Saturday, January 24, 2009

The beauty of the morning

Today when I came home, one of the things that my husband told me was that there were photos on the computer for me to see. He'd begun taking pictures this morning while I was getting ready for work. And then he continued taking pictures all day long.

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He said something odd, though. He told me that he was sorry he kept using my camera.

And I said, "Darling, don't you know that love means never having to say you're sorry?"

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Nah. I didn't say that. I mean, seriously, can you hear me saying that?

I don't think so.

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What I said to him was that I didn't mind at all if he wanted to use the camera. Use it all you want, I told him. I love your pictures!

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So after I got dinner started, I sat down here with the laptop and looked at all of his pictures. And I fell in love with the few I posted here. He took them in the early morning light as the moon was setting.

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I think they're really beautiful. And there's no need for apologies of any kind.

Until tomorrow, my friends . . .

47 comments:

Anonymous said...

great pictures kate....hope you reached your goal this afternoon;) have a great weekend.

Anonymous said...

Stunning photos. They make me want to get up early. :)

Ellen said...

Please tell your husband that we're not sorry - we love his pictures too.

Anonymous said...

p.s. the love comment was from "Love Story." Ali McGraw said it to Ryan ONeal. But I know that you know that. Do you remember that Mom took us to that movies when we were teenagers?


Seestah

RSusanna said...

Those are great pix and honestly, you seem so in love that I can picture you saying something like that.

Shimmy Mom said...

You're right they're gorgeous. My hubby and I share a camera too. It's become quite a competition for who can get the better shot.
Have a great weekend.
*hugs*

Mental P Mama said...

He may need his own etsy shop before you know it;) Every time I see a shot of that house, I think George Washington. Weird, huh?

My name is Christine said...

Both of you take wonderful pictures! They are inspiring, as are the two of you. And thank you for visiting my site Country Girl. I appreciated it more than you know.
Cheers, and have a wonderful weekend!

Hilary said...

You two are a great team. He's a fine photographer just like you.

Deb said...

and we love it when he takes over your camera, too.

Raph G. Neckmann said...

Really love your photos (both yours and your husband's).

Deb said...

Beautiful pictures.......I am a morning person and it's amazing what you see when you are up and out really early.
What a lovely surprise on your computer :)

Have a great weekend ~

Country Girl said...

Judy! My seestah! Yes, I remember mom taking us to that old movie theatre in Margate. Do you remember her taking us to see Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? You must have been 8 or 9. That was just playing the other night.

Welcome to Ralph. I love your little blog with the illustrations.

Mental P, it's because the great George Washington was here in 1777. The house was about 10 years old at the time. The addition was built in 1810.

And Lori (Anonymous), the answer is yes.

Thanks to all. I think my husband is getting better. Either it's that or my photo editing. Ha!!! And I sound like I'm in love? Love? Lord above!

~ C.G.

Country Girl said...

And Chris1, your blog is lovely. Why wouldn't I want to come visit?!!

olivia said...

Country Girl Husband, you take some lovely photos!

Thanks for sharing them w/ us Kate.

Deedee said...

Wow, I am blown away by these photos. That little crescent moon is my favorite and it is has been captured so perfectly here. Your border collie is adorable. Blog on!

My name is Christine said...

Country Girl, the wine was a lovely Chateauneuf-de-Pape. I go weak in the knees for a good glass of red wine;-)

Amber said...

Great pictures! I was out early this morning with my new pup and I was looking at the moon. Isnt something how its the SAME moon that everyone sees? lol, im a dork.

Kit Aerie-el said...

The photos take my breath away!
And love the story.
It's the perfect pairing.

Michele P. said...

what great photos! I so wish I could take photos like this, I am a quick point & shoot person and never take the time for finding and seeking out the perfect images to photograph. I love looking at other's photos, very inspiring!

Sue said...

It seems like he's having a very good time with that camera...I think he's going to need his own soon....Have a wonderful weekend...

Treasia Stepp said...

I love the pictures today. Tell hubby he does really good work. Love the first one a lot. It looks as if the woods are on fire and the moon is going down. Beautiful.

Coloradolady said...

Beautiful photos. I love the shots with the moon in them, very nice.

Be sure to tell your husband we enjoyed them very much!

Skogkjerring said...

Hi Country Girl, Darling Husband- and George!

All of your photos are stunning..there is a tranquility in them which I love. One of my favourites was George lying on the sofa yesterday (maybe I shouldn't have told you that CG)

What a talented family- 2 photographers and a blog writing dog...amazing!! :-))
Have a great Saturday!

High Desert Diva said...

He is soooooo hooked!

Beautiful shots!

Robin Ripley said...

I think he did a great job with the photos. How wonderful that you both share the excitement and appreciation for the beauty where you live.

Robin Wedewer, Examiner
also at bumblebeeblog.com

Flea said...

They're gorgeous. And it's not like he's using all your film or anything. :)

Anonymous said...

Wow. Those are great photos! I especially love the first and last ones. Glad you're sharing with him.

cottage farm villa said...

Kate, the thing about looking at someone else's photos - gives you a closeness to see what they were seeing, what they thought was beautiful or unusual or funny at that moment. Something that they, thought was worth remembering. Loving your hubby's photos!

~Cheryl

Mary said...

They are SO beautiful!

RURAL said...

They are wonderful, and a great change from all the grey that we are seeing here. We are supposed to get some sun, maybe, hopefully.

Jen

mdvelazquez said...

Hello Kate: I followed you from PW's site.

These are breathtaking.

PreciseDisarray said...

Aptly titled, "the beauty of the morning". It is rare that I am ever up early enough to see such beauty at day break. These pictures make me wistful to set my alarm, set the coffee pot and charge my camera batteries for an early morning (and cold, in Buffalo NY!) photography excursion. Kudos to your husband for taking them and to you for sharing them with us! ~carey

La Feroce Bete said...

I tell you what. Tell you what. That quote is the bain of my existence. :) Dumbest line in a movie EVER! But your husband's photos are breath-taking. And your house should be in a storybook!!

Anonymous said...

He's quite handy with the camera, isn't he? The first two shots are outstanding.. they belong in frames.

Di
The Blue Ridge Gal

Rosezilla (Tracie Walker) said...

Just gorgeous!!!

Anonymous said...

It's so great he is keeping busy and wow, his pics are fabulous! Very inspiring.

Maria said...

I wish I had someone who could take pictures of the parts of the day I'm missing because I am dead asleep at that time of day. I will always, always be a night person.

Love your husband's sky views with the silhouetted trees reaching up. That setting moon quietly sitting above them is just perfect.

Chere said...

Photos are beautiful. Tell your hubby, two thumbs up. I wish I was a morning person. I am a sunset collector. Note my blog today. Hubby, keep the photos coming.

hermomsometimes said...

Kate, your husband's pictures are wonderful. You may need to put a copyright on them to keep people from stealing them. They really are outstanding.

Krystina said...

Your husband has taken some lovely pictures! It is so nice that he has begun to share in your love of photography and take part himself!

Woman in a Window said...

I love that he apologized.

My husband did about the same yesterday and my reaction was not the lovely of, "my dear...". It was more, "Dude, I love that you support me, share with me."

That's what it is, isn't it?

(The first is my favorite!)

gone to the dogs said...

Hello from Newfoundland. Your picutres are beautiful. I particularly like your Border Collie . I have a Border Collie/schipperke mix. He's quite a character. there are lots of pictures of him on my blog. Feel free to visit.

DesertHen said...

They are amazingly beautiful morning shots!! Your husband is getting very good at the photo taking....=)

Jess said...

I know that house :) A friend of mine (who used to live in that house passed along news of your blog)-- I'm so glad she did-- I love your work. It is wonderful to see photos of that glorious home on the hill, isn't it just amazing inside and out? I especially love the photo of the fencing as your header.

Its nice to meet you through the blogosphere :)

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