Friday, September 16, 2011

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kyle and mom

kyle and my 'daughter - in - love' , vanessa

this was the sunset last night, in all it's glowing orange gloriousness. i guess i've never said this, but i don't use photoshop or any photo manipulation tools. i am positive i'd make a mess of it, but more, it's supremely satisfying to try to make a photo with natural (epic) light and patience and luck (and sometimes filters). after uploading these i was pleased they came out, even showing rings radiating out from the sun. i love that the camera can pick up things sometimes our eyes can't see. linking with natural suburbias creative friday.

thirty years ago today my firstborn son came into the world. in a spectacular way, he was born on our living room floor. oh he was a planned home birth, but he came a bit quicker than anticipated, arriving just minutes after my midwife's assistant did. i know he probably can't believe he's 30 (i remember like yesterday feeling the same), but what's even more strange, i can't believe i have a 30 year old son. in the photo above he and i are in hawaii, when he was at university (and i was the only woman in his life, hee hee) and now here he is with vanessa and in love. today, on his birthday these two are in hawaii visiting her family and their friends and celebrating his day.  aloha au ia`oe my son, you came into the world and made mine. happy happy birthday, i love you to forever and back. mom.
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30 comments:

  1. pinkundineSeptember 16, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    Wow, those pictures are breathtaking!

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    Holy smokes Lori! You are genius!
    Beautiful beautiful work!
    and.....Happy Birthday, Kyle. (you sure make good looking kids!)

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  3. Tracey ~ CloverSeptember 16, 2011 at 3:15 AM

    Happy birthday to Kyle and Happy Birthing day to you Lori. Doesn't it feel like we should be our children's age? I am always floored when I think how fast it went!
    I love the shots you took, amazing. I don't use photo shop either; I just like to see what's really there. From your picuturs it looks like you are living in a beautiful setting! I hope your weekend is just as beautiful Lori and you find sometime to have fun!Much love. xx

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  4. yoboroboSeptember 16, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    Have I ever told you that when I visit your blog it's like I've had a vacation? :) I almost forget what I'm doing as I scroll, scroll...
    And HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Kyle! Your mom is awesome! And Vanessa is beautiful! Have a wonderful 30th year! xo Pam

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  5. MimSeptember 16, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    Gorgeous photos and a hunk of a son, and a beautiful daughter-in-love. Happy Birthday!!! enjoy it all

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  6. karenSeptember 16, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    Gorgeous photos! Happy birthday! It is amazing on how fast they grow up, isn't it?

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  7. pink dogwoodSeptember 16, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    Kyle is so handsome - happy birthday to him. I am in love with your pictures :)

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  8. xxxSeptember 16, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Beautiful Lori... congratulations on having a lovely 30 year old son, in love with a beautiful girl.

    on another note... the integrity of your photos shines through every image. They're beautiful and so are you.
    x

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  9. LydiaSeptember 16, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Awww...that post made me a little weepy. Happy birthday, Kyle!

    LOVE your photos!

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  10. AnnieSeptember 16, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Happy Birthday Kyle! What a lucky man you are.
    Lori, I love these photos and you answered the question in my mind about if you did things to these photos, it is awesome that you don't! xoxo

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  11. lilylovekinSeptember 16, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    What lovely images, I've wanted to go to the beach and now I'm able through your photos. Happy birthday to your son.

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  12. janisSeptember 16, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    oh Lori~ all so spectacular! Hard to believe you have a 30 yr old son. Ironically, I was just texting my "baby", telling her it's so hard to grasp she will be 21 in a few weeks. And her sister will soon be 23. Where does the time fly?
    Your photos are so wonderful. I always find myself smiling. You make the world more inviting and I thank you for sharing your gift♥
    Happy "birth" day dear Mama. And Happy Birthday to your sweet Kyle too.

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  13. Teje KarjalainenSeptember 16, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Hello Lori! I'm happy to meet you and to be able to enjoy your fantastic photos! So much amazing beauty - just to see it, like you do!
    Thank you for your visit!
    Sunny wishes from Greece! Teje

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  14. nunuSeptember 16, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    happy birthday to kyle! and happy day for you too lori. he's so handsome and you can just tell by his face what a good guy he is. i think the same of his sweet vanessa. you're a lucky mom and mom in love! : ) i love how you said he came into the world and made yours. i feel the same about E... xox

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  15. KSeptember 16, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    But how did you get that dolphin into that cloud?

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  16. In the Light of the MoonSeptember 16, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Why does that last line hit me everytime..right in the heart..perhaps because there is nothing stronger than a Mommas love.
    Happy Birthday Kyle!!You have an amazing Mom.
    Hugs Friend,Cat

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  17. kjSeptember 16, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    i just went back to see the rings radiating from the sun. holy moley!

    broken record times 100,213: these photos are sacred, reverent, taken by only someone who understands the natural world and its beauty in a holy way. i mean it!!!

    even your camera knows....

    your kyle and your daughter-in-love both glow. my god he is handsome, lori. so he is 30 today. congratulations to him and his beloved girl and to his wonderful wonderful mother, who i am lucky to love.

    ♥
    kj

    ps the internet is flashing on and off here in ptown, my fingers are crossed that this comment gets through xxxxxxxxxxxsee? :^)

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  18. gallerydarrowSeptember 17, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Wonderful shots and no trees in the way to tangle up the light :)

    Birthing on the floor! Not many can say that....Happy Birthday to Lori's handsome son.

    xoxo Ro

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  19. DonnaSeptember 17, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Lori Ann, thanks so much for visiting my blog and leaving a comment....
    Your photos are amamzing. Can't wait to come back and see what's new with you.

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  20. studio loloSeptember 18, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    Lori, your photos couldn't be enhanced even if you tried. They're always beautiful and as nature intended them to be.

    What a handsome young man Kyle is. Lucky Vanessa ;)

    Happy birthday Kyle! Here's to the next thirty :)

    You've raised a fine family my friend.

    xo
    Lo♥

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  21. karenSeptember 18, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    I love your sunsets, being such a sunset freak myself! Lovely photos of the birthday boy and the women in his life.. :)

    I see you're planning a trip to our neighbouring country - are you coming anywhere near the Caprivi area??

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  22. KeriSeptember 18, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Your photos are amazing! It looks so peaceful. I can't wait to see more.
    And happy belated birthday to your son.
    Hope you had a great weekend.

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  23. AndreaSeptember 18, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Lori...
    These photos are marvelous...Just breath~taking.

    Happy Birthday to your "wee" man!

    xo

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  24. karenSeptember 19, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    gosh some stunning photos

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  25. Amanda SummerSeptember 19, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    happy birthday to your handsome handsome son —

    i LOVE that foto of you together in hawaii - is that the true blue thing or did you do fotoshop magic, cuz it's soooo amazingly blue!! ;-)

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  26. EllenSeptember 19, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Your work has turned out wonderfully (oh, and your photos are nice too!) :) Seriously, your photographs are beautiful. I especially like the one right above you and your son. The lighting is so quiet and relaxing. Wow? You have a 30 year old? I'm sure the time will fly soon for me as well as my children all grow into adults.

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  27. KellySeptember 20, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    I was looking at your pictures and thinking that I would ask in the comments what sort of editing you do, so I was pretty surprised when I read that you don't edit. It makes me hopeful for my own pictures. I don't have any editing software, aside from occasionally using picnik, but I've been wondering lately if I should. I'm thinking now that I just need to learn how to use my camera better :) Beautiful job!

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  28. Lorraine Young PotterySeptember 20, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Took me away into a meditation for a while... so serene and timeless.

    Lorraine :-}

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  29. Andrea @ little bucklesSeptember 21, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Stunning photos! You must have an amazing camera and a great eye. happy 30th to your son. You created gorgeous children and look at those abs! (sorry :))

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  30. cpcableSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Awesome, in the truest sense of the word.

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xoxo lori

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