RED - Everywhere! { Sheryl }

Red is by far my most favorite color.  I love to wear red and I will usually choose it if I have a choice in anything.  Coming to Istanbul has made appreciate color.  Most people dress in black or dark clothing.  (Especially in winter which seems about 8 months long here!)  However, in spring, color is vibrant and everywhere!

Red is an important color for the Turks because it is the color of their flag.  The flag was changed from an emerald green color when Mustafa Kemel Ataturk escorted this country into the Republic it is today.   This morning as sat on my balcony, I was able to count 9 of these flags flying proudly in the breeze.  

The food is beautiful and very flavorful with all kinds of peppers.  This is a plate of peppers prepped for a dish in the cooking class we took a month ago.  (Cooking class)

When my friend Joan was here -- we went to an area of the country called "Cappodocia"  We stayed in a cave hotel in the town Gerome.  This was the key to our room.  The poppies were picked by Joan during a drive in the country.  Poppy fields are everywhere in that area.  It really did make me think of "The Wizard of Oz"  ---  

I am excited to see your "Goldenrod" pics -- thanks for stopping by -- Sheryl

Red {Natalie}

Hey everyone!! Prepare yourself for a touching story. This bracelet was made by a very dear friend. She made them at the begining of Operation Iraq Freedom. After making several she began to pass them out to people asking them to pray for the soldiers and their families. This really touched me because my uncle is in the Army. I just love how much she cares for everyone in the Armed Forces even though she doesn't know them :) Campbell's mmmm mmmm good!!

This pic is from an engagement shoot I did in Oklahoma. I grew up with Caleb and I love how he and Olivia just adore each other!!

Have a great Fourth everyone!!

Natalie

Red - Jeana

I videoed a wedding this last weekend and of course I always take my camera in order to snap some stills for the the video transitions. I was on the hunt for red and I found a few!

The red strawberries were as delicious as they looked! This last picture is a reflection of how hot it was! The strawberry punch was all gone!
It was a beautiful wedding but it was very hot, it was an outside wedding!
Can't show you only fruit and flowers so here is the happy couple

Well I am off on a 9 day adventure to Colorado, Wyoming & Montana....I hope to have wonderful pics for next week!

Have a great and safe holiday

Jeana