Saturday Humor

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declutter, inspiration, inspire, kim klassen, photography, poem, silly, texture, trying, words, writing

there’s a light at the end of the tunnel

i’ve been clearing the clutter away

it’s been such a painful experience

because the clutter wants to stay..

but this disease has got to go

it has been with me far too long

so it is time for clutter bug and i

to find something new to do

i already feel the freedom

and seeing a little light

as i say goodbye to clutter bug

because i want clutter out of my sight..

r gould

 

 

I Fall for You

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autumn, color, faith, favorite, gratitude, kim klassen, life, season, texture, thoughts, warmth

 

autumn rain

clears the air

revives the earth

from summer’s heat

hues of gold, yellow and brown

leaves that fall

and dance around

crispy apples, take a bite

sounds crunchy

like leaves under your feet..

bring out the sweaters

that wrap your arms

nice and cozy..

a cup of coffee or some tea

don’t forget about hot cider, and

of course a sweet spicy treat..

an autumn girl I am..

                                                                                                 r gould

Girl With a Straw Hat

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dahlias, flowers, fun, kim klassen, photo art, relaxation, texture

I decided to use one of Kim Klassen’s textures, that she provided for those of us, that joined her for Texture Tuesday’s. I had almost forgotten, about how much I enjoy using texture with my photos. I drift off into this creative mode and find it very relaxing and therapeutic as well. I will have to incorporate this back into my weekly photography regime, once again.

Texture Tuesday

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be still 52, eggs, fresh, kim klassen, laura wilder, life, minimal, photography, picasa, quote, simplicity, still life, texture

linking to Texture Tuesday..

linking to Be Still 52..

Texture Tuesday

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be still 52, digital, kim klassen, old, photograpy, picasa, props, still life, texture, vintage

What’s cooking here today for Texture Tuesday..

And for Be Still 52…

Doing homework these days is really fun. I should have taken photography in high school..lol!

 

 

Texture Tuesday

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bestill52, kim klassen, learning, photography, still life, texture

It’s Tuesday and time for Texture Tuesday. I am also using this for the Be Still 52 course. I started with my make shift photo studio. A large cardboard box and threw some burlap over it. For Be Still, this week, the highlight of our lesson was about  sidelight. Kim suggested that we set up near a window. I purchased a small table a few days ago. I will be able to move it easily and follow the light in our home. I don’t have a lot of options, so I am  working  with what I have. Well, we have windows but some provide better lighting than others.

A different look

Getting My Blur Down

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bestill52, character, cowgirl, dale evans, kim klassen, learning, penny, photography, roy rogers, toy story, toys

I have been experimenting lately, using props for still life. I am trying to use what I have on hand. I like small items, vintage, and just cute things. Participating in Kim Klassen’s Be Still 52, is helping me to make new discoveries about my camera. I have not ever been one to be studious and so I have not studied my user’s manual. It is about time. Penny is a character out of the movie The Toy Story. Somehow this little girl toy ended up with me. I like that she is a cowgirl and so this is what I came up with today. I have not arrived but am making a little progress, but because I like whimsical I thought that these images are cute. I have a few books about Dale Evan’s and Roy, so I included them as I practiced.

Did Penny find Trigger?

Texture Tuesday

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corinthians, faith, heart, kim klassen, love, texture, vintage

I am participating in a year-long online course on Still Life,  that Kim Klassen is host to. It is taking me out of my comfort zone in some ways as I have to stop and think about what I am photographing. I tend to gravitate towards anything vintage, so there was a reason for me to hang onto old stuff that I have carried around for years. Kim suggests that we be the patient with ourselves and to work towards mastering calmness into our day. Well those are my words but it is what she is implying in Be Still 52. The link to Texture Tuesday is here.

 

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Texture Tuesday: free and easy

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b&w, creative, decor, home, kim klassen, photography, shadows, texture

Shooting Shadows..

My first texture for 2015.

 linking here..

 

 

Texture Tuesday: free and easy

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carnations, faith, flowers, inspiration, kim klassen, photography, picasa, pondering, texture, vintage

A little flower power for all of you today.. As I searched my files I had a few ideas and was looking for something to jump out at me. I settled for the bouquet of Carnations that were in the guest bedroom. I love playing with the processing and really like when I get that vintage look. As we approach the change of year, I am pondering and thinking of what is important to me for this new year. For a starter I want to be in the moment and not think I need stuff to keep me full and happy. I want to wake up each morning and say “thank you,” for a new day to experience, to see, to listen, to be still, to learn things I haven’t learned yet, and to hear clearly the words.. this is the way.. May the New Year bring peaceful experiences and contentment and much more to this world. A Happy and Blessed New Year to you, my friends!

linking with Kim at Texture Tuesday