Late late late!!

Hey everyone!

Sorry I forgot to post last week. I almost did the same thing today! My pictures are from the Christmas season. I love Christmas!! One is an ornament that hangs outside and the other is a gingerbread house my sister, her friend, and I made. Hope you have a fantastic New Year!

Week 50, color reveal

I love Hershey kisses especially the peppermint ones this time of year, especially when they come from a cute little coffee mug that I got as a gift. There just happened to be a green one among all the peppermints!

Week 49, Silver Link Up and Vote Off!

The weekly favorite from the mahogany (week 48) link up belongs to Carrie Flanagan

This lovely mahogany find rounds out another set of four color finds! That means we are up for another vote off! This month you will vote on your weekly favorite from week's 45-48

Now that you've voted on your favorite for the month we want to see your SILVER color finds! So go ahead and link up for week 49 below!

**A few quick reminders: The linkup is open from Sunday to Saturday, you can link up one time with one photo...you may have more than one photo on your blog post, just make sure you designate which one is for project 64...please link back to us by either providing a link or grabbing the code for our button on the button page (found in the tabs above) or in a box at the bottom of the blog. When giving your blog address while linking up make sure you snag the URL that will lead us directly to the blog post, don't just simply put the general address to your blog. Leave some blog love to your fellow bloggers! You are not required to have a fancy camera or be a professional, we are all about having fun, enjoying photography and discovering the world around us with our cameras! 

Silver {Shana}

I have had a thing for silver trees most of my life. I found this beauty when I was 15 at a local flea market. This tree is from the '50s, it's a little feeble and you may find tape holding most of it together. I wouldn't trade that tree for anything and I hope it graces many more Christmas'!




My mom (Sheryl) and dad are headed to the USA from Turkey! I can't wait to see them!
I pray each of you have a very Merry Christmas!

Silver (Sheryl)

I was really excited to post silver.  I have had this picture for over a year.  Last year for Christmas, Terry and I went to Munich.  In Munich is the BMW plant and museum.  I really can't express how fantastic the experience was seeing that museum.  From motorcycles to cars, jet engines and space pursuits, it's all there!  The design of the museum it's self was worth the visit.

I know, it seems like I am in a motorcycle rut, but I thought this was the prettiest one I have ever seen!  The picture does it no justice.  The pearl paint is actually undercoated with silver.

I did actually have a couple of more pictures I was really excited about, but I guess I have lost them.  I changed computers during this year and I guess they didn't get transferred.  The concept cars were amazing.  If you ever go to Munich, don't miss this exhibit.

Thanks for stopping by . . . Sheryl

Silver (Natalie)

Good morning!
I hope everyone has had a good week. I am finally all better.I hated being sick! My picture is of a little tree and our front door wreath. I LOVE it! My mom does such a good job decorating for any holiday, but especially Christmas. Sorry this is so short but I am off to help a friend move into her new apartment :). Have a great weekend!


Natalie.

Color Reveal Week 49

When this week's color first came out of the box I was excited as I was right in the middle of wrapping Christmas presents and just knew that one of my beautifully wrapped gifts would do just the job...however, as most things go, it just didn't turn out quite the way I wanted it to. While playing around with all the ribbons and trimmings in my arsenal of gift wrapping supplies a string of silver beads caught my eye and it seemed my camera loved them too. I kind of like though that my initial idea didn't work out, because at first I started out snapping my pictures in a robotic way just trying to hurry  up and finish my task, but once I was inspired by those shinny beads I started to have fun again with my camera, something I feel I've been missing the past few months since I've been swamped with portraits! Well I hope you have fun with Silver because I sure did!

Look there are a ton of little MEs in all those tiny shiny orbs!

What are the holidays without some shiny bokeh! Plus I love making bokeh that doesn't come from lights but shiny things instead, heck I just love bokeh, its so pretty and dreamy!

I guess I could of played around for hours and posted a lot more, but I dare not bore you with a ton of pictures of shiny silver beads! Happy color hunting everyone!

Mahogany Link Up, Week 48

The weekly favorite from the black link up (week 47) belongs to Emily at Scattered Horizons!

I am so glad to have all of you still playing along with us here at Project 64, I really loved all of the black entries and I can't wait to see your mahogany entries, so go ahead and link them up below!


**A few quick reminders: The linkup is open from Sunday to Saturday, you can link up one time with one photo...you may have more than one photo on your blog post, just make sure you designate which one is for project 64...please link back to us by either providing a link or grabbing the code for our button on the button page (found in the tabs above) or in a box at the bottom of the blog. When giving your blog address while linking up make sure you snag the URL that will lead us directly to the blog post, don't just simply put the general address to your blog. Leave some blog love to your fellow bloggers! You are not required to have a fancy camera or be a professional, we are all about having fun, enjoying photography and discovering the world around us with our cameras!

Mahogany

This morning I am enjoying the fire, taking down a few left over fall decorations and desperately looking for this weeks color. I think I got it somewhere in the leaves! This color was a little hard for me.




Also, my husband and I found out that we are expecting our first child!! What a perfect Christmas present!!
Have a lovely week!!

Mahogany. ( Sheryl )

Really, so far this has been the hardest color for me! It just isn't in my life! When I created the color chip (as I always do), I didn't expect the color that came up. This isn't what I thought of as mahogany. So, I shot the closest thing that I could find.



This is a carpet that I bought last year. It is one of two that are complete opposites. Here in Turkey, rug making is a family business. I was told that these rugs were made by a 12-15 year old child. I was shocked and really put off by the idea, until my friend told me about the family mentoring their children. It's more like an "apprenticeship". Knowing that these rugs where part of a young persons education in learning a trade, made me want one.

The style is called Kilim and I actually really like them the best. So far I have bought four of varying quality and will treasure them as remembrances from our time in Turkey.

Thanks for stopping by . . . Sheryl

- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Location:Istanbul, Turkiye

Mahogany (Natalie)

Hey fellow bloggers! This is a picture I snapped a few days ago. Its my first shot at shaped bokeh. Well I'm off to take some medicine. Ive been sick all week so that's why the post is a little late and short. Happy coloring!

Color Reveal, Week 48

It's no secret that I find the majority of my color finds at home in the things that surround me and being a stay at home mom of two boys those things are often toys toys toys! That is exactly where I found my color today, in a Lincoln log house my boys built and their favorite truck Mater! Now they aren't exact but I thought it close! Once again these are with my iPhone, it seems to be the only camera close at hand these days!

Black {Kendall}

Better late than never right?!?  Since you are all sharing your black photos, I decided I better share one too.  If black were next week, I would probably be posting a picture of Mickey Mouse!  We are leaving Thursday to go to Florida!  It's is a whole 40 degrees warmer in Florida than it is here in Oklahoma.  That alone is exciting.

Anyway, my black find is a photo I did yesterday of a sweet Santa baby.

He was so cute and the perfect jolly Santa.

I enjoy your black posts...keep on posting!  Have a great week.

Kendall

Black Link Up, Week 47

The weekly favorite from the week 46 orange link up belongs to Lili's View!

Again I apologize for all the inconsistency  the past few weeks and wanted to say thanks to all of you hanging in there and to the other ladies of the P64 blog who keep on posting. Below I am opening up the new link up, which is from week 47 black. I'll leave it open until 9am Central time Monday the 12th, since there was not an "official" color reveal it'll give everyone a little extra time to link up. Alright, lets see your black finds! I'm super excited to be back in the swing of things and ready to see them!

Week 47, Black

**A few quick reminders: The linkup is open from Sunday to Saturday, you can link up one time with one photo...you may have more than one photo on your blog post, just make sure you designate which one is for project 64...please link back to us by either providing a link or grabbing the code for our button on the button page (found in the tabs above) or in a box at the bottom of the blog. When giving your blog address while linking up make sure you snag the URL that will lead us directly to the blog post, don't just simply put the general address to your blog. Leave some blog love to your fellow bloggers! You are not required to have a fancy camera or be a professional, we are all about having fun, enjoying photography and discovering the world around us with our cameras!

Black {Shana}

Cleaning the garage is a horrible job but this little guy made it all worth it. I was trying to get this suitcase cleaned out an ready for storage and he was determined to be in it! It kept him entertained for a long time.


I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! It was at my house this year and I loved every
Minute of it. I am so Thankful for my great family!!

Black (Sheryl)

What can I say . . .  everything looks good on/in black!  Most of the clothes in my closet are black.  Most of my shoes too!  I was so excited about black and couldn't wait for it to get here.  However, I wanted to find something special for this post.  Not your ordinary, run of the mill, everyday black . . .

 A few weeks ago was the Kurban Bayram here in Turkey.  Terry and I stayed in Istanbul and did the "tourist" thing.   While walking around SultanAhmet we happened upon this grand machine.

 If there was an edge. . . it had leather fringe!  I was wondering if, at high speed, the tassels on the handlebars whip the driver?   I am sure this baby gets taken out on the open road, regularly. . . if the highway isn't a parking lot.

Of course, this ensemble wouldn't be complete without skull flag and 'coon tail!  (Notice the "evil eye" charm!)   I was working fast, trying to get these pictures before the owner caught me -- but Terry said "Slow down, I am sure whoever owns this fascinating piece of equipment, would be very flattered!"  I am sure he is right. . .

Thanks for stopping by -- Love, Love Sheryl

Black ( Natalie )

Hello everyone! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
I am very pleased to announce that in writing this post on my new ipad!! I saved up some shoot money and also got some extra money in for my birthday so this is what I bought :) I am so excited about using it!
The images you see are two of my favorites. Pardon the first pictures quality. It was taken on the iPad. One of the girls I babysit on Wednesday's is now taking Karate lessons. She really wanted me to take her picture and what do you know! Her uniform was the right color! I think she looks adorable.
The next is a self portrait of my friend Courtney and I. I used my canon rebel XS for that one.The picture was taken while we were on a boat headed to Wilmington for my 20th Birthday. Courtney is an old soul but very bubbly! I call her Squirrely because she is so full of life and always running around helping others. She and our friend, Katie, have helped get me through two very hard years! Im so glad i have them!
Before I go I'd like to know, what you're thankful for this year? I have three things:
1. My God
2. Freedom
3. My family

Have a great week!!

Orange Link Up, Week 46

Well fellow p64ers,  this has been quite an interesting week and a half for me and my family...first we were hit with a bought of the stomach bug, then of course holiday traveling for thanksgiving and most recently we have had a tragic family loss, which explains why I'm late in getting this already late post up. We've been so busy hosting family from out of state that came in to be with the all the family during this time. I appreciate all your patience and bearing with me, we love all of you guys and don't want to lose any of you and want you to keep on linking up with us here at project 64!

That being said, we have a winner from the weeks 41-44 vote off! The winner is Bel from ArtsyBelle Images with her week 42 Gold entry! Congrats Bel! I think I already have your email and I'll email you mid week to verify your info to you can receive your prize!

We also have a weekly favorite from the Purple Mountain Majesty (week 45) linkup. The favorite belongs to Lisa at Peripheral Perceptions, I'm a sucker for purple skies! Your images will be entered into the monthly vote off for weeks 45-48!

I'm ready to finally get to see your week 46 orange color finds! Link them on up below!

**A few quick reminders: The linkup is open from Sunday to Saturday, you can link up one time with one photo...you may have more than one photo on your blog post, just make sure you designate which one is for project 64...please link back to us by either providing a link or grabbing the code for our button on the button page (found in the tabs above) or in a box at the bottom of the blog. When giving your blog address while linking up make sure you snag the URL that will lead us directly to the blog post, don't just simply put the general address to your blog. Leave some blog love to your fellow bloggers! You are not required to have a fancy camera or be a professional, we are all about having fun, enjoying photography and discovering the world around us with our cameras!

Paused until Saturday

Hey p64ers, its probably obvious by now, but I'm canceling p64 this week, not only is it thanksgiving this week, but our house has been on hold since Saturday because of a stomach bug....it has decided to hit me and I've been asleep or indisposed the last 24hrs and before that tending to my boys while the bug had ahold of them...We'll resume as normal on Saturday...My apologies, I hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving and stays healthy!

Brooke

Posted from my iPhone.

Orange {Shana}

My husband and I haven't had the pleasure of putting up our Christmas tree for 2 years. So as you can imagine we are a little anxious. So we ended up putting our tree up last week!!



I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Orange (Sheryl)

I have been collecting orange for awhile.  Every time I would see it I would take a picture in anticipation of this week.  I actually went through a spell where I was thinking it was the greatest color out there!  I know,  go figure!

 A couple of months ago a friend and I went to the Island of Patmos, Greece.   I took this picture on the ferry boat that left from the Island of Samos.  Three plus hours later, we arrived at Patmos.  Needless to say, three hours on this type of bench -- I was ready to be sitting somewhere else.  It was a great place and I will gladly do it again sometime.  

These are some of the fresh peaches at a local Pazaar.  I really couldn't believe that they were so perfect, they looked fake.  

Thanks for stopping by -- sorry about missing last week, I hate it when that happens!  

See you next week and you won't want to miss it!  Sheryl

Wedding Bliss { Natalie }

Before I reveal my color pictures I wanted to share a picture from the wedding I shot on 11-11-11. This is my friend Stephanie, and her husband, Clay. I met her when we moved and really enjoyed helping her prepare for one of the biggest moments of her life. This is by far my favorite picture I took of them! I just love the big smiles on their faces!

Remember my post about the dolphins? This is the wedding they visited. I had a hard time looking for orange so I decided to use these. There's just something about a wedding that gets me feeling all warm and fuzzy. Being able to capture that special moment in a couple's life makes it even more rewarding. I LOVED the bride's dress and flowers. So perfect for a beach wedding!

I love this archway!

The cake was delicious! Red velvet flavored with butter cream icing. Am I making your mouths water? I'm craving some now!

Well you all have a great week getting ready for Thanksgiving!

Natalie

Color Reveal, Week 46

Posted from my iPhone this week, turns out I was so busy with my boys birthday party I forgot a SD card fort camera and I've yet to clear one out or buy a new one, so today you get a post from my handy iPhone! Love that blogger has a cool app to make it even easier!

This week's color is orange! I found mine in our everyday! The good 'ol preschooler staple, Goldfish! Hope you have fun hunting your orange!

Week 45 Link Up, Purple Mountains Majesty

dThe weekly favorite from the dandelion (week 44) link up belongs to Grumplestilskin at A Fairy Tale for Realists.

This lovely dandelion find rounds out another set of four color finds! That means we are up for another vote off! This month you will vote on your weekly favorite from week's 41-44.




Now that you've voted on your favorite for the month we want to see your Purple Mountain Majesty color finds! So go ahead and link up for week 45 below!

**A few quick reminders: The linkup is open from Sunday to Saturday, you can link up one time with one photo...you may have more than one photo on your blog post, just make sure you designate which one is for project 64...please link back to us by either providing a link or grabbing the code for our button on the button page (found in the tabs above) or in a box at the bottom of the blog. When giving your blog address while linking up make sure you snag the URL that will lead us directly to the blog post, don't just simply put the general address to your blog. Leave some blog love to your fellow bloggers! You are not required to have a fancy camera or be a professional, we are all about having fun, enjoying photography and discovering the world around us with our cameras!

Purple Mountains Majesty ( Natalie )

This backpack is from Dora The Explorer. The kids I babysit love it! This is a very short post because I have a very busy day ahead of me preparing for something special. Tomorrow I will be shooting my first solo wedding. I'm very excited and nervous all at the same time. I will be sure to add a picture on next week's post. Have a good weekend!!
Nat

Purple Mountain Majesty {Kendall}

This is my dorky post...we're all allowed to be weird every now and then, right?

My photo is of my brand new shoes! They are wonderful in every way...
1. They are silver and purple.
2. They were on sale for half price.
3. They are kids size (this was the fourth happiest day of my life because I found out I could wear kids' shoes!)
4. I bought them for our trip to Disney World next month!!!!

Have a super week! Oh, and if you have any Disney advice, let me know

Color Reveal, Week 45

Another week, another color! How are all of you hanging in there? I know we've dwindled down since we first started, but we so do appreciate all of you that play along! Well, this week I found my color hiding in the bottom of the Halloween candy box, apparently we do not like purple/grape colored candy as it's slim pickins in the trick or treat bag and purple was the dominate color! I also, found some of this weeks color while having fun with one of my new photo props! Hope you all are having a great week!

Dandelion Linkup, Week 44

The weekly favorite from the turquoise (week 43) link up belongs to Danelle at Danelle M Photography  !

Did you find dandelion hiding anywhere? Did it just jump out at you or did you have to hunt it? We would love to see your finds, so go ahead and link them on up, even if this is your first time joining us!

**A few quick reminders: The linkup is open from Sunday to Saturday, you can link up one time with one photo...you may have more than one photo on your blog post, just make sure you designate which one is for project 64...please link back to us by either providing a link or grabbing the code for our button on the button page (found in the tabs above) or in a box at the bottom of the blog. When giving your blog address while linking up make sure you snag the URL that will lead us directly to the blog post, don't just simply put the general address to your blog. Leave some blog love to your fellow bloggers! You are not required to have a fancy camera or be a professional, we are all about having fun, enjoying photography and discovering the world around us with our cameras!