Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Goodbye Summer

As I pondered the days shortening and the cooler temps I received an e-mail the other day from Amanda (aka Dumb Mom) about a photo contest featuring our best summer photo.  And I thought to myself, "Now this is something I could do."  After all I have taken a LOT of pictures this summer and some of them are pretty darn good, if I do say so myself (and I'm hoping you'll agree)!

I knew that one of the hardest tasks would be picking out a photo I thought was award worthy.  I picked this one for several reasons, the lighting, the subject and the feeling it evokes and besides it seems to fit with the theme of the contest.



So here's the deal I need your help, my chance of winning depends on how many comments I receive, so I'm asking, begging, pleading with you to please, pretty, pretty please with sugar on top to not leave this here blog without commenting.  Would ya, could ya help a girl out and leave me a comment, "please would ya, huh?"

I'd be very much obliged and you'd have my undying gratitude.

And if you'd like to join in there is plenty of time to do so, just click on over to Amanda's for the low down and official contest rules then link up a fabulous summer photo of your own.  Just so we're clear, read about the contest here and enter your photo here.



*Contest messaging: This photo is being entered in the Goodbye Summer, Hello Snapfish photo contest sponsored by Snapfish at parenting BY dummies.  If voted the best summer picture I will win a photo canvas and other prizes from Snapfish & pBd. http://bit.ly/pRciVU

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34 comments:

  1. ann.eSeptember 6, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    that picture definitely evokes summer! love it :)

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  2. JenSeptember 7, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    You've captured carefree summer innocence in this picture and it's beautiful!

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  3. JaredSeptember 7, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    Pure Joy

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  4. AndySeptember 7, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    Just Fantastic. I want to do that.

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  5. Charming's AuntieSeptember 7, 2011 at 4:02 AM

    Love it!

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    Love it!

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    I just love it - what a treasure! ---- Cousin Jan

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  8. ShannonSeptember 7, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    what a beautiful shot!

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  9. UnknownSeptember 7, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    That IS a lovely shot! Makes me want to sit under those trees at the edge of the lake and take a load off with a nice big glass of iced tea. :-)

    And the little guy is cute too!

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  10. Stacy UncorkedSeptember 7, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    That is an awesome representation of summer! :)

    WW: Little Dude the (Chocolate) Ham

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  11. Melanie AndersonSeptember 7, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Aww... That's a great picture! It reminds me of summer and how fleeting it is...

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  12. Suz!September 7, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Very pretty picture. I love the water, so anything showing a lake, the ocean, etc. is pure joy for me to look at :)

    Good luck!

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    AAAAWWWWW!! Beautiful. Making memories. Peaceful, lovely days of summer. Leila

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Nice or should I say sweet.

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  15. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Nice pic!

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    awww cute

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  17. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Very Very Cute!!!!

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  18. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Beautiful picture! The nonchalant good-bye waive epitomizes the ease with which we move from Summer into Fall. Thanks for sharing!!

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  19. the domestic fringeSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    I LOVE your photo. It pretty much encapsulates everything that summer should be. Even though I hate to say goodbye to summer, hope you win!
    ~FringeGirl

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  20. Karin @Mommy's ParadiseSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    An easy lazy summer afternoon, that would be my kind of summer too. I mean the summers from my past (aka childhood), now I have tropical trees, heat and sand, that's summer too. If that's where you live, wow.

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  21. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Awesome. Wish I was there with him.

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  22. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Me too!

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    I love this shot. So adorable. Beautiful lighting.

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  24. Laura@OutnumberedMomSeptember 7, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Such a sweet summer moment!! Love it!

    Hope you win.

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  25. Anita's AntiquesSeptember 7, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    nothing like cool water, shade and a tree to make a summer day perfect.

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  26. LauraSeptember 7, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    i love this photo! I think you bang on with the theme and feeling it evokes! You're a really good photographer...I remember your picture was used on FringeGirl's summer blog series! Keep clickin!

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  27. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    beautiful picture - makes me want to be there!

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  28. BuckeroomamaSeptember 8, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    That`s a sweet photo! =)

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  29. The Mommy MamboSeptember 9, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Awe. What a beautiful afternoon and a cute little wave :)

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  30. Michelle DeRushaSeptember 10, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    The light is beautiful indeed. Nicely done, Sydney!

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  31. JoyceSeptember 12, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Beautiful summertime photo!

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  32. StashaSeptember 17, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    What a lovely moment you caught! Great light too.

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  33. UnknownSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Adorable! Good luck!

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  34. AnonymousOctober 28, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    great model and subject!

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