A few weeks ago, just before the weather started to turn towards Fall, I decided to drag one of my favorite photo props, my wicker and bamboo bike, out to the backyard for a handful of photos while enjoying the last few days of warm weather. To brighten things up amidst all the green, I added a few flowers with an Autumnish feel…pink, orange and red zinnias and some big ole sunflowers.
As much as I love the change of seasons, I sure am going to miss all the beautiful folliage and flowers. They’re so perfect for photographs. Starting with this bunch of flowers, I’m once again making visits to the florist to buy flowers, rather than photographing the nature found in my own yard.
I’m joining up with Texture Tuesday again this week, so I’ve added Kim’s warm sun texture to all of my photos…mostly just to soften and change the color tone of my shots.
Hope you’re all having a good week so far!
Chat later ♥ Tricia
74 Comments
That bike is AMAZING! Lovely photos as always!
October 11, 2011 at 5:26 amWhat cheery lushness.
October 11, 2011 at 5:29 amI love flowers on bikes.
Hi Tricia! Happy Tuesday. I am up rather late waiting for TT lol guess I'm obsessed some weeks.
Where in the world did you get that bicycle! wowie it's gorgeous and unique. Oh love the flowers too!!
October 11, 2011 at 5:35 amI love the bike. Wonderful images as always.
October 11, 2011 at 5:41 amI fixed the link to the apples, good thing I checked it. http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/health/the-most-toxic-fruit-in-america-2576107/
of course I just knew you were a healthy eater!
October 11, 2011 at 5:49 amAlways so lovely…flowers and prop so beautiful.
October 11, 2011 at 5:51 amjenni
Such a lovely post! The bike is adorable:)
October 11, 2011 at 6:11 amhave a nice day, Ira
Wow, I love this, Tricia! Fabulous colors and that bike!! 🙂 – g
October 11, 2011 at 6:37 amLooks beautiful. Your photos are always so creative and well balanced.
October 11, 2011 at 7:05 amBeautiful. Such beautiful colors
October 11, 2011 at 7:07 amSandra
Love the styling…love the bike…love the flowers!
October 11, 2011 at 7:47 amBeautiful. I love the "popping" of color and the props.
October 11, 2011 at 9:29 amStunning pictures – love the bike, what a perfect venue for the flowers. Where would I find Kim's textures, I love the look you've created.
Thanks,
Mary @ Redo 101
October 11, 2011 at 11:16 amGorgeous photos and your use of the texture is just perfect here. I love your bike!!!
October 11, 2011 at 11:19 amI look forward to all my visits here.
Love the flowers, composition and textures.
Simply amazing!
October 11, 2011 at 11:20 amDelightful photos, as usual. Dare I ask if the bike is functional or only decorative?
October 11, 2011 at 11:22 amGorgeous! Love the bike and flowers. Happy Tuesday friend:)
Tiffany
October 11, 2011 at 11:36 amso beautiful, the colours are soft and pretty.
October 11, 2011 at 11:46 amLove your bike Tricia and the flowers in the basket are gorgeous!!
I love sunflowers..they're such a happy flower!
Have a great week!!
Deborah xoxo
October 11, 2011 at 12:29 pmStunning pictures as always! I am fascinated by the bike!
October 11, 2011 at 12:45 pmI'm loving the colours here – that big sunflower is such a surprise!
October 11, 2011 at 1:12 pmThese are SO pretty!!! I love these bright colors – you processed this SO well. I love the pull back with the bike but REALLY love the macro of the flowers.
October 11, 2011 at 1:16 pmAbsolutely beautiful! And the bicycle adds a lovely touch:)
October 11, 2011 at 1:19 pmLove your vintage bike and the flowers are very pretty. You take great photos!
October 11, 2011 at 1:26 pmDeb
Gorgeous, the colors of the flowers are so beautiful. I love your composition on these.
October 11, 2011 at 2:12 pmWOW!!!
October 11, 2011 at 2:57 pmAmazing colors, Tricia!
Great, great photos. 🙂
i so love all you share~
October 11, 2011 at 3:09 pmI love the first shot – so many beautiful colors.
October 11, 2011 at 3:20 pmso inspiring since I just got an aqua bike with a basket! love love your photos!!
October 11, 2011 at 3:29 pmWhat a lovely basket of flowers! I too am going to miss the beautiful colors of summer and fall, but I guess that's how the seasons go…
October 11, 2011 at 3:46 pmTricia, these are beautiful!! I just started a link up to share photo tips–props is a great tip, come check it out if you like!
October 11, 2011 at 5:13 pmThat bike is fabulous! And your zinnias are truly amazing! Beautiful images, Tricia. (Wasn't it just a couple of months ago that we were buying flowers to photograph???)
October 11, 2011 at 5:14 pmI have a similar older bike with a wicker basket. It is great fun to take a ride on a vintage bike.
October 11, 2011 at 5:14 pmGreat photos and what a beautiful bike !! Now following xx Ava
October 11, 2011 at 5:51 pmlove the bike/basket prop. Your photos just make me smile and say "ahhhhhhhh"!
October 11, 2011 at 7:32 pmI love to visit your site,it is always so beautiful and serene. It calms my hectic day! Thanks for sharing your talent!
October 11, 2011 at 7:51 pmExquisite photos, Tricia! I love the bright colorful ones and the softer, lighter ones, too.
October 11, 2011 at 8:21 pmBeautiful colors, stunning flowers.
October 12, 2011 at 12:14 amYou have such a knack for seeing beauty through your camera lens! Fantastic pictures yet again! God bless x
October 12, 2011 at 12:15 amOh, more delightful zinnias and a sunflower. I love what you did with these images. Nice texturing.
October 12, 2011 at 12:21 amAmazing colors!
October 12, 2011 at 12:58 amYou should be
October 12, 2011 at 1:27 amselling cards,
my friend, as
these are simply
beautiful!
xx Suzanne
Great shots…love the macros.
Kathy
October 12, 2011 at 2:26 amThese photos are gorgeous Tricia! Truly beautiful and the colors are just amazing! Wow!
October 12, 2011 at 4:29 amCan I just tell you I love your bike! How fun!
I hope you get a few more days of warm sun!
hugs, Cheryl
Gorgeous colors & wonderful photos! Your bamboo bike is so unique, very cool. And the flowers are stunning. I love the mix. Thanks for sharing your amazing talent again today. 🙂
October 12, 2011 at 4:30 amWONDERFUL ! LOVE IT ! 🙂
October 12, 2011 at 9:57 amLovley photos, as always. Your bike is so perfect for photos and I just love zinnia's. Gorgeous
October 12, 2011 at 12:03 pmBeautiful..beautiful post Tricia. I love that bicycle with the basket of flowers on the front. Somehow it just spreads sunshine and joy through out my heart. ♥
♥Lee Ann
October 12, 2011 at 5:20 pmIlove flowers,amazing Photo..kiss!
October 12, 2011 at 5:26 pmgorgeous pictures! i really want a bike like that – including the flowers 🙂
October 12, 2011 at 6:28 pmTricia, your photos are absolutely bright & beautiful! Loving all the color and beauty of nature. I can look at your pics all day. 🙂
Cheers,
October 12, 2011 at 7:35 pmJessie
Each of these is beautiful Tricia, but the second one here is absolutely GORGEOUS!! Just love it.
October 12, 2011 at 8:13 pmCan I borrow your beautiful prop??!! Lovely group of photos, and aren't we happy that we still have grocery stores and Trader Joe's to buy great flowers? Thanks so much for the welcome back!!
October 12, 2011 at 11:28 pmstunning photo prop. Amazing color – – the soft processing makes the images so very soothing and beautiful!
October 13, 2011 at 12:02 amI found your blog through Kim at Savvy Southern Style, and I have to say that your photography is wonderful!
Kat 🙂
October 13, 2011 at 12:06 amSo bright and cheery Trisha! The colors are perfect for Fall too and play well against the wicker on the bike, beautiful as always, tami
October 13, 2011 at 2:15 amAll so beautiful Tricia! Love each and everyone!
October 13, 2011 at 11:28 amDearest sweet tricia, i am loving your beautiful bike!! And the flowers you added to the basket is just sooo beautiful! Loving the gorgeous colors….they made me happy! Have a lovely merry happy day and love to you!
October 13, 2011 at 2:10 pmvery pretty & creative/great perspectives and dof. 🙂
October 13, 2011 at 5:50 pmoh my… love! and your new header is beautiful!!!!
October 13, 2011 at 11:14 pmi have just been catching up with all of your gorgeous images, sweety!! so much beauty here AND congrats on the "Sommerset Life" photos!!!
October 14, 2011 at 1:37 amerin
xxoo
These are gorgeous photos! I would love to have a coffee table book filled with all of your photos. You are so so talented. The colors of the flowers are stunning. Love the bike! Where did you find that bike?
October 14, 2011 at 7:39 pmFabulous photos !!
October 14, 2011 at 9:07 pmSooo pretty! Great images
October 15, 2011 at 2:37 pmThese are so pretty Tricia! I love your bike … it's adorable!
October 15, 2011 at 5:35 pmI am in love with your blog banner. It's beautiful with the blossoms and pink stitching. Thank you for posting such lovely photographs.
October 15, 2011 at 6:03 pmThose flowers are gorgeous – and the bike is certainly a fabulous photo prop!
October 16, 2011 at 4:53 pmThanks for the comment about my little tart pans. Isn't it funny how we can obsess about some little thing we see in blog land. That's how I felt when I first saw your little antropology bowls!
October 17, 2011 at 3:53 amStunning! Really stunning! All your shots are a real feast for the eyes, Tricia! Amazing colors and I love your wicker and bamboo bike! 🙂
October 17, 2011 at 11:51 amGreetings from Italy!
What a great bike!! Love the flowers in it. This picture would look fabulous in a calander.
October 17, 2011 at 4:38 pmBlessings~
LOVE the Bike Girl!!!
October 19, 2011 at 5:17 pmGorgeous colors!
hughugs
HI Rosy Note, what wonderful colour. The weather is cold in Paris and your flowers changed my mood. Wonderful images. Carla
October 20, 2011 at 1:22 pmAmazing colors. They just pop right out. Love the bamboo bike also.
October 21, 2011 at 2:29 pmSoo pretty!!! I have never seen a bamboo bike!! It must be a treasure!
October 28, 2011 at 6:37 am