Fireworks & Flowers

I decided to do Fourth of July a little bit differently this year. We did the typical picnic and firework display at the highschool, but this year I changed it up a bit and set my camera on my stomach with a slow shutter speed of about 15 seconds, and let the magic commence. Turns out fireworks are more like flowers than I thought.

America celebrates independence from Britain the right way: with explosives from China.

♡, A

Inspiration

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Sunset Fields

Chasing the setting sun while driving back from Yosemite with my boyfriend, I whipped out my camera and held it precariously out the window. Despite dangling a mere three feet from peril, my glorious Nikon once again did not fail me.

Pretty in Pink

Nothing puts a smile on my face more than a bouquet of peonies. They are so cheery, beautiful, and their colors are simply stunning.

Captured

This was one brave butterfly. I wan't sure that I would be able to snap a picture before it flew away, but luckily this one seemed to be undaunted by my dirty hands or surprised expression.

Into the Abyss

Along my many treks through the gorgeous valley of Yosemite this weekend, I managed to overload my poor camera with over 800 frames of birds, waterfalls, and the occasional rainbow. Here are a few of my favorites for your enjoyment.

A Song For All Hours

Sitting in good ol' Los Angeles evening traffic recently, KCRW introduced me to my current music obsession: Beach Comber by Real Estate. Currently on repeat, it is clearly my go to summer song of the moment. Give it a listen, it's a true inspiration.