Childhood Wonder by alophoto

Childhood Wonder

I am officially over the winter gray sky. I don't mind the cold so much, but the gray misery outside is starting to make me nuts. Uninspired by the outdoor ugliness, exhausted from my husband's whole week of early morning wake ups, and still a tad shaken up from my run in with the knight yesterday;-), I am taking the day off of photos.

This was from my shoot with Clara and the balloons a couple weeks back. This was a favorite of the bunch, but I was a bit bothered by the lights in the background. This one really caught the childhood wonder of balloons, though. I worked on the processing a bit more today, warmed it up and almost made it look sunny (or very polluted) rather than gray and thought that I would share it. I can still get away with heart things since it is still February, right?

2 months down in year 2!! 10 more months to go...oh, can I finish it again?!

Hoping for sunshine, blue skies and inspiration tomorrow on my son's 8th birthday!
Nice processing and a good choice for a grey day. I like how the colour mirrors between the coat and balloons.
February 28th, 2013  
yes, you right about catching the childhood wonder of balloons...they're so magical and this photos illustrates that
February 28th, 2013  
Lovely shot.
February 28th, 2013  
@chelmck Are you up for a meet up next weekend again? Either afternoon work better for you if so? Where should we go? And thank you, lady!:)
February 28th, 2013  
A lovely expression,super shot!!
February 28th, 2013  
Beautiful expression on your daughter's face. Great capture.
February 28th, 2013  
Lovely shot! Good for you to take a mini break. You'll back recharged and with fresh eyes.
February 28th, 2013  
Those balloon give some lift... It will be spring for you soon.
February 28th, 2013  
FAV! Oh Amanda, I just LOVE this! I love the red. Adorable!
February 28th, 2013  
Clara is precious!
February 28th, 2013  
Clara is wonderful in this shot. What a delightful expression. The red coat and the red heart shaped balloons are perfect! I hope you are feeling better Amanda. I am sooo sick of the gloomy days myself. This site helps a great deal. Along with being at the gym ;)
February 28th, 2013  
I like how you warmed it up in post. That is the problem with the midwest - those endless gray skies in winter.
February 28th, 2013  
The reds hold the composition together and as a candid it's superb!
February 28th, 2013  
beautiful ~ love it
February 28th, 2013  
shes so sweet in her little coat. hope you got this printed to frame
February 28th, 2013  
This is so cute. Love her little upturned face xx
February 28th, 2013  
Yes you can still get away with the hearts - really really sweet photo.
February 28th, 2013  
love this Amanda - very creative. Fav
February 28th, 2013  
:) this is really cute :)
February 28th, 2013  
Yes, love her expression in this. Wonder if you could get away with just turning the whole background sky white ... hope all goes well for the bday!
February 28th, 2013  
Super cute. Lovely shot.
February 28th, 2013  
Just beautiful.
February 28th, 2013  
Utterly perfect, in every way.
March 1st, 2013  
@masosy Aw, thanks so very much for that, my sweet friend. But you forgot to hit fav;-). Seriously appreciate your great comments!
March 1st, 2013  
So beautiful.
March 1st, 2013  
I know exactly what you mean! This is a sweet photograph. She looks so small compared to the balloons.
March 1st, 2013  
Super sweet capture -- love her red coat and innocent upward gaze.
March 1st, 2013  
This is seriously sweet. I love the reds and the composition.
March 1st, 2013  
Such a sweet shot Amanda!! Great composition!!!
March 1st, 2013  
@blestmom4 Really appreciate the comments and the fav, sweet Aly!!

@wardie Thanks so much for your comments and fav, Paul! Much appreciated:)!
March 1st, 2013  
Good for you for taking a day off. I love these balloon shots too - just really love the red coat and the red balloons. This is darling!
March 1st, 2013  
So cute!
March 1st, 2013  
cute
March 1st, 2013  
Nice bright reds - very cute model too :)
March 1st, 2013  
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Thanks all so much for your lovely comments on my Clara and her bouquet of red balloons. Thanks, too, for putting up with me using the same balloons in so many shots this month. You all are sweet. Wishing you a happy, sunshiny weekend. I am still holding out hope for some!:)
March 2nd, 2013  
Completely precious!
March 2nd, 2013  
I am loving this one too! Wow! I have missed some great pictures in my busy month. I am glad to have a moment to catch up!
March 2nd, 2013  
@still_beachradish Thanks, lady!!:)

@nana2r You are very sweet. Thanks for all of your great comments. I've been busy, too!
March 2nd, 2013  
Lovely portrait!! So sweet
March 3rd, 2013  
Beautiful. Simple, full of wonder. Fav!
March 3rd, 2013  
@mijade Thanks so much, Aurelie!!

@seanoneill Aw, thanks so much, Sean. Really appreciate your great comments and the fav!
March 3rd, 2013  
Absolutely love this one Amanda, have a belated fav.
March 6th, 2013  
@automaticslim Thanks so much for the belated fav, Andy!!! I loved this one, too!
March 6th, 2013  
The composition & Clara's expression are fabulous in this one, beautiful. Fav
March 16th, 2013  
Leading lines + balloons + uber cutie + red coat = fav!
April 14th, 2013  
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