Hey y’all! I hope that everyone is having a great week! Anyone have any plans for the weekend? I have Nutcracker rehearsal tomorrow, which I am super excited about. I have wanted to do the Nutcracker ballet for at least five years now, and I finally get the chance. 🙂 Rehearsals are long and hard, but still fun. 😉
A few weeks ago my family went to state park at sunset, and it was gorgeous! We went after my dance rehearsal and I didn’t have my camera with me, so these are once again taken from a phone. 😉 Down below are just a few photos that I got.
Have a great weekend!
Favorite photo? What are your plans for the weekend? Any other dancers out there? Have you ever seen / done the Nutcracker?
Whoa, those are SUCH gorgeous pictures, Madi, especially for being taken with a phone! Amazing! I love the pictures of the sun through the tree, but I loved them all. 🙂
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Oooops, sorry that I spelled your name wrong! I kinda get confused with all the Maddys and Madis and Madisons around the blogosphere. 😉
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No problem, girlie! They are a lot of Maddy/Madi/Madisons/ around the blogosphere. 😉
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Heh heh, there are, aren’t there?
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Aw, thanks so much, Allison!
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You’re welcome, dear!
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Beautiful photos. Congratulations and good luck with “The Nutcracker”.
Marilyn
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Thank you, Marilyn! XD
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Ahhh, so pretty! I LOVE the golden light. What are you in the Nutcracker? My friend is in the Nutcracker – she’s a snowflake! Last year she was a soldier and one of the dragon controllers. She said that the dragon controllers was the WORST. XD
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Aw, thanks Enni! I am going to be Dew Drop ( she’s the leader of the flower dances ) a snow crystal ( my sister is going to be a snowflake! ) and Clara’s friend. 🙂 A soldier sounds like fun. XD
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You’re welcome! Oh, a dew drop sounds so poetical! Wow, you’ve got a lot of parts! The best of luck!
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I never thought of that but I guess it does sound poetical. XD Thanks again, Enni!
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😛 Yup! You’re welcome. I think my dream role would either be a snowflake or a flower. *dreamy eyes*
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My older sister is both of those! I am in both the flowers and snow dance, just as Dew Drop and a snow crystal. 😉
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Wow, that’s cool!
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I have never seen the Nutcracker before but I love reading books about ballet
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Same! I’ve never seen the Nutcracker either. 😉 I love reading dance books, but I also love watching dance videos on youtube. Thanks for stopping by, Hanny!
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Awesome photo’s and I love love the Nutcracker 🙂
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Thanks Hannah! I do too. XD
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Good luck at rehearsal! These pictures are SO beautiful, Maddy! The sunlight through the tree branches … absolutely gorgeous 🙂 ❤ xx
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Thanks so much, Maggie! xx
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I love these photos! They are SOOO pretty!🙂 Oooh, you’re so lucky to be doing the Nutcracker, it’s my favourite! ❤ We were going to do the Nutcracker this year, I was so excited, but then it got changed to The Little Mermaid. I’ve never done that before so I’m really looking forward to it, but I can’t help but feel a little disappointed! Good luck with rehearsals!
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Aw, thank you! The Little Mermaid is still exciting! What is it going to be? ( a ballet, musical, ect.. ) My dance school is doing The Nutcracker in December, and then Peter Pan is March… I can’t wait! Yeah, I understand. I was hoping to do The Nutcracker last year but it didn’t work out. Thanks again!
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It’s going to be a ballet! Peter Pan sounds exciting!
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I didn’t know that you do ballet, that’s so cool though! *high fives* Awesome. Sounds like a lot of fun! Yes, I can’t wait for Peter Pan! XD
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These are so gorgeous! You are truly talented at photography.
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Aw, thank you so much! That means a lot to me. xx
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Lovely photos!! I have seen the Nutcracker!! I was a while ago though 🙂
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Thank you, Gracie! Ooh fun!
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Anytime. Yeppers!
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Beautiful photos!
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Thanks Vicki!
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Oh my goodness, these are gorgeous!
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Aw, thank you!
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Your pictures are always so so amazing like how??? Teach me your ways😭😭😂
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Aw, thank you! You’re so sweet. xx My ways, huh? lol 😉 I just take pictures of what captures my attention and inspires me.
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No problem😊 That’s it? But you always make them look so, so good! I bet you have a natural talent for it🙂
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Aw, well thank you.
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Absolutely stunning pictures, Maddy!! The first two actually made my jaw drop.
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Thank you, Hayley! Aw, really?? *grins*
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I was so excited to see your post and pictures!!! I love sunsets!!! I also love how you added the shadow of the dandelion for the photo! Great idea!
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Aw, thank you!! I love sunsets too! They are so gorgeous and not two look the exact same.
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Agree!!!
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Beautiful!
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Thank you!
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Wow! Stunning photos! Honestly! You’re a great photographer! Also, good luck with the ballet! Love them love them love them!!!! 💝💝
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Thank you so much! Your comments always make me smile. XD
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😂 aww no problem! Yours too! 😄😘
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I’m glad 😁
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When I saw the title of the post I actually literally got excited.. I think my heart was doing a little dance inside.. Because I felt it jump 😂😂 they’re beautiful!!
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That’s happened to me before too, lol. Thanks girl!
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😂 yep!
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Yes we did the Nutcracker when I was in 2nd grade 😉 so I am sure that doesn’t count hahaha What a blessing you’ve been wanting to do this and now you get to, YA! Your pictures from your trip to the state park, no matter what you took them with :):) they are wonderful 🙂 God Bless you 🙂
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That still counts! Yes, definitely. I am very excited. Thank you, Margaret!
God Bless!
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Oh my goodness your photographs are absolutely stunning. I hope you get the part – what a brilliant show to be a part of! xx
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Thank you so much! I did get one of the lead roles which I am excited about. 😁
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How amazing! Congratulations!!!
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Thank you!
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Wow! I love the one of the dandelion! That’s awesome that these were taken off your phone too!
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Thank you!
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Hey Maddy, I wanted to let you know I’ve nominated you for the Fall Tag on my second blog. Congrats!!!
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Thanks for nominating me! I’ll check it out. 😄
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I thought it could be a great way to showcase any photos you wanted to show for fall 🙂
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That’s a great idea, thanks. 😊
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These are beautiful! 🙂 Have fun with the Nutcracker. I went to a birthday party and explored downtown this weekend.
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Thank you, Paige! Ooh, sounds like fun. XD
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i love the dandelion photo!
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Thank you!
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I like the one with the flower in the girls hands in the shadows…! I have seen the Nutcracker, it is really fun. I actually do drama, so I have been in a few plays. (The Velveteen Rabbit, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe). So, it is sort of alike!!
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Thank you, Ariana! That’s so cool that you do drama! Woah, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe must have been fun to have been in!
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Yeah, it really was! I am now in “My Son Pinocchio”
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I bet! Ooh, fun! Good luck!
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Those are some gorgeous shots, Maddy! I hope you crack the Nutcracker Ballet like you own it. x
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Thank you so much! xx
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These are beautiful photos! 🙂 It’s so cool you’re in the Nutcracker. That’s always been a dream of mine, but my studio doesn’t put it on. I love watching it, though.
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Thank you, Olivia! It’s has always been a dream of mine as well. My old school never put it on, but I just switched to a new school and they do it every year. ☺️
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I nominated you for an award over at girllivingforgodsglory.wordpress.com
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Thanks for nominating me!
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Beautiful
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Thank you
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You’re gladly welcome Maddy
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Good skies.
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Thanks
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Very nice set of images. Well done.
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Thank you.
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Beautiful!!!!
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Thank you!
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Nice photos, never seen the Nutcracker as a play, read the story as a child though ( also goes by the name of “The Little Tin Soldier” ) sad story.
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Thank you, Jane. Yes, it is.
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Awesome shots, Maddy. I love the second image the best. I’m working in my art shop this weekend as I do every day of the week (and love it!) Blessings Jo (South Africa)
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Thank you, Jo! That must be so fun to have your own art shop. XD Many blessings!
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really love the second last one!
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Thanks Starling!
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Amazing photos!
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Thank you!
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Wonderful photos! Thank you for sharing them!
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Thank you!
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You’re more than welcome!
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You do beautiful work with just your phone. Gorgeous!
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Thank you, Carol!
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Still beautiful 👍
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Thank you ❤️
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You’re welcome
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Lovely!
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Thank you!
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phone or not they are still pretty
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Thank you. 😁
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These are beautiful! I can’t imagine they would be much better even taken with your “real” camera!
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Thank you so much!
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Nice clicks……love the details on the subject….sunsets…..:)
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Thank you. 🙂
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Hi, I have nominated you for the Liebster blogging Awards…..http://mydailyjournalonline.com/liebster-award-2017-nominations/ …..kindly check it out and follow the format, post it, share it, nominate your fellow friends and bloggers surely……Congrats 🙂
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Beautiful!
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Thank you!
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Gorgeous pictures! Thanks for sharing,
Pit
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome!
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Favourite one?!! The last one, the first one, the middle one, aaahh almost everything!!! You’re my most favourite photographer now!! Goshh. You rock.❤❤ The pics are incredible.
Xx
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Girl, you are too sweet! Thank you SO much for the sweet comment. Your words mean a lot to me! ❤️❤️
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Your talent to capture the lighting is amazing!
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Thank you!
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Those photos are gorgeous, the first and the last are my favourites. I love the Nutcracker ballet! When I was younger I always used to go and watch it in London with my Grandma and I went again it January and it’s just so magical! xx
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Thank you! I love it too. 😊 Oh wow, that must have been so cool!
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Maddy, you take such beautiful pictures – you definitely have a eye for it. Loved all of these as well. I’m following you now so I can see more…Great Job!
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Thank you so much for the sweet comment and follow! ❤️
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Beautiful photots x
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Thank you, dear xx
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Oh my goodness, this is the first post that I’ve seen of yours and I love it! I’m a dancer too! Also have recently gotten into photography. Any tips? ❤ 🙂 xox
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Aw, thank you! That’s so cool that you’re a dancer and have recently gotten into photography! I love both. 😊 I actually wrote a post with some photography tips which you can find down below.. I hope that it is helpful to you. ❤️🙂
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Thank you! I will definitely check it out<3 xox
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Whoa!!! Such gorgeous pictures,Maddy! Love it! 🙂
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Thank you so much! 🙂
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You’re welcome!
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Maddy, Nice photos. Where are you? We have a lot of indian mounds here in Mississippi. The Mississippi Ballet does Nutcracker every year.
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Thank you. I am in South Carolina. That’s so cool!
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Well you are still in the south. LoL
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True 😂
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Absolutely lovely impressions, Maddy! ❤
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Thank you, Dina! ❤️
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My favorite photo…Hmm, you’ve made it difficult to decide! They are all stunning. I do love the sun glimmering through the trees. I think those would be my favorites! Thank you for sharing your beautiful gift with us, Maddie. ❤
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Thank you for the sweet comment and for stopping by! ❤️
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Nice photos Maddy! I especially like your last one, the sunset. Nice subtle colours and great framing.
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Thank you so much!
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Beautiful photos! My favourite season is Autumn 🙂
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Thank you! It is definitely one of my favorite seasons. 🙂
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These are absoulutely amazing photos!
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Thank you so much!
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You’ve found beautiful light in these photos, Maddy. The silhouette of the dandelion is a standout. I have wonderful childhood memories of seeing the Nutcracker in New York. Break a leg, as they say.
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Thank you so much, Jane. That sounds like fun. 🙂
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omg the quality of these pictures are amazing.. your shots are incredible! if you get a chance, would you check out my photography page?
it would mean a lot!
https://rawdumplings.wordpress.com/vsco/
i would love to see more of your work!
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Aw, thank you! I’d love to check out your photography! ❤️
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Aawww! Beautiful sunset photos. Lovely scenery.🌷
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Thank you so much!
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You are welcome! It was a real pleasure!🌷
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Beautiful shots! This past summer, I was down in South Carolina photographing Spanish Moss in the light of sunset. It’s a beautiful sight.
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Thank you! Yes, it definitely is.
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Wow, Beautifully captured!!
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Thank you, Amy!
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Mooie foto’s en heb zelf de Notenkraker al eens gezien
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Heel erg bedankt!
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Subtly beautiful, and beautifully subtle.
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Thank you so much.
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Beautiful photos! The last one is my favorite 😀
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Thank you so much! 😀
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I like the stone in the light picture! Lovely light!
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Thank you so much!
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Omg i really lov ed these pics ❤
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Aw, thank you ❤️
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🙃keep posting more i will be active
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Thank you. I appreciate it. xx
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Eyes captivating!!Heart fluttering!! Beautiful pictures.I am so in love with these pics ❤ ❤
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Aw, thank you so much! ❤️❤️
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Amazing photos! I love how you incorporate the darkness of the trees, and the vibrant background. They’re wonderful photos!
Also, I’m a dancer! I’m in international/national dance competition and pretty advanced in ballet. I’m not in the Nutcracker, but one of my friends, is Clara in the show she’s in, and I’m going to be watching her! I’m glad your able to be in your show this year! Have fun! Check out my blog sometime! theweeklyadventurer.wordpress.com
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Thank you so much! It’s nice to meet another dancer who blogs! I did dance competitions for awhile, but I switched over to ballet. 🙂 How fun! Sometimes it’s nice to be able to watch the show, instead of having to be in it. 😉 Thanks for sharing your blog link with me. I really liked reading through some of your posts!
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Yes! I’ve always done ballet and just now I’m trying out competition. I really can’t wait!
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That’s exciting! I’m sure that you’ll love it. Competitions were always a lot of fun.
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The use of light in those pictures is amazing. Great job!
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Thank you, James!
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You’re welcome – just followed too.
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Thank you. I really appreciate it. 🙂
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I love them all! ❤ The one with the lake is especially beautiful! 🙂
P.S.: I nominated you for the Seven Days, Seven Black And White Photo Challenge here if you would like to participate: https://followinghimbesidestillwaters.wordpress.com/2017/11/08/seven-days-seven-black-and-white-photos-challenge-day-seven/ 🙂
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Thank you so much! ❤️ I will definitely check it out!
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The second image is my favorite because of its slightly strange perspective.
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Thank you.
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wow – I would like to congratulate you on such amazing and incredible work…bravo!!
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Aw, thank you!!
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Beautiful photos and great perspectives in your shots!
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Thank you so much!
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Lovely photos!!! 😁
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Thank you! 😁
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Would you say beaches and sunsets are your favorite pieces of inspiration? Love you work! flightministries.com
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I would say so. 😉 Thank you!
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That’s really cool, I look forward to seeing more!
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These are astounding!? They make me feel a sense of freedom, and thought. Fascinating!
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Aw, thank you so much!
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Photography at Sunset
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Thank you for reblogging!
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Great sunset photos
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Thank you!
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At age 16 such beautiful photography! I can’t wait to follow and see where your talent takes you!
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Aw, thank you so much!
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Great photos, Maddy! And, I love, love, love the Nutcracker! Break a leg!
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Thank you so much! I love it too!
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The tree with the rock photo is spectacular!
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Thank you!
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So beautiful! Sunsets are my absolute favorite
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Thank you! They are a favorite of mine too.
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Stunning pictures Maddy! The tree/rock photo is GORGEOUS! Raffi x
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Thank you so much, Raffi! xx
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Very thoughtful and nice photograph 🙂 I love it ❤ and enjoyed looking at it 🙂
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Thank you very much. 😀
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Wow! 😍🍃✨ truly beautiful photos! My favs were photo 2 and 4! I do dance but not ballet lol…although I would love to learn it tho…I’ve watched Barbie in the Nutcracker 😅😅😅 but never actually experience or attended an event based on it lol!
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Thank you! I really appreciate your sweet comments! I’ve watched Barbie in the Nutcracker, too. Lol 😅
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You’re utmost welcome my dear!! Haha oh really? I like literally watch it like a zillion times haha!!
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That’s awesome, lol!
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😂😂😂 I know!! Tahahaha!!
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Wow! Amazing photography! You are seriously skilled at photography! 🙂
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Aw, thank you so much! 🙂
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I do ballroom dance. Also I have been to the nutcracker many times and I am going again this year (2017) on December 27.
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That is so cool that you do ballroom dancing! It looks like a lot of fun. How exicting! Good luck with your show tomorrow!
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I love to take pictures to but I am not as good as you. I wish I was though. Your photos are the best in the whole universe.
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It just takes time and practice. Aw, thank you! You’re so sweet. 😊❤️
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DO you live in the US? If yes what state? If your ok with telling me.
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I do love in the US! And I don’t mind telling you. I live in SC
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Oh cool, I live in GA.
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That’s cool! I lived there until a few months ago. 😊
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Where do you live now? I you are ok with telling me.
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I live in SC
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Cool
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I’ve danced nutcracker too 🙂
Your photography Skills are marvelous!!!
GoodLuck on your upcominh shows and Keep on practices coz thats how a ballerina does 😊
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That’s so cool. 🙂 Thank you so much!
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Amazing photography! hats off to you !
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Aw, thank you! 💕
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