Sunday Snapshot - "The Field of Dreams"

Every Spring people come from near and far to visit Lockridge Park because of the bluebells that grow for about two weeks. No matter what time of the day you visit, there are photographers and families vying for every inch of the bluebell patch.

This year they bloomed quite early and the day I drove by and saw they had already popped up, I put out an all points bulletin on facebook alerting the masses they were here!!!

We happen to live about 5 minutes from this landmark park, but I have a few friends who live a little further away and have been trying to get up here the last two years, and unfortunately, missed the window of opportunity each time.

They did not waste any time this year and both of them decided to meet me and the girls in the park the very next day!


It was so cute to watch them all frolic in the field and every once in a while, they would stop and pose for a shot.


But most of the time, they just did their thing, totally oblivious to the cameras.


There was such a sweetness in the way the girls interacted with each other.


The pretty light beaming down between the trees made the most simple moments.......


almost appear to be magical!


It was a beautiful afternoon in so many ways.


The girls did not want to leave because they were having so much fun.


But, the littlest one of the bunch, skipped her nap that day and seemed to be hitting the proverbial wall.


So this Mommy knew it was time to pack up our things and head back home!
We had to say good bye to the both the bluebells and to our friends. The bluebells won't come back again for another year, but fortunately we will get to see our friends many times between now and then!


Stefanie has made some exciting new changes to Sunday Snapshot!
Make sure you stop by to see what it is all about. She will be picking her favorite photo each week to be entered into a monthly contest. You can post as many photos as you want, but she will only be judging the first photo in your post.

As always, I had a difficult time choosing and in the end, the expressions on all of the girls faces and the "girl power" feel of that first photo, won out!

Stef shared all of her photo info in her post, so I am following suit and will do so each Sunday as well.

These were shot with a 50mm f1.2 lens.
My settings varied a little as we moved around the park.
Aperture was anywhere from f2.0 to f2.8
Shutter Speed was from 1/640th to 1/1200th
ISO was the only thing constant in all photos at 100

Processed with the talented Shana Rae's, Florabella Classic Workflow Set.
Classic Color, Honey Haze, and Brush On Color Pop.

If anyone has any questions, feel free to ask, I am happy to answer:)

Enjoy your Sunday!