Spring has sprung, or has it? There is still snow and ice and my plants keep freezing to death or are being eaten alive by the rabbits in South Alabama. But that hasn't stopped the bird and the bees, has it? Spring is still right on schedule, mostly. The grass is growing. The birds are chirping. Soon, the snow will melt and that groundhog will continue to hide in his shame hole of lies. It was great to see your side of spring. I loved all the flowers, the baseball and the growing grass. This is one fabulously cheery group. I appreciate the happy place you continue to make our group. 

The top ten was tough as always, so here we go. Our top ten is always in no particular order. If you enjoy the photograph, the artist's links are directly below it. Click on them and visit thier work. Send them some love and praise. Everyone could use a little pat on the back, so pat away.

ONE {I love your POV and the gorgeous tones of your beautiful tulips! I wish I could see a field of tulips. This shot rocks!}

18/52 {Spring Has Sprung} By DoubleLPhoto

TWO {I love all the gorgeous green grass complimented by endless sparkles! This shot is really FAB!}

18/52 {Spring has Sprung} By LLLL2013

THREE {Beautiful focus and perfect rule of thirds!}

Wk 18/52 Solitary Narcissus (Explore 01-05-13) By number 09 (Tony)

FOUR {I love baseball. This is very nicely done right down the dirt background. Baseball is my favorite sign of spring!}

Week 18 - Spring Baseball By jenfosterphoto

FIVE {It's so sharp and so BIG! The dandelion has never looked  better!}

dandelion By jules1836

SIX {So new, gorgeous and exhausted. Its so tough being a baby. Great shot and beautiful POV. Love it!}

18/52 ~ Spring has Sprung... By Moopiecow

SEVEN {Great bold colors and these water droplets are killer! Great shot for this week!}

18/52: Iris Eyes Are Smiling By eburney68

EIGHT {I really LOVE all the endless circles here with your spring shower! Great idea for this week!}

Spring Sprung a Leak! By Catcher In My Eye

NINE {The dreaded lawnmower is a clear sign of spring! Perfect idea! And well done!}

Week 18 - Spring Has Sprung By planetrudy

TEN {Perfect gull shot! I love beach tones. Seagulls kind of freak me out. One time, one swooped down and took Madison's PB&J sandwich right out of her hand and she just shook her tiny fist at it. They are hungry little suckers!}

Spring Is Sprung-The Laughing Gull By GRKIII

Week 19's theme is: "A Mother's Love"

This week, I chose to photograph my middle boy, Grant. Grant is my star scholar having NEVER made a B and is reading at a 9th grade level in the 4th grade {but he doesn't like those boring 9th grade books}. He is also my baseballer. And when he's not reading 39 clue books or playing baseball or minecraft, he is being an awesome big brother to Madison and Jefferson. Here's a shot of him just before the big game against the Rays in his Detroit Tiger's gear. Shot using natural light in studio and edited with Exposure 4, yes...I finally got around to buying the Alien Skin Photo bundle.

What's new with Daphne Ellenburg?

My week was pretty packed, as it always is. At least that's how it feels. It started with a great shoot with sisters Emily and Lauren. Do you know how you have this shot in your head when you're photographing and you hope you can get it? This is that shot for me. It's so serious for tiny girls. I was so happy with it! (And so was their Mom)

There was lots of baseball. Here's Jefferson in the Home dugout with Coach Dad.

Madison and Jefferson rocked my studio for a quick shot to update his baby book.

My new slinky was an epic fail as it took 4 Ellenburgs to get it down the stairs.

Madison got some super tall high tops.

And this week when both Jefferson and myself couldn't sleep we went to the studio and made this. Then he passed out, and still was awake. So unfair.

In photo news, I'm teaching a course today at the Public Library at 11am I'm calling Vacation Photography 101. If you're in town stop by! The amazing Lindsay Adler is giving away her New Photoshop Action for Eyelashes. Hit her up on Facebook for the Freebee! Creative Live has two great courses this week. Creative Live has a great line up for the rest of the month. New Colro and tone, newborns, Fine art Photography and tons more. Click here for the Calendar. Remember, Creative Live is FREE while it's live, so learn all you can!!

As for me, I'm in a bit of a rut. I have all these awesome ideas and no follow thru. RATS. Hoping to start getting my act together this week!

Wishing you a wonderful week filled with family, fun and photography! Make it a GREAT week! And start planning for Mother's day!

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Daphne Ellenburg is a Portrait photography business owner located in Southern Alabama with a supportive family and a new fancy-pants in home studio. She loves college football, big handbags, lip gloss and newly all things Canon. Daphne also enjoys writing about her Photo-Adventures and her entertaining family. Catch up with her at Ellenburg Photography {Website} {Facebook} {EP Blog}{Daphne's Blog}{Join EP Project 52}Ellenburg Photography's award winning photographer, Daphne Ellenburg, specializes in Wedding Photography and Family Portraiture. We are located just north of Mobile Alabama. We proudly serve all of Alabama, and Gulfcoast Florida, Mississippi and Louisiana. (251) 656-7601