This First Day Of Summer

taken:
day one
06.21.2014

One of my 'sarah bernhardt' peony blooms catching a glimmer of afternoon sunlight that streamed through the tree branches on this first day of summer. I certainly wish these ruffly petals lasted more than just a couple of days. And the scent, oh the scent, it's pure heaven!

I'm so happy to kick off another 'Days Of Summer' photo project on this day. This will be my 4th year documenting summer with a photo a day. These projects have been so fun for me and pushed me in ways I never dreamed when I began in 2011. I'm so excited to share a little beauty and intrigue of another summer.

From White To Pink

taken:
day eighty six
09.13.12

Deep pink now, but these hydrangea blossoms spend most of the summer pure white {as in this and this}. 

This 'pink diamond' turns vibrant as fall approaches, splashing what once was pale and smooth, with richness and texture. 

Week 19: Still Life

{ Project 52 Week 19: Still Life } 

Setting up this still life shot was fun. I picked up this neat little vintage-looking oil can recently at a second hand store. I'm almost certain it's just a replica and not the real thing but I still find it incredibly charming. I thought I'd contrast the rustic-ness of the oil can with the danty-ness of some Lily of the Valley, which are in full bloom now. Unfortunately these tiny soft blooms last only a short time and are so hidden in my garden it's sometimes easy to miss them. I have to make a conscious effort to go out and search for them every spring. It would be a shame to miss these sweet scented blooms!