ode to joy, volume 14

{my attempt to capture 52 photos that represent joy - my word for 2010}

there is just something about the act of blowing bubbles that makes you feel like a little kid again.

pure joy.

Comments

[Katie Ward]

Love love love bubbles! :) They always make me smile, especially when I am blowing them.

[Kat]

Magic!
I am loving your Ode to Joy series. x

[Rose]

I absolutely love blowing bubbles. I might have to get some at Uni for dealing with the exam/revision phase.
Thanks for sharing
Rose.

[Patty Waite]

I packed some bubbles at the last minute for our recent retreat, as well as some other little "toys" and it was lovely. One of life's simple pleasures for sure! Oh - and they had swings there too - very freeing!

[Josiane]

Oh, the joy of playing with bubbles!
I sense kind of a dreamy feel to that picture, probably because most of it is out of focus. It reminds me of the one you've posted not so long ago, mentioning that the out-of-focus-ness made its subject feel like a distant memory. In this case, I think it reinforces the association of bubbles with childhood. In any case, it sent me back to sweet memories!

[elizabeth @ retinal perspectives]

@josiane: it is dreamy .. i was looking for a certain feel for a series, but i needed to use one for this post. i'm glad it took you for a walk down childhood lane!

@patty: you thought of everything!

@rose: i think they would help immensely.

@kat: i'm so glad. :)

@katie: me too. it is also fun to watch the pup's reaction to them (he is not quite so fond of them as me).

[Meredith]

What an incredible photograph, Elizabeth. It's so subtle and delicate, and yet full of light and, yes, I can feel your joy. This is turning out to be a beautiful series documenting your word of 2010. :)

[Marcie]

Excellent!! Love the perfect simplicity of this.

[jenG]

You captured a bubble on camera! You're my hero.

The first thing I brought into my new home in 2008 was a bottle of "bubble stuff." It's amazing how light blowing a simple bubble can make you feel.

[Tracy]

Pure JOY! Enchanting photo, Elizabeth... How DID you get that bubble shop so perfect in its suspension... I'm in awe! Happy Week :o) ((HUGS))

[Gayle]

Yes! I love this capture!