January 31, 2016

Linda and I have season passes to Gibbs Garden, which is lass than ten miles from home.  We have not had them for two years and look forward to the gardens opening in March, with thousand... no millions of Daffodils.  "This breath-taking display includes over 20 million daffodils of more than 100 different varieties,..."  Hint... If you are looking for a gift for Valentine's Day, you could consider season passes.

Go to www.gibbsgardens.com for more information.

The following pictures are preview of what we are looking forward to seeing again.  The pool and the mountain view are from the Manor at the top of the hill.  The other two are down in the flatland.

January 28, 2016

What were you doing in the year 2010?  Without pictures, it would be hard for me to answer.  I am amazed that I remember much of the details of taking these pictures.

I went out on a Saturday morning, after a snowstorm, to take pictures.  These barn is on Spot Road in Cumming at an abandon house.  Today, these area is over-grown.

Ever walk the Marginal Way from Perkins Cave to Ogunquit?  It is one our favorite things to do.  This landscape is at one of the motels.  It think the it is The Anchorage Motel. 

As were were leaving St. Simons Island, GA, I notice the marshlands  and the puffy clouds of to the right.  Stopping the car, I got out my camera and this is the result.

This was shot from Bethelview Road in Cumming, GA, while on my way to work around 7:00 am.  Pretty much what it looked like.  The text was added by me, not God.

January 23, 2016

I have always thought Pen and Ink drawings were fascinating in that they bring out details often lost in a photograph.  Needless to say, most photo processing software allows for this type of rendition.  The key, for me, is the overall lighting in the original photo, which can be adjusted, although I did not in these originals.

These photos of Jack and Ben were taken about 5-6 years ago.  Please forgive my prejudice of subjects.

 

January 20, 2016

A little known place in Mason, NH is Pickity Place once described by a newspaper as  " This cozy 1786 cottage once inspired a local artist's illustrations in a 1948 version of "Little Red Riding Hood."

Today the cottage houses a book store, a "Little Red Riding Hood" museum, and a gourmet restaurant. Herbal themed five-course luncheons are served daily, prepared with fresh herbs harvested from the gardens that surround the cottage."

 

 

 

This cozy 1786 cottage once inspired a local artist's illustrations in a 1948 version of "Little Red Riding Hood."
Today the cottage houses a book store, a "Little Red Riding Hood" museum, and a gourmet restaurant. Herbal themed five-course luncheons are served daily, prepared with fresh herbs harvested from the gardens that surround the cottage.
- See more at: http://www.unionleader.com/article/99999999/NEWHAMPSHIRE0501/110429857#sthash.apm8eyGt.dpuf

This cozy 1786 cottage once inspired a local artist's illustrations in a 1948 version of "Little Red Riding Hood."
Today the cottage houses a book store, a "Little Red Riding Hood" museum, and a gourmet restaurant. Herbal themed five-course luncheons are served daily, prepared with fresh herbs harvested from the gardens that surround the cottage.
- See more at: http://www.unionleader.com/article/99999999/NEWHAMPSHIRE0501/110429857#sthash.yuIzJRBW.dpuf

This cozy 1786 cottage once inspired a local artist's illustrations in a 1948 version of "Little Red Riding Hood."
Today the cottage houses a book store, a "Little Red Riding Hood" museum, and a gourmet restaurant. Herbal themed five-course luncheons are served daily, prepared with fresh herbs harvested from the gardens that surround the cottage.
- See more at: http://www.unionleader.com/article/99999999/NEWHAMPSHIRE0501/110429857#sthash.yuIzJRBW.dpuf

January 16, 2016

As I peruse photos on my backup hard drive I was drawn to flowers, which was, in all likelihood, due to the dreary January of this year.  A few may have been posted previously.

Going through photos on a backup drive is as if one were to open a shoebox full off photos and walking down 'memory lane.'  These are not pictures of people and the memories that they would bring, but I was amazed at how many I remembered taking.

The photos with the white back grounds were taken by placing a large piece of white paper on the floor.  The one with the red frame was in our kitchen and the other was at work.  The red Shasta Daisy was in our front yard and I remember spraying water on it before taking the picture as I did with the white petunia.  The white daisy was taken in Cape Elizabeth, ME

Why can I remember this and not remember what Linda told me to get at the store???

January 11, 2016

Before and After...

I have been reviewing pictures and an external drive that were taken 4-6 years ago.  I am going to be sharing with the photo group some tips on post-processing and some members use Mac computers, which have iPhoto software installed and it is free.

I have never used previously, but found it to be a worthwhile tool.  I have been checking out some "free" software on the Internet and, as is often the case, the trial version is free for a limited time, then it will cost you.

The first picture is out of the camera and is a little pale.  The camera ISO was 3200 and the aperture was f22 (I should have have the Auto ISO on and the aperture between f8 and f14), both of which would be the culprit.  The second photo was processed on iPhoto.  The basic processes on photo-processing software is similar, so navigating it was easy.

The photo was taken near Cades Cove in Townsend, TN.

January 7, 2016

This could be classified as 'A little too much time on my hands,' but it is 6 am, which to me, is free time.

The two pictures are the same, which is a shopping area off the harbor in Bergen Norway.  I classify the second picture as "PhotoArt."

January 3, 2016

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The Patriot's jersey was going to be given to Goodwill and a neighbor said that Ray would like it.  He was correct, Ray loves it!

We went to a New Years dinner/costume party and I went as a Patriot fan.  Linda did the face painting.  I told our daughter, Kristen and she said that mom should go as a Patriots cheerleader.  I said that she is going as an Angel to which Kristen responded; "It figures!"  We were in our element.

 

Point of interests:  These were taken on my cell phone and the bottom one is a 'selfie."