The theme at I Heart Faces this week is “The Beach”. Although I have some photos of the Bug Hunter playing in the sand, building sandcastles, and splashing in the waves, the beach has taken on a new meaning to me since serving at the Lighthouse Retreat the past two summers. It’s all about love, and this picture says it all. The man in the hat, Powell, was our emcee both years. And the little boy was our retreat child the first summer; he and his family were back the next year, even though they weren’t our family. There’s a lot of emotion in this picture, and the ocean in the background just ties God’s love and His creativity all together in one big, beautiful package.
Head on over to I Heart Faces for what I feel may be the best set of entries yet; you can’t get a better background than the beach! And don’t forget to shake the sand out of your shoes before you leavep.s. How do you like my new photo blog? I haven’t tricked it up yet, but I just love the fact that my pictures are now full-sized and fully visible!
Life by the Creek 2 
Posted by Dana~from chaos to Grace on July 26, 2009 at 3:55 pm
WOOHOOOO!!! You’ve crossed over to the “other” side! LOL
Are you talking about adding the button to the POST itself or permanently to your blog on the side?
LOVE the photo by the way!
Posted by Amy on July 26, 2009 at 5:38 pm
LOVE your new site!!! This photo is wonderful. So touching.
If the button doesn’t work in your blog post, let me know. You should be able to click the “HTML” button in your post, then add the code. When you click back over to “Visual” it should be there.
Posted by Becky Smith on July 26, 2009 at 6:22 pm
Pam!
Welcome to the world of the “Two Blog Women!” Your pictures is amazing and it “displays” so well on this blog.
Great job; will head back here often!
Posted by Jessica on July 26, 2009 at 7:48 pm
Yeah, I have been thinking about switching over to WordPress (maybe two blogs or deleting the other, don’t know yet), love the pictures.
Posted by Pam on July 26, 2009 at 9:50 pm
Great shot. Two very handsome young men also. Nice new blog…..I barely keep one going, not sure I could handle two! You go girl!
Pam
Posted by Sue G on July 26, 2009 at 10:34 pm
Speaking on behalf of all persons without blogs everywhere (yes, I am blog-less), this is one cool photo. It speaks volumes and there aren’t even any words. As for the new blog, I was right. The tool bar IS at the top. 🙂
Posted by Rachel -Once Upon A Miracle on July 26, 2009 at 11:32 pm
oooh – beautiful picture – and so much emotion!
love the new blog. and I am terrified to make changes to mine for the same reason, LOL
Posted by My Two Seasons on July 27, 2009 at 12:27 am
Your picture is just beautiful! I love the emotion in it. Great entry!
Posted by Candice on July 27, 2009 at 12:27 am
Absolutely stunning! You capture a perfect moment, great shot!
Posted by Angie from theArthurClan on July 27, 2009 at 12:29 am
You can just feel the emotion pouring out of this photo…absolutely beautiful!
~Angie
co-founder of I ♥ Faces
Posted by alyssa on July 27, 2009 at 12:31 am
beautiful – I love this picture.
Posted by tiff on July 27, 2009 at 12:35 am
What a wonderful moment in time you have captured.
Posted by Life with Kaishon on July 27, 2009 at 12:36 am
Pam! I LOVE, love, LOVE your new blogstyle. So cool! Your picture this week is absolutely fantastic. I am melting right now! And I love your entry this week! You are always a winner in my book!
Posted by AliC on July 27, 2009 at 12:47 am
That is such a stunning photo capturing a special moment. That is a photo to cherish 🙂
Posted by Karyn Kuniyuki on July 27, 2009 at 12:59 am
The interaction between these two is beautiful, what an intimate moment between friends. I love these images where you feel like you shouldn’t be there, but you’re so glad that you are allowed in for a moment!
Posted by Billykidd on July 27, 2009 at 1:12 am
Pam!… what a fantastic shot!.. so full of emotion. very sweet! And I love seeing your pictures large in all their glory!
Posted by Amy on July 27, 2009 at 1:23 am
what a tender picture.
Posted by Shannon on July 27, 2009 at 1:24 am
ahhh… got chills looking at this shot! SUCH emotion… and the water in the background adds that much MORE to it!
Posted by Elaine @ Matters of the Heart on July 27, 2009 at 1:33 am
Oh Pam, this is just beautiful…. I LOVE it. Love the new blog too.
Posted by chris on July 27, 2009 at 1:42 am
great picture!
Posted by Denise on July 27, 2009 at 1:55 am
Fantastic picture, love it.
Posted by Andrea on July 27, 2009 at 2:00 am
Wow! You even switched from blogger to WordPress. (I’ll forgive you.) I love the new layout and the super wide photos!
Your entry this week is precious…not only the picture but the emotional connection that is evident.
Posted by onlinemommy on July 27, 2009 at 3:12 am
I love this photo, full of emotion.
Posted by JodieMae on July 27, 2009 at 3:12 am
What a beautiful pic. Simply beautiful.
Posted by Jessica Jensen on July 27, 2009 at 4:14 am
This one touches me to the heart! I love it! Brought tears to my eyes! Great photo!
Posted by Ave @ Made in Canarias on July 27, 2009 at 6:29 am
Really nice photo!
Posted by heidiannie on July 27, 2009 at 7:24 am
Touching. And beautiful- such a wonderful picture- and great story. Thank you.
Posted by Michelle on July 27, 2009 at 8:09 am
amazing!
Posted by Nathalie on July 27, 2009 at 9:00 am
I love this photo! You have captured a beautiful moment between the two of them! Precious!
Posted by carmencountryroads on July 27, 2009 at 9:10 am
I love this picture, it’s so sweet….
Posted by Kate - k8tography on July 27, 2009 at 9:16 am
This photo is just beautiful. So full of emotion. A favourite!
Posted by Chelsi on July 27, 2009 at 10:27 am
amazing photo, and beautiful new blog! woohoo. I have been thinking of getting a wordpress, but don’t know if I can take the switch over. Way to be brave and just do it!
Posted by Jana Green on July 27, 2009 at 10:30 am
What a sweet, tender moment. Great capture.
Posted by Melinda on July 27, 2009 at 10:32 am
what a touching moment you were able to capture! Absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by mandi on July 27, 2009 at 11:04 am
Your picture is so full of emotion. Truly a tender moment. Great job~
Posted by julie on July 27, 2009 at 12:08 pm
This touched my heart.
Posted by Jessi on July 27, 2009 at 1:27 pm
This photo is beautiful and so is the story behind it. Really wonderful entry.
Posted by patti h on July 27, 2009 at 1:41 pm
just beautiful
Posted by emily on July 27, 2009 at 2:15 pm
Oh.. my eyes are watering. This is stunning.
Posted by Becca on July 27, 2009 at 2:40 pm
oh this picture is absolutely beautiful – I love everything about it! 🙂
Posted by julie @ mom by faith on July 27, 2009 at 3:23 pm
That photo is SOOOOO beautiful! I seriously almost have tears in my eyes!
Posted by Tiaras on July 27, 2009 at 4:53 pm
STUNNING!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Kyla on July 27, 2009 at 6:42 pm
GORGEOUS photograph! What a wonderful capture!
Posted by Crissie on July 27, 2009 at 6:43 pm
OH WOW! That photo is just full of emotion.
Posted by Paige on July 27, 2009 at 10:59 pm
This photo is wonderful! You really did capture a lot here! I love how you can feel the sweetness in the hug!
Posted by amandathiessen on July 28, 2009 at 1:32 pm
GREAT capture!
Posted by Niecey on July 28, 2009 at 7:31 pm
This is a breathtaking, moving photo.
Posted by Laurie on July 28, 2009 at 7:38 pm
Beautiful picture that has love all over it!
Posted by dearandieleigh on July 30, 2009 at 2:47 am
Oh, I really love this photo. It touches way down deep in my heart.
-Andrea
Posted by Artie Vanderpool on July 30, 2009 at 11:23 am
Loving your photography! This picture is absolutely stunning. I have always been interested in photography, but recently got a Sony a200k and the Adobe Creative Suite3 so I’m ready to get out there and start taking photos! Hope to find tons of inspiration through the pages of your blog! 🙂 Thanks so much!