Could you just.....

I want to squeeze her! She is just so luscious.

Beach - York, Maine

I had more luck capturing a bird mid-flight than I had with Josie.

Can you see why I am in love with textures! Thanks to ShadowhouseCreations

Crystal

This is a perfect example of the type of photo I love to work on. Crystal is a beautiful young lady but this snapshot doesn't do her justice. When I look at this photo I think in terms of what if. What if I changed the background? What if I warm up the skin tones? What if her blouse matched her eye color? Those are the type of things I can change what I don't change are the truly important elements - the smile, the expression, the beauty within. The original photo was taken with a Canon Powershot sd1100 Point and Shoot camera, 640 by 480 pixels 180 resolution.

 

I enlarged it to 6000 by 4800 pixels at 300 resolution (16" by 20")

Just goes to show with the right elements a simple snapshot can turn into a work of art. ;-)

Ooh la la textures

Textures, it's all about the textures and a very talented and generous texture master; shadowhousecreations. He offers all his textures free. How cool is that! Thank you Jerry! The freebies at MCP Actions make it really easy to pick and choose just the right blend combination.
Ho hum before:

I used Scratchbox 3 texture with Multiply, Color Burn,Vivid and Soft Light blend.

Whatcha think?

Saying Goodbye.....

We love you Mom.

*Special thanks for actions & textures: MCP Actions, PioneerWoman Actions, Shadowhouse Creations

Sneak Peek Maine Trip

Josie

What a whirlwind trip to Maine! We went up for Nana's memorial service and had the opportunity to spend a few days with friends and family along the way. I shot over 300 photos and I've selected 180 for post processing so stay tuned....

This precious angel is Josie and she is a trip! I managed a few photos where she was in focus, in numerous others I captured a blur. We are all looking forward to her fb page, and the snippets of Josieisms that make her so special.

*Special thanks to Obsidian Dawn for her brushes;-)