Win a FREE set of Formula One Actions for Photoshop!

We are very excited to have [Formula One Actions for Photoshop] as a sponsor this month, and very thankful for their support. We were able to give these awesome actions a test drive this week, and here are some of our examples. PLUS, keep reading because we are giving away a set of these actions for FREE!

To be honest, I don’t use actions very often, so playing with them was fun and new! It took me a bit to figure out the secret to using them successfully, and that is to make sure you flatten your image between each different action you are using. I myself, enjoy layers, but if I’ve already edited the image for dust spots, and exposure, using these actions after to give your image that final *pop* is no big deal. I mixed and matched a combination of my favorite actions to create these different samples. I especially love the “Mocha” & “Vintage Blue Wash”. These actions have some great staples that I wouldn’t mind using in the future!

Now for the FUN part! You can WIN your very own set of the Formula One Actions! We’ll keep it simple, just leave a comment with your favorite spring activity, and we’ll pick a commenter at random next Wednesday April 21st, and announce the winner Friday April 23rd. Be sure to tweet about this contest and spread the word!!

If you are looking for new, fresh actions, that are unique from the rest, these are for YOU!

Also, check out Formula One Actions for Photoshop on [Facebook] and [Twitter].

Enjoy!





by Michelle Moore

254 comments

Kia Gregory - I have been drooling over these new actions so this contest came at a perfect time! Favorite Spring activity has got to be flying kites. I guess we can do that all the time but the typically mild weather plus the low winds make an hour at the park with a big ol’ kite in the blue sky way fun!

Ashlee - OH MY! I’m so excited for this giveaway. I just found out about Formula One this week! My favorite spring activity right now is sitting out on the deck, sipping coffee and enjoying my beautiful backyard. I love seeing the pretty flowers blooming! My indoor kitties have even come out a few times to explore. :)

Emily (: - I think it’s awesome that you’re giving away such cute actions!
My favorite thing to do in the spring is to sit out in the sun and enjoy the day — while eating yummy spring fruits of course!

Becca Takle - These actions look great! I love finding new, fresh actions to inspire me.

My favorite spring activity is, of course, frolicking outside in the grass and sunshine with my camera. In particular, I enjoy picking out a few random objects from around the house, hauling them outside in the sun, and seeing what my camera can make of these objects free from the dusty innards of my house.

Heather - I’m so happy it’s spring time! I love to plant my garden in the spring. I’m looking forward to eating all the yummy veggies this summer!

Jenny - Oh goodie! I love playing with new actions on photoshop!!! I love going on picnics once it starts getting sunny!

tiffany zajas - One of my favorite spring activities is laying out in my hammock and reading a good book. :)

Tina - I love your actions!

I would have to say my favorite Spring activity is taking my kids to the park and taking photos of them and of course all the flowers in bloom.

Ciara R. - Oooo!! These look awesome! My favorite Spring activity is starting my garden and potting flowers! Love the colors!

Debora - Oh my favorite Spring activity is going to the nursery to buy new plants for my garden! These actions look great!

Yolanda - I learned to appreciate spring when I lived in Seattle. Spring is usually subtle here in Southern California due to our constant state of drought. But when it arrives, I like to go on family bike rides in the evenings which are still cool, but sunny.

Kyle - My favorite spring activity is walking in the rain with my camera and taking pictures of the reflections.

Molly Marie Keyser - My favorite springtime activity is….taking photos – go figure ;) OR running :)

Erin Marie Hall - AHHHH! I want!

My all-time favorite spring activity is walking in the rain! :)

Matt Hudson - Awesome Michelle, these are really rad!

I have several favorite spring things, but my absolute favorite has to be picnicking, only two months of the year you can do it in Louisiana and have enjoyable weather. :p

Teresa - These photos are gorgeous! My favorite spring activity is taking walks outside and enjoying all the new spring flowers. Daffodils are my favorite!

Hayley Moss - Love these actions! And my favorite Spring activity is BBQ’s with friends!! It’s just nice to get outside after a never ending winter!

Yanavith - My favorite springtime activity is taking my 2 year old niece to the park. I love to watch her laugh and play. It reminds me of what true joy and happiness is :)

Kari - drinking mojitos:)

Michelle - Oooo, I would love to get my hands on these actions. And with so many activities available to me in the AZ sun how do I choose just one… probably picnics by the river with my favorite people…my family!

melissa - favorite spring activity is catching tadpoles with my kiddos in our tiny little pond out front. Sounds silly…but I actually watch the kids more, they love it and I enjoy watching them enjoy it.

angela - I love LOVE actions!!! I love spring! to me it screams.. winter is over and summer will be here soon!. My favorite activity is being able to wear light and colorful clothes while walking in the streets enjoying the breeze on my face..and also the beautiful sunset colors…to me it’s the best feeling ever!

Judy Keown - I’m in my 50′s and a school nurse who wants to retire soon. I’ve picked my photography back up since my college days and my biggest enjoyment is learning new techniques from the younger crowd! Re-focusing my photo techniques to fit today’s styles is challenging, yet so much fun! I love learning new things this Spring and hope I can only improve my skills as a photographer. BTW, love your work!

Ryan Young - Having recently moved back to Arizona, Spring is unfortunately the end of good weather, rather then the beginning as in much of the rest of the U.S. and world. However, we lived abroad for 5 years, the first four in Holland. Spring was without a doubt my favorite Dutch season. The Keukenhof world-renown tulip gardens near Amsterdam are only open for 11 weeks (mid-March to mid May) and we went every year. Glorious rows upon rows of all types of tulips. In Holland we lived in a small rural village and my wife and I both loved Spring for the arrival of baby lambs to neighboring farms. Arizona is great, but I do miss Spring.

Steve T - I am a semi-pro photographer, so in Spring when the love and flowers are blooming, I am busy with engagement photo sessions.

Thanks for the Formula One action give away. Would love to try these new actions! — crossing my fingers mode!

Amber Fox - I would love to be considered for some new actions. My favorite spring activity is doing yoga in the park under a beautiful willow tree. I truly forget about all the stresses of life and enjoy the sweet warmth of spring sunshine.

Renee Bowen - I love Spring because I love the flowers – and taking my kids to the poppy fields here in SoCal. They love it too.

Noa - My favorite spring activity is definitely going to central park and hanging out on one of the lawn’s with my husband and daughter…. There’s nothing like hiding away in this city oasis.

maureen - ooooh lovely! my favorite thing to do in spring is sit at the park and read! loooove it!

Jessica - I guess my favorite spring activity is to see all the new flowers (and photograph them!) and animals appearing everywhere. Yay spring!

Jeanette LeBlanc - Fave spring activity – definitely family picnics! :)

s h e r r y - Ooh. Those actions look fun! Hm. My favourite spring activity? WEARING WARM CLOTHES. Does that count? I hope.

Erin MacDougall - Oooo my favorite springtime activity is morning time on the patio with hot coffee. But then again, I’m pretty sure I enjoy that all year round.

Candace Arnold - These are awesome!!! :)

My favorite spring activity is by far planting new flowers and getting my flower beds and landscaping all spruced up for the beautiful warm months!

Heidi O - My favorite spring activity is admiring the green grass and wildflowers, but they don’t last long here in San Diego.

Nikole B - My favorite spring activity is the first BBQ on the patio with friends of the season :)

Becka @Studio222 Photography - My favorite spring activity is re-arranging the furniture in our house. I don’t know why but I always seem to get a re-arranging fever in the springtime. :)

Jennifer Sosa - I love spring because of all the gorgeous cherry blossoms, so I would say walking through central park when they are in full bloom :)

Nics Nguyen - My favorite spring time activity would be napping outside, hoohah.

Joey Kunin - Nothing better than taking a nap on some cool grass, under a tree, on a warm but breezy day..

Rachel - Well, spring means calving season. And what comes after calving season? BRANDING! It’s so fun to see all the calves being born and then to see their excitement and energy about life! Calves are seriously the cutest animals in the world… and branding, well, that’s just a fun time for all the cowgirls and cowboys ;)

Shaylee - My favorite spring activity would have to be frequenting all the dog parks with my 2 lovies, Molly and Kota. It’s such a different experience from winter time at the dog parks. :)

Darius - My favorite spring activity would probably be anything that has to do with being outside!! The weather is freakin perfect at this time of the year and watchin the sisters freak out over the bees and such is hilarious!! haha

Tambi Alderin - I love actions. I’m just starting my collection and would love these actions!

My fav spring activity is finally putting on a t-shirt, sunglasses and some comfy flips flops for the ever so fun fist stroll to check out all the new flora and fauna.

Victoria - These are super nice! I really like them!

Christina Shippey - Wow! These actions are beautiful!! My favorite springtime activity is going to the farmers market every Saturday with my hubby…… we walk around, buy flowers and fresh foods…… and always get cupcakes at our favorite spot! Hello red velvet cupcake with super delicious cream cheese icing!!

Richard - I love taking photos of cherry blossoms in spring.

Missy - Definitely going to the Oregon coast & wearing flip flops! Window shopping in the cute towns & photographing kids in their bright spring clothes! :-)

Reyna - These actions are gorgeous! I would love to win them, thanks for the chance! My favorite spring activity is horseback riding for sure!

Linda Schilberg - Skim Boarding!

Stephanie Castillo - Ooooh I love these! How nice of you to give them away! Hmm.. I would have to say my favorite spring activity would be simply watching my kids play at the park :) Good luck everyone!

Amelia - Oh well spring months here in arizona are the last part of february and march, and i love just being able to go outside. Thats quite a treasure to just be able to ENJOY the weather for what it is here in AZ, so enjoying the world OUTSIDE in the spring is my favorite activity :)

PS I was just looking at these actions the other night, and was drooling quite a bit!

Miranda - Everything comes to life int he spring! Favorite spring activity is taking pictures outside in front of beautiful flowers!

Tiffany - Just sitting outside enjoying the nice Georgia breeze while it last, since there’s no such thing in the summer.

bethany schiedel - My favourite thing to do in the Spring… walk. I love the smells of spring. I love the sun on my face. I love taking engagement shots in the spring too! LOVE the extra light!!

Hannah - First off let me say that I love these pictures! They are stunning! Okay I love spring because everything is blooming and beautiful. I love to go out on a nice spring afternoon and take pictures of the friends and family. My favorite part has to be the blooming flowers though. Their colors. Their smells. Everything about them is beautiful.

Dany Sun - The actions look great.. My favorite spring activity would have to be just being outside and enjoying the warm sun, especially when you live in Seattle area where you don’t get to see the sun often.

Maalaea - a fun park + friends = spring time fun!

Vogo Image - My favorite spring activity….Why to SMELL THE FLOWERS of course!!! I am the first one to break out the shorts (Even if its to cold), wake up with the sun, go running and then stop and smell the flowers. They sweeten the air especially in the morning. Try it…I dare you! :) Cheers!

Amanda Arch - favourite spring activity is taking pictures of course!!!

:)

These actions are fantastic!

Brenda - My favorite spring activity is just sitting outside and reading a book under a tree.

Katie Neal Photo - I hardly ever use actions, but these look SUPER fun! :)

Cat - My favorite activity – water balloon fights!

Shannon - My favorite spring activity is making the 45 minute drive to the coast with my sweet hubby! Spring here means the weather is finally nice enough to venture to the beach!

NicoleF - my Fav spring activity would be; of course taking photos in the pretty light with all the beautiful nature :)

or just being lazy reading a nice book!

cait - ohhh my favorite spring activity has got to be talking my dog for a lonnnng walk in the afternoon when the light is low and golden….im usually shooting at this time, so when im not i like to go out and enjoy it because all the flowers look so pretty and the sun is nice and warm :)

NIcole Andrews - My FAVE spring activity is GARDENING! I just discovered this and am now retty ridiculously obsessed. I am currently planting a veggie garden. :)

Jennifer | Zinchuk Studios - Ooh! These are nice looking actions! Ummm, my dream spring activity right now would be going for a nice walk in a warm garden and stopping for some lemonade or ice cream. I’m craving color, sun, and fresh air!

Brooke Beasley - I LOVE fruit picking, staying outside until dark, and just feeling the sun! These actions look amazing!

Carla - Ahh I love these! My favorite spring activity is running; I’m in track right now and I just love running through the streets and seeing all the trees in bloom with everybody outside!

abriana - fave spring activity = playing outside with my baby boy!! would love to win these cool actions!

Emilee Fuss - Hmmm… I don’t really have a favorite spring “activity,” but I do love watching all of the bunnies come out, hearing the birds singing through all of the trees, and just watching everything “spring” back to life. It’s beautiful. :)

KellyW - Favorite spring activity is watching my boys play baseball.

Kindra - What delicious actions- I gotta give the contest a shot. My fave spring activity is definitely getting my hands good and dirty in the garden!

Tracy - reading a book in the park while the kiddies are playing is something we love to do in Spring.

jenniferm - oh yess!! I loving walking through parks with my husband and pup, and of course visiting the beach! Gotta start early on my summer tan (or lack there of) :)

Tina Harden @TinaHarden - Wow! These are awesome actions! My favorite thing to do in the Spring time is to help my Noni plant her garden. She is 89 years old so for the most part she sips ice tea while I plant but the time we spend together is priceless.

Rebecca - I love going on walks with my children and picking pots full of wild flowers and using them in photos. :) Love love your site and actions above!

Haley - My fave spring activity is actually being able to do shoots outside with no rain!

JENNY G. - I work with the elderly, and as the weather perks up, so does everyone’s mood. The bursts of life, and newly blooming flowers invigorate the spirit. My favorite spring activity so far has been taking our senior citizens out to see the fields and fields of tulips and daffodils in Skagit Valley, WA. An amazing trip, and excellent outing for the photo enthusiast as well!

Christa - Those actions are SO amazing! OMG! *gasps*
Favorite Spring Activity? Besides shooting portraits in fields of wild flowers? Blowing bubbles or reading a good book. Or going on a bike ride with my husband… I think if I had to pick a favorite, favorite it would be bike riding with my sweet husband. : )

Erika Saraceno - I love the subtle changes that these actions have on pictures! I want!!!
My new favorite Spring time activity is showing my 14 month old the outdoor world. Lunch time is spent outside, on the lawn with a big blanket spread out! No worries about crumbs!

Karen Santos - Favorite spring activity would have to be starting to shoot a lot more in nature since it is not as cold and rainy! Also picnics are a must :)

Jen - LOVE these actions!

My favorite Spring activity would be simply just walking outside and breathing in the gorgeous, warm, flower-scented air! I LOVE Spring!

Tina B - These are awesome!

My favorite spring activity is taking my girls on picnics to the mountains. Beautiful and always a blast.

Kayleen T. - Nice! I love flying kites in the spring with my babies!

Kathy - in the spring, i love having shoots with my friends and especially taking photos during “golden hour.” spring is a great inspiration, i love it :) also, spring is also a fun for trying new make up looks :) (my “models” not me! ;) )

Kaila - oh fun!!! My favorite spring activity is planting flowers! I love seeing all the color after winter.

Charissa Lind - Those actions look great!
Hmm….spring activities….I love spring, because it’s finally warm enough to sit on my porch, or on my roof, and listen to the rain at night :)

Angela - Wow those are super cool and I like the end results.

One of my favorite spring activities is to actually get outside and just enjoy nature… everything is coming back to life, green and just so beautiful! It also means spending more time with my pup outside!

Joanna - my favorite spring activity would have to be jumping in the rain puddles with my big yellow boots ad umbrella. april showers bring may flowers :)

Kodi - Biiiiiiking. Finally being able to be outside and take off on my bike for some me time that includes exercise. My favorite.

Sarah Tunstall - How exciting! My favorite Spring activity is HIKING! Partly because it’s awesome, partly cause my boyfriend just proposed to me on a hike! :D

Nely - I love listening to the rain and watching the first blooms of the season

rachael s - my favorite thing about spring are all the gorgeous blooms!

marissa moss - me + my husband + our two dogs + a big old sheet + a picnic basket full of good food + a big grassy (dog friendly) park = springtimeLOVE!

ali - Taking a walk with my dog and seeing sparkly raindrops and new leaves and rabbits. And best of all is starting to get some clients again after the winter! Two reps this weekend, hurray!

Josh Dutt - My favorite spring activity is to just grab my camera, head out the backyard, and play with my dogs. It’s those moments that make my spring amazing.

Alicia - Favorite springtime activity is definitely that first bike ride of the year that I take down the hill of my house. You know, that one I’ve been intending to do ALL WINTER.

Sidney Ricks - My favorite Spring activity is BBQing and hanging out with good friends.

Jin Cho Ng - First thing I want to do is lose the extra pounds i put on during winter^^ Besides, i love going out to park for a relaxing walk and picnic with my family and friends.

Abby - Oh! So fun! I love reading a book outside while listening to the little songbirds sing. :)

Ashlee Strickler - My favorite spring activity is spending the day outside using natural light to take beautiful pictures. =)

Andrea Bijou - Spring activity – Walking around Green Lake and gazing at the cherry blossoms!

Bev Louthan - Running!

Kate Ford - watching the tulips bloom and the buds break on the trees= my favorite part of spring

heaven - Summer is easy….. I have a thousand and one ways to spend a summer’s day. Spring, I’m just creeping out of my winter shell..and the absolute best thing is sitting on a stoop/outdoor cafe/directly on the sidewalk/hot pavement.. with the heat of the day at it’s highest leaning into a good conversation with a warm beverage and a sweet friend.

Kristen Tyler - My favorite spring activity is having picnics in the park by the river next to where I live. packing a picnic basket, taking my dog, and my love…It’s always so peaceful and balancing to do that!

Brandi - My favorite spring activity is.. oh I can’t pick one.. Driving with the windows down and my favorite music on, singing at the top of my lungs. Yes, I’m cool like that.

Meghan Camino - I absolutely love doing anything and everything outside!! Spring has a great variety of weather and I love soaking it all in!

Myriam Beneyto - In Spain with spring comes the good weather so I finally got to make all my engagement and children sessions, so springtime it’s work time for me, and i Love it!

Jeremy Ellsworth - Spring is the time to go on walks with my wife in the cool of the evening. The sun stays up a little longer and it just gives us time to unwind and enjoy the weather and each others company. :)

Erin Scott - Holy cow you have a lot of lurking blog readers! That’s awesome :)
My favorite spring activity is walking to the open-air market for groceries… or picnics on the mall with friends… or driving with the windows down. I basically just love spring!

Julie Austin - My new favorite activity is planting veggies and flowers in my yard.

Peachtree Studio - seriously – pick me the 23rd is my BIRTHDAY :) LOL

marianne worlow - Wow!… tool give away..being married to a handyman it is only fair I have my own tools too! ;) My favorite spring activity would have to be just being outdoors with my hubby and pups playing in the grass :)
xo
marianne

Julia Wade - I love running in the spring. The fresh morning air, the beautiful sunsine!! These actions are awesome!!

maureen cassidy - gardening! playing all day outside with my kids, and taking photos! with the beautiful budding world.
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Meera - Favorite spring activity – walking in wildflower patches with my toddler.

Mary - These look lovely!!! My favorite spring activity is to be outside with my kids and enjoy the beautiful sunny weather and smell the fresh spring air!

bdeleon - we dont have spring where i live.. but we can go to the beach the whole year round :)

B McClain - waking up early to enjoy the first DRY hike of the year and watch the sunrise!

Gretchen Nishitani - My Favorite Spring Activity, hmm… has nothing to do with photography… I love keeping score of my son’s baseball games :) I look forward to it every year!

Kristin Genna - My favorite spring activity is hiking through the new blooms at sundown. It is so amazingly beautiful how the pedals and reeds and just about all the flora glow! Something I think would be a favorite thing to do, that I imagine doing in the spring but have not yet is going to pick my own strawberries in a local field that sells them after you pick them yourself. I think I will get myself motivated and plan it!

Holly Nicholson - Yay! I love to take walks in the spring and see all the pretty trees blooming!

David Lindner - Spending a few days on the Oregon Coast

Paris Dupree - Wow!!! I would loooveee to sample these actions…Since I live in Miami, my husband and I travel to visit his family in the Northeast every Spring. Seeing all of the Cherry Blossom Trees in bloom is indescribable, not to mention refreshing!! Seeing Palm trees all year round can get pretty boring! :)

Aja - Favorite spring activity would be sitting outside with my soon to be hubby (in 2 days!) doing absolutely nothing but being next to each other under the bright yellow sun :)

Amanda - Planting a new garden!

Laurajane - I’ve been looking at these actions for quite awhile now and I LOVE them. I’m so excited to hear about this contest! I think that I’d have to say that my favorite spring activity is sitting under a big tree with a good book.

Alexa Salazar - I <3 to take my four dogs out on a beautiful fresh sunny day and watch them chase the new flower blossoms that are being blown off their branches by the nice cool breeze.

Saykana - My favorite spring activity is to go somewhere I have never been or have not been to in years and take my camera (not meant as a cliche…I literally…do…bring my camera…). Someplace that is out of my element where I bring family or friends along. This year is it going to be the Pacific Science Center and Vancouver B.C. My main drive is to photograph the butterfly exhibit. There is just something exhilarating about getting out of your own created world and diving into the larger one. Also exhited about going to New Orleans in June.

Catherine - Fun actions! Thanks for sharing your combinations!
My favorite spring activity is planting new flowers in my garden and searching for fields of wildflowers to photograph in!
Thanks for always sharing such great work, you are always inspiring me!

Valentina - Looooove this actions! Thanks for sharing them with us. My favorite Spring activity is bootcamp. After a long winter, it feels good to feel like blooming again.

Beth - My favorite spring activity is walking with my five little ones and getting ice cream at Dairy Queen! It is fun and messy!! In fact we just got back from doing just that! Love you website Michelle! Always great images and ideas to inspire me!

Amanda - I love taking the doors of our Jeep and going for a drive. Along the way we stop at a local ice cream shop.

Shelly - Ohhhh very exciting! My favorite spring time activity is stilling on my porch early in the morning before my brian is full awake watch the dogs play in the yard in the light of the rising sun!

Chantal - Favorite spring activity: Most definitely puddle stomping in rain boots. As the cliche goes April showers bring May flowers. And those showers are best spent sliding around red square at the UW or splashing it up on Seattle’s unkept bumpy sidewalks.

Owen Law - Now that spring is kinda here, I would say my favourite activity is actually being able to shoot outside again with out having to wear more than 2 layers.

Alex Workman - I love to get some Menchies (frozen yogurt). Then again I do live in Florida so it is warm all the time…

Erin (@ErinCoxPhotos) - Oh, yay!!! I love Formula 1 Actions – I would be tickled to win them :). My new favorite Springtime activity is watching my little kindergartener play t-ball! So much fun!! And I also love to garden!

Rachael - Eeek! I would love to win these! My favorite spring activity is going out on a boat on the lake – that fresh spring air smells good after all winter!

Michele - Oh my, I’m drooling all over my keyboard because of those actions! Hmm, my favorite spring activity? I have to say buying flowers and getting them potted to put on my front porch. Nothing says spring like pots of geraniums and hanging ferns!

Megan Papworth - Oh I would LOVE these actions! I am going to go with picnics and lake trips with the family – doesn’t get much better than that!

antikva - Go sit on the beach and smell the sea air.

Renee Lyons - Walking my dog before sunset – I love it!

Diane - I love spring because in between my busy school schedule, I can frolic on the beach and bask in the warm sunlight.

NIkki D - Favorite Spring activity…… Rollerskating to the park near my place to playing frisbee with my boyfriend.

Tabitha - My favorite spring activity is walking around the lake with my hubby just as the sun is setting! So fun!

Anne Nunn Photographers - Enjoying the little pockets of sunshine that the beautiful northwest so graciously pours on us. Therefore I garden. :)

Khaled Mosli - Hi there,

great contest! This Spring, we had some great activities!! :) My wife and I took the kids to a nice park and got them really dressed up nicly to take some great photos of them for the Spring theme! it was such a great time at the park :D

Thanks again for the great contest! and looking forward to hearing about the results..btw, I enjoyed reading some fun activities from other commenters :D

take care and wish you the best…
Khaled Mosli
Kismis Ink Photography

Judith - Wow these are cool actions. My fav spring activity is getting my boys to the park and just watching them play and run.

Gail - I love it when the weather’s warm and the sunlight’s perfect so I can go around outside and take photos! And just being able to go out without being bundled in layers!

Sue Benson - My favorite spring activity is having picnics at the meadows and a countryside drive to see the wild flowers blooming, which are abundant in my area. Great giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win these awesome actions.
Sue

Kerry Brooks - I just got a pair of roller blades, and my fiance and I have been having a blast with them this spring! Your never too old to learn a new trick!

Bruce Wolf - My favorite activity is traveling around Wisconsin, every summer, with my fiancé, stopping at every local coffeeshop we see to grab lattes on the go, then driving with the windows down & listening to our favorite music!

Amber Fife - LOVE these, especially the bw one. Our favorite spring activity is sitting out on our driveway with my toddler and baby in the early evening with the warm breeze, waiting for daddy to drive home from school on his scooter.

Jennifer Porcaro - My favorite spring activity is riding my beach cruiser bicycle with my boyfriend and skating our long boards. We make time for us once a day and it’s what I look forward too!

Kendall Lauren - My favorite spring activity is taking lunch down to the marina or beach and reading in the sun. Usually still wearing a coat, camera in hand

Rebecca Ellison - My favorite spring thing to do is to sit and soak up the sunshine. By February, I am in need for a major dose of vitamin D and can actually feel my body react to it the first handful of times the sun is out in Seattle.
Also, bringing out my bike for another season of riding. You can’t get much better than that!!!

Brianna - Very cool! I love gardening in the spring – and taking photos in the woods near my house! Fun, fun!

Talia Audenart - Fave spring activity…uh, photoshoots OUTSIDE, of course!
:)

Jenna - We just moved out to the country over Christmas and I finally feel like we get to discover what this place is like during the spring… so right now my favorite spring activity is DISCOVERY!

Lame. I know.

Maria Hibbs - Spring is my favorite season! I feel inspired by just looking out the window and seeing the trees start having leaves again. It brightens my mood and gets me excited about being able to shoot outside more. I love Spring!!

Damaris Mia - How awesome! My favorite spring activity is going to the beach and eating ice cream! Oh and taking my doggy out for nightly walks because the weather is nice here in So.Cal :)))

Renee - I’m not a professional photographer per say, BUT I must admit, all my Photography clients have me drooling over these. I hear about them more and more all the time! I am, however, trying to learn to shoot pro (http://www.ribbonsofred.com/projectphotography/) so these could really come in handy for me.

My favorite Spring activity is corn hole. It’s totally an East coast thing, but you can check out the game here: http://www.playcornhole.org . I know, I’m such a hillbilly. Tossing bean bags in a hole, but it’s soooo fun, especially when everyone is having a summer block party!

<3 you!

Brett R - Barbeques! Of course!

Jess - Hey I would love to leave a comment and win something.

The best part of spring is having the windows open and listening to kids outside playing and screaming and having a GOOD time. Love it and live for it.

Mark Gregory - Looking forward to trying out these actions even if I don’t win them.
My favorite spring activities are fishing and baseball. Can’t wait to get out on the lake this year :D

Mark Jacobs - My favorite spring thing is get the classic car out and go for a drive.

Ryan Towe - So many favorite activities, but something about sitting outside while it’s raining… just perfect.

Love the action samples! I had never heard of them before. Would love to win!

hannah - amazing giveaway! they look incredible!! :)

Morgan Werner - In the spring I love to go out and see what the rain has brought me to take pictures of. I love taking pictures of all the new flowers that have bloomed and all the green grass on the rolling hills!

Anne Marie Weakley - I love to take the kids to the park on a warm sunny day!!!

Iris - What a great contest, it would be so wonderful to win a set of these. I love using actions in a subtle manner to give a little boost of energy to an image. My favorite spring activity this year is sitting with my new son on our deck, while taking photographs of him of course!

arenda - favourite spring activity : taking photos at the local tulip festival on seabird island! :)

Karen Long - I love to watch my kiddos play Baseball!!

Elena - My favourite spring activity is taking pics of blooming trees, enjoying sunny warm days and fresh spring air and listening to the birds whistling their spring melodies.

Danielle - Favorite spring activities?? Frolicking through anywhere that lets me have sunshine on bare feet. Oh, and looking at Michelle’s awesome photo work.

Tracey - Brekkie outside!

Jolanda - Fantastic chance! Thank you!

My favorite spring activity is going away to find new exiting places to explore and of course to make some beautiful photo sessions! A walk on the beach is also favorite.

Vanessa - Hello!!! My favorite spring activity is going for walks with my husband and dog and then of course stopping for ice-cream! YUM!!!! Thanks for offering this giveaway!

karen - I love early morning spring walks. The air is crisp and everything seems so fresh and full of life and opportunities.

Lydia - As dorky as this sounds, my favorite spring activity is getting outside for a photo shoot!

Elizabeth - These actions look great! What a fun contest. My favorite thing right now is sitting on my porch in the sun with a book.

April - Favorite spring activity… planting flowers, taking kids to the park, bike rides… too many!

Anja - I just checked out those actions and I goota say, I’m in love. I’m just not able but actually buy them so this contest is made for me :-)
My favourite spring activity is lying in the sun with a cup of iced coffee, enjoying the day. And maybe use that first days of sun and warm weather to take some nice outdoor portaits which I’ve been wanting to take all winter long.

Stacey - Anything outdoors! I actually like working in the yard and having the dogs around for a nice walk as the sun goes down. Mmm, perfect Spring weather! Also – cookouts! :)

mandii marie - i love blowing bubbles with my baby at golden hour.

Jenger - Playing in the bluebonnets & eating Blue Bell… ice cream that is. Country I know, but what can I say, I’m a Texan. :o)

Sara Nevels - Thanks for offering a give-away! I had never heard of Formula One before; they seem to have some pretty lovely actions that I’d love to try out. I love being outside with my friends and family during the spring…we don’t get to do that too often in the sweltering AZ heat. We’ll go for long walks, play mini-golf, eat outside, bike ride, or hike. :)

Lesly Hazell - My favorite Spring Time Activity is singing to my baby niece to fall asleep and watch her sleep in my arms.

Kari Bedford - Found you via Design Aglow! Beautiful work! My favorite Spring activity is opening all of the windows and letting the fresh air in.

Mary - I absolutely love you Michelle! Sorry for the facebook/twitter hiatus. Fave spring activities- painting under umbrellas in the backyard, frolicking in the park, play-photoshoots with my girls in the sunshine.

Jessica - My favorite spring activity is……….planting my garden! Ok, more like watching it grow!

Tiffany S. - My favourite spring activity is a simple, romantic photoshoot with a gorgeous model. After that, long walks by myself.

Ghinaz - My favorite spring activity is… take a picture!

Sarah - My favorite spring activity has to be sitting outside enjoying the sun for the first time in months :)
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Candice {The Beautiful Mess} - My favorite spring activity would have to be ‘ultimate frisbee’ . There is nothing like pulling out my old friend and getting my arms all sore and warmed back up! :) Reminds me of my college days!

Meagan summers - Kite flying!! Love these actions!!! Awesome giveaway, thanks so much!!

Joelle Phillips - YAYYY! I am so excited for this giveaway!! My favorite Spring Activity is to walking around the park or Old town neighborhood. Where the trees are fresh, the sun is shining, and the mild weather. Going into mom & pop owned Boutique shops is also another thing I like to do while walking around town.

Sarah Lajevardi - Going for a ride in the convertible with no particular place in mind… just driving. So relaxing when the air is warm, not hot, and the sky is blue.

ERNST - Hi Michelle! Here in Austria the winter was very long this year and my favorite spring activity is to go out, feel the warm air and see the wakeup of nature again. Time is fleeting much to fast and I am trying to hold these precious moments of life with my camera.

lynda - fun! i love going out to little neighborhoods around seattle on a great weather day in the spring, walk under blooming trees, have lunch outside with a glass of white wine, and just love life!

Krzysiek - My favorite spring activity is walking in the rain with my camera

Katrina Renee - My favorite summer activity is being outside taking fun and colorful spring pictures of couples and families :)

Teann Ingram - Awesome contest! I love setting up the volleyball net at the local park and play a fun game with great friends!

Claire Reynolds - Gorgeous! My favorite spring activity is just enjoying time outside after being cooped up all winter. That includes shooting outside, of course, but just sitting out on the porch editing while my son plays is perfection.

Brian Crofts - besides using actions in photoshop, probably an evening at the ballpark watching our local minor league team here in north texas.

Gina Meola - Oooo! Contests are so fun. My fave spring activity has to be taking long walks after a winter bundled indoors. Yippie!

Carrie - I love going to the farmer’s market in the spring!

Becca - oh what a fantastic giveaway – I LOVE these actions! :-)

andI love spring – everything about it – especially finally being able to take my daughter to the park so we go less stir-crazy being cooped up here at home!

LaTara - I love these! I have a two year old, who loves to play outside. So, after being stuck up in the house all winter, this Spring, my favorite activity is just playing outside with him!

Kristy-Anne - In Canada spring can be quite random, but when it is warm… I like to sit and bake in the sun with a book and a picnic.

Andrew Rozell - Just started reading your blog, but now its on my reader. You take awesome pictures and the Formula One actions are pretty amazing.

Kassia - Whoa! You got quite a response. Awesome!

I know this has probably been said already but there’s nothing better than sitting with close friends in a beautiful park and having a picnic in spring. The weather here in Lawrence is so gorgeous. No wind and the temperature is around 70. It’s so lovely but don’t forgot to take your allergy medication if you are allergic to pollen or you’ll have a sniffily picnic. :)

Jaymie - I love going for walks or sitting and reading in a park on a nice, Spring day (if it’s not raining in Seattle)!

Kayla S - These actions rock! My fav is getting ready to plant all of our veggies & herbs that we started from seed into the ground & pots! Love spring!

Annie - Favorite activity-Laying in a grass field and soaking up the sun on a fresh Spring day. These actions are so fun!

Kendall Paulsen - my favorite springtime activity is sitting by my creek in the sunshine, surrounded by blooming tulips, watching my doggie roll around in the grass, while listening to Jónsi and reading 1984 (:

kara - my favorite spring activity… I would have to say a walk with my hubby through the park, ending with ice cream. Perfection!

Stacey Dabbs - GrEaT GiVeAwAy!!! Those are amazing actions!
America’s favorite past-time is how I enjoy the spring – BASEBALL! Nuff said! Be it going to the fields to watch my boys play, going to see the Angels {{WOOT WOOT! Go Halos}}, or just grabbing a big group of friends and hitting the local community park for a game.

Sara - Love this! Favorite spring activity has to be driving with the sunroof open for the first time in months, breathing in the fresh air.

Nicholas Gonzalez - My favorite thing to do in spring is play with my niece and nephew at a park ( and sneak in a picture or two).

Nicole Glenn - These actions look sweet! This may sound weird since I live in San Diego, but I really enjoy sitting under a covered porch and watching/listening to the rain. Everything feels so refreshed! Thanks for the give away!

Heather Lynn Cournoyer - In the Sring, I just <3 to get out in the sunshine and take walks in new, fun places {with camera in hand of course}.

jen hendryx - These actions look awesome! My favorite spring activity would have to planting my summer garden and watching my kiddos playing in the sprinklers:)

Heather Sanderson - I would love to win these actions! My favorite spring activity is watching baseball/softball games. My boyfriend plays on the varsity at our college and his sister plays at the high school. My niece is their bat girl! It is so much fun to watch them play!

erin lundy - taking walks on the beach

Kelly D. - I’d love to win these actions! I’m new to professional photography and funds are low. Favorite spring activity – Going for walks and looking at flowers with my little girls. Thanks for the giveaway. :D

Michelle March - The actions are amazing! :D *crosses fingers* I’d have to say that my favorite spring time activity would be traveling to other cities that actually have spring (I’m from Miami where it’s ALWAYS summer… grr!) and photograph all the beautiful flowers. I also love attending outdoor festivals and concerts. ;D

Terra Lynn - Thank you for such a great contest! … My favorite thing in the Spring is jumping on the trampoline with my two children and laying on it, making shapes from the clouds with them.

Jessica Drew - I love those!

Nichole Gibbons - well it may sound cliché but my favorite spring activity is chilling in Seattle at the market with my camera and starbucks in hand, capturing any interesting thing that comes my way!

Micah cordes - Pack towels, clothes, hairdryer, food, get cash, gas up, drive 3 hours, and watch my 5 children chase the surf down Florida’s coast for 3 days straight. That or six flags. Hard to pick one. :)

Rachel - My favorite spring activity is laying out on the quad at my school in Chapel Hill, NC! Love Michelle Moore photography!

Stephania - Spring is perfect for taking a walk with my two kiddos! Double stroller all the way! : )

Carolin - My favorite sping activity is traveling! :)

Sarah B. - Taking pictures of all of my new blooming flowers!!

gina @ gina&tony - woohoo! i love me some free stuff! :D

my favorite spring activity is a little cheesy, but every year i re-read the ENTIRE harry potter series from the beginning. (outside, preferrably!) it’s a tradition i started when the series began, and it marks the “beginning” of spring every year. :P

angela young - My favorite spring activity is to take pictures of my boys at the park! :)

Rachael B - Playing outside with my little boy (21 months). Sticks, rocks, dirt, and mulch… fun!!

Laura - I like picnics.

Carissa - This is awesomee! :)
I love running around a park with a camera to photograph water droplets after the rain. I love finding perfect little droplets on bright, freshly opened flowers and capturing them.

Marisha - I love Spring! :) My favorite thing to do on a spring day is to buy a watermelon, cut it in half, and go to a beach or park with my friends and just eat the watermelon with spoons! It the absolute BEST thing to do on a spring day :)

Kevin Lowdon - My favorite activity is hiking and doing landscape/nature/wildlife photography

Emily G - I love to take pictures in the sun and go kayaking! :)

Selena Jetnarayan - My Fav spring activity is taking walks with my kids and picking wild flowers! (with my camera in tote of course!)

Branden Harvey - Tiiiight!

Heather Windsor - I love walking through my neighbourhood at sunset, enjoying the smells of fresh cut grass and the warm sun on my face. Enjoy the smells before allergy season kicks into high gear :D

melanie swan - My favorite spring activity is planting things and then watching as they emerge from the ground. It is really SO exciting!!!

Christine Elizabeth - Yay! I hope I’m not too late! I’d have to say that this year my fave Spring activity so far is a grill-out on the roof of my new apt building, followed by hanging out in the hot tub (also on the roof!) :)

Amy Guild - I love spring because that’s when the watermelons come back into my life!!!

Stacey Schmidt - My favourite spring activity is going for late night walks to get ice cream :)