We're up in Seattle at my sister's house.
Was going to wait until we got home to edit/post these, but I couldn't wait...
I've never caught lens flare that looked quite like this and am loving it.
That's lens flare too.
And check out that little circle of flare with the 'x' in it on his shirt.
I've worked so hard to gain enough knowledge that I can shoot with (pretty) predictable results...but sometimes, it's the unpredictability that I love the most.
Have a great weekend.
These are great! Looks like you guys are having a wonderful time up here! ;)
Posted by: Jen R. | July 17, 2010 at 12:29 PM
Wow! Just incredible photographs! Love the light!
Posted by: MichelleG | July 17, 2010 at 01:08 PM
lovin the flare and the speedy little feet! Enjoy!
Posted by: Jennifer S. | July 17, 2010 at 01:08 PM
Pure joy!!!
Posted by: janel | July 17, 2010 at 02:07 PM
amazing. :)
Posted by: April | July 17, 2010 at 02:16 PM
If my shots looked like that, I wouldn't be able to wait to show the world, too! What amazing shots of your beautiful family...once AGAIN :-D That's the kind of predictability of which I only dream --great shots...and the extras, well, I LOVE that kind of unpredictability and don't even dare to dream.
Posted by: Mallory | July 17, 2010 at 03:09 PM
Wow! THIS is what I aspire to - these are just incredible, Karen!
Posted by: Diane | July 17, 2010 at 03:53 PM
Such awesome sun flare Karen! I am a flare junkie! ;) Looks like you all had a blast! The one of Annie in the tire swing is so adorable!
Posted by: Denné Alise | July 17, 2010 at 04:16 PM
Girl, you have outdone yourself... I love Annie by the fence and Coley up close. So cool.
Posted by: Peggy | July 17, 2010 at 04:30 PM
oh, these are nice!!! I have been wondering if there is an update on the photo editing with Erin Cobb? I am loving the new look of all your editing. I would love to learn the secrets!!!
Posted by: Nancy May | July 17, 2010 at 04:42 PM
Ooh, I love the second one! Magic.
Posted by: Helena | July 17, 2010 at 04:43 PM
Love them all! The one of Coley giving the high 5 in mid jump is great!
The lens flare made me think of the youtube video of the guy video taping the Double Rainbow. Look it up. It's odd, but neat how amazed he is by the double rainbow. Wonder what he'd say to your lens flare?!
Posted by: Kelli | July 17, 2010 at 04:55 PM
Fun in Seattle!
Have more fun before home.
Heart to have sun flares!!
Have fun!!
Posted by: Jennifer Camplin | July 17, 2010 at 04:56 PM
Awesome group of shots! My favs are the 1st (well and the 2nd) one, Coley up close on the swing, the feet (!), Annie swinging with your sister, and Annie by the fence, oh and Coley too with that cool x in the circle. That almost covers them all... it's so hard to pick favorites with your posts.
Posted by: Kim P | July 17, 2010 at 05:45 PM
Awesome lens flare!!! Looks like you're having a great time with your sister ( & Auntie )!!
Posted by: Tracy | July 17, 2010 at 06:08 PM
GORGEOUS!!! What lens did you use??
Posted by: Gretchen | July 17, 2010 at 06:24 PM
Loving the lens flare. Have been trying to get some lately and have got little bits, but nothing so great as this. : ) As always, great photos.
Posted by: Jaimie | July 17, 2010 at 08:02 PM
WOW! The lens flare is awesome!! You consistently continue to amaze me!!
Posted by: Nita | July 17, 2010 at 09:39 PM
Fantastically fun pics......love the one looking up through the tire swing....
Posted by: Jeannette | July 18, 2010 at 06:36 AM
I lived in Seattle (Mercer Island) as a kid and still desperately want to move back to the Northwest. I miss it. One day...one day.
Posted by: Alis in Wnderlnd | July 18, 2010 at 07:59 AM
I think that the moisture in the air helps contribute to good lens flare here- that's my theroy anyway- Enjoy your stay up here, these cloudy AM-sunny afternoon days are such a treat! The perfect afternoon temps with out sweltering! Do you know what caused the circle with the x? A reflection from something? I'm not sure what the deal is with the clover, it's everyswhere this year!
Posted by: Kimberly | July 18, 2010 at 09:08 AM
You have the most beautiful children. :) Thanks for sharing these right away.
Posted by: Melanie L. | July 18, 2010 at 09:25 AM
these are so great.
gorgeous kids. :)
Posted by: anne | July 18, 2010 at 12:25 PM
Request: Use #1 and/or #2 for Making the Shot.
You have worked incredibly hard and determinedly to become great at photography, and you ARE.
God is smiling on your gift and hard work with unexpected surprises. You used to be my hero because of the products you created for scrap-booking. Then it was your parenting. Then it was your writing. And all along it was your photography. There aren't very many people whom I admire as much as you. On top of all this, you remain a giver and down to earth. Thanks for being this person that you are.
Posted by: nancy in ks | July 18, 2010 at 12:39 PM
Amazing, dreamy photos Karen...looks like the kids had fun too. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Kathy Aylward | July 18, 2010 at 02:12 PM
They are gorgeous photos!
Posted by: Tara | July 18, 2010 at 03:30 PM
Gorgeous pics! Also, I have a kinda strange question...Annie's romper is darling and there is one at Gymboree I am dying to get for my 3 year old, BUT... I'm worried about whether or not she'll be able to manage getting in and out of it in the bathroom (especially when she's in school). They're so stinkin' cute, but I am just nervous. Has Annie done ok??
Posted by: Kelly Bryan | July 18, 2010 at 05:20 PM
I smell a new making the shot!!!
PLEASE!!!
Posted by: Stacey B | July 18, 2010 at 05:47 PM
So funny! You are in my hometown and just days ago I was in yours! Hubby and I drove up the coast from California to Seattle for our Anniversary. When we got to Grants Pass, I made him stop so we could do some "KR" things. We had lunch at the Riverside Grill (Didn't realize Union Bella was in Jacksonville or we would have stopped there instead.) Then we hit a few antique stores and I found some killer deals!
Just wish we could have spotted you! :) Have fun in Seattle with your family.
Posted by: Nona | July 18, 2010 at 07:41 PM
Are you trying to take my title of 'Queen of Lens Flare' away from me?? These are awesome! Love the flare!
Posted by: Conni | July 18, 2010 at 08:31 PM
Just when I thought your photography couldn't get any better... so perfect, Karen. Thanks for sharing your talent! Its a joy and inspiration to look at!
Posted by: Lacey | July 18, 2010 at 08:58 PM
WOW! Love them!
Posted by: {vicki} | July 19, 2010 at 05:21 AM
love that first photo, great lens flare. Love the action photos also. thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Sylvia | July 19, 2010 at 07:10 AM
Your composition makes for amazing photos. I love all the lens flare shots...I think this would be another excellent making the shot issue!
Posted by: lan | July 19, 2010 at 08:48 AM
I'll say it again - YOU ARE SO TALENTED! :)
Posted by: Shannon | July 19, 2010 at 08:50 AM
Oh my goodness. Some of the best sun flare I've ever seen in a photo - seriously perfectly gorgeously done. Wowzer, Karen, you'e really got it covered.
Posted by: Penny | July 19, 2010 at 08:54 AM
Very fun photos!
Posted by: Melissa | July 19, 2010 at 09:21 AM
love these! Have fun and a safe trip home.
Posted by: gina f. | July 19, 2010 at 09:56 AM
Awesome pictures as always, Karen! I love them all but really love the one of the 2 kiddos running - that was too cute! The ones of them by themselves by the fence are adorable as well. :o)
Posted by: Tracy | July 19, 2010 at 10:50 AM
They're all great!!!! I LOVE the ones of them running in the field.
Posted by: Irina Klassen | July 19, 2010 at 11:34 AM
These are amazing
Posted by: Sharla | July 19, 2010 at 02:19 PM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: Lisa | July 19, 2010 at 02:50 PM
Not to be a Debbie Downer but sometimes you get crazy lens flare because your lens is dirty... I had some crazy flare the other day and then I realized it was because there was sand or dirt or something all over my lens filter (I guess that happens when you sit it on a barn floor).
Posted by: Lauren | July 19, 2010 at 07:45 PM
What a gorgeous set of pictures!!!
I love the 'whiteness' of your white balance.
Does that make sense?
I know we have the same cameras....and I just adore your wb technique.
Posted by: Donna Boucher | July 20, 2010 at 07:32 AM
Man Karen, you just keep getting better and better!!! I have to say the running feet and legs is my favorite.
Posted by: Ann | July 20, 2010 at 10:24 PM
the ones on the tire swing are amazing!
Posted by: susan | July 21, 2010 at 06:00 AM
We just got back from Washington yesterday! Awh we were in Seattle on the same Sunday, too crazy!! Too bad our paths didn't cross!! It would have been a blast to run into you!! Looks like you had a wonderful time!! Love love the lens flare!! You Rock Karen Russell!!
Posted by: teresa b | July 24, 2010 at 05:34 PM
I've had you bookmarked for a while but I just need to say your photos are so inspiring it makes me want to work harder on my own images. Thank you!
Posted by: Renee | July 26, 2010 at 09:29 PM
That photo of Coley on the tire is gorgeous! It is so crisp and focused!
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