Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Black and White Wednesday

We had a fun time in Arizona visiting family and friends. The kids swam from breakfast until after dinner everyday.

Having 8 days was still not enough time to see everyone and have time to relax. It was still nice to have a change of daily routine and enjoy some family time together.

We got lucky and was able to have Nana and Papa take all 5 kids for one night. We took that opportunity to go out and have a late night with some great friends and enjoy catching up. I enjoyed sleeping in the next morning but hubby got up before the sun and went out and took some pictures during the sunrise!!

The Mesa and Gilbert Valley and surrounding area is changing so fast. My hubby's favorite area is the Beeline Highway. Many changes are starting to happen out there so he took some pictures before the area is changed forever.

He converted a few to B&W and I think they look perfect that way!! Enjoy and for more wonderful B&W see Lisa's blog.



Saguaro Forest along Beeline Highway




More Saguaros in bloom





Old raceway tower on Beeline Highway

16 comments:

Wanda said...

Perfect for black and whites. They really pop.

Nice of hubbie to let you sleep in a bit while he caught these shots.
:)

Unknown said...

Wonderful shots!! I really enjoyed looking at them. Happy Wednesday!!

Formerly known as Frau said...

Wow amazing Arizona pictures...cactus look so cool in B&W! Sounds like a perfect family trip! Have a wonderful Wednesday!

fleur de lis cottage said...

Very cool shots. Love them in blakc and white!

Musings from Kim K. said...

Stunning pics. Sounds like a wonderful vacation.

Unknown said...

Isn't that the worst! When you can't spend enough time with the ones you love? I love your pictures in black and white. Very, very cool!

Love Letters To China said...

What wonderful b&w's!

JinXiu said...

I lobve arizona and these photos capture the perfect beauty of the great state.

Courtney said...

Very cool pics! I enjoyed visiting your blog today from B & W Wednesday!

Everything Beautiful Shay said...

Such BEAUTIFUL and striking images! I sure hope to bring the girls west someday!!!
Blessings!
Shay

Mom2Isabel said...

Very cool perspective on that second one. The B+W really brings out the texture.

Gail said...

These are stunning...love them all!!!

Half Gaelic, Half Garlic! said...

I am glad you all got a little of r&r....sounds like a great trip:) These pictures are fantastic!! Your hubby has such a great eye for photography....awesome conversions!!

Lisa

Dita said...

Its always a treat to see Sean's photos...AND to hear you so happy to be with family!

xoxoxo
Dita

Annie said...

Great B&W photos of Arizona! Really cool!

waiting4lexi@gmail.com said...

Wow! I love those AZ black and white shots. I live in Gilbert! Yes it is bitter sweet to see these changes happening. I just discovered your blog reading a post about a Matilda Jane purchase on another blog. Man would I have loved to have been able to have been the one to make that purchase for my little Chinese Princess! (Always a sucker for MJ and boutique clothing!)We came home from China with our daughter this past November. She is 18 months old and a total joy to our lives. I love your blog and am so glad I found it. Can't wait to follow you back to China to bring home your other daughter! Maybe next time your in Arizona we'll bump in to eachother!

 
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