Golden Friends by alophoto

Golden Friends

Yesterday evening, I was out and about when I am normally indoors getting the kids to bed. It was amazing to watch the setting sun, be out during the golden hour and witness a hot air balloon glow event (that my 365 friend, Katie, told me about). I was in my glory taking photos.

Many, many more images to slog through, but this one stood out to me as very special. The most meaningful of the bunch. It's of my 3. They have a flare for melting my heart and making me warm inside. I love how little sissy, Clara, is looking over at her big siblings. I adore these kids. I only wish that being home with them all summer drove me a little less nuts.

And here is one of a balloon getting fired up: http://365project.org/amandal/themes-challeng/2013-07-13

More to come...

And here is a shot of me taking this shot...I had no idea I should have been posing better: http://365project.org/mikeable/365/2013-07-20
Beautiful composition and silhouettes!
July 13th, 2013  
@thirtysevenways You inspired me with your awesome shot of your kiddos awhile back. How did I do while waiting in line for lemonaid at an event? Not the ocean as a background, but it works:).
July 13th, 2013  
Wow! Fav!
July 13th, 2013  
@amandal I think it is beautiful. I love that the sun is outlining all three of them and that E's hair is lit up. Wonderful photo. Fav :)
July 13th, 2013  
@thirtysevenways Thank you, my friend. I think that you slipped when you hit the button, though (it didn't take:). Hope you are having a wonderful weekend with your family. And thanks again for the inspiration!!:)
July 13th, 2013  
@bpaquette Thanks so very much, Barbara!!:) How's your summer going? Only halfway over...so much fun to be had...

@darrenboyj Thank you so much, Darren!
July 13th, 2013  
Very sweet shot!
July 13th, 2013  
@bobfoto I almost went b&w. Kidding. I love it!
July 13th, 2013  
@amandal - Like a Sprung I am.
July 13th, 2013  
@bobfoto Is your eye twitching? Yikes.
July 13th, 2013  
@amandal - eyebrow is.
July 13th, 2013  
@amandal - right one.
July 13th, 2013  
Excellent photo and how wonderful that it is your own children- print it-frame it. Thank you for all your views, comments and Favs that helped my photo to TT this week. Very grateful.
July 13th, 2013  
Pea
LOVE this Amanda. This is so cool and a fav!
July 13th, 2013  
wow! that flare is heavenly! and love the silhouettes and golden highlights! fav!
July 13th, 2013  
Love this! Great sunflare!
July 13th, 2013  
Gorgeous...the sun flare is almost heart shaped!
July 13th, 2013  
So touching and beautiful! I love the drama in this shot. Amazing!
July 13th, 2013  
Amanda, this is just so wonderful! Fav. Love the silhouettes, the flare, and the tiny bit of glow around them.
July 13th, 2013  
This is a gold winner----fave!!!:)
July 13th, 2013  
Brilliant backlighting! Fav!
July 13th, 2013  
Wonderfully beautiful shot! This one is to be cherished for sure. FAV. Really great silhouettes!!! SIGH! Cherish these moments... trust me they grow up waaaay too fast! My youngest just turned 40 and I still can't believe it!!
July 13th, 2013  
ooops..FAV..of course!
July 13th, 2013  
I really like this one!
July 13th, 2013  
Meg
love the family photo and the bonding between them....frame it! fav!
July 13th, 2013  
Great silhouettes,a super shot!!
July 13th, 2013  
Fantastic shot, live the flare and silhouettes but above all it just oozes happiness
July 13th, 2013  
Super!
July 13th, 2013  
you'll cherish this forever
July 13th, 2013  
Aw, what a precious shot. That light is indeed golden.
July 13th, 2013  
@masosy I found my inspiration last night finally. I think that the blueness was partially due to not taking many photos...no great ops and being stuck at home with crabby kids. I was in my element last night. Not much makes me happier...Thank you!
July 13th, 2013  
@bobfoto Well, I am super grateful it's not the left. Close call. Hope the wellness date comes up quick on your calendar.

@jannkc Of course! Thank you!!

@deeganp You are super sweet, my friend. Thank you!!!

@wind_of_the_sothern_sea Thank you so much, Arefin. Appreciate the fav!

@emrob I am a drama girl. In that I love it. In photos anyway. Not so much in real life unless it's an exciting story that I can tell about. Love that you love and faved this. You are a sweet friend. Thank you!

@archaeofrog Katie, thank you. I am super duper honored by the fav, knowing that you don't toss them around. They are serious to you. This made my day:).

@jodimuli I agree. So pleased that the kids and the light cooperated. Thank you, Joey!

@aleksandra Thanks, Aleksandra. I did back off a tad this week. It was sort of good, though I didn't like my lesser comments so much. Oh well, what do you do?!

@eyesmile Thank you so much, my Gena friend. I really appreciate your ever so kind comments, fav and exuberance. You make me smile!
July 13th, 2013  
oh nice one! I love the sun burst
July 13th, 2013  
What a shot -- it's a terrific sunburst shot.
July 13th, 2013  
nice
July 13th, 2013  
Ohhh nice sun flair and silhouette
July 14th, 2013  
Lovely silhouetted capture.
July 14th, 2013  
Totally gorgeous! (Seen on PP - and congrats). Love the sunflare and silhouettes. And the little one looking up. Your commentary fills in all the gaps.
July 14th, 2013  
@amandal - it can't come soon enough! Aggghhh!
July 14th, 2013  
@bobfoto Atchoo. Is there still lots of snot? Ugh. Flu? Or long lingering cold? What the heck, sorry for the 5th degree...
July 14th, 2013  
@amandal - lung infection, so mucus and snot.
July 14th, 2013  
@bobfoto antibiotics?
July 14th, 2013  
@amandal - no time. No Doctor where I am going.
July 14th, 2013  
@bobfoto Crud. Hope you can kick it on your own. Take care of yourself, man.
July 14th, 2013  
@amandal I clicked but it didn't take. I have clicked again ;)
July 14th, 2013  
A very warm image... beautiful!
July 14th, 2013  
@amandal - I know where salvation is.
July 14th, 2013  
love the run rays making their way through their arms!! Beautiful silhouette shot!
July 14th, 2013  
Oh! Wonderful work. Lovely tones, great flare and excellent silhouettes.
July 14th, 2013  
Beautiful shot. Great silhouettes and really love that the sun bursting through is almost heart shaped :)
July 14th, 2013  
stunning!
July 14th, 2013  
@bobfoto Hmmm, ok. I wasn't going there. But ironically, I did pray for your return to health last night. Hope it works soon. Be well.
July 14th, 2013  
Kev
Great shot, well picked, Amanda. I know what that summer feeling is like at the moment - for once we have it here in the UK.
July 14th, 2013  
@snaggy Glad you do. It was so gorgeous to be out during this time of day and sundown! Thank you!!

@thirtysevenways Maybe you clicked so eagerly that it double clicked. Thanks, Andy. Really really appreciate the fav and inspiration!
July 14th, 2013  
Beautiful silhouettes. Love the sun coming through
July 14th, 2013  
The glow is perfect and the side profile of littlest on the right is supercute
July 14th, 2013  
you should enter this in the camera settings flare challenge. Ends today though so get on it! :)
July 14th, 2013  
@katiebrenkert I did. Thanks, friend!!:)
July 14th, 2013  
Thats a real keeper. Bet they loved it - makes them look like they're in a movie.
July 14th, 2013  
@amandal - Oh thank you Amanda. That is kind of you.
July 14th, 2013  
Gorgeous silhouette and flare - beautiful image! : )) fav
July 14th, 2013  
Jim
Definitely is a special one Amanda. Perfect silhouette and placement of the sun. Fav
July 15th, 2013  
@rennes Thanks so very much for the fav and sweet words, Lisa. :)

@jcarrollphoto Thank you, Jim. Really appreciate your words and fav. So glad that it turned out. The kids only let me take a few shots and people kept walking by (we were at an event).
July 15th, 2013  
Sweet photo of your kids. Clara's adorable profile gives it away. Fav.
July 15th, 2013  
Another fav for you! Wonderful, heartwarming shot!
July 15th, 2013  
@bardejov @pflaume You ladies are wonderful. Thank you for the faves. I am so stinkin' pleased to have such a photo of my kiddos!
July 15th, 2013  
OOOH MY GOD! Could your kids or this photo get any more precious?! You just made me want to have more babies. Seriously. (My husband thanks you!)
July 15th, 2013  
@misterkitty I love your sweet words, Amber. So glad that you feel that way after seeing my kiddos and pleased that your hubby is happy, too. Awesome. 3 kids is a bunch and overwhelming at times, but oh so amazing, too. Kids are such a blessing. And oh, when they are all getting along and sweet with one another, it's bliss.:)
July 15th, 2013  
Wonderful - another fav
July 15th, 2013  
@zambianlass You are very sweet! Thanks, lass:)!
July 15th, 2013  
@bobfoto Just don't want you croaking like one of your frogs...lung infections are serious business!
July 15th, 2013  
Wonderful moment... and i understand , the driving mad bit :-)
July 15th, 2013  
@amandal - Your prayers worked! This shot on the POP POP POP pages!!!
July 15th, 2013  
@bobfoto As is the next one. I had a really great photo weekend. Thanks, Jason. My prayers weren't for that, though. You well now?
July 15th, 2013  
@amrita21 They are gone this week during the mornings for a church VBS (vacation Bible school). The break is wonderful. Thanks, kind lady!!
July 15th, 2013  
Wow, beautiful!
July 15th, 2013  
What a precious shot. Fav.
July 16th, 2013  
This is wonderful. I can see why it means a lot to you. Fav for me.
July 16th, 2013  
@amandal - I have my moments. I'm surviving and working hard. Salvation is so close now... only 3 flights away.
July 16th, 2013  
Great hair lighting! You do sun pics well!
July 16th, 2013  
@nadaa Thanks so very much, Nada. You are kind!

@bristolrose Thanks, lady. I may need to frame this one. So appreciate the fav!

@bobfoto The salvation bit confused me. You going home soon...3 flights...sheesh? Keep surviving...Oh and back to the fish and squealing...how many women would pick up fish with their bare hands? Hmmm. Sure I shrieked a bit, but I still did it. I pick up worm, too...and (hangs head) shriek. I have one more bit of proof, though and will tag you.
July 16th, 2013  
@amandal - home in 2 and salvation in 3.

oh and I know a girl who caught this: http://365project.org/bobfoto/365/2012-01-18
July 16th, 2013  
Frame it LARGE it couldn't be a better or more precious shot!
July 16th, 2013  
A lovely, lovely shot!
July 16th, 2013  
@kittikat @malc You are sweet. Thanks, guys!!

@bobfoto I did kill a man (of snow) once. And I took a photo to prove it. My neighbor caught me preparing the body for a photo. That was rather embarrassing... http://365project.org/amandal/365-year-2/2013-01-04
July 16th, 2013  
@tabbycat I've been loving the summer sun. I wish I was out more at these times of day. Great great light for photos!

@stimuloog @fueast @psychographer @rachelwithey @mornegrewe @wendywoo @netkonnexion @steffguayante @calm @kwiksilver @tonydebont @myhrhelper @twr @taffy @alisonp @masosy @tbats22 @httpgeffed @roseolivia @carolmw @jsw0109 @kwind @edie @jannkc @darrenboyj

Thanks all so much for your sweet comments on one of my favorite shots ever of my kiddos! This shot made PP thanks to all of your faves and love!
July 16th, 2013  
gorgeous!
July 18th, 2013  
@northy Thank you kindly, my friend from the North!:) How was your visit? Where all did you go? UT?
July 18th, 2013  
@amandal our trip was spectacular! we were in Utah and Arizona - we visited (and hiked in) three national parks (Grand Canyon, Zion and Bryce) with this fabulous tour company called Backroads... i have a gazillion shots - most on flickr (altho' to avoid boring the pants off my followers there most are marked private to friends only - i will be sharing them with others who were on the tour)... there were lots of kids in the group, so our kids had others their age to hang out with and it really worked out perfectly :)
July 19th, 2013  
Such a beautiful shot! Stunning
July 20th, 2013  
@northy Sounds AMAZING!! We are going to upstate MI soon and I am looking forward to all of the great photo ops on the great lakes:). Love summer travels and seeing new and lovely places. So much more fun as a photographer, too. Can't wait to see more of your trip!

@myhrhelper Thanks so much for the sweet words, Kathy. Being that it was my kiddos, I treasure this shot:)!
July 20th, 2013  
I'm way behind in my viewing, but glad this one didn't slip by me. It's so poignant and sweet. Keep capturing these golden moments, Amanda! Fav.
July 21st, 2013  
@wendyhgill Thanks so much, sweet friend. These are the best kinds of moments that mean something. So pleased to have been able to catch this.
July 21st, 2013  
Stunning light, gorgeous capture, fav
August 12th, 2013  
Love it!!!!
August 31st, 2014  
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