Thursday, May 6, 2010

You Capture: Spring part 2

Last week's you capture theme was Spring and this week's theme is Spring... again!
Only this time we were supposed to think outside the box and come up with something different.

I may have cheated a bit here, because I can't say that I thought "out of the box" when I took these pictures.
What I really did was take myself out of my own personal box, packed up and headed on a little vacation.
So here is Spring in the Caribbean...

Spring is blue water...

teeming with life.

Pretty birds with new songs.

Colorful blossoms

and prickly cactus

Long boat rides

and cool ocean breezes.

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30 comments:

Grammie/Mom said...

That's my kind of Spring! I love the blue water and how you captured the fish. So clear!

Megan said...

great compromise....hopefully no one mentions the name in the comments, or you're back to square one! :) glad you had so much fun!

Alita said...

Mmmm turquoise seas and sugar sand beaches (drooooool)

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I really loved the bloom picture. I know what you mean about outside of the box. My first set of pics (picnic in the park) were outside of the box. My next post was going to be tons of flowers, but then the legendary Ernie passed away and I knew I had to do something special just for him. Especially since here in Michigan he WAS the SOUND of spring and summer.

koreen (aka: winn) said...

That first photo of that gorgeous blue water has me hooked. I'm heading there... asap!

Jess said...

For some reason I like the rope hanging off the boat chair. It's the little things, you know.

Leslie said...

oh god you are killing me...these are amazing. what kind of bird?

that water is so cool

any chance i can go visit dan?

T.J. said...

Those fish are crystal clear- did you bribe them??!!!!

Glad we got to come along on a little bit of your vacation :)

Laura said...

jealous. :)

I love the bird picture - he looks so curious

Jen said...

I love that bird, and the color of the water, gorgeous!

Mamí♥Picture said...

Loving your beautiful spring!!
Have a Fabulous Thursday!!!
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Jientje said...

You just made me very jealous! What a lovely location! And great pictures, I can imagine you had a blast! Your first holliday with your new camera! I love that second picture with the colorful fish. It's magical. First thing I saw was one little fish, at second glance I saw three, then ten, then dozens! They just seemed to pop up like that!

Regina Lynn said...

What I wouldn't do to be in the Caribbean right now! Looks so much more beautiful than the snow that's falling outside my window right now!

EG CameraGirl said...

It sure is a different spring from what I'm used to! The photos are excellent!

Bunch of Barrons said...

That boat shot makes me want to spend a long day on the lake. Love it. Great shot of the bird, too!

Bec said...

totally jealous right now! would love to be dipping my toes in that ocean ;)

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Anonymous said...

So many lovely images and they all make me happy!

Anonymous said...

Wow, I love the bird shot. I can hear him singing! (Hope you enjoyed your vacation. It looks like it was fantastic.)

Amy @ Cheeky Cocoa Beans said...

You may not have thought outside the box, but I guarantee you made a lot of people jealous! :) :) Love your shots, especially the first one with the blue, blue water! Gorgeous. Hope y'all had a fantastic trip!

Julie said...

Beautiful pictures! What a fun vacation :).

Julie said...

As that very first picture loaded, tears filled my eyes. Thinking about the 6 long months McDaddy spent there and the wonderfully, relaxing, enjoyable week we spent with him there. I am ecstatic for you that he got to come home with you for a bit. It will be just the charge you need to make it through. Enjoy your time together and of course, from one military wife to another, hang in there. =)

Teri said...

Oh that is so awesome Colleen! Great pics, and what a fun break!

Brooke said...

Ahhhhhh - SO JEALOUS!!! I am seriously LOVING your shots!
Enjoy your trip :D

Mominin said...

I love the bird and the prickly cactus. I love spring!!

Sabrina said...

Gorgeous pics! So jealous of your vacation location...I used to live in South FL and heard its amazing from all of the locals. Lucky gal!

Lindsey said...

I am so incredibly jealous, I really can't put it into words. But, your pictures are amazing! Thank you for sharing!

Mary said...

Wow--beautiful. Did you tell us where you went and I just missed it?

countryfriedmama said...

The color of that water is captivating. Makes me want to book a trip right now.

Anonymous said...

These are beautiful. The bird brought a smile to my face, as did the blossom.

Killara girl said...

you've certainly thought out of the box...and these photos and this place are gorgeous, i'm sure you had a wonderful vacation!

jaime said...

That's definitely my kind of spring. I recently got back from Hawaii, which is where I'd love to spend every winter and spring. :) Great shots!!