Last week the summer heat made a very big appearance here on the east coast. Seemed almost everyone was sweltering in above normal temperatures with little relief in sight. Perfect time to seek out ways to cool off and have fun all at the same time. Summer and water just go hand in hand don’t you agree? Water parks, kiddie pools, sea spray, wave jumping, rain dances, puddles, water balloons, fountain fun, sprinklers, and the trusty old garden hose. Splashing and spraying our way through the summer heat. Shooting water is all kinds of fun. If the sun is shining the drops sparkle light diamonds, or you may capture the action of individual droplets.
What water fun have you captured lately?
Let’s all take a collective dip into the cool water today. Share your summertime water shots with us here. Maybe get out the sprinkler and jump through the spray… Have fun with it!
Who says gutters can't be fun?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/junebugphotography/5982282175/in/photostream
I also just love freezing moving water, makes for such interesting photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/junebugphotography/5976475393/in/photostream/
This summer I got to venture to Islands of Adventure for the first time in 8 years.
It was a ton of fun and we really LOVED the water rides that left us sopping wet!
Here's a link to some of the images I've posted: http://www.wayfaringwanderer.com/2011/07/my-favorite-islands-of-adventure-theme.html
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He loves to SpLaSh!!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27555300@N02/5939985865/in/photostream
Shot taken in the Spring, one of the first warm days. Nothing like teenagers and a water hose to make you laugh.
http://dorisrudddesigns.wordpress.com/2010/04/07/april-7-2010/
Even though we've had unseasonably mild temperatures on the West Coast, we still can't resist the urge to play in the water:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sweetrubydeer/5875274443/in/photostream
What a fantastic 'cooling' image. Love the light..the action captured!! And – yes – it was unbelievably hot…even up in Bar Harbor:
http://www.marciescudderphotography.com/home/2011/7/26/pretty-painted-lady.html
Here's some backyard water fun (that Daddy seems to be enjoying the most) and my very first upload to flickr.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/smarshie/5974877401/
as refreshing as a dip in the ocean -this was a nice escape from the heat of the outdoors
http://www.flickr.com/photos/autumnsun/5928924750/
i'll try to capture some real water this weekend
awww… these posts are so inspiring !
i read todays text and started thinking….did i have any fun with water lately, and did i capture any of it…?
not really, not recently
i looked up and saw big fat raindrops hitting the window…..
all of today had been warm, humid, a bit suffocating, even the dogs were uninspired
and then it suddenly started pouring
so i went out in the garden and took some shots
pretty soon my iPhone got a bit too wet, so i went inside again, looking out the window longingly
then i suddenly thought of my umbrella….. i grabbed it and went outside in the downpour
i was alone, around me everyone was running for shelter and there i was, happily jumping around with my iPhone, protected from the rain (not completely as i found out later….) taking shots and singing!
haven' t had this much fun in ages! thanks Kristin!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/61760618@N08/sets/72157627178799363/detail/
It's been over 100 in Texas for 40-something days. UGH…
http://www.flickr.com/photos/liffords/5852920307/in/photostream
I'm on the west coast (where we don't have fire flies 🙁 are you seeing those at night lately? I would love to see a few fireflies if anyone has those to share?
We live in an apartment without a balcony, just a tiny deck with no room for even the smallest wading pool. We were very lucky to be able to escape to a friends house during the worst of the heat to use their pool and also for my 3 year old to be able to play in the sprinklers!
Pool
http://www.bumblesandlight.com/2011/07/the-pool/
Sprinklers
http://www.bumblesandlight.com/2011/07/hottest-days/
I had the best session with friends a couple weeks ago and the kids had just discovered water balloons. And since it's been over 100 for at least 27 days in a row here, it was extra awesome. =)
http://www.karynkelbaugh.com/2011/07/happiness-is-smashing-a-water-balloon-over-your-sisters-head-fort-worth-kids-photographer/
A few weeks ago I introduced my two-year-old to the joys of wading in the creek. First he wasn't sure – then I couldn't get him out!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/trebecca84/5934273493/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/trebecca84/5934274637/
My niece having a good 'ol time with rubbermaid containers….
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23758891@N05/5975964065/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23758891@N05/5976526506/
My son's dog just loves to stick his head under the water wand when I water my plants. There's no way he's that thirsty. I think he does it just because its fun. http://www.flickr.com/photos/leanne8790/5986062270/
New York City sprinklers – the best! 🙂
http://ticklemywhimsy.blogspot.com/2011/07/what-we-did-today.html
such a great capture!
here's one of mine from the 4th of July: http://www.flickr.com/photos/31417716@N00/5986470750/in/photostream
This water picture I love because it captured the unexpected. Mom & boys playing in the sand for some pictures-tide came in a bit too fast-I love how the boys are just watching their boats with little-no expression.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rebeccasmithphotography/5986061775/in/photostream
Nothing like being able to play in the ocean-fully clothed
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rebeccasmithphotography/5986621846/in/photostream/
This last one I also enjoyed because of the boys expressions-absolutely terrified the wave will catch up with them.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rebeccasmithphotography/5986621996/in/photostream/
The last time I got to play in the water – 4th of July weekend on (what's left of) Lake Travis outside Austin, TX.
http://barbarashalluephotography.blogspot.com/2011/07/fourth-on-lake-travis-wellwhats-left-of.html
I just shared this photo in Friday's post, but I just noticed this post and I just had to share it again right here. My daughter discovered the joys of playing in the big pool with her daddy. I'm not sure who had more fun:
http://www.jenniferkrafchik.com/2011/07/this-moment-29-july-2011.html
great water play everyone!!!
thank you for sharing your images here with us all
xo~kristin
Rains!! What else can be beat the temperatures best!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/charul_ajmera/5989525487/in/photostream
Hit the beach in the heat…and loved the lovely evening light.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ko2008/5979446970/in/photostream/
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