Thursday, July 8, 2010

America!

I had grand plans of taking firework photographs this weekend. I even read up on how to best photograph fireworks. And then, we had Shane's aunt's funeral to attend the evening of July 3rd, so fireworks were out that night. Then July 4th came around and it totally would've been a great time for me to take photos of fireworks, except that, well, there were various reasons why I was not wielding a camera.

Instead, I have a picture of this purple daisy that makes me think of a firework, because of the way the petals explode from the center. ALSO, purple daisies signify dignity and pride, which could also relate to having pride in one's country. Did you know that? I didn't, until I looked it up to try and justify using this picture for You Capture. As you can see, I have succeeded.

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24 comments:

Katy said...

I'm only laughing at your awesome abilities to make things work for you. Seriously epic.

astitchaday said...

Hahaha, I love it. I do see the fireworks resemblance though.

Megan said...

So beautiful though! I meant to take fireworks pictures as well-- I didn't even remember my camera though! I fail.

Chocolate Girl said...

Daisies are always, always good.

~Mendie~ said...

great shot Erin!

Sarah said...

great capture!!

Bec said...

I love cone flowers :) Great capture.

Kirsten said...

Beautiful picture! And I love your justifications. I'm all about justifications.

jaime said...

I love the justification for not shooting fireworks, and I love your photo. :)

Bacardi Mama said...

I think it's a perfect capture.

Tiaras said...

beautiful!

Bobbi Janay said...

Daisy are awesome, they were my wedding flower.

Stephanie said...

Hehe - you're too funny! And that picture is pretty amazing!

ZDub said...

Well done, I think your daisy captures the crap out of America.

Sharon - Mom Generations said...

I didn't know about the purple daisies... but I will never forget this wonderful bit of information. And daisies are ALWAYS a perfect capture, as indicated too by the comments!

Kaycee said...

That is SO fabulous! I love the picture - it's great! And the reasoning plus the looking it up afterword and finding more justification? Priceless. :) Well done!

Amber said...

Very cool, I like the analogy.

Kristen said...

Lol. . .you are awesome at justifying things! :-)

I love the "firework"

Elaine A. said...

I've seen enough flags today anyway... ;-)

So pretty Erin! Nice work.

Angela said...

beautiful!

Maria said...

Perfect!!

Anne said...

You're right about the flower and fireworks resemblence. I've never seen that before today.

Nicely done!

Cheers,
Anne

Bethany said...

Loving that picture, Erin!

anymommy said...

mmmmm. that is a beautiful picture. and i think you know how with you I am on pregnancy. i love it too. i will miss it.