Creative Photo Challenge Week 1

I am really enjoying this photography challenge. I am using my phone's camera for these assignments. I know some people might cringe, but until I get a Nikon or Canon, this will have to do. So far, so good, in my opinion. I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of crisp focus and I love how easy it is to upload the pictures.

*Disclaimer*  A lot of the photos this week were taken on a different day than actually scheduled.  Being gone for a fun vacation got me a little mixed up, but I managed to get them all done this week.

With no further ado.......

June 1: Self Portrait:

I took this in a mirror, which is reflecting 2 other mirrors, then, I added an "overexposed" effect.

June 2: Favorite Shoes

I LOVE these shoes.  I chose to do a close-up shot so you can see the detail in the flower.
  I guess you are never too young to appreciate cute shoes, because this evening I got a compliment on them from a toddler.  :)

June 3:  Hands

Dupree and Brittney saying their vows.  There is a slight reflection off her dress, 

but I like the reason for this photo. :)

June 4:  Clouds

 Can you believe this picture was taken through our windshield.  This camera rocks!

June 5:  My breakfast

 Turkey bacon, cheese and coffee.  Sadly, I only remembered to bring the coffee to school with me. :(

June 6:  Books

Had to be done....it's the kindergarten teacher in me.

June 7:  High Angle

I thought and thought about what subject I wanted for this picture.  

I finally decided on this gorgeous tin candle.  I love the details on the bowl part and 

how the flame is reflecting in the melted wax.  I added a "vintage" effect to mimic burnt edges.

I am excited to see where this challenge leads.

Feel free to join in, if you haven't already!