Island Life

I love summer. Not just because the sun makes constant and may I add, warm apperances but because it means longer days, camping, barbecues and of course the sprouting of beautiful flowers...everywhere! Even though I don't get summers off as I once did, I am lucky enough to work in a place that is extremely photogenic.

This picture involves so many of my favorite things! Lavender, blue skies, daises, hollyhocks, roses and lilies!

When I step out of the kitchen, this is what I am met with everyday, paddle boarding anyone? 

Here are some closeups of flowers that I found as I was walking around. It never fails to surprise me how many things I find to take pictures of when I least expect it. 

Hollyhocks, pictured above are so amazing. They usually tower way above my height with beautiful and detailed flowers. Unfortunately, to photograph them strait on showing the height can create a boring photograph, so I tried a new angle that I found much more appealing. 

Lastly, I found some daises. For some reason I have always loved to photograph them from below rather then the top. The shadows that the petals create mixed with the contrast of the blue sky create a combination that makes the photographer in me smile with glee.