Happy Wednesday Everyone- yup I am just a bit late. `
Despite myself and the dreary weather I have been able to lose myself in some images.Here are just a few of the photos I have played with this week-
First-a simple close-up linking to:
I heart macro Wednesday (over on Studio Waterstone)
Random Hearts Guest Heart Thursday
Flowers for Stephen - the Round Robin Photo Challenges
I love how "in focus" the stamens of this amaryllis are. This is one lucky amaryllis; it is in my house and still has its stamens. When my husband is home I cut off the stamens and it keeps him from sneezing. BUT since he was away I was able to leave them on! And if you look close, you will see two lovely hearts, hidden in this flower.
Kitchen Table- Blackburg, VA March 22, 2012
Next up, was a nice neat organized book case, at my son and daughter in laws home, in Nashville. I took this photo a year and a half ago. It now looks as old as it is.
Bookcase- Nashville, TN April 2011
Next, I went into photoshop with this photo taken during a recent photo session. The original was exposed incorrectly, (yes that happens) so I took the opportunity and gave it some lovely layers.
Backyard Garden- Blacksburg, VA - April 29, 2012
And last but not least, a photo from the same client session. To me, there is nothing more exquisite than the human face and all the layers of blessing it holds. A perfect day when little ones come to play in the garden.
Backyard Garden, Blacksburg, VA- April 29, 2012
You have heard me go on about creativity. Creativity blends the life's contrasts; brings light to darkness. Creativity has in many forms. At the core, creativity is seeing a connection. Some times that seeing is enough. Other times we are compelled to find outward expressions. Writing, sewing,drawing, knitting, biking, painting, quilting, cooking, gardening,walking, photographing, digital painting and we won't even go into the sciences. Life at is very core is creative, finding ways of being. Allowing blessings- giving and receiving.
I continue to honor my New Years resolution to expand my use of Photoshop. Although I am busy with client work, I continue to really enjoy seeing where Photoshop will take me.
Added Note: Photoshop is only one tool among many for photo editing. I have been using my outdated Photoshop CS3 for many years now, only because that is what my husband used. There are many wonderful editing programs out there, let me know what you use!
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