Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Rainbow Summer School - Blue!

It's time for Rainbow Summer School with Mrs. Matlock! This week our color is blue. We are zipping right through summer session. There is alot going on around here right now, but I just couldn't bear to miss it. Haven't missed a single class yet, and only 1 tardy :) I've been browsing our photos files for blue, and I found a lot. Must be a favorite color! I hope you enjoy my little foray into the blue. And don't forget to run to class and read what everyone else is sharing this week!

Is there anything prettier than a blue Texas sky? You be the judge...


We were taking photos from the new bridge over the San Gabriel River. At the time, it was not yet open. We got run off by our "boys in blue" Hey, the sign said no cars, not no feet!


Blue Hole Park, Georgetown, Texas. Everyone's favorite swimming (and diving) hole

Sky over Little Bay, Rockport, Texas

Presidio La Bahia, Goliad, Texas. One of my very favorite places to visit. You can truly feel the history when you walk these grounds.

Steeple of our favorite country church, New Sweden

Night skyline over Town Lake - recently renamed Lady Bird Lake. Austin, Texas

Monument blessing the shrimpers, Rockport, Texas

These last two shots were a whole lot of fun. A new optometrist in Hutto, Texas commissioned DH to take some shots around town to hang in his new eye care center. This is Hutto Stadium, home of the "Hutto Hippos". I kid you not!


A neat little storefront in "downtown" Hutto. I just love this!

Hope you enjoyed my "blue" period. Have fun visiting all the links this week!

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29 comments:

Cannwin said...

I love that last picture! I don't know why... but I do. :)

~✽Mumsy✽~ said...

I really and truly enjoy this post of blue photos! They are stunning and gorgeous, Kat!

Betty said...

Gorgeous photos, but I just realized something...neither you or I showed a picture of Texas Bluebonnets the state flower! I've got loads of Bluebonnet photos and you probably do too.

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Kat your photographs are stunning. You are really becoming a professional. I love them all. Hope you are doing well. Love ya. Hugs, Marty

Anonymous said...

The pictures are absolutely wonderful! I am absolutely certain that Texas must have some of the best blue skies (next to Iowa :-) )

Teresa

Anonymous said...

The pictures are absolutely wonderful! I am absolutely certain that Texas must have some of the best blue skies (next to Iowa :-) )

Teresa

Viki said...

Wow, your photos are amazing. Some of them almost look like paintings. You are one fantastic photographer.

Unknown said...

I love all skies. Each is such a unique color of blue.

Thanks for stopping by.

Jo said...

love your blue period! some wonderful skies and geez that church is gorgeous!

signed...bkm said...

Thank you posting such beautiful photos...lovely...bkm

Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed Boys said...

As I was scrolling thru this photos i was trying to remember the location of one that was a favorite but then I'd look at another one that I liked all the better and so on. Beautiful photos.

Susan Anderson said...

Okay, you've convinced me. The blue Texas sky is pretty great!

=D

Tracy said...

I dream of a blue sky

People Who Know Me Would Say: said...

What gorgeous shots, Kat! And that HDR quickened my pulse, as HDR always does!!

Beth said...

Love your pictures! I'm heading your direction in November! My first trip to Salado! Do you have any pics of there or any places that are a must see?

Unknown said...

Those are amazing photos! It's silly but I never imagined there to be so much blue in Texas! Of course, I've never been there but friends who have gone there always talk about Texas in such a way that in my mind, it's a very yellow looking place. That swimming hole looks like a very fun place to be too!

Lola said...

Love all your blue pictures - especially the last one! Lovely blue Texas sky!!

Happy Rainbow Blue,

LOLA:)

btw My Rainbow Blue link is here for you!

Tina said...

Love that store front! Nice shots, thanks for sharing.

jeff campbell said...

Such lovely pictures...hard to pick a favorite...maybe the Presidio...Peace and blessings

Anonymous said...

I love the photos. I seem to have forgot the magnificent blue skies, the crowning glory of Texas. Beautiful, just beautiful!

Confessions of a Plate Addict said...

Oh my, Kat! Such beautiful photos..all gorgeous! Impossible to choose a favorite! I scrolled down and read your essay...loved it! what a great idea! the pets of the world deserve some love, too! I hope you are having a great week!...hugs...Debbie

Cheryl said...

These are all gorgeous. For some reason I couldn't take my eyes off the Presidio La Bahia. That's the one that says Texas most to me.

mrs. c said...

My favorite is the monument for the shrimpers, what a lovely blessing to those hardworking men!

Shellbelle said...

Well, your blue made me feel rosy! I swear, I'm coming out there and going "shooting" with you guys. But first I have to get a new camera!

Hutto Hippos? Too funny.

Have a great weekend. Hugs

Jenny said...

Kat, your beautiful blue pictures are wonderful. They make me want to come and visit your state! Love the swimming hole especially. That conjured up all kinds of stories in my head.

Thanks for this wonderful and refreshing link today!

I enjoy my visit very much!

A+

easternsparkle said...

You know I always love your photos but these are among the best! I would love osme blue English sky right now - we've had two days of solid rain, so much for our summer!

Freely Living Life said...

Beautiful pictures! Thanks for sharing! =)

Tina said...

i really like how you included the bridge in your first scenic picture. its like i am there looking over the bridge with you.

Dawn Marie said...

its like 90 here, I want to go over that waterfall!