The Shea Family
Lehi, Utah
Monthly Archive for August, 2011
WOW! You guys sure don’t disappoint! We got some STELLAR nature and landscape images entered into our second photography assignment. Seriously, I feel like I was able to “travel the world” via YOUR photos!! Well done!!
Without further ado, may we present to you, in no particular order, the finalists and winner (and a little bit about why we chose each one):
By: Joeen Hill
This image took my breath away when I saw it. The colors, the warmth, the perfect processing. Sigh. I honestly feel like I am there. STUNNING!
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Absolutely AMAZING!! And what makes it better? It was taken with the photographer’s iPhone! (LOVE a great cell phone shot!!) The colors and tones here are fantastic. This image sets a MOOD that I love.
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By: Carrie Cox
I had to include this one because the photographer said that they were actually three separate images, merged together in Photoshop to create one large panoramic. Nicely done!
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By: Jenn Gray
I love the simplicity and beauty of this shot. Taken in Glacier National Park. I love the boat, the crystal clear waters and the reflection. Lovely!
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By: Sarah Coppola
I love, love, LOVE this image! The post-processing she did to it is absolutely fantastic! Can’t say much more about it than that. It speaks for itself!
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By: Kierra Burns
Oooh! Can you say moody? Love that she did this in B&W. As the photographer mentioned, it looks very other-worldly. Taken in Yellowstone near Dragon’s Mouth Cave.
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By: Lindsey Redfern
Carmel and Pebble Beach. I LOVE the colors in this one. So soothing and beachy! And I love the little family shown in the right – adds scale/perspective and makes it come to life.
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By: Maryn Pipkin
Love, love, love, love LOVE!! Another cell phone shot that is absolutely incredible! The colors and composition of this are SO artistic!! Thinking out of the box and I LIKE it. I like it a lot.
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By: Yadira Budd
Balanced Rock in Arches National Park. I love how she framed this and how the monument seems to be “peeking” out from behind the bushes.
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By: Rachel Edgington
Love the light and softness and composition and colors. I feel like I stepped into a fairytale – or something out of Harry Potter! Taken near Joplin, MO.
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By: Kylie Keppler
I love the rich saturation of colors in this shot. And the gorgeous reflection. It feels like it was taken on film and then scanned. I don’t know if that’s the case, but I love the feel. Paulina Peak, OR.
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AAAANNNNNND…
this week’s STUNNING winner
(and by stunning, I mean absolutely, take your breath away, I want to be there RIGHT now, this leaves me utterly speechless STUNNING…)
By: Lee Accomando
Need I say ANYTHING about this picture? As one commenter on our Facebook page wrote: “WOW! Just … wow…” I think that’s ‘nough said. 
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Again – thank you to ALL who participated and especially to the fantastic finalists and winner! And everyone, stay tuned for future photography assignment themes and contests. I am having way too much fun with this (and being completely inspired by your images!).
There’s something about a gorgeous landscape or stunning nature image that captivates the viewer. A really great landscape photo can change your life! (I’m not being over-dramatic about this. I have chosen vacation destinations based solely on amazing landscape photography!) Here are a few that we’ve taken that we like (perhaps these aren’t life-changing, but we enjoy them nonetheless):
So loyal readers (and newbies too) – the time has come again! Time for our next photography assignment.
This is YOUR time to shine! Time to share YOUR photos with us!
This week’s assignment: share your favorite nature/landscape image
What to do: Post your favorite portrait image to our Hiya Papaya facebook page
We will look through the submissions each day and choose our favorites. Then at the end of the week, we will post the finalists and ONE fantastic winner and post these on our blog for all to see!
Here are the rules: Please submit only ONE image per day. And make sure you submit only photos that you have taken and/or own the copyright to. As far as “what kind” of nature/landscape image to submit – here’s where the rules go out the window. There are none! You can post color, black and white, edited, textured, winter, summer, sunset, daytime – whatever you choose!
Now – what are you doing here on this site still reading this post? Get yerselves to our Facebook page pronto and start submitting!!
(We can’t wait to see what you come up with!)
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