Nature Winner

There wasn't much participation in the Nature Challenge this week, only 2 entries. But hey, it's all good. The entries were still fab and I still enjoyed checking them out. You really should go give them some love because they are both such unique and fun entries. But, I did manage to pick a winner. Without further adieu:

I loved this entry from Wendy.  The colors are so vivid and the flare is awesome.  And, since I'm so not a winter person, it made me feel warm and cozy!  Go ahead and grab a winner badge!  Congrats.

Thanks for playing along and don't forget to enter this week's challenge: Quiet.

Weekly Challenge: Quiet {ISO: In Search Of}

This week's challenge is Quiet.  My little man is rarely quiet, like in EVER!  But when he is, it's beautiful.  What does quiet mean to you?  Is it a warm cup of coffee and a book in your favorite chair?  Is it a sleeping baby?  Could it be your morning run?  I'd love to see your picture, so here's how to enter:

1. Post your photo for the challenge on your blog/Flickr/Photobucket/Facebook. Unfortunately, if any of these are private, you will be unable to link up to us.  
2. Make sure you link up to the ISO {In Search Of} blog!  You can grab the html over there in the sidebar (or I also posted it below) and put that in your post and it will put our little bloggy badge in your post.
3. Come back here and "link up" to us using LinkyTools below.  

Winter Nature Inspiration {ISO: In Search Of}

Since it's officially winter in many states, I thought I would post some "winter" nature inspiration.  Despite my protests about living here in the frigid north, winter can be quite beautiful when seen with an optimist's eye :)  Check out this gorgeous winter nature inspiration (all found via Pinterest).

Ummm, how awesomely adorable is this?

I love this perspective.  It's stunning!

Neato!

This shot just makes me laugh.  It reminds me of our late kitty cat Frisco, yes, he was that fat!

We only have 2 entries, so get out there and snap some pics today!

Thankful Winner!

This week was hard, what somebody is thankful for is very personal and extremely subjective.  But in the end I chose this picture by Kasey:

I lovee the table filled with plentiful foods and that sweet little guy in the background.  Congrats Kasey and thanks for everyone who played along!  Grab a badge and go brag Kasey!

Weekly Challenge: Nature

Nature.  It's so subjective, that's the best part of this week's challenge, you can find beauty in virtually anything.  I look and find beauty in everyday things, but when I grab my camera I suddenly become a "bad" picture taker, LOL!  Oh well, I can take great pictures of people, so that's my thing! 

This was taken this morning with my iPhone.  We woke up to this crap and while some may think it's pretty I despise winter. 

Where do you find beauty in nature?

1. Post your photo for the challenge on your blog/Flickr/Photobucket/Facebook. Unfortunately, if any of these are private, you will be unable to link up to us.  
2. Make sure you link up to the ISO {In Search Of} blog!  You can grab the html over there in the sidebar (or I also posted it below) and put that in your post and it will put our little bloggy badge in your post.
3. Come back here and "link up" to us using LinkyTools below.  

It's a giveaway! {ISO: In Search Of}

Want this nifty and groovy camera strap cover (relic of a camera not included)?  I promise you, you do want it.  It's oh so much more fashionable than that ugly black one your camera is currently sporting.  

Well you can have it!  I am giving away 2 of these babies!  3 if there is a lot of participation!  

Here's how you can win it!  

1. Comment on this post for one entry.  Let me know you are here!

2. Enter this week's photo challenge for another entry.  Details can be found here.

3. Go "like" us on Facebook for another entry and say hi to us on the wall while you are there!  Be sure to comment here that you are a fan though for credit.

4. Tell your friends about us!  If they "like" us on FB, have them tell us on our wall who sent them.  Each time I see your name on the wall you get entered. 

I will be drawing 2 names first thing Monday morning after the challenge closes.  Of course I will draw a 3rd if we get a lot of participants!  These little pretties are handmade by me and will be shipped out next week.  So if you want to adorn you DSLR strap, start entering! 

Thursday Inspirations

Now go out, be brave and create!