer to me. :)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/manifeisty/5920069318/in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/manifeisty/5919493343/in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/heather-cox/5846966436/in/set-72157626992702368
http://www.mental-chew.com/2011/07/good-morning-from-garden.html
http://www.celebsmoncler.com
http://www.shoes4cheap.biz/armani-canvas-shoes-for-cheap-829.html
Here is one of my more vibrant shots:
http://eyeshuttertothink.com/p355538164/h3d860b02#h3d860b02
And who doesn't love colorful candy!
http://eyeshuttertothink.com/p32011233/h2c680a35