Sweet Little Hummingbirds

I feel so blessed! Hummingbirds are so illusive buzzing in and out like tiny helicopters through the air. Today there were 3 taking turns at the feeder. I have tried to capture their beauty before through photos, but can never usually "click" quick enough.

But today was my lucky day. Thank you God for your beautiful creations, and for allowing me to be able to photograph the moment...a gift that I will always treasure!

S.P.C.A.Calendar Photo Benefit Contest-Help Me Help Them

Her name is "Pretty" This is "Joy"

And....who can forget the sweet and playful "Hope".

My three entries in the S.P.C.A. Benefit Calendar Photo Contest. Sweet sweet animals...all of them. You can vote for your favorites by becoming a fan of Amber Dawn Photography site. Next click on your favorite photo in the album and hit the "like" button underneath. Voting ends on Aug 16th at 10am EST. Best of luck to all entries...so many GREAT photos!

Pray for America-July 1, 2010

Flora at Bonehead Studio is inviting us all to pray for America. ALL denominations, ALL religions, ALL people...EVERYONE...EVERYWHERE! WEDNESDAY, July 1, 2010---

8pm Eastern time

7pm Central time

3pm Pacific

5pm Mountain time.

God hear our Prayers!

Mexico-Yucatan Peninsula...ahhh...Cenotes, Flowers, Casa De Las Mariposas

Gifts from God

Feeling grateful for the many gifts that He gives. These are just a few from my backyard. ENJOY!

sNOw MuCH fUn!

I made these snow kitties after one of the many snow storms we have had here in Virginia. We don't usually get a lot of snow in the South, but this year it has poured down. All together I think we have gotten around 52" of snow.

I have so enjoyed each snowfall. It's so pretty and fun to play in. I purchased an old inner tube tire to sled with, and it has worked well for me. The dogs love the snow too...running, playing and rolling in it.

Have a look at my snowy pictures taken right here at home in the quiet town of Montpelier.

The snow kitties were a first for me...I usually work with sand, but snow works too.

I used some Luma dyes (they don't make this brand anymore, but you can use Dr. Martins) to color them. The dyes are concentrated and water based so it only takes a few drops to get alot of color. I used an old window cleaner bottle as my sprayer.

Snow in Virginia, what a wonderful thing! The birds enjoy it too!

Help Haiti!

I see so much dispair, anguish, and oppression in this photo from a Twitter taken from Mashable.com. I can't even imagine the grief and total desperation that the Haitian people and her communities feel at this moment. Can you imagine not being able to locate a family member after a crisis like this, or walking down a street in your town that is lined with dead?

This imagery is stunning, shocking and it permeates my mind.

Can I make a difference at all? What can I do?

What I will do.... with your help and with the help of others...

If you purchase any item from my shop at ZAZZLE http://www.zazzle.com/leslielovinlife (also see left hand side of blog for link), I WILL DONATE ALL PROFIT FROM ANY AND ALL SALES TO THE RESCUE AND RELIEF EFFORTS FOR HAITI. (I will keep this donation going until I achieve at least $100...hopefully more!)

I hope YOU will donate. You will receive my original photographs on a nice button, print, poster or card for doing so! Please donate if you can and THANK YOU if you do!

Merry Christmas!

December 2009

Merry Christmas to one and ALL!

To all of my friends/artists old and new... Please forgive my absence from this space...I have been dealing with a few health issues...pray for His guidance and direction of my care.

Wishing everyone a safe and blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Summertime gifts...

Backyard Butterflies

Even though I have been absent from this space...I have been enjoying all the beauty that God has to offer.