October 2014 - 30 Day Photo Challenge - DAY 4:WATER

I completely envy those people who have an RV and can camp by a lake or river...especially on sunny fall days like we had today.









These images were captured on my iPhone at the Otranto Park in Mitchell County Iowa.

Another one of my favorite bodies of water is Clear Lake.  The sunsets are spectacular and a constant source of incredible beauty.

Big Round Lake in Hayward, Wisconsin holds some amazing memories for me...relaxing with family and enjoying some excellent cuisine by this fantastic body of water.

30 Day Photo Challenge - Day 23:WATER

I took today's water topic to the next level.

Recently in yoga class, our instructor was discussing the meaning and symbolism of the lotus flower as it relates to yoga.  The pure beauty of this flower in contrast to the muddy water where it grows can give us a hope for our own lives that rivals no other.

Missouri Botanical Garden - July 2010

Reiman Gardens, Iowa State University - September 2006

30 Day Photo Challenge - Day 20:HIGH ANGLE SHOT

Lots of favorite places and shots from the archives for today's challenge...

August 2010 - North Shore:  Falls at Devil's Kettle - MN

Big Treehouse, Marshalltown, IA 2010

View from the top of the Big Treehouse

Disney World, FL - 2007 - Grand Floridian with my little princess

Estes Park - CO - 2009

30 Day Photo Challenge - Day 17:IN MOTION

All these images were taken last night with my Sony Cybershot.  Someday I shall attempt to capture water in motion with a camera that I can manipulate the shutter speed.  

Flags and windmill in motion

Both daughter and camera in motion

TV screen stationary - camera in circular motion

Waterfall fountain in motion

River in motion