Saturday, March 5, 2016

5 on 5



Hi, friends!  I've joined up with a wonderful group of photographers to do a monthly 5 on 5 feature. We're sharing our 5 favorite photographs from the previous month on the 5th day of each month.  For me, this was one of the most beautiful Februaries I can ever remember.  Living in Maine, I'm accustomed to harsh, cold weather, towering snowbanks, and intense cabin fever, but we had just a couple of storms, lots of sunshine, and my crocuses even began to bloom by the end of the month, nearly 3 weeks early!  

I took this shot at Marshall Point Lighthouse on the coldest day of the year.  Even though I froze my fingers to take it, the sunlight was glorious, so I didn't mind one bit.


The snow that did fall was of the dreamy, snow-globe variety.  This incredible barn is at Morse's Sauerkraut in Waldoboro.  If you are ever visiting midcoast Maine, a stop at Morse's is a must. 


I tend to take a lot of flower still lifes at this time of year to tide me over until I can be back out in the garden.  Tulips and sunlight get me through to the end of March.


I had the tremendous joy and honor of taking the photo for the cover of a dear friend's new book.  I took a gazillion shots, including a few of the crinoline I wore beneath my wedding gown over twenty years ago.  I was taking shots of vintage dresses, and I realized that this sweet petticoat pretty much qualifies as vintage now.  Yup, we've been married a long time!  I will share the final book cover as soon as the book is published.


And here's a wee bit of color for the final shot.  I bought some very inexpensive lilies at Trader Joe's, and they've been lovely models for going on two weeks now.  

I'm thrilled to be sharing in 5 on 5.  If you'd like to see more, click on this link to my friend Stephanie's wonderful blog.  Thanks for stopping by, lovelies!



6 comments:

  1. Beautiful photographs Gigi .... I love that misty finish you get. XXXX

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  2. I love the idea of sharing your five favorite shots of the past month on the 5th. I love Maine, thanks for sharing your beautiful sights with us. And congratulations on shooting the book cover!

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  3. Beautiful collection Gigi! Can't wait to see the book cover!

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  4. So much to love here. Mostly that you have been able to join us! I do love snow and look forward each winter to images such as these. Maine is a stunningly beautiful place through your lens.

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  5. Beautiful images. The first one is my favourite. Everything about it is beautiful.

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  6. I always love all you do. Beautiful photos! Love the crinoline!

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