Getting lost or caught up in nature might be one of the best things you can do for you soul.  When snow falls in the woodlands, creating a blank canvas; it's easy to let the mind wander. The little things like seed pods dangling from the Red Bud tree tell a story. The drops of melting snow drip from their tips from snow heavy branches. The pods themselves reminds one of traveling. Will they stay or will they travel in the wind to grow roots of a new tree, a new story? What story will you write this year?

trav·el

ˈtravəl/

verb

1.

make a journey, typically of some length or abroad.

 

Wishing a Beautiful Start to the New Year

SEASONS Photo Challenge

 

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Texture Twist: Jingle Bell

As the prairie fades into a monochromatic winter I am left reminisce in the last captures of autumn's warm colors. These little berries bring to mind a classic Christmas carol, Jingle Bells. It is such a cheerful carol and filled with excitement. I hope your Christmas this year is just that, "cheerful and filled with excitement"! 

 

Photoshop Tutorial

Clay Texture / Soft Light / 35%

 

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In the Studio: Tiger Lily

On our Wedding Anniversary this summer my husband brought me home 7 vases of flowers. Yes, seven. I spent hours the next day photographing all the unique beauties. This Tiger Lily was one of the most unique his picked. The yellow was so bright and I just had to see it softened up. What do you think?

Photoshop Tutorial:

White Washed #2 Texture / Soft Light / 70% Opacity  

Add a layer mask and brush away texture from your subject with soft brush at 75% opacity

 
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