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Red, White, Blue with a little bit of Yellow & Orange
Yippy Skippy….my largest tomato finally started turning red today! I was beginning to wonder if it was ever going to turn and at the same time deciding if there was such a thing as a healthy fried green tomato. We had another round of thunderstorms this afternoon and as I often do when I get home from work after a round of storms, I check to see if “everyone” survived in the garden. I was thrilled to see this flash of red on an otherwise green bush! I applied CoffeeShop Vivid Action on this photo……yes, I’m still having way too much fun with these actions. For my white selection, I have a…
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Sunflowers ~ CoffeeShop Orton Style
I was trying out some different CoffeeShop Actions today during my lunch hour and came up with this…….. I took this photo this morning as the sun was cresting over the rooftops. The sunflowers were heavy with the rain from last night, and there were a few more new blooms. I created this effect using the CoffeeShop Orton action for PhotoShop Elements. I like the way it softens the image. The actions are very easy to use, and I like how Rita has designed it so you have the ability to adjust levels if you so desire. I’m having too much fun with these…. and so much more to explore.
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One Wedding and Sunflowers
Happy Saturday to you all! If you want to see the best wedding march I have seen, check out this link….sorry, I haven’t quite figured out the embedding so you will have to click and leave me for a few minutes….. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-94JhLEiN0 So you’re back now…..wasn’t that a hoot! 😀 I also have some more sunflowers to show you……..yes, yes, I know you have seen them before ~ but not these! 😉 If you click on the image, you can see a larger size of it….or you can check out all my sunflowers at The Great Sunflower Project set I have set up on Flickr. Click on the smaller…
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Sunshine and Sunflowers
When I came home Tuesday afternoon, I discovered my neighbor had removed a tree that had blocked the sun from my garden area for a decent portion of the day. She had talked about taking it down but said she wasn’t going to do so until next year. Now my sunflowers are getting pretty much all day sun, and they are loving it……. As with all my photos now, if you click on the photo, it will take you to another page to see a much larger image. In this particular photo, if you look real close over the middle bloom, you can see the moon…..teeny tiny, but still there. …
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First Bloom
I couldn’t help but take this photo this morning before leaving for work….my first bloom has totally opened up, glistening with drops of last nights rains. Isn’t it beautiful? Remember I said how much the plants have grown…..in order to take this photo, I had to stand on my tiptoes with my arms extended over my head hoping I had it centered. I’m seriously going to need a ladder to get photos of some of the other ones when they bloom!! 🙂 Thanks to the Great Sunflower Project for the seeds so that I may grow these beauties….I will soon be bee watching in my yard.
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Happy 4th of July Everyone!
Today America celebrates Independence Day. Take a minute today to remember those who sacrificed so much so that we may celebrate freely. Photo: Blue skies of Virginia by Magikal Folk. Thanks to happysweetmama for the use of the American Flag and KRSPO for the use of Lady Liberty in the creation of my photo.
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Farmers Market
I went to the Farmer’s Market today……Dean and Don’s Farmer’s Market. I had not been to this market in quite some time so I thought I would stop in. I think I may make a habit of doing so in the future as well………. I picked up a few things while there…..the produce looked great ~ They had melons everywhere….. And green peanuts……….which means boiled peanuts! I made some this evening……… I could have spent a fortune on home grown goodies……..but I managed to keep it reasonable. 🙂
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Treasures Found
Earlier last week, I decided I would check out a couple of estate sales this past Saturday. This isn’t something I do every weekend…..in fact, I can’t remember the last time I did go. 😕 Anyways……I have been inspired to create some new things lately using old, vintage items. Recycle is the mantra of the nation (and possibly the world for that matter)……so I’m doing my part. I’m pretty good about recycling my trash and other items at home, so I thought I would venture out and see what I could find. Trying to do my part and be ‘green’. I was interested in fabrics, specifically lace and unusual fabric…
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Estate Sales
This past Saturday I was up bright and early for my run and then off to a couple of estate sales I found online. I knew one would more than likely have a wonderful view of the James River, and it did not disappoint…….. As you can see, it was a beautiful morning and the view was amazing. The little spit of land you can see across the James River is part of Ft. Eustis Army Base. What looks like buildings are actually ships….part of the Ghost Fleet that is anchored in the James River. After I made my purchases, I asked permission to take some photos of the view…
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Painting Projects
I have just run across this offer from Glidden Paints……they will send you a free quart of paint if you order before July 2nd! Hurry……offer good only while supplies last!!