Week Eleven's theme of Green had a lot of great ideas. If you live in Southern Alabama, Green is easy because this week we had several days where the temperature crept into the 80's. We have plenty of green to find, but it's booby-trapped with a gynormous amount of mosquitos. Yuck - seriously my legs look like I have the Measles, totally embarrassing completely blamed on Little League. You guys had plenty of great ideas. Many of you had fun with the St. Patrick's day Greens. We saw cold cash, oodles of plants and even a green thumb. That thumb is seriously awesome - it's like Wizard of Oz, wicked green! So crafty. When I was a young girl, the cool thing to do this week was to find a four leaf clover and thus then making your life completely filled with good luck forever - I never found one. But I always remember that when we were out there looking in our green green patches of endless clover that grow wild out here, there was always one kid that would split a leaf and claim victory. I hated that kid. But while we looked, my Mom would braid me a crown of clover flowers. That was always a fun time. I saw this cartoon yesterday & giggled:

This week's top ten are in no particular order. Their contact information is listed below the photograph, so if you like them, tell them why. Photography challenges are just that - a challenge. Some struggle more with the theme than others...so go ahead and give out some pats on the back. {It makes you feel warm and fuzzy}
Ready. Set. Here we go...

ONE {Gorgeous green color & I love the detail on the Fern. I've never seen one like this! Beautiful work.}

Week 11: Holly Ferns Unfurling By Catino Creations www.facebook.com/DigiColorCreations

TWO {This made me giggle - Great Great Great Green here & so crafty}

Green029 By jodiemasterman

THREE {Very Creative. This is the most perfect shade of Wizard of Oz, Wicked Witch green I've ever seen! If I painted my thumb, it would be black.}

Week 11 - Green By planetrudy

FOUR {Beautiful focus. A perfect shot filled with green. And your daughter is lovely as always!}

Green 11/52 By newbiegirl77

FIVE {Awesome Selective color! The Black and White on the cat is fantastic. You really did a wonderful job with this shot!}

week 11 | green By meredithwb

SIX {Wonderful Green & a Great capture for this week, especially for the lucky week you've been having! I didn't even know buying clover was an option since it is everywhere here!}

"Shamrock Green!" By Joyful Reflections   Visit her Blog, Facebook, Website

SEVEN {I love that this is the only green thing in your shot. Wonderful detail on the water drops.}

Wk 11 - Green By clwick

EIGHT {Lots of great greens. Great POV and the only Money shot this week!}

Week 11 - It's not easy being green By jenfosterphoto

NINE {Wonderful detail - you captured all the wonderful fuzziness of your flower!}

EP "green" By magova

TEN {I adore the detailed bubble and bright lime green. But I also love your life lesson: When life gives you Limes, make a Gin & Tonic. Awesome!}

Picture made for EllenburgPhotography-Project52~Week 11~Green~ By Anastasia Fiske

And now a new favorite, the Photographer of the week. This week's Photographer is Detta Owens.

11/52 green By dettaowens

Detta is the owner of a budding photography business called "So I Smile" Photography. Her work is represented here on Flickr, Facebook and her blog. She considers herself a hobbyist who's been taking photography classes at a local university for the past two year. In fact, she just presented her portfolio for review - fingers crossed! Detta is a Wife, a Mother, a Grandmother, a scrap-booker and a Nikon Girl - she always has a camera with her. Take the time to visit her work this week. Her blog can be found at: soismile.blogspot.com


or you can visit her Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/So-I-Smile-Photography-photos-by-Detta-Owens - swing by and join her page.

Many Thanks & Congratulations Detta!

Do you want to be our photographer of the week? It's easy, just email us at daphne@ellenburgphotography.com. Tell us a little about your work and send us links to your websites - also in the discussion block on EP Project-52 express your interest. We'd love to feature your work.

Week 12's theme was inspired by Alfred Stieglitz - I always called him "the hand guy" - he took gorgeous photos of his wife's hands and for whatever reason, whenever I see hand photography I think of him. (These hands are little Madison's)

Our theme for week 12 is: "Get a Grip" and here's my shot of the week:

12/52 Dirty Baseball Hands By Ellenburg Photography, yep it's Grant's baseball hands. Will all this dirt ever come off?

Edited with Nik Software's Silver Efex - great great great software!

So, What's new With Daphne?
This week my flower photo placed 2nd in "World of Flowers" for the Annual Festival of Flowers Photography contest - I was pretty darn excited. The Festival of Flowers is at the end of the month, and I love to visit the photography section and see a long curly ribbon on my work. {beaming}


The other great thing around here is that Little League Baseball has started. We have ourselves an "Astro" this year. My Grant got the first game ball after win over the Cubs. When he hit two triples, I instantly became the loudest cheerleader there.

In other excitement, I have a doctor's appointment to check on how my little peach is growing. I know I'm growing, so hopefully baby is doing just fine....so maybe I'll have a new photo to share with you next week.

Until then...Happy Saint Patrick's Day followed by Happy Spring!
Wishing you a wonderful week of Family, Fun and Photography!
XoXoXo,
Daphne

Did you like what you read today? Leave us a comment here on the Blog. :-)

So, What is EP Project-52?

We're a group for Photography Enthusiast and Professionals all teaching and learning through each other by photographing to a theme each week. We post our photos to our Flickr group each week by Thursday Midnight and start a new theme each Friday. Each Friday we spotlight 10 photographers and tell why they are featured. Our focus is on education (the how tos) and encouragement (don't be afraid to try something new). I'll bet there is something you'd like to learn. And...I'll bet there is something you can teach us. Check out the group, we're 66 strong this week! It's free to join and the friendships you'll make are priceless. Join us today!

Daphne Ellenburg is a budding photography business owner in Southern Alabama with a supportive family and a new fancy-pants in home studio. She loves college football, big handbags, lip gloss and all things Olympus. 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