Discovering VSCO Grid

I first discovered VSCO Cam right before our trip last year to Korea and Hong Kong.  I became a fan right away, and loved editing our travel photos using the app.  Recently, VSCO launched a new and improved version of the VSCO Cam app, and I have to say that it’s flat out amazing.  I love the new interface, and while I’m still learning the ropes, I can honestly say it really feels like a huge jump forward from what was already a fantastic program.

In addition to the new app, VSCO is also in the process of launching VSCO Grid, a beautiful, minimalist way to showcase VSCO Cam-edited photos.  I have been addicted to creating my VSCO Grid (dogearpress.vsco.co – also included on the sidebar of the blog), but more than that, I’ve really been enjoying discovering other people’s stunning work.  Below are a few images and links to their corresponding VSCO Grids that I’ve come across in the past few days.  You can also go to the VSCO Journal, and see their VSCO Grid related posts by clicking here.

sfawnd.vsco.co

teppotirkkonen.vsco.co

joel.vsco.co

benjhaisch.vsco.co

ijsthee.vsco.co

thewessy.vsco.co

Floral Stylings: Picture Perfect Peonies

I know that I did a peony post not too long ago, but I hope you’ll indulge me in another.  I just can’t seem to get enough of these beautiful flowers!  This past weekend I went to my 10th college reunion (which was wonderful), and came home the lucky owner of a bunch of absolutely exquisite pink peonies (courtesy of a very generous brunch hostess).  They are simply perfection, and it makes me so happy to see the gorgeous blooms when I come home.  I’m starting with one digital SLR photo of the peonies from my previous post, and then the rest are of the stunning bouquet that I brought home on Sunday.

Going Back

I’m heading to my 10th (!) college reunion... It promises to be a wonderful (if blazingly hot) weekend of catching up with friends and reminiscing about our undergraduate days.  I love that in so many ways the campus still feels like home.

Wishing you a great weekend!

Snaps: Memorial Day Weekend in North Carolina

My husband and I spent this past Memorial Day weekend in North Carolina, celebrating the marriage of one of his cousins.  Some highlights: the stunning Sarah P Duke Gardens & the lovely Duke University campus, food! (Foster’s, North Carolina BBQ, Pizzeria Toro), and of course, the absolutely beautiful wedding at Shady Wagon Farm.  Below are a few iPhone photos of our weekend away.  Hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!

First Peonies of the Season

This past weekend I went home for Mother’s Day weekend and discovered my parents’ peony bush.  The peonies weren’t open yet, but I can imagine how stunning the flowers will look once they are in full bloom.  Seeing the peony buds reminded me that I absolutely did not want to miss out on peony season this year (unlike the past two years), so I snapped up a few post-Mother’s Day stems from a nearby bodega.

PS: I discovered that the “chin chin cherie” flowers from this previous post are called Star of Bethlehem.

Traveled: The Edward Youde Aviary in Hong Kong

One of my favorite moments during our stay in Hong Kong was our walk through the Edward Youde Aviary.  It felt like an unexpected treat to see these beautiful birds flying about in the Aviary just steps from the hustle and bustle of the Central streets.  I especially love the first vertical image of the parrots on the feeder.  I feel a cropped version of this photo (cut out the fruit) could be transformed into a stunning print.

Wishing you a happy (Mother's Day) weekend!

A New Toy

My husband took this picture of one of our cats (Riley) using our brand new Canon EF 55 mm f/1.8 lens.  Right now he has the lens for one his work projects, but I can’t wait to get my hands on it to play around with the lens!  I’m already thinking of all the things I’d like to photograph with the 50 mm...